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Question· writtenPQ 36asked

34 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the time-line for the publication of the Deloitte and Touche and William Fry report on the future of TG4; the way he envisages TG4 will be financed in the long term; the arrangements for the independence of TG4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28962/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

34 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the time-line for the publication of the Deloitte and Touche and William Fry report on the future of TG4; the way he envisages TG4 will be financed in the long term; the arrangements for the independence of TG4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28962/07]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

33 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding digital terrestrial television; his views on whether Ireland will be ready for the switch over by 2012; if he will report on the pilot schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28976/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

33 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding digital terrestrial television; his views on whether Ireland will be ready for the switch over by 2012; if he will report on the pilot schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28976/07]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

36 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has been in contact with Eircom regarding its proposed break up of its network business from its retail arm; if so, if he will ensure that a broken up Eircom will continue to provide affordable fixed line phone access under the terms of its universal service obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28992/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

36 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has been in contact with Eircom regarding its proposed break up of its network business from its retail arm; if so, if he will ensure that a broken up Eircom will continue to provide affordable fixed line phone access under the terms of its universal service obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28992/07]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

32 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on calls for a functional separation of Eircom’s business rather than a full structural split of its network and its retail arms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28969/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

32 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on calls for a functional separation of Eircom’s business rather than a full structural split of its network and its retail arms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28969/07]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

31 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the potential of the deep geothermal heat source on the Newcastle Blackrock geological fault line and that deep geothermal resources could provide sustainable energy to thousands of homes; if he will put in place legislation that is needed for this type of exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28953/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

31 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the potential of the deep geothermal heat source on the Newcastle Blackrock geological fault line and that deep geothermal resources could provide sustainable energy to thousands of homes; if he will put in place legislation that is needed for this type of exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28953/07]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

30 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the telecoms market here is competitive; if so, the evidence there is for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28979/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

30 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the telecoms market here is competitive; if so, the evidence there is for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28979/07]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

29 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a report (details supplied) that claimed that while western European broadband prices for residential users have decreased on average by 3.1%, the cost of average broadband went up by 35.5% here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28959/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

29 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a report (details supplied) that claimed that while western European broadband prices for residential users have decreased on average by 3.1%, the cost of average broadband went up by 35.5% here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28959/07]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

28 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans in place for an increase in the television licence; the amount of increase that is planned; his views on whether an increase in the licence fee is justified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28964/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

28 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans in place for an increase in the television licence; the amount of increase that is planned; his views on whether an increase in the licence fee is justified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28964/07]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

27 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has made a case to the Department of Finance regarding carbon taxes; his position regarding carbon taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28968/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

27 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has made a case to the Department of Finance regarding carbon taxes; his position regarding carbon taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28968/07]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

26 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on putting together a compensation package for the small number of coal mine workers who continue to suffer health problems as a result of their time in the mines, taking into account the effect this has on their families and considering the small numbers involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29005/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

26 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on putting together a compensation package for the small number of coal mine workers who continue to suffer health problems as a result of their time in the mines, taking into account the effect this has on their families and considering the small numbers involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29005/07]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

25 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding arrangements agreed with RTÉ for the provision of RTÉ broadcasting in Great Britain in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28972/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

25 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding arrangements agreed with RTÉ for the provision of RTÉ broadcasting in Great Britain in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28972/07]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

24 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the review of the cost effectiveness and performance of the MANs; when he will decide on the progression of a further phase of the MANs; the amount a further phase of the MANs will cost; if the Government will sell the MANs to Eircom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28966/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

24 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the review of the cost effectiveness and performance of the MANs; when he will decide on the progression of a further phase of the MANs; the amount a further phase of the MANs will cost; if the Government will sell the MANs to Eircom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28966/07]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

23 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to pursue the option of carbon capture and storage; if he has any legislative proposals to advance this method of addressing CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28981/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

23 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to pursue the option of carbon capture and storage; if he has any legislative proposals to advance this method of addressing CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28981/07]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

21 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development of the postal service in the future; his plans for the utilisation of the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28913/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

21 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development of the postal service in the future; his plans for the utilisation of the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28913/07]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

19 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, when he pledged to progress the delivery of postcodes here, he was in possession of a cost benefit analysis of this system; if so, if he will publish details of same; the initial cost and the ongoing cost of this project; the amount of this that will be financed by the taxpayer; if there will be a general consultation process before a system of postcodes is introduced; the type of postcode system he favours; the time-frame for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28952/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

19 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, when he pledged to progress the delivery of postcodes here, he was in possession of a cost benefit analysis of this system; if so, if he will publish details of same; the initial cost and the ongoing cost of this project; the amount of this that will be financed by the taxpayer; if there will be a general consultation process before a system of postcodes is introduced; the type of postcode system he favours; the time-frame for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28952/07]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

213 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of energy to meet the country’s electricity needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29192/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

213 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of energy to meet the country’s electricity needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29192/07]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

18 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the issue of potential power outages in winter 2007 due to underperformance of ageing ESB plants; if he is confident that there will be sufficient power supply in winter 2007; the peak usage in winter 2006 and the predicted usage in winter 2007; the capacity in the system in winter 2006 and in winter 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28982/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

18 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the issue of potential power outages in winter 2007 due to underperformance of ageing ESB plants; if he is confident that there will be sufficient power supply in winter 2007; the peak usage in winter 2006 and the predicted usage in winter 2007; the capacity in the system in winter 2006 and in winter 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28982/07]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

17 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on providing a channel dedicated to the democratic discussions in Dáil Éireann and making it available on terrestrial television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28965/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

17 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on providing a channel dedicated to the democratic discussions in Dáil Éireann and making it available on terrestrial television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28965/07]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

16 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports from ComReg that Eircom’s rate of return from services provided is higher than appropriate; the implications for the customer; the action he will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28960/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

16 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports from ComReg that Eircom’s rate of return from services provided is higher than appropriate; the implications for the customer; the action he will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28960/07]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

15 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans he has to improve broadband speeds here as recent studies claim Ireland has a low European ranking with average speeds of 2.2Mbps compared to some European neighbours who have average speeds ten times that of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28993/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

15 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans he has to improve broadband speeds here as recent studies claim Ireland has a low European ranking with average speeds of 2.2Mbps compared to some European neighbours who have average speeds ten times that of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28993/07]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

14 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the security failure from Eircom regarding its 250,000 wi-fi customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28980/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

14 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the security failure from Eircom regarding its 250,000 wi-fi customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28980/07]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

13 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of fixed line broadband subscribers excluding mobile services such as 3G; the way they compare to the European average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28995/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

13 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of fixed line broadband subscribers excluding mobile services such as 3G; the way they compare to the European average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28995/07]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

12 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of a meeting (details supplied) he will confirm the existence of an agreement detailing the right of net fishermen to resume commercial drift and draft net fishing should requisite conservation levels be met; and the rights they will have if they choose not to accept the buy out in view of the fact that a deadline of 21 December 2007 is rapidly approaching. [25899/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

12 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of a meeting (details supplied) he will confirm the existence of an agreement detailing the right of net fishermen to resume commercial drift and draft net fishing should requisite conservation levels be met; and the rights they will have if they choose not to accept the buy out in view of the fact that a deadline of 21 December 2007 is rapidly approaching. [25899/07]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

22 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timeframe for a commitment to install smart electronic meters in every home as per the programme for Government, in view of the announcement on the pilot scheme for smart meter installation; the full cost for the pilot scheme and the estimated cost for the roll out to every home; the geographic locations of the pilot scheme; if this will facilitate the introduction of a micro generation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28975/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

22 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timeframe for a commitment to install smart electronic meters in every home as per the programme for Government, in view of the announcement on the pilot scheme for smart meter installation; the full cost for the pilot scheme and the estimated cost for the roll out to every home; the geographic locations of the pilot scheme; if this will facilitate the introduction of a micro generation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28975/07]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

11 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timescale involved in the roll out of net metering as was promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28990/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

11 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timescale involved in the roll out of net metering as was promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28990/07]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

10 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will allocate the €5 million hardship fund which has been earmarked as a hardship and diversification fund for those affected by the salmon drift net fishing ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28998/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

10 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will allocate the €5 million hardship fund which has been earmarked as a hardship and diversification fund for those affected by the salmon drift net fishing ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28998/07]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

20 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the state of research into wave and tidal energy generation; and the proportion of energy requirements he envisages will be met by these sources by 2010. [29009/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

20 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the state of research into wave and tidal energy generation; and the proportion of energy requirements he envisages will be met by these sources by 2010. [29009/07]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grants given to Irish companies involved in tidal turbines or wave energy; the applications for grants he has received relating to this energy resource to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28973/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

9 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grants given to Irish companies involved in tidal turbines or wave energy; the applications for grants he has received relating to this energy resource to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28973/07]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the legal action threatened by Eircom over the Government development of MANs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28970/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

8 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the legal action threatened by Eircom over the Government development of MANs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28970/07]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the negotiations that have taken place on cross-Border co-operation in providing the infrastructure for broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28988/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

7 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the negotiations that have taken place on cross-Border co-operation in providing the infrastructure for broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28988/07]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he is taking in view of his stated desire for a debate on nuclear power, to bring about this debate; his policies in regard to nuclear power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28985/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

6 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he is taking in view of his stated desire for a debate on nuclear power, to bring about this debate; his policies in regard to nuclear power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28985/07]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered setting guaranteed fixed prices over a set term for energy produced from wave sources to secure supply and help develop the technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29143/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

5 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered setting guaranteed fixed prices over a set term for energy produced from wave sources to secure supply and help develop the technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29143/07]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, following comments from a spokesperson from EirGrid, he is satisfied that demand for electricity will not outstrip supply and cause blackouts in winter 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29141/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

4 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, following comments from a spokesperson from EirGrid, he is satisfied that demand for electricity will not outstrip supply and cause blackouts in winter 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29141/07]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the second phase of the MANs roll-out; the way he envisages MANs operating with a broken up Eircom; if he has been promised extra money in budget 2008 to make up the shortfall caused by a recent supplementary estimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29140/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

3 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the second phase of the MANs roll-out; the way he envisages MANs operating with a broken up Eircom; if he has been promised extra money in budget 2008 to make up the shortfall caused by a recent supplementary estimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29140/07]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will put in place a programme of cross-Border training and accreditation system for installers of renewable energy technologies; the current level of interaction between Action Renewables in Northern Ireland and Sustainable Energy Ireland; the timeframe for development of cross-Border involvement on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28950/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

2 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will put in place a programme of cross-Border training and accreditation system for installers of renewable energy technologies; the current level of interaction between Action Renewables in Northern Ireland and Sustainable Energy Ireland; the timeframe for development of cross-Border involvement on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28950/07]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will grant RTE a licence increase; if so, the amount of same; if he will attach conditions to a licence increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29139/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

1 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will grant RTE a licence increase; if so, the amount of same; if he will attach conditions to a licence increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29139/07]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

246 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the new generation network broadband pilot programme will be extended to the mid-west region; if funding will be provided to Shannon Development to develop this programme; if towns in County Clare will be included in the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28787/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2007

246 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the new generation network broadband pilot programme will be extended to the mid-west region; if funding will be provided to Shannon Development to develop this programme; if towns in County Clare will be included in the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28787/07]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

245 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is entitled to pension under court hearing or court decision in relation to the pension rights of personnel attached to the Department of Post and Telegraphs who had to retire from the service when the person got married; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28786/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2007

245 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is entitled to pension under court hearing or court decision in relation to the pension rights of personnel attached to the Department of Post and Telegraphs who had to retire from the service when the person got married; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28786/07]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

533 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has adjudicated on a prospecting licence application for a project at Cregganbaun, Louisburgh, County Mayo; if his attention has been drawn to the scenic importance of the region and the fact that the area is a designated special area of conservation; and the way this designation will impact on his deliberations. [28644/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

533 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has adjudicated on a prospecting licence application for a project at Cregganbaun, Louisburgh, County Mayo; if his attention has been drawn to the scenic importance of the region and the fact that the area is a designated special area of conservation; and the way this designation will impact on his deliberations. [28644/07]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

532 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of funding that has been spent on broadband outside of the MANs areas for the past three years on a county basis including the budgeted and actual amount for each year. [28626/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

532 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of funding that has been spent on broadband outside of the MANs areas for the past three years on a county basis including the budgeted and actual amount for each year. [28626/07]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

531 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names of all members of the board of SEI; when they were appointed; and the criteria he used for selecting appointees. [28576/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

531 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names of all members of the board of SEI; when they were appointed; and the criteria he used for selecting appointees. [28576/07]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

530 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for his decision to withdraw €10 million from the group broadband scheme and award it to Sustainable Energy Ireland; the lobbying received for such a move; and the details of all correspondence between himself and SEI on this matter. [28575/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

530 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for his decision to withdraw €10 million from the group broadband scheme and award it to Sustainable Energy Ireland; the lobbying received for such a move; and the details of all correspondence between himself and SEI on this matter. [28575/07]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

527 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names, titles and annual salaries of each of the political advisers, press officers, assistants or other staff appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28162/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

527 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names, titles and annual salaries of each of the political advisers, press officers, assistants or other staff appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28162/07]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

526 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names, titles and annual salaries of each of the political advisers, press officers, assistants or other political appointees who were employed by his Department on 1 November 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28147/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

526 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names, titles and annual salaries of each of the political advisers, press officers, assistants or other political appointees who were employed by his Department on 1 November 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28147/07]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

525 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the roll-out of broadband for north Dublin; the number of subscribers in the area; the target number to be achieved; the companies operating in the area; the progress his Department has made in the tender process for the national broadband scheme in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28064/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

525 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the roll-out of broadband for north Dublin; the number of subscribers in the area; the target number to be achieved; the companies operating in the area; the progress his Department has made in the tender process for the national broadband scheme in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28064/07]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

524 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there has been an increase in the Government fuel levy; and the amount this additional revenue is expected to generate. [28391/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

524 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there has been an increase in the Government fuel levy; and the amount this additional revenue is expected to generate. [28391/07]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

523 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the breakdown of the expenditure involved in the budget designated for the advancement and promotion of renewable energy for home heating; and if any of the moneys provided in the budget have been allocated for other projects. [28082/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

523 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the breakdown of the expenditure involved in the budget designated for the advancement and promotion of renewable energy for home heating; and if any of the moneys provided in the budget have been allocated for other projects. [28082/07]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

518 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to local authorities using alternative energy systems in local authority houses; if there are plans to do so; if he will bring in guidelines and instructions on the matter for local authorities in line with overall policy of 40% alternative energy for private houses before 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26144/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2007

518 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to local authorities using alternative energy systems in local authority houses; if there are plans to do so; if he will bring in guidelines and instructions on the matter for local authorities in line with overall policy of 40% alternative energy for private houses before 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26144/07]

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