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Question· oralPQ 88asked

88 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline in relation to each State and semi-State company under the aegis of his Department the companies which have a code of conduct delineating the activities which board members and employees of such bodies can engage in to ensure that an actual or potential conflict of interest does not arise vis-á-vis their duties as members and/or employees of such State bodies and other activities; the way in which this code of conduct, if any, is monitored by his Department; if he will make available in full, any such code of conduct stating the State and semi-State bodies to which it applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 1991

88 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline in relation to each State and semi-State company under the aegis of his Department the companies which have a code of conduct delineating the activities which board members and employees of such bodies can engage in to ensure that an actual or potential conflict of interest does not arise vis-á-vis their duties as members and/or employees of such State bodies and other activities; the way in which this code of conduct, if any, is monitored by his Department; if he will make available in full, any such code of conduct stating the State and semi-State bodies to which it applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if, in view of the recent concerns about managerial practices in semi-State companies, he has reviewed structures and regulations in the semi-State companies under his Department; and if he has satisfied himself that monitoring by his Department is adequate.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 1991

47 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if, in view of the recent concerns about managerial practices in semi-State companies, he has reviewed structures and regulations in the semi-State companies under his Department; and if he has satisfied himself that monitoring by his Department is adequate.

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy the total amount paid to NCB in respect of services it provided in connection with the sale by the State of its 25 per cent shareholding in Tara Mines in 1989; if he will outline the manner in which it was determined to award this contract to the firm in question; if he has introduced any new procedures for the awarding of such contracts in view of suggestions by experts in the area that the fees paid to NCB were three times the going rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 1991

46 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy the total amount paid to NCB in respect of services it provided in connection with the sale by the State of its 25 per cent shareholding in Tara Mines in 1989; if he will outline the manner in which it was determined to award this contract to the firm in question; if he has introduced any new procedures for the awarding of such contracts in view of suggestions by experts in the area that the fees paid to NCB were three times the going rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 45asked

45 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of recent scandals, he will outline the steps he has taken to review the codes of standards governing members of State boards under his control; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 1991

45 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of recent scandals, he will outline the steps he has taken to review the codes of standards governing members of State boards under his control; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

46 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy the total amount paid to NCB in respect of services it provided in connection with the sale by the State of its 25 per cent shareholding in Tara Mines in 1989; if he will outline the manner in which it was determined to award this contract to the firm in question; if he has introduced any new procedures for the awarding of such contracts in view of suggestions by experts in the area that the fees paid to NCB were three times the going rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 1991

46 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy the total amount paid to NCB in respect of services it provided in connection with the sale by the State of its 25 per cent shareholding in Tara Mines in 1989; if he will outline the manner in which it was determined to award this contract to the firm in question; if he has introduced any new procedures for the awarding of such contracts in view of suggestions by experts in the area that the fees paid to NCB were three times the going rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

88 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline in relation to each State and semi-State company under the aegis of his Department the companies which have a code of conduct delineating the activities which board members and employees of such bodies can engage in to ensure that an actual or potential conflict of interest does not arise vis-á-vis their duties as members and/or employees of such State bodies and other activities; the way in which this code of conduct, if any, is monitored by his Department; if he will make available in full, any such code of conduct stating the State and semi-State bodies to which it applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 1991

88 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline in relation to each State and semi-State company under the aegis of his Department the companies which have a code of conduct delineating the activities which board members and employees of such bodies can engage in to ensure that an actual or potential conflict of interest does not arise vis-á-vis their duties as members and/or employees of such State bodies and other activities; the way in which this code of conduct, if any, is monitored by his Department; if he will make available in full, any such code of conduct stating the State and semi-State bodies to which it applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

47 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if, in view of the recent concerns about managerial practices in semi-State companies, he has reviewed structures and regulations in the semi-State companies under his Department; and if he has satisfied himself that monitoring by his Department is adequate.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 1991

47 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if, in view of the recent concerns about managerial practices in semi-State companies, he has reviewed structures and regulations in the semi-State companies under his Department; and if he has satisfied himself that monitoring by his Department is adequate.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

45 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of recent scandals, he will outline the steps he has taken to review the codes of standards governing members of State boards under his control; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 1991

45 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of recent scandals, he will outline the steps he has taken to review the codes of standards governing members of State boards under his control; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

13 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the present position in relation to the achievement of the objective of the White Paper, Completing the Internal Market, in regard to the opening up of public contracts to EC wide competition in the areas of energy, transport, water supplies and telecommunications.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1991

13 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the present position in relation to the achievement of the objective of the White Paper, Completing the Internal Market, in regard to the opening up of public contracts to EC wide competition in the areas of energy, transport, water supplies and telecommunications.

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Energy if he will ensure that a grading system for smokeless solid fuels is introduced before next winter in order to eliminate the many difficulties consumers experienced with the huge and confusing number of fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

47 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Energy if he will ensure that a grading system for smokeless solid fuels is introduced before next winter in order to eliminate the many difficulties consumers experienced with the huge and confusing number of fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Energy whether he has made progress in relation to the establishment of an electricity interconnector especially in view of the EC investigation into the ESB monopoly situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

46 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Energy whether he has made progress in relation to the establishment of an electricity interconnector especially in view of the EC investigation into the ESB monopoly situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 43asked

43 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Energy whether the prospects of getting Irish oil ashore have changed in the light of the current higher level of oil prices and the number of wells that will have been drilled in Irish waters during 1990; and the forecast for 1991.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

43 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Energy whether the prospects of getting Irish oil ashore have changed in the light of the current higher level of oil prices and the number of wells that will have been drilled in Irish waters during 1990; and the forecast for 1991.

Question· oralPQ 41asked

41 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the latest position regarding the proposed gas pipeline between this country and Britain; if any date has yet been set for the start of work; the likely completion date; the capacity of the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

41 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the latest position regarding the proposed gas pipeline between this country and Britain; if any date has yet been set for the start of work; the likely completion date; the capacity of the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 40asked

40 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

40 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 38asked

38 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Energy if he will make a statement on the recent progress on the establishment of a gas interconnector; and if he will outline his views on the appropriate management and ownership structure of such a supply.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

38 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Energy if he will make a statement on the recent progress on the establishment of a gas interconnector; and if he will outline his views on the appropriate management and ownership structure of such a supply.

Question· oralPQ 34asked

22 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Energy when the report of the interdepartmental committee on the future use of cutaway bogs is expected to be published; the number of submissions received so far by the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

22 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Energy when the report of the interdepartmental committee on the future use of cutaway bogs is expected to be published; the number of submissions received so far by the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 32asked

17 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Energy if he has any plans for an expanded role for the Irish National Petroleum Corporation either in relation to direct involvement in exploration or in retailing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

17 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Energy if he has any plans for an expanded role for the Irish National Petroleum Corporation either in relation to direct involvement in exploration or in retailing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Energy if the Government will consider the installation of scrubbers in the ESB generating station at Moneypoint in order to reduce its contribution to the acid rain problem and the danger of upsetting the delicate balance of the Burren biosphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Energy if the Government will consider the installation of scrubbers in the ESB generating station at Moneypoint in order to reduce its contribution to the acid rain problem and the danger of upsetting the delicate balance of the Burren biosphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 30asked

14 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Energy the steps, if any, he is taking at international level to discourage the destruction of tropical rain forests which can lead to soil erosion, desertification and flooding as well as contributing to the intensification of the greenhouse effect.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

14 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Energy the steps, if any, he is taking at international level to discourage the destruction of tropical rain forests which can lead to soil erosion, desertification and flooding as well as contributing to the intensification of the greenhouse effect.

Question· oralPQ 29asked

41 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the latest position regarding the proposed gas pipeline between this country and Britain; if any date has yet been set for the start of work; the likely completion date; the capacity of the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

41 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the latest position regarding the proposed gas pipeline between this country and Britain; if any date has yet been set for the start of work; the likely completion date; the capacity of the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

38 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Energy if he will make a statement on the recent progress on the establishment of a gas interconnector; and if he will outline his views on the appropriate management and ownership structure of such a supply.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

38 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Energy if he will make a statement on the recent progress on the establishment of a gas interconnector; and if he will outline his views on the appropriate management and ownership structure of such a supply.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

28 Mr. Browne (Carlow/Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the progress which has been made on the establishment of a gas pipeline network; and if he will further outline his plans in relation to the sale and marketing of that supply when it becomes available.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

28 Mr. Browne (Carlow/Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the progress which has been made on the establishment of a gas pipeline network; and if he will further outline his plans in relation to the sale and marketing of that supply when it becomes available.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

12 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the steps which have been taken to implement the commitment given in the Programme for Government to seek the best feasible link-ups with the existing Communitywide energy grids as soon as possible.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

12 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the steps which have been taken to implement the commitment given in the Programme for Government to seek the best feasible link-ups with the existing Communitywide energy grids as soon as possible.

Question· oralPQ 23asked

26 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy whether he is in a position to announce that new industrial relations structures will be in place in the ESB before the Dáil summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

26 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy whether he is in a position to announce that new industrial relations structures will be in place in the ESB before the Dáil summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Question· oralPQ 22asked

9 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Energy whether he is in a position to announce that new industrial relations structures will be in place in the ESB before the Dáil summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

9 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Energy whether he is in a position to announce that new industrial relations structures will be in place in the ESB before the Dáil summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

8 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Energy whether he will be in a position to announce what new industrial relations structures will be in place in the ESB before the Dáil summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

8 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Energy whether he will be in a position to announce what new industrial relations structures will be in place in the ESB before the Dáil summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

7 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the steps which have been taken to honour the commitment given in the environmental action programme for a major energy conservation programme; the budget which has been allocated for the programme in the current year; the form the programme is taking; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

7 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the steps which have been taken to honour the commitment given in the environmental action programme for a major energy conservation programme; the budget which has been allocated for the programme in the current year; the form the programme is taking; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

40 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

40 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

34 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

34 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

25 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applications could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

25 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applications could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

23 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applications could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

23 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applications could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

18 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

18 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

13 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

13 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

6 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

6 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these application were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

43 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Energy whether the prospects of getting Irish oil ashore have changed in the light of the current higher level of oil prices and the number of wells that will have been drilled in Irish waters during 1990; and the forecast for 1991.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

43 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Energy whether the prospects of getting Irish oil ashore have changed in the light of the current higher level of oil prices and the number of wells that will have been drilled in Irish waters during 1990; and the forecast for 1991.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

30 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the information available to him regarding the results of oil and gas exploration undertaken in Irish waters during the summer months; if, in view of the doubt regarding oil supplies from the Middle East, he has any plans to promote further explorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

30 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the information available to him regarding the results of oil and gas exploration undertaken in Irish waters during the summer months; if, in view of the doubt regarding oil supplies from the Middle East, he has any plans to promote further explorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

47 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Energy if he will ensure that a grading system for smokeless solid fuels is introduced before next winter in order to eliminate the many difficulties consumers experienced with the huge and confusing number of fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

47 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Energy if he will ensure that a grading system for smokeless solid fuels is introduced before next winter in order to eliminate the many difficulties consumers experienced with the huge and confusing number of fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

3 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if he will ensure that a clear standard grading system for smokeless solid fuels is introduced before next winter in order to eliminate the many difficulties experienced with the wide range of fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

3 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if he will ensure that a clear standard grading system for smokeless solid fuels is introduced before next winter in order to eliminate the many difficulties experienced with the wide range of fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 5asked

2 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he has sought any facilities for monitoring the level of radioactivity in water discharges from Sellafield and in particular for monitoring the greatly increased discharges which will arise when THORP is commissioned: if not, if he will outline the information which is made available for making a scientific assessment of the effects of these discharges; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 1991

2 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he has sought any facilities for monitoring the level of radioactivity in water discharges from Sellafield and in particular for monitoring the greatly increased discharges which will arise when THORP is commissioned: if not, if he will outline the information which is made available for making a scientific assessment of the effects of these discharges; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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