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Question· oralPQ 17asked

18 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the differences in responsibilities between the old Department of Transport, Energy and Communications and the new Department of Public Enterprise; and the reasons behind the title and concept of the new Department. [15058/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 1997

18 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the differences in responsibilities between the old Department of Transport, Energy and Communications and the new Department of Public Enterprise; and the reasons behind the title and concept of the new Department. [15058/97]

Question· oralPQ 149asked

149 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding Aer Lingus; the likely develoopments over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10984/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

149 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding Aer Lingus; the likely develoopments over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10984/97]

Question· oralPQ 147asked

147 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the issues, if any, he has considered in relation to developments in the national airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10982/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

147 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the issues, if any, he has considered in relation to developments in the national airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10982/97]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he expects Telecom Eireann to come under pressure to sell Cablelink; and the contacts, if any, he has had with the EU Commission on the matter. [10948/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he expects Telecom Eireann to come under pressure to sell Cablelink; and the contacts, if any, he has had with the EU Commission on the matter. [10948/97]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

17 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the discussions, if any, he has had with the management of Aer Lingus on the possible sale of equality or strategic alliance agreements with a third party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10855/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

17 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the discussions, if any, he has had with the management of Aer Lingus on the possible sale of equality or strategic alliance agreements with a third party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10855/97]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

11 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding EU transport directives and their implications for the CIÉ group of companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10899/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

11 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding EU transport directives and their implications for the CIÉ group of companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10899/97]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

6 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he has satisfied himself that each of the three operating companies within the CIÉ group is making adequate preparation for the implementation of EU transport directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10862/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

6 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he has satisfied himself that each of the three operating companies within the CIÉ group is making adequate preparation for the implementation of EU transport directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10862/97]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he expects Telecom Eireann to come under pressure to sell Cablelink; and the contacts, if any, he has had with the EU Commission on the matter. [10948/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

20 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he expects Telecom Eireann to come under pressure to sell Cablelink; and the contacts, if any, he has had with the EU Commission on the matter. [10948/97]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

4 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the date on which legislation will be published for the ultrahigh frequency retransmission television schemes in order to provide multi-channel television programme services to all parts of Ireland on an equitable basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11009/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

4 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the date on which legislation will be published for the ultrahigh frequency retransmission television schemes in order to provide multi-channel television programme services to all parts of Ireland on an equitable basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11009/97]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

3 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will place in the Oireachtas Library the terms of each contract awarded for the transmission of television signals of MMDS schemes in relation to recently announced proposals to provide for a short-term UHF multi-channel television licensing scheme; whether the principles of fair competition will be met if it is proposed to allow MMDS operators and cable relay operators to apply for deflector licences in areas where they already hold MMDS or cable relay licences; the reason it would take six months to draft the required regulations; whether the United Kingdom authorities can exercise a veto on the issuing of licences for this new scheme on the UHF band, using analog technology; when it is expected that RTÉ 1, Network 2. Teilifís na Gaeilge and TV3 will be operating on an all-UHF basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11111/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

3 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will place in the Oireachtas Library the terms of each contract awarded for the transmission of television signals of MMDS schemes in relation to recently announced proposals to provide for a short-term UHF multi-channel television licensing scheme; whether the principles of fair competition will be met if it is proposed to allow MMDS operators and cable relay operators to apply for deflector licences in areas where they already hold MMDS or cable relay licences; the reason it would take six months to draft the required regulations; whether the United Kingdom authorities can exercise a veto on the issuing of licences for this new scheme on the UHF band, using analog technology; when it is expected that RTÉ 1, Network 2. Teilifís na Gaeilge and TV3 will be operating on an all-UHF basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11111/97]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

149 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding Aer Lingus; the likely develoopments over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10984/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

149 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding Aer Lingus; the likely develoopments over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10984/97]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

147 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the issues, if any, he has considered in relation to developments in the national airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10982/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

147 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the issues, if any, he has considered in relation to developments in the national airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10982/97]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

17 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the discussions, if any, he has had with the management of Aer Lingus on the possible sale of equality or strategic alliance agreements with a third party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10855/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

17 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the discussions, if any, he has had with the management of Aer Lingus on the possible sale of equality or strategic alliance agreements with a third party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10855/97]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

12 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will clarify his reply to Deputy Callely's Parliamentary Questions Nos. 24 and 170 of 12 March 1997 in relation to Aer Lingus; if he will give details of his references to adapt to market realities; the implications in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10951/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1997

12 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will clarify his reply to Deputy Callely's Parliamentary Questions Nos. 24 and 170 of 12 March 1997 in relation to Aer Lingus; if he will give details of his references to adapt to market realities; the implications in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10951/97]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

30 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of commercial and experimental wind farms in operation in the State; and his views on whether there is a future for such projects in the production of electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6894/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

30 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of commercial and experimental wind farms in operation in the State; and his views on whether there is a future for such projects in the production of electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6894/97]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

21 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the progress, if any, to date in implementing the alternative energy requirement as announced on 7 March 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6916/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

21 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the progress, if any, to date in implementing the alternative energy requirement as announced on 7 March 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6916/97]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

17 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the proportion of energy requirements currently serviced from renewable energy sources; his views on what this proportion will be by the year 2000; the proposals, if any, he has for increasing the proportion served from renewable energy sources; the action, if any, being taken at EU level to increase the use of renewable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6854/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

17 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the proportion of energy requirements currently serviced from renewable energy sources; his views on what this proportion will be by the year 2000; the proposals, if any, he has for increasing the proportion served from renewable energy sources; the action, if any, being taken at EU level to increase the use of renewable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6854/97]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

30 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of commercial and experimental wind farms in operation in the State; and his views on whether there is a future for such projects in the production of electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6894/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

30 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of commercial and experimental wind farms in operation in the State; and his views on whether there is a future for such projects in the production of electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6894/97]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

21 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the progress, if any, to date in implementing the alternative energy requirement as announced on 7 March 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6916/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

21 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the progress, if any, to date in implementing the alternative energy requirement as announced on 7 March 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6916/97]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

17 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the proportion of energy requirements currently serviced from renewable energy sources; his views on what this proportion will be by the year 2000; the proposals, if any, he has for increasing the proportion served from renewable energy sources; the action, if any, being taken at EU level to increase the use of renewable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6854/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

17 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the proportion of energy requirements currently serviced from renewable energy sources; his views on what this proportion will be by the year 2000; the proposals, if any, he has for increasing the proportion served from renewable energy sources; the action, if any, being taken at EU level to increase the use of renewable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6854/97]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the progress, if any, to date in the development of wind farms; the proposals, if any, there are for the further development of the use of wind energy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6901/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

11 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the progress, if any, to date in the development of wind farms; the proposals, if any, there are for the further development of the use of wind energy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6901/97]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will allocate a special sum of £5 million to upgrade the Limerick-Sligo railway line in 1997; the date on which this will be done; the nature of the works to be executed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7118/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

9 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will allocate a special sum of £5 million to upgrade the Limerick-Sligo railway line in 1997; the date on which this will be done; the nature of the works to be executed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7118/97]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if the EU has agreed the £21 million grant aid and an extension of the deadline for the completion of the peat-fired generating station; the outcome of his negotiations with the EU Commissioner on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7079/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

7 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if the EU has agreed the £21 million grant aid and an extension of the deadline for the completion of the peat-fired generating station; the outcome of his negotiations with the EU Commissioner on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7079/97]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason he did not refer to the plan to shed 1,200 jobs at Telecom Éireann in advance of the signing of the deal to sell 20 per cent of the company to overseas purchasers; and if the Government, as a shareholder in Telecom Éireann and arising from its negotiation of the strategic alliance, is aware of any further job losses pending at Telecom Éireann. [7076/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1997

6 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason he did not refer to the plan to shed 1,200 jobs at Telecom Éireann in advance of the signing of the deal to sell 20 per cent of the company to overseas purchasers; and if the Government, as a shareholder in Telecom Éireann and arising from its negotiation of the strategic alliance, is aware of any further job losses pending at Telecom Éireann. [7076/97]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to the fact that it has been, and remains the stated policy of British Nuclear Fuels Limited to discharge radioactive waste into the Irish Sea in an experimental fashion in order to study the effect of so doing; the pertinent jurisdiction sought by British Nuclear Fuels Limited to carry out such experiments in Irish coastal waters and shores; whether any permission was sought by British Nuclear Fuels Limited to carry out such experiments in Irish coastal areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23795/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

25 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to the fact that it has been, and remains the stated policy of British Nuclear Fuels Limited to discharge radioactive waste into the Irish Sea in an experimental fashion in order to study the effect of so doing; the pertinent jurisdiction sought by British Nuclear Fuels Limited to carry out such experiments in Irish coastal waters and shores; whether any permission was sought by British Nuclear Fuels Limited to carry out such experiments in Irish coastal areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23795/96]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

20 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current arrangements under which competing operators are allowed access to the CIÉ rail network; the possible implications of this for the future viability of Iarnród Éireann; whether any approaches have been made by outside operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3864/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

20 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current arrangements under which competing operators are allowed access to the CIÉ rail network; the possible implications of this for the future viability of Iarnród Éireann; whether any approaches have been made by outside operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3864/97]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

19 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to a recent report concerning monitoring of levels of the radioactive isotope technetium 99 in foodstuffs and seaweeds in the Irish Sea as a result of the commissioning of THORP and EARP; the plans, if any, he has to raise this issue with the authorities in the United Kingdom; the plans, if any, he has to raise this issue at European Commission and Council of Ministers level in order to ensure that remedial action is instituted forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1093/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

19 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to a recent report concerning monitoring of levels of the radioactive isotope technetium 99 in foodstuffs and seaweeds in the Irish Sea as a result of the commissioning of THORP and EARP; the plans, if any, he has to raise this issue with the authorities in the United Kingdom; the plans, if any, he has to raise this issue at European Commission and Council of Ministers level in order to ensure that remedial action is instituted forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1093/97]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

16 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the tax planning elements which were contained in the strategic alliance deal with KPN/Telia and Telecom Éireann and which were referred to by the chief executive of Telia (details supplied) on 30 January 1997; and his views on whether Telecom Éireann should be privatised within three years. [3850/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

16 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the tax planning elements which were contained in the strategic alliance deal with KPN/Telia and Telecom Éireann and which were referred to by the chief executive of Telia (details supplied) on 30 January 1997; and his views on whether Telecom Éireann should be privatised within three years. [3850/97]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding the EU review of proposals to construct a peat fired power station in the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3858/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

15 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding the EU review of proposals to construct a peat fired power station in the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3858/97]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

14 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he was aware of the ways in which the second mobile phone licence consortium was funded, in view of recent statements (details supplied). [3854/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

14 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he was aware of the ways in which the second mobile phone licence consortium was funded, in view of recent statements (details supplied). [3854/97]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

20 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current arrangements under which competing operators are allowed access to the CIÉ rail network; the possible implications of this for the future viability of Iarnród Éireann; whether any approaches have been made by outside operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3864/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

20 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current arrangements under which competing operators are allowed access to the CIÉ rail network; the possible implications of this for the future viability of Iarnród Éireann; whether any approaches have been made by outside operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3864/97]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

25 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to the fact that it has been, and remains the stated policy of British Nuclear Fuels Limited to discharge radioactive waste into the Irish Sea in an experimental fashion in order to study the effect of so doing; the pertinent jurisdiction sought by British Nuclear Fuels Limited to carry out such experiments in Irish coastal waters and shores; whether any permission was sought by British Nuclear Fuels Limited to carry out such experiments in Irish coastal areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23795/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

25 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to the fact that it has been, and remains the stated policy of British Nuclear Fuels Limited to discharge radioactive waste into the Irish Sea in an experimental fashion in order to study the effect of so doing; the pertinent jurisdiction sought by British Nuclear Fuels Limited to carry out such experiments in Irish coastal waters and shores; whether any permission was sought by British Nuclear Fuels Limited to carry out such experiments in Irish coastal areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23795/96]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

19 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to a recent report concerning monitoring of levels of the radioactive isotope technetium 99 in foodstuffs and seaweeds in the Irish Sea as a result of the commissioning of THORP and EARP; the plans, if any, he has to raise this issue with the authorities in the United Kingdom; the plans, if any, he has to raise this issue at European Commission and Council of Ministers level in order to ensure that remedial action is instituted forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1093/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

19 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to a recent report concerning monitoring of levels of the radioactive isotope technetium 99 in foodstuffs and seaweeds in the Irish Sea as a result of the commissioning of THORP and EARP; the plans, if any, he has to raise this issue with the authorities in the United Kingdom; the plans, if any, he has to raise this issue at European Commission and Council of Ministers level in order to ensure that remedial action is instituted forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1093/97]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

16 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the tax planning elements which were contained in the strategic alliance deal with KPN/Telia and Telecom Éireann and which were referred to by the chief executive of Telia (details supplied) on 30 January 1997; and his views on whether Telecom Éireann should be privatised within three years. [3850/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

16 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the tax planning elements which were contained in the strategic alliance deal with KPN/Telia and Telecom Éireann and which were referred to by the chief executive of Telia (details supplied) on 30 January 1997; and his views on whether Telecom Éireann should be privatised within three years. [3850/97]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

14 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he was aware of the ways in which the second mobile phone licence consortium was funded, in view of recent statements (details supplied). [3854/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

14 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he was aware of the ways in which the second mobile phone licence consortium was funded, in view of recent statements (details supplied). [3854/97]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

15 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding the EU review of proposals to construct a peat fired power station in the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3858/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

15 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current position regarding the EU review of proposals to construct a peat fired power station in the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3858/97]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

13 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the situation regarding the EU in relation to the new peat station project for the midlands; the reason it was necessary to run two competitions for consultants in relation to the project; the reason for the delays associated with the project; and the amount of the Economic Infrastructural Operational Programme funds which has been spent. [3853/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1997

13 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the situation regarding the EU in relation to the new peat station project for the midlands; the reason it was necessary to run two competitions for consultants in relation to the project; the reason for the delays associated with the project; and the amount of the Economic Infrastructural Operational Programme funds which has been spent. [3853/97]