Energy

Question· oralPQ 91asked

91 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Energy whether certain oil companies, in making returns of information as to the stocks of petrol, diesel, and other products that they hold, are entitled to include certain amounts of such product held in Whitegate; if there is any danger that, as a result, over-counting of such stocks might occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

91 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Energy whether certain oil companies, in making returns of information as to the stocks of petrol, diesel, and other products that they hold, are entitled to include certain amounts of such product held in Whitegate; if there is any danger that, as a result, over-counting of such stocks might occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 88asked

88 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to media reports (details supplied) alleging that national oil stocks were substantially less than the amounts stated by his Department; and if he has taken any steps to ensure that the correct figures would be available to the media.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

88 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to media reports (details supplied) alleging that national oil stocks were substantially less than the amounts stated by his Department; and if he has taken any steps to ensure that the correct figures would be available to the media.

Question· oralPQ 84asked

84 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the extent to which (1) overseas stocks held by others on behalf of Irish National Petroleum Corporation or the oil companies, (2) crude oil and/or product stocks in transit to Ireland, (3) stocks held by garage proprietors, (4) crude and/or products on order from overseas but not yet transmitted and (5) crude sent to refining to other countries, are included in the calculation of strategic energy stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

84 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the extent to which (1) overseas stocks held by others on behalf of Irish National Petroleum Corporation or the oil companies, (2) crude oil and/or product stocks in transit to Ireland, (3) stocks held by garage proprietors, (4) crude and/or products on order from overseas but not yet transmitted and (5) crude sent to refining to other countries, are included in the calculation of strategic energy stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 78asked

78 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Energy the number of tonnes of (1) crude oil, (2) heavy fuel oil, (3) diesel oil, (4) heating gas oil, (5) kerosene, (6) jet fuel, (7) motor spirit, (8) propane, (9) butane, (10) light naphtha, (11) heavy naphtha, (12) powerformate, (13) undesulphurised diesel oil and (14) undesulphurised naphtha, held in Whitegate at present; the number of tonnes of each held by the Irish National Petroleum Corporation in Ireland at locations other than Whiddy; if he will identify these locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

78 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Energy the number of tonnes of (1) crude oil, (2) heavy fuel oil, (3) diesel oil, (4) heating gas oil, (5) kerosene, (6) jet fuel, (7) motor spirit, (8) propane, (9) butane, (10) light naphtha, (11) heavy naphtha, (12) powerformate, (13) undesulphurised diesel oil and (14) undesulphurised naphtha, held in Whitegate at present; the number of tonnes of each held by the Irish National Petroleum Corporation in Ireland at locations other than Whiddy; if he will identify these locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 68asked

68 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of kerosene, including jet fuel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will further outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

68 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of kerosene, including jet fuel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will further outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of diesel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

63 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of diesel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 60asked

60 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the number of tonnes of (1) petrol, (2) gas heating oil, (3) diesel oil and (4) kerosene held in Ireland by the oil companies; the number of tonnes consumed per day in each case; the location where these stocks are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

60 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the number of tonnes of (1) petrol, (2) gas heating oil, (3) diesel oil and (4) kerosene held in Ireland by the oil companies; the number of tonnes consumed per day in each case; the location where these stocks are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 56asked

56 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of LPG, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

56 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of LPG, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 53asked

53 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

53 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline for the latest date for which figures are available in respect of (a) petrol, (b) diesel and (c) heavy fuel oil, the total reserves held by (1) the State and (2) private sector oil companies; the number of days such stock would be expected to last at normal usage; the steps, if any, he is taking to increase reserves in view of the Gulf War; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

47 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline for the latest date for which figures are available in respect of (a) petrol, (b) diesel and (c) heavy fuel oil, the total reserves held by (1) the State and (2) private sector oil companies; the number of days such stock would be expected to last at normal usage; the steps, if any, he is taking to increase reserves in view of the Gulf War; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 45asked

45 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the level of national oil stocks; the location where these stocks are held; and the proportion, if any, of these stocks which are held in absolute reserve for a supply crisis.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

45 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the level of national oil stocks; the location where these stocks are held; and the proportion, if any, of these stocks which are held in absolute reserve for a supply crisis.

Question· oralPQ 44asked

44 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol and diesel available at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will break down the figures between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further identify those stocks that are in the possession of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation and those that are in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private oil companies are meeting all their obligations in this regard; if he will further outline the steps he is taking to increase strategic stocks and to assure our national strategic stocks for the future, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

44 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol and diesel available at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will break down the figures between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further identify those stocks that are in the possession of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation and those that are in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private oil companies are meeting all their obligations in this regard; if he will further outline the steps he is taking to increase strategic stocks and to assure our national strategic stocks for the future, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 38asked

247 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the amount of jet fuel available in Ireland, in terms of both operating stocks and strategic stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

247 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the amount of jet fuel available in Ireland, in terms of both operating stocks and strategic stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 37asked

243 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Energy the level of oil reserves in the country at present; and the period of time it is estimated each product would last if imports ceased.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

243 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Energy the level of oil reserves in the country at present; and the period of time it is estimated each product would last if imports ceased.

Question· oralPQ 36asked

91 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Energy whether certain oil companies, in making returns of information as to the stocks of petrol, diesel, and other products that they hold, are entitled to include certain amounts of such product held in Whitegate; if there is any danger that, as a result, over-counting of such stocks might occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

91 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Energy whether certain oil companies, in making returns of information as to the stocks of petrol, diesel, and other products that they hold, are entitled to include certain amounts of such product held in Whitegate; if there is any danger that, as a result, over-counting of such stocks might occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 35asked

88 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to media reports (details supplied) alleging that national oil stocks were substantially less than the amounts stated by his Department; and if he has taken any steps to ensure that the correct figures would be available to the media.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

88 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to media reports (details supplied) alleging that national oil stocks were substantially less than the amounts stated by his Department; and if he has taken any steps to ensure that the correct figures would be available to the media.

Question· oralPQ 34asked

84 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the extent to which (1) overseas stocks held by others on behalf of Irish National Petroleum Corporation or the oil companies, (2) crude oil and/or product stocks in transit to Ireland, (3) stocks held by garage proprietors, (4) crude and/or products on order from overseas but not yet transmitted and (5) crude sent to refining to other countries, are included in the calculation of strategic energy stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

84 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the extent to which (1) overseas stocks held by others on behalf of Irish National Petroleum Corporation or the oil companies, (2) crude oil and/or product stocks in transit to Ireland, (3) stocks held by garage proprietors, (4) crude and/or products on order from overseas but not yet transmitted and (5) crude sent to refining to other countries, are included in the calculation of strategic energy stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

78 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Energy the number of tonnes of (1) crude oil, (2) heavy fuel oil, (3) diesel oil, (4) heating gas oil, (5) kerosene, (6) jet fuel, (7) motor spirit, (8) propane, (9) butane, (10) light naphtha, (11) heavy naphtha, (12) powerformate, (13) undesulphurised diesel oil and (14) undesulphurised naphtha, held in Whitegate at present; the number of tonnes of each held by the Irish National Petroleum Corporation in Ireland at locations other than Whiddy; if he will identify these locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

78 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Energy the number of tonnes of (1) crude oil, (2) heavy fuel oil, (3) diesel oil, (4) heating gas oil, (5) kerosene, (6) jet fuel, (7) motor spirit, (8) propane, (9) butane, (10) light naphtha, (11) heavy naphtha, (12) powerformate, (13) undesulphurised diesel oil and (14) undesulphurised naphtha, held in Whitegate at present; the number of tonnes of each held by the Irish National Petroleum Corporation in Ireland at locations other than Whiddy; if he will identify these locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 32asked

68 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of kerosene, including jet fuel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will further outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

68 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of kerosene, including jet fuel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will further outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

63 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of diesel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

63 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of diesel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 30asked

60 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the number of tonnes of (1) petrol, (2) gas heating oil, (3) diesel oil and (4) kerosene held in Ireland by the oil companies; the number of tonnes consumed per day in each case; the location where these stocks are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

60 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the number of tonnes of (1) petrol, (2) gas heating oil, (3) diesel oil and (4) kerosene held in Ireland by the oil companies; the number of tonnes consumed per day in each case; the location where these stocks are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 29asked

56 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of LPG, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

56 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of LPG, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

53 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

53 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

47 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline for the latest date for which figures are available in respect of (a) petrol, (b) diesel and (c) heavy fuel oil, the total reserves held by (1) the State and (2) private sector oil companies; the number of days such stock would be expected to last at normal usage; the steps, if any, he is taking to increase reserves in view of the Gulf War; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

47 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline for the latest date for which figures are available in respect of (a) petrol, (b) diesel and (c) heavy fuel oil, the total reserves held by (1) the State and (2) private sector oil companies; the number of days such stock would be expected to last at normal usage; the steps, if any, he is taking to increase reserves in view of the Gulf War; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

45 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the level of national oil stocks; the location where these stocks are held; and the proportion, if any, of these stocks which are held in absolute reserve for a supply crisis.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

45 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the level of national oil stocks; the location where these stocks are held; and the proportion, if any, of these stocks which are held in absolute reserve for a supply crisis.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

44 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol and diesel available at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will break down the figures between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further identify those stocks that are in the possession of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation and those that are in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private oil companies are meeting all their obligations in this regard; if he will further outline the steps he is taking to increase strategic stocks and to assure our national strategic stocks for the future, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

44 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol and diesel available at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will break down the figures between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further identify those stocks that are in the possession of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation and those that are in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private oil companies are meeting all their obligations in this regard; if he will further outline the steps he is taking to increase strategic stocks and to assure our national strategic stocks for the future, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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