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101 records in IE in 2007

Records

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

91 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will manage and proceed with the investment required in order for the national grid to allow for more renewable energy; when he expects the 3000 MW of renewable energy in the grid connection application process to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35608/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

91 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will manage and proceed with the investment required in order for the national grid to allow for more renewable energy; when he expects the 3000 MW of renewable energy in the grid connection application process to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35608/07]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

90 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will fund further research and a detailed cost benefit analysis into the potential for deep geothermal energy exploitation in here; if he will provide legislation;the budget that will be made available for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35617/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

90 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will fund further research and a detailed cost benefit analysis into the potential for deep geothermal energy exploitation in here; if he will provide legislation;the budget that will be made available for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35617/07]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

89 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the statutory bodies for which he has ministerial responsibility, but for which he is not accountable to Dáil Éireann for daily operational activities; the budget for each of these statutory bodies; the level of contact between his Department and that body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35600/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

89 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the statutory bodies for which he has ministerial responsibility, but for which he is not accountable to Dáil Éireann for daily operational activities; the budget for each of these statutory bodies; the level of contact between his Department and that body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35600/07]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

88 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he envisages TG4 will be financed in the long-term; the timeframe for implementation of appropriate corporate governance arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35620/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

88 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he envisages TG4 will be financed in the long-term; the timeframe for implementation of appropriate corporate governance arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35620/07]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

102 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has occurred to date in the preparation for the launch of digital terrestrial television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35475/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

102 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has occurred to date in the preparation for the launch of digital terrestrial television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35475/07]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

87 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his Department’s readiness for the digital terrestrial television switch over; if the south east and east of Ireland will be affected when Wales switches off analogue in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35621/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

87 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his Department’s readiness for the digital terrestrial television switch over; if the south east and east of Ireland will be affected when Wales switches off analogue in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35621/07]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

86 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the applications processed by his Department; the average waiting time to process each application; the steps he is taking to speed up the processing time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25151/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

86 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the applications processed by his Department; the average waiting time to process each application; the steps he is taking to speed up the processing time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25151/07]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

85 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on An Post’s failure to live up to its delivery deadlines as set down by ComReg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35610/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

85 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on An Post’s failure to live up to its delivery deadlines as set down by ComReg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35610/07]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

84 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has reservations regarding Ireland’s commitment to the Biofuels Directive in view of ethical concerns in relation to land use for biofuels, particularly in developing countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35609/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

84 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has reservations regarding Ireland’s commitment to the Biofuels Directive in view of ethical concerns in relation to land use for biofuels, particularly in developing countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35609/07]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

83 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the tendering process for the State’s emergency call service; when it will be implemented; the amount it will cost; if there will be a period when some people may be left without the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35613/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

83 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the tendering process for the State’s emergency call service; when it will be implemented; the amount it will cost; if there will be a period when some people may be left without the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35613/07]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

82 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position he took at the 1 and 2 October 2007 Telecommunications Council discussions on the provision of a free postal service for blind and partially sighted persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35602/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

82 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position he took at the 1 and 2 October 2007 Telecommunications Council discussions on the provision of a free postal service for blind and partially sighted persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35602/07]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

81 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the increased funding for inland fisheries announced in budget 2008; the way he will ensure that value for money is achieved in this spend; the way this allocation will operate in the context of the restructuring of the fisheries boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35472/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

81 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the increased funding for inland fisheries announced in budget 2008; the way he will ensure that value for money is achieved in this spend; the way this allocation will operate in the context of the restructuring of the fisheries boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35472/07]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

116 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding plans to transfer ownership of the electricity transmission system from ESB to Eirgrid; the timetable for the implementation of the transfer by end 2008 as stated in the programme for Government; if he has had recently or will hold in the near future meetings with ESB unions or the ESB ESOP to discuss issues arising from the transfer; if his attention has been drawn to the reservations that surround this plan; the arrangements made to compensate the ESOP as a result of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35604/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

116 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding plans to transfer ownership of the electricity transmission system from ESB to Eirgrid; the timetable for the implementation of the transfer by end 2008 as stated in the programme for Government; if he has had recently or will hold in the near future meetings with ESB unions or the ESB ESOP to discuss issues arising from the transfer; if his attention has been drawn to the reservations that surround this plan; the arrangements made to compensate the ESOP as a result of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35604/07]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

80 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the timetable for the plans to transfer ownership of the electricity transmission assets from ESB to Eirgrid; when he will be seeking Government approval to draft the necessary legislation; when he will publish the heads of Bill; when he will bring the legislation before Dáil Éireann; when he will begin to meet management and unions of the ESB and the ESB ESOT as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35484/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

80 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the timetable for the plans to transfer ownership of the electricity transmission assets from ESB to Eirgrid; when he will be seeking Government approval to draft the necessary legislation; when he will publish the heads of Bill; when he will bring the legislation before Dáil Éireann; when he will begin to meet management and unions of the ESB and the ESB ESOT as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35484/07]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

118 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be fully available in the midlands as economic development is being impeded by lack of roll-out. [35409/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

118 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be fully available in the midlands as economic development is being impeded by lack of roll-out. [35409/07]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

111 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he is taking to support the provision of broadband to rural dwellers in view of the fact that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is urging farmers to make use of online processes to eliminate registrations and scheme applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30760/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

111 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he is taking to support the provision of broadband to rural dwellers in view of the fact that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is urging farmers to make use of online processes to eliminate registrations and scheme applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30760/07]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

79 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to ensure the roll out of broadband in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31970/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

79 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to ensure the roll out of broadband in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31970/07]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

78 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proportion of the electricity used in his Department that comes from renewable sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35434/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

78 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proportion of the electricity used in his Department that comes from renewable sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35434/07]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

77 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has plans to introduce a building insulation capital grants scheme in 2008; what the €5 million pilot programme for home insulation entails; the other specific funding that has been allocated in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35451/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

77 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has plans to introduce a building insulation capital grants scheme in 2008; what the €5 million pilot programme for home insulation entails; the other specific funding that has been allocated in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35451/07]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

76 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the CER will launch the competition for design and construction of the east-west electricity interconnector by the end of 2007 as announced; if details of the winning contract for design and construction of the interconnector will be announced by end of quarter three 2008 as announced; if there is progress on the discussions between the CER and Eirgrid in relation to the funding of the interconnector; if he has investigated the possibility of fast-tracking the project in order that commercial operations can start earlier than early 2012 as currently envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35473/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

76 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the CER will launch the competition for design and construction of the east-west electricity interconnector by the end of 2007 as announced; if details of the winning contract for design and construction of the interconnector will be announced by end of quarter three 2008 as announced; if there is progress on the discussions between the CER and Eirgrid in relation to the funding of the interconnector; if he has investigated the possibility of fast-tracking the project in order that commercial operations can start earlier than early 2012 as currently envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35473/07]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

75 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the Broadcasting Bill; when it will be published; if he is in favour of maintaining the RTÉ authority; if this is no longer the case, his reasoning for same; the changes the Broadcasting Bill will make to the licence fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35622/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

75 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the Broadcasting Bill; when it will be published; if he is in favour of maintaining the RTÉ authority; if this is no longer the case, his reasoning for same; the changes the Broadcasting Bill will make to the licence fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35622/07]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

74 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views in view of the recent vote for strike action by ESB workers on the issue of the break up of ESB, on concerns that have been expressed across Europe that this policy could fatally weaken electricity companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35626/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

74 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views in view of the recent vote for strike action by ESB workers on the issue of the break up of ESB, on concerns that have been expressed across Europe that this policy could fatally weaken electricity companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35626/07]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

107 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has established a national advisory forum on next generation broadband; if this forum will have provided him with a blueprint for facilitating the development of NGN in Ireland by 31 December 2007 as stated in his introductory brief; the contents of this blueprint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35483/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

107 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has established a national advisory forum on next generation broadband; if this forum will have provided him with a blueprint for facilitating the development of NGN in Ireland by 31 December 2007 as stated in his introductory brief; the contents of this blueprint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35483/07]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

73 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a national advisory forum of telecoms experts has been set up; if he will provide an overview of that forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35615/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

73 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a national advisory forum of telecoms experts has been set up; if he will provide an overview of that forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35615/07]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

71 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects high quality high speed broadband availability in all areas here without exception; the action he has taken or plans to take to achieve this objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35562/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

71 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects high quality high speed broadband availability in all areas here without exception; the action he has taken or plans to take to achieve this objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35562/07]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

70 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed timetable that indicates when a comprehensive net-metering system will be implemented throughout the country; if this represents the shortest time possible for such roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35478/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

70 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed timetable that indicates when a comprehensive net-metering system will be implemented throughout the country; if this represents the shortest time possible for such roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35478/07]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

69 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the issues on which he will report to the Department of Finance as part of the efficiency review announced in budget 2008; the areas in which he expects to report possible efficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35466/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

69 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the issues on which he will report to the Department of Finance as part of the efficiency review announced in budget 2008; the areas in which he expects to report possible efficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35466/07]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

68 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the funding and number of applicants for the second phase of the greener homes scheme post budget 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35624/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

68 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the funding and number of applicants for the second phase of the greener homes scheme post budget 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35624/07]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

67 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage energy saving that has occurred in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility in 2007; the way this compares to 2004, 2005 and 2006; the amount he expects to save in energy usage in percentage terms in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35599/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

67 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage energy saving that has occurred in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility in 2007; the way this compares to 2004, 2005 and 2006; the amount he expects to save in energy usage in percentage terms in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35599/07]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

66 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports that he will give Regtel more powers; the reason for same; his further views on incorporating Regtel into ComReg; the timeline for providing more powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35611/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

66 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports that he will give Regtel more powers; the reason for same; his further views on incorporating Regtel into ComReg; the timeline for providing more powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35611/07]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

65 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the value for money policy review on phase one of the MANs programme; when he will decide on the progression of a further phase of MANs; the status of MANs; the number of towns it has been delivered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35614/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

65 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the value for money policy review on phase one of the MANs programme; when he will decide on the progression of a further phase of MANs; the status of MANs; the number of towns it has been delivered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35614/07]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

72 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of his examination of the discussion paper from Eircom on its proposals to separate into retail and wholesale arms announced by him on 11 October 2007; if he or his Department has engaged with Eircom on these issues; the outcome of such engagement; if engagement is planned in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35482/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

72 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of his examination of the discussion paper from Eircom on its proposals to separate into retail and wholesale arms announced by him on 11 October 2007; if he or his Department has engaged with Eircom on these issues; the outcome of such engagement; if engagement is planned in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35482/07]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

64 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on repeated calls for a functional separation of Eircom’s business rather than a full structural split of its network and its retail arms; his further views on how the consumer will benefit from the proposed split; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35619/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

64 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on repeated calls for a functional separation of Eircom’s business rather than a full structural split of its network and its retail arms; his further views on how the consumer will benefit from the proposed split; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35619/07]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

63 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether public funding and involvement in research into tidal and wave energy is adequate in view of the targets set for renewable energy sources. [35172/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

63 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether public funding and involvement in research into tidal and wave energy is adequate in view of the targets set for renewable energy sources. [35172/07]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

62 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Ireland’s standing on each one of the targets on energy commitments (details supplied); the targets set for the year 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35606/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

62 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Ireland’s standing on each one of the targets on energy commitments (details supplied); the targets set for the year 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35606/07]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

61 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding potential power outages in winter 2007 due to underperformance of aging ESB plants; if his attention has been drawn to the outages to date in winter 2007; if so, the details of same; if he is confident that there will be sufficient power supply this winter; the peak usage in winter 2006; the predicted usage in winter 2007; if he will compare the capacity in the system in winter 2006 and winter 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35629/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

61 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding potential power outages in winter 2007 due to underperformance of aging ESB plants; if his attention has been drawn to the outages to date in winter 2007; if so, the details of same; if he is confident that there will be sufficient power supply this winter; the peak usage in winter 2006; the predicted usage in winter 2007; if he will compare the capacity in the system in winter 2006 and winter 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35629/07]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

60 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason only €960,000 was spent on the energy RTDI programme in 2007; the procedures that will be in place to report on the outcomes of projects funded out of the increased funding announced for this area in 2008; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the allocation to ocean energy, including the amounts of funding to be allocated to wave energy and tidal energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35425/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

60 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason only €960,000 was spent on the energy RTDI programme in 2007; the procedures that will be in place to report on the outcomes of projects funded out of the increased funding announced for this area in 2008; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the allocation to ocean energy, including the amounts of funding to be allocated to wave energy and tidal energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35425/07]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

59 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the towns of Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross were not included in MANs phase two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35786/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

59 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the towns of Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross were not included in MANs phase two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35786/07]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

58 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views, in view of a target of 3% reduction of carbon emissions set by the Government on Sustainable Energy Ireland’s recent publication Energy in Ireland 1990 to 2006 which showed that energy related CO2 emissions increased by 0.4% in 2006; his further views on figures showing that energy related CO2 emissions in 2006 were 54% higher than 1990 levels; the energy related targets for carbon emission reductions for 2008; the way he will reach that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35814/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

58 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views, in view of a target of 3% reduction of carbon emissions set by the Government on Sustainable Energy Ireland’s recent publication Energy in Ireland 1990 to 2006 which showed that energy related CO2 emissions increased by 0.4% in 2006; his further views on figures showing that energy related CO2 emissions in 2006 were 54% higher than 1990 levels; the energy related targets for carbon emission reductions for 2008; the way he will reach that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35814/07]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

57 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the money allocated in budget 2008 to the national broadband scheme, MANs phase II, and other information and communications technology schemes his Department may have identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35785/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

57 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the money allocated in budget 2008 to the national broadband scheme, MANs phase II, and other information and communications technology schemes his Department may have identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35785/07]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

56 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recent EU survey of enterprises with access to broadband which put Ireland close to the bottom of the table and behind the EU average; his further views on Ireland’s OECD rating at 22 out of 30; the timeframe in which he expects Ireland to have 100% broadband coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35813/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

56 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recent EU survey of enterprises with access to broadband which put Ireland close to the bottom of the table and behind the EU average; his further views on Ireland’s OECD rating at 22 out of 30; the timeframe in which he expects Ireland to have 100% broadband coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35813/07]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

55 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the money allocated in budget 2008 to the greener homes scheme and to other conservation schemes for homes and businesses; the level of demand for the schemes in 2007; the level of demand he anticipates in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35784/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

55 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the money allocated in budget 2008 to the greener homes scheme and to other conservation schemes for homes and businesses; the level of demand for the schemes in 2007; the level of demand he anticipates in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35784/07]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

580 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on concerns that a gold mining assessment in Cregganbaun, near Louisburgh, County Mayo, is damaging to the environment and local tourism; and his further views on the granting of an exploratory licence in this area. [35652/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

580 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on concerns that a gold mining assessment in Cregganbaun, near Louisburgh, County Mayo, is damaging to the environment and local tourism; and his further views on the granting of an exploratory licence in this area. [35652/07]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

579 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department maintain a record of visits by him to the headquarters of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35537/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

579 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department maintain a record of visits by him to the headquarters of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35537/07]

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

578 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on an extension to the cut-off date for the acceptance of offers under the salmon hardship scheme, the terms of the hardship fund which states that it should apply to drift net licence holders on a voluntary basis and on the fact that the 2007 regulations had the effect of forcing draft licence holders to surrender their licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35504/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

578 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on an extension to the cut-off date for the acceptance of offers under the salmon hardship scheme, the terms of the hardship fund which states that it should apply to drift net licence holders on a voluntary basis and on the fact that the 2007 regulations had the effect of forcing draft licence holders to surrender their licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35504/07]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

577 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a response to correspondence (details supplied); if he will support the proposed funding mechanism outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35328/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

577 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a response to correspondence (details supplied); if he will support the proposed funding mechanism outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35328/07]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

576 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the consultation that has taken place or is taking place between groups (details supplied) regarding a plan for the work to be undertaken to remove barriers to fish on the River Nore, Kilkenny; if the O’Sullivan Report has been considered by the Southern Regional Fisheries Board relative to the way the barriers in the Nore can be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35001/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

576 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the consultation that has taken place or is taking place between groups (details supplied) regarding a plan for the work to be undertaken to remove barriers to fish on the River Nore, Kilkenny; if the O’Sullivan Report has been considered by the Southern Regional Fisheries Board relative to the way the barriers in the Nore can be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35001/07]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

575 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of money spent to date on the works carried out at the Dinan Fish Pass, Kilkenny; if it is intended to spend further money on this pass; if the money being spent or planned to be spent is coming from the conservation stamp moneys collected from anglers; if the plans for this work were discussed with all stakeholders and in particular local anglers; the amount in this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35000/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

575 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of money spent to date on the works carried out at the Dinan Fish Pass, Kilkenny; if it is intended to spend further money on this pass; if the money being spent or planned to be spent is coming from the conservation stamp moneys collected from anglers; if the plans for this work were discussed with all stakeholders and in particular local anglers; the amount in this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35000/07]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

574 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions that have taken place between him or his Department and his EU counterparts in relation to provision of new power lines in member states; if the option of placing such lines underground was discussed, the conclusions from such talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34953/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

574 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions that have taken place between him or his Department and his EU counterparts in relation to provision of new power lines in member states; if the option of placing such lines underground was discussed, the conclusions from such talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34953/07]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

573 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the major expansion of the electrical grid here, in particular the 400 kv Meath-Cavan power line, is part of the electrical strategic infrastructure projects in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

573 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the major expansion of the electrical grid here, in particular the 400 kv Meath-Cavan power line, is part of the electrical strategic infrastructure projects in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/07]

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