20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he expects Telecom Eireann to come under pressure to sell Cablelink; and the contacts, if any, he has had with the EU Commission on the matter.
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20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he expects Telecom Eireann to come under pressure to sell Cablelink; and the contacts, if any, he has had with the EU Commission on the matter.
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2 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on the financial situation of Dublin Bus; and the plans, if any, he has to approve a fare increase.
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1 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he intends to sell shares in Aer Lingus in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if the EU has agreed the £21 million grant aid and an extension of the deadline for the completion of the peat-fired generating station; the outcome of his negotiations with the EU Commissioner on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason he did not refer to the plan to shed 1,200 jobs at Telecom Éireann in advance of the signing of the deal to sell 20 per cent of the company to overseas purchasers; and if the Government, as a shareholder in Telecom Éireann and arising from its negotiation of the strategic alliance, is aware of any further job losses pending at Telecom Éireann.
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16 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the tax planning elements which were contained in the strategic alliance deal with KPN/Telia and Telecom Éireann and which were referred to by the chief executive of Telia (details supplied) on 30 January 1997; and his views on whether Telecom Éireann should be privatised within three years.
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14 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he was aware of the ways in which the second mobile phone licence consortium was funded, in view of recent statements (details supplied).
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16 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the tax planning elements which were contained in the strategic alliance deal with KPN/Telia and Telecom Éireann and which were referred to by the chief executive of Telia (details supplied) on 30 January 1997; and his views on whether Telecom Éireann should be privatised within three years.
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14 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he was aware of the ways in which the second mobile phone licence consortium was funded, in view of recent statements (details supplied).
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13 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the situation regarding the EU in relation to the new peat station project for the midlands; the reason it was necessary to run two competitions for consultants in relation to the project; the reason for the delays associated with the project; and the amount of the Economic Infrastructural Operational Programme funds which has been spent.
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35 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if he will ensure the name "Ireland" appears under the new tourism identity logo in view of the recent new approach to marketing Ireland.
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35 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if he will ensure the name "Ireland" appears under the new tourism identity logo in view of the recent new approach to marketing Ireland.
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6 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will give details of his recent meeting with the board of Aer Rianta; and if he is concerned at the threat posed to Irish airports by the EU plan to abolish duty-free shopping.
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4 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he favours putting the city centre part of the Dublin light rail underground in view of traffic chaos in Dublin city and the fact that the Luas plans were drawn up on the basis of car traffic projections which are out of date.
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2 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the plans, if any, he has to review any of the transactions which were undertaken by his immediate predecessor; his views on the 20 per cent sale of Telecom Éireann and the price achieved for the sale; if he will publish full details of this transaction; and if the EU decision in relation to the opening of the business sector to more telephone competition from July has implications for the agreement signed with KPN/Telia.
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1 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on the privatisation of State companies; the State business, if any, he envisages as likely candidates for part or full flotation; if he favours any part-flotation of Telecom Éireann; his views on the recent interview on this subject by the chief executive of Telecom Éireann; and if he will make a statement of his policy outlook in relation to State businesses and CIÉ in particular in view of the fact that a major strike is looming.
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38 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the legal actions, if any, pending against the State following its decision to abandon the competition for a National Conference Centre; if he has satisfied himself that the deadline for the completion of the conference centre will now be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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4 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he has satisfied himself with the current direction of transport policy; the agenda he has set for CIE; and the discussions, if any, he has had recently with the management and chairman of the company.
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2 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether the Dundrum light rail line will go to Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 14; if he will give a commitment to build the Ballymun light rail line; if he will have arrangements made for a rail link to Dublin Airport; if he will publish full costings for putting the city centre position underground; and the terms of the agreement which has been reached with the EU Commission.
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1 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the plans, if any, he or the ESB have to sell, lease or otherwise assign Moneypoint power station, County Clare, to a United States of America firm; and if he will make a policy statement on the issues involved.
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405 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the plans, if any, he has to intervene in the ongoing crisis at the board of Bord na Móna; the reason it was necessary for him to give an indemnity to the directors of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will reverse his decision to sell off 20 per cent of Telecom Éireann for the price of £180 million, which is equivalent to not much more than half the value of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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405 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the plans, if any, he has to intervene in the ongoing crisis at the board of Bord na Móna; the reason it was necessary for him to give an indemnity to the directors of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will make a statement on the crisis at Bord na Móna; the reason his 1995 consultancy study of controls in State companies did not report any problem at Bord na Móna; and whether he has received a response from the chief executives of other State companies arising from his inquiries.
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40 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for the Environment the number of meetings of the Ministerial Group on Sellafield and the Irish Sea that have been held since he became chairman of that body.
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40 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for the Environment the number of meetings of the Ministerial Group on Sellafield and the Irish Sea that have been held since he became chairman of that body.
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20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the implications, if any, for the ESB in view of the failure of the EU Council of Ministers to prevent up to 40 per cent of the Irish electrical market opening up to foreign competition.
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18 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the change in plans, if any, he intends to make regarding the sale of 35 per cent of the shares in Telecom Éireann in view of his remarks in an interview that the two bids do not match the Government's evaluation of that company.
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17 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on the accuracy of the planned £60 million per annum savings at the ESB in view of the recently agreed redundancy programme.
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24 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the liabilities, if any, that are currently outstanding under the export credit insurance scheme.
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15 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade whether his Department has monitored the progress of the six special trading houses established under the 1988 special trading house scheme.
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52 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the plans, if any, he has to build on Ireland's environmentally friendly and green image in the promotion of tourism; and the co-ordination, if any, there is with other Government Departments in this area.
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52 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the plans, if any, he has to build on Ireland's environmentally friendly and green image in the promotion of tourism; and the co-ordination, if any, there is with other Government Departments in this area.
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28 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs whether the projected enlargement of the EU will dilute Ireland's existing level of representation within the European Commission and European Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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25 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the concerns, if any, he has regarding the resurgence in industrial relations difficulties at TEAM Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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23 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether his Department will be paying his costs for legal actions arising from the Lowry controversy of 1995.
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21 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether legislative changes planned in relation to PRSI payments by Telecom Éireann will also extend to other companies operating in the telecommunications sector.
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20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current situation in the proposed sell off by the Government of 35 per cent of Telecom Éireann.
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1 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Taoiseach the plans, if any, he has to implement the report from the Committee on Finance and General Affairs proposing the appointment of a Deputy Attorney General; and the further plans, if any, he has to increase parliamentary scrutiny of that office.
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2 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Taoiseach his views on whether it is important to convince the British Government that it should actively seek to be persuaders in its relationship with the Unionist people.
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7 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Taoiseach if he will confirm media reports that one constituency has received over 50 per cent of the grants from the special local development scheme under the auspices of his Department.
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37 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he is concerned at the withdrawal of a number of bidders from the proposed sale of 35 per cent of Telecom Éireann shares.
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20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will make the evaluation criteria for the award of the second mobile licence available to those consortia that were unsuccessful.
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19 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason he considers it necessary to pay over £3 million to consultants to advise on the disposal of 35 per cent shares in Telecom Éireann, particularly in view of the fact that a number of bidders have withdrawn from the process.
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20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will make the evaluation criteria for the award of the second mobile licence available to those consortia that were unsuccessful.
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37 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he is concerned at the withdrawal of a number of bidders from the proposed sale of 35 per cent of Telecom Éireann shares.
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19 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason he considers it necessary to pay over £3 million to consultants to advise on the disposal of 35 per cent shares in Telecom Éireann, particularly in view of the fact that a number of bidders have withdrawn from the process.
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7 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Taoiseach if he will give further details regarding his proposals for public sector performance related pay as suggested by him before the Select Committee on Finance and General Affairs.
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6 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Taoiseach the action, if any, he proposes to take to implement the suggestions which he put before the Select Committee on Finance and General Affairs in regard to public service reform.
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