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51 records in IE in 2007

Records

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

427 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number to date of civil servants and employees of State bodies transferred from Dublin to decentralised locations; the number transferred from outside of Dublin to other decentralised locations; and the number transferred in post to decentralising Departments in Dublin pending planned decentralisation to locations outside of Dublin. [36022/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

427 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number to date of civil servants and employees of State bodies transferred from Dublin to decentralised locations; the number transferred from outside of Dublin to other decentralised locations; and the number transferred in post to decentralising Departments in Dublin pending planned decentralisation to locations outside of Dublin. [36022/07]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

424 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he has taken or proposes to take to expedite the provision of high speed state of the art broadband throughout the entire country with particular reference to the needs of industry, the health services, education and the import/export sectors; if his attention has been drawn to the serious deficiencies in the quality and efficiency of services here as compared with those available internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36005/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

424 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he has taken or proposes to take to expedite the provision of high speed state of the art broadband throughout the entire country with particular reference to the needs of industry, the health services, education and the import/export sectors; if his attention has been drawn to the serious deficiencies in the quality and efficiency of services here as compared with those available internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36005/07]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

423 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied regarding the availability of adequate supply of electricity during peak periods throughout the winter months and particularly throughout the festive season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36003/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

423 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied regarding the availability of adequate supply of electricity during peak periods throughout the winter months and particularly throughout the festive season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36003/07]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

426 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in regard to the production of gas from the Corrib gas field; the extent to which the various requirements have been complied with in order to facilitate the early release of product; when he expects supply to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36007/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

426 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in regard to the production of gas from the Corrib gas field; the extent to which the various requirements have been complied with in order to facilitate the early release of product; when he expects supply to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36007/07]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

425 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has met with the various interests with a view to resolving outstanding matters at the Corrib gas project; his preferred options in regard to distribution of supply; when he expects this to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36006/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

425 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has met with the various interests with a view to resolving outstanding matters at the Corrib gas project; his preferred options in regard to distribution of supply; when he expects this to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36006/07]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

422 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects the Corrib gas field to supply the market here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36001/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

422 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects the Corrib gas field to supply the market here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36001/07]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

421 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of occasions on which he has met or discussed issues of mutual interest with the authorities at RTÉ or their representatives in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35998/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

421 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of occasions on which he has met or discussed issues of mutual interest with the authorities at RTÉ or their representatives in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35998/07]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

420 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of gas, oil or other mineral finds on or offshore in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35997/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

420 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of gas, oil or other mineral finds on or offshore in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35997/07]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

419 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has satisfied himself regarding the adequacy of the oil and gas exploration licensing regime, having particular regard to the increased exploration activity and at the same time protecting the interests of the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35996/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

419 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has satisfied himself regarding the adequacy of the oil and gas exploration licensing regime, having particular regard to the increased exploration activity and at the same time protecting the interests of the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35996/07]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

418 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for approval for wind generated electricity before his Department; when he expects approval to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35994/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

418 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for approval for wind generated electricity before his Department; when he expects approval to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35994/07]

Question· writtenPQ 370asked

417 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for approval in respect of bio-fuels such as ethanol, bio-diesel or other fuel oils before his Department or awaiting approval; his proposals for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35993/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

417 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for approval in respect of bio-fuels such as ethanol, bio-diesel or other fuel oils before his Department or awaiting approval; his proposals for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35993/07]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

416 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past 12 months; the extent to which such advice related to capital expenditure projects; the cost of such advice; the extent to which it has been implemented to date or if it is intended to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35964/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

416 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past 12 months; the extent to which such advice related to capital expenditure projects; the cost of such advice; the extent to which it has been implemented to date or if it is intended to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35964/07]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

414 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he proposes to rely on the ESB and other producers for the generation of electricity in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35958/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

414 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he proposes to rely on the ESB and other producers for the generation of electricity in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35958/07]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

412 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options or proposals for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the future; the degree to which he expects agencies including the ESB and similar bodies to undertake responsibilities in these areas in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35956/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

412 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options or proposals for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the future; the degree to which he expects agencies including the ESB and similar bodies to undertake responsibilities in these areas in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35956/07]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

411 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in regard to the provision of North-South and east-west interconnectors; when these are expected to come on stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35955/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

411 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in regard to the provision of North-South and east-west interconnectors; when these are expected to come on stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35955/07]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

410 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to a previous parliamentary question, if he will provide details of the incremental costs of all bodies from set up and annual budget with a breakdown of annual overheads. [35907/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

410 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to a previous parliamentary question, if he will provide details of the incremental costs of all bodies from set up and annual budget with a breakdown of annual overheads. [35907/07]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

409 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in accordance with his Department’s sectoral plan, all the buildings where Department offices are located with the exception of listed buildings are fully accessible to people with disabilities; if the items noted as requiring attention in the National Disability Authority audit have all been dealt with; if a health and safety audit has been carried out and the necessary improvements recommended by same in conjunction with requirements under the Disability Act 2005 have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35886/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

409 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in accordance with his Department’s sectoral plan, all the buildings where Department offices are located with the exception of listed buildings are fully accessible to people with disabilities; if the items noted as requiring attention in the National Disability Authority audit have all been dealt with; if a health and safety audit has been carried out and the necessary improvements recommended by same in conjunction with requirements under the Disability Act 2005 have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35886/07]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

408 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to extend and develop broadband services to the rural towns and villages in east Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35708/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

408 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to extend and develop broadband services to the rural towns and villages in east Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35708/07]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

407 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of posts filled in the Government agencies under his Department’s remit in each of the past five years; the number and grade of posts in each of the past five years in these agencies that were open to existing public or civil servants only, or which were not subject to competition at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35682/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

407 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of posts filled in the Government agencies under his Department’s remit in each of the past five years; the number and grade of posts in each of the past five years in these agencies that were open to existing public or civil servants only, or which were not subject to competition at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35682/07]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

406 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of posts filled in his Department in each of the past five years; the number and grade of posts in each of the past five years in his Department that were open to existing public or civil servants only, or that were not subject to competition at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35667/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

406 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of posts filled in his Department in each of the past five years; the number and grade of posts in each of the past five years in his Department that were open to existing public or civil servants only, or that were not subject to competition at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35667/07]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

387 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, regarding the proposed exemptions for certain renewable energy technologies from the obligations under the Planning and Development Act 2001, he will ensure that there is a legal responsibility on a developer to seek a declaration from the relevant planning authority that the proposed development is in accordance with the specific exemptions to the Planning and Development Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35715/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

387 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, regarding the proposed exemptions for certain renewable energy technologies from the obligations under the Planning and Development Act 2001, he will ensure that there is a legal responsibility on a developer to seek a declaration from the relevant planning authority that the proposed development is in accordance with the specific exemptions to the Planning and Development Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35715/07]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

124 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he proposes to take in order to reduce the level of carbon emissions from electricity generating stations. [34761/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

124 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he proposes to take in order to reduce the level of carbon emissions from electricity generating stations. [34761/07]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

123 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; the legislation, required to advance this method of addressing CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35628/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

123 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; the legislation, required to advance this method of addressing CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35628/07]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

122 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of meetings he has held since 13 July 2007 as part of the whole Government Energy Innovation and Employment Initiative announced that day; the extra investment and jobs in the energy services and green technology sectors as a result of those meetings; if the IDA will have involvement in this initiative; if Exchequer funding will be available to encourage investment in the sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35479/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

122 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of meetings he has held since 13 July 2007 as part of the whole Government Energy Innovation and Employment Initiative announced that day; the extra investment and jobs in the energy services and green technology sectors as a result of those meetings; if the IDA will have involvement in this initiative; if Exchequer funding will be available to encourage investment in the sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35479/07]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

121 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will expedite the upgrade of broadband infrastructure in County Donegal in view of the fact that hundreds of households and businesses still can not access any broadband facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35278/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

121 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will expedite the upgrade of broadband infrastructure in County Donegal in view of the fact that hundreds of households and businesses still can not access any broadband facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35278/07]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

120 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if all semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department have met and are maintaining the 3% employment quota of people with disabilities as per the provisions of the Disability Act 2005; the percentage of people with disabilities employed in each semi-State body respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35566/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

120 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if all semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department have met and are maintaining the 3% employment quota of people with disabilities as per the provisions of the Disability Act 2005; the percentage of people with disabilities employed in each semi-State body respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35566/07]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

119 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the rolling out of broadband for County Kerry. [35171/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

119 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the rolling out of broadband for County Kerry. [35171/07]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

117 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the UK’s new offshore wind power policy to power up to 25 million homes in the next 12 years; the lessons to be learned for Ireland; his further views on calls to put in place a framework to allow for a substantial roll out of offshore wind projects; his plans to address the complaints of NOW, the representative body of offshore wind sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35605/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

117 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the UK’s new offshore wind power policy to power up to 25 million homes in the next 12 years; the lessons to be learned for Ireland; his further views on calls to put in place a framework to allow for a substantial roll out of offshore wind projects; his plans to address the complaints of NOW, the representative body of offshore wind sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35605/07]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

113 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the critical comments made by managing directors of companies (details supplied) in relation to Ireland’s broadband connectivity problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35630/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

113 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the critical comments made by managing directors of companies (details supplied) in relation to Ireland’s broadband connectivity problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35630/07]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

112 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of the consideration of the Exchequer making a contribution towards the Strategic Energy Infrastructure Programme announced in the National Development Plan; the amount of money that has been invested under this programme to date; the outcomes particularly under the two headings of improved gas interconnection and strategic reserve capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35481/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

112 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of the consideration of the Exchequer making a contribution towards the Strategic Energy Infrastructure Programme announced in the National Development Plan; the amount of money that has been invested under this programme to date; the outcomes particularly under the two headings of improved gas interconnection and strategic reserve capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35481/07]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

110 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the electricity interconnection projects the ESB has offered to pay for; the reason he has for not accepting these offers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35477/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

110 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the electricity interconnection projects the ESB has offered to pay for; the reason he has for not accepting these offers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35477/07]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

109 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the all-island grid study; the benefits to having same complete and published; the length of time it has taken to complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35625/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

109 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the all-island grid study; the benefits to having same complete and published; the length of time it has taken to complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35625/07]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

115 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will explain the 50% cut in funding for energy efficiency initiatives announced in Budget 2008; the initiatives that were funded under this programme in 2007; the initiatives that will be funded under this programme in 2008; the funding allocation in each year of each programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35471/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

115 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will explain the 50% cut in funding for energy efficiency initiatives announced in Budget 2008; the initiatives that were funded under this programme in 2007; the initiatives that will be funded under this programme in 2008; the funding allocation in each year of each programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35471/07]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

108 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will make up the shortfall of 50% in Budget 2008 for energy efficient initiatives. [35408/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

108 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will make up the shortfall of 50% in Budget 2008 for energy efficient initiatives. [35408/07]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

106 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when Eirgrid will report to him on cost benefit analysis and feasibility planning for electricity interconnection with north west Europe; the reason they will not report sooner; the reason he has not placed greater priority on the project; if, in his view this failure to place greater priority on the project will not lead to a situation where Ireland is highly dependent on the UK for both fuel to generate electricity and electricity itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35476/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

106 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when Eirgrid will report to him on cost benefit analysis and feasibility planning for electricity interconnection with north west Europe; the reason they will not report sooner; the reason he has not placed greater priority on the project; if, in his view this failure to place greater priority on the project will not lead to a situation where Ireland is highly dependent on the UK for both fuel to generate electricity and electricity itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35476/07]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

103 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the background and reason for the major policy shift from the Energy Green Paper to the Energy White Paper in relation to the transfer of ownership of assets from ESB to Eirgrid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35607/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

103 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the background and reason for the major policy shift from the Energy Green Paper to the Energy White Paper in relation to the transfer of ownership of assets from ESB to Eirgrid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35607/07]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

101 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the payment of drift net fishermen through the Lough’s Agency; and if the Government sought a meeting with the EU commissioner in relation to the matter. [35279/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

101 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the payment of drift net fishermen through the Lough’s Agency; and if the Government sought a meeting with the EU commissioner in relation to the matter. [35279/07]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

100 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the installation of pilot scheme smart electronic meters; when same will be rolled out to every home as per the Programme for Government; 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. [35616/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

100 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the installation of pilot scheme smart electronic meters; when same will be rolled out to every home as per the Programme for Government; 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. [35616/07]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

99 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has a cost benefit analysis of the introduction of postcodes here; when he will publish a cost benefit analysis of the proposed postcode system; when a general consultation process will take place; the type of postcode system he favours; the timeframe of implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35612/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

99 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has a cost benefit analysis of the introduction of postcodes here; when he will publish a cost benefit analysis of the proposed postcode system; when a general consultation process will take place; the type of postcode system he favours; the timeframe of implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35612/07]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

415 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with the ESB, management and unions in the context of the future structures of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35959/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

415 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with the ESB, management and unions in the context of the future structures of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35959/07]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

98 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the up to date position in regard to the future structure and operation of the ESB: the extent to which discussions have taken place with the various interests involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35561/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

98 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the up to date position in regard to the future structure and operation of the ESB: the extent to which discussions have taken place with the various interests involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35561/07]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

97 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to further encourage energy research development; the position regarding the grants available under Charles Parsons II; the position in relation to the energy research strategy; the budget available to this area in 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35632/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

97 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to further encourage energy research development; the position regarding the grants available under Charles Parsons II; the position in relation to the energy research strategy; the budget available to this area in 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35632/07]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

104 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of Ireland’s overall energy supply which is imported from the UK; his plans to reduce Ireland’s dependence on one country; the position regarding the proposed publication of the all-island gas storage and LNG study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35631/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

104 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of Ireland’s overall energy supply which is imported from the UK; his plans to reduce Ireland’s dependence on one country; the position regarding the proposed publication of the all-island gas storage and LNG study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35631/07]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

96 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proportion of the fuel used in electricity generation here that is imported from the UK; the action he proposes to reduce this dependence on one country for this vital function; the contingency plan he has in place to deal with a fuel shortage in the UK and the consequent effect on the electricity generation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35474/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

96 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proportion of the fuel used in electricity generation here that is imported from the UK; the action he proposes to reduce this dependence on one country for this vital function; the contingency plan he has in place to deal with a fuel shortage in the UK and the consequent effect on the electricity generation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35474/07]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

95 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the part he has taken in preparing a sustainable travel and transport action plan; the extent of his role in same to date; the timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35623/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

95 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the part he has taken in preparing a sustainable travel and transport action plan; the extent of his role in same to date; the timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35623/07]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

413 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the transmission of power supplies in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35957/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

413 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the transmission of power supplies in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35957/07]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

114 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the viability of putting the proposed 400kV north-south electricity interconnector underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35470/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

114 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the viability of putting the proposed 400kV north-south electricity interconnector underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35470/07]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

94 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will address the concerns of people regarding the erection of 400kV power lines in certain parts of the country; his views on installing these power lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35601/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

94 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will address the concerns of people regarding the erection of 400kV power lines in certain parts of the country; his views on installing these power lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35601/07]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

93 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department have conducted research into the likely revenue that would accrue to the Exchequer if oil and gas exploration companies were subject to the same taxation and royalties as in Norway. [35174/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

93 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department have conducted research into the likely revenue that would accrue to the Exchequer if oil and gas exploration companies were subject to the same taxation and royalties as in Norway. [35174/07]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

92 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the budget allocated to the warmer homes scheme for each year since 2000 to date in 2007; the number of homes affected for each year up to and including 2007; the budget allocated for 2008; the number of homes that have applied for this scheme in 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35598/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

92 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the budget allocated to the warmer homes scheme for each year since 2000 to date in 2007; the number of homes affected for each year up to and including 2007; the budget allocated for 2008; the number of homes that have applied for this scheme in 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35598/07]

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