Energy

Bilaterale Verhandlungen aufnehmen zur unverzüglichen Stilllegung besonders gefährlicher grenznaher Atomkraftwerke in Frankreich

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 October 2012

Stilllegung der Atomkraftwerke Cattenom und Fessenheim, systematische Auswertung der durch den EU-Stresstest generierten Informationen über den Sicherheitszustand französischer Atomkraftwerke, Verbesserung der Kooperation mit Frankreich auf dem Gebiet der Nuklearsicherheit, Hinwirken auf eine möglichst rasche Abschaltung grenznaher, alter und anfälliger ausländischer Atomkraftwerke und bessere Information der deutschen Öffentlichkeit über deren Zustand und Sicherheitsrisiken

Starke Forschung für die Energiewende

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 October 2012

Förderung der Energieforschung: Kompetenzkoordinierung, Vorlage der im 6. Energieforschungsprogramm angesprochenen "Landkarte der Energieforschung" und des "Bundesberichts Energieforschung", Forschungsmittelumschichtung für Atomforschung, Beschränkung der Kernspaltungsforschung auf Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsfragen, Forschungsmittelbegrenzung für Kernfusion, grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit, neue Forschungsprogramme (erneuerbare Energien, Strom- und Wärmespeicherung, intelligente Stromnetze), Forschungsmittelaufstockung (energiesparende Produktionsverfahren, Werkstoff- und Materialforschung, Katalyseforschung, Biotechnologie), dezentrale Energiegewinnung und -versorgung, neue Studiengänge, Berufsbilder und Anforderungen

Zusammenarbeit mit China intensivieren - China-Kompetenzen in Deutschland ausbauen

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 October 2012

Entwicklung eines strategischen Gesamtansatzes gegenüber China, Rolle der EU-Ebene, Kohärenz deutschen Regierungshandelns, Personal mit chinarelevanten Kompetenzen in außenpolitisch relevanten Institutionen, Ausbau von Chinakompetenz in der Wissenschaft und an Schulen, deutsch-chinesische Zusammenarbeit auf den Gebieten Energie, Klima und Umwelt, gesellschaftlicher und kultureller Austausch, Zivilgesellschaft, Rechtsstaatsdialog, Kritik an Menschenrechtsverletzungen, Journalistenaustausch, kommunale Partnerschaften

Energetische Quartierssanierung sozialgerecht voranbringen

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 October 2012

Energiesparfonds (jährlich 3 Mrd Euro): Beratungsleistungen zur Energieeinsparung, Programme zur "Steigerung der warmmietenneutralen energetischen Sanierung von Wohnquartieren mit einem hohen Anteil einkommensschwacher Haushalte" und "Sanierung von kommunalen Gebäuden"; Ausweisung von energetischen Sanierungsgebieten, Modellprojekte zu Klimaschutzflächennutzungsplänen, Ziele für Umsetzung der EU-Energieeffizienzrichtlinie, Finanzkraftstärkung der Kommunen, Städtebauförderung: Klimaschutz, Beschlüsse der Leipzig-Charta, Finanzmittel für Bürgerbeteiligung, EU-Fördermittel des Europäischen Fonds für regionale Entwicklung

Tierversuche in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 23 October 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wissenschaft und Forschung betreffend Tierversuche in Österreich

proposition de loi tendant à répondre à l'urgence sociale en matière énergétique

France · Senate · 23 October 2012

401. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in a tabular form a list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies that have been created since 9 March 2011;the date on which the body was created; the name of the body; the 2012 budget for the body; the number of employees of the body and if the body engages manpower resources from outside the body. [47122/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

401. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in a tabular form a list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies that have been created since 9 March 2011;the date on which the body was created; the name of the body; the 2012 budget for the body; the number of employees of the body and if the body engages manpower resources from outside the body. [47122/12]

400. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress being made on the second study undertaken by his Department in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency on identifying best practice for the use of hydraulic fracturing techniques; when such a study will be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46535/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

400. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress being made on the second study undertaken by his Department in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency on identifying best practice for the use of hydraulic fracturing techniques; when such a study will be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46535/12]

399. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has granted a foreshore licence to a company (details supplied) to investigate and drill an exploration well off the coast of Dalkey, County Dublin; the tax rates that the company will be obliged to pay on any profits made; the way this compares to tax rates in other EU states; if the company is entitled to write off 100% of their tax obligations against the costs of their Irish exploration over the past 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46397/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

399. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has granted a foreshore licence to a company (details supplied) to investigate and drill an exploration well off the coast of Dalkey, County Dublin; the tax rates that the company will be obliged to pay on any profits made; the way this compares to tax rates in other EU states; if the company is entitled to write off 100% of their tax obligations against the costs of their Irish exploration over the past 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46397/12]

398. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the launch of a €10 million ocean energy competition by the Scottish Government for the development of marine energy devices, that is the Saltire Prize which aims to accelerate the commercial development of wave and tidal energy technology, if such a competition would be feasible here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46146/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

398. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the launch of a €10 million ocean energy competition by the Scottish Government for the development of marine energy devices, that is the Saltire Prize which aims to accelerate the commercial development of wave and tidal energy technology, if such a competition would be feasible here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46146/12]

397. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount owed in respect of television licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46047/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

397. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount owed in respect of television licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46047/12]

396. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) regrading broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46036/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

396. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) regrading broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46036/12]

395. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the auction and bidding for 4G spectrum will take place; the timeframe for that process and the persons likely to be in the bidding; and his views on the proposed 4G roll out. [46014/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

395. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the auction and bidding for 4G spectrum will take place; the timeframe for that process and the persons likely to be in the bidding; and his views on the proposed 4G roll out. [46014/12]

394. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the importance of having in place high quality broadband at Carraroe, County Sligo, where there is a high level of retail activity and small and medium enterprises located in County Sligo; the reason Eircom is not proceeding to activate from their exchange at Carraroe; if the attention of the Communications Regulator has been drawn to the lack of proper broadband at this industrial area of County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45933/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

394. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the importance of having in place high quality broadband at Carraroe, County Sligo, where there is a high level of retail activity and small and medium enterprises located in County Sligo; the reason Eircom is not proceeding to activate from their exchange at Carraroe; if the attention of the Communications Regulator has been drawn to the lack of proper broadband at this industrial area of County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45933/12]

393. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the number of chairs of State boards that have been appointed since the Government came into office; if there is a remuneration for the position and if so the amount of same; if the appointee was required to go before Oireachtas Committees to discuss what they have to offer to the particular Board or Committee to which they are being appointed. [45816/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

393. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the number of chairs of State boards that have been appointed since the Government came into office; if there is a remuneration for the position and if so the amount of same; if the appointee was required to go before Oireachtas Committees to discuss what they have to offer to the particular Board or Committee to which they are being appointed. [45816/12]

392. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form all appointments to State boards under his ambit since the Government took office; when the person was appointed; if the position entitles the holder to remuneration and if so the amount in each case; if the appointment was made in accordance with new procedures whereby Departments has to invite expressions of interest from the public in vacancies on the boards under their aegis. [45800/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

392. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form all appointments to State boards under his ambit since the Government took office; when the person was appointed; if the position entitles the holder to remuneration and if so the amount in each case; if the appointment was made in accordance with new procedures whereby Departments has to invite expressions of interest from the public in vacancies on the boards under their aegis. [45800/12]

391. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the importance of having in place high quality broadband at Carraroe, County Sligo where there is a high level of retail activity and small and medium enterprises located in Sligo; the reason Eircom is not proceeding to activate from their exchange at Carraroe; if the Communications Regulators attention has been drawn to the lack of proper broadband at this industrialised area of Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45796/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

391. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the importance of having in place high quality broadband at Carraroe, County Sligo where there is a high level of retail activity and small and medium enterprises located in Sligo; the reason Eircom is not proceeding to activate from their exchange at Carraroe; if the Communications Regulators attention has been drawn to the lack of proper broadband at this industrialised area of Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45796/12]

390. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the location at which Inland Fisheries are counting salmon stocks in the River Barrow; and the way these locations were selected. [45720/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

390. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the location at which Inland Fisheries are counting salmon stocks in the River Barrow; and the way these locations were selected. [45720/12]

389. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the criteria used to decide the season closing date for inland fishing and the reason some rivers are shut down two weeks earlier than others. [45719/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

389. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the criteria used to decide the season closing date for inland fishing and the reason some rivers are shut down two weeks earlier than others. [45719/12]

388. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the funding that was allocated to Inland Fisheries Ireland since 2010, on a national and regional basis. [45718/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

388. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the funding that was allocated to Inland Fisheries Ireland since 2010, on a national and regional basis. [45718/12]

106. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total energy bill for his Department in the years 2010, 2011; and the expected cost for 2012. [46082/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

106. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total energy bill for his Department in the years 2010, 2011; and the expected cost for 2012. [46082/12]

98. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the delegation of powers to local authorites in areas of environment, water, foreshore, local or community development, roads or traffic, housing and energy efficiency (details supplied) that will take place; the way this delegation will take place; and when it will take place. [46074/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

98. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the delegation of powers to local authorites in areas of environment, water, foreshore, local or community development, roads or traffic, housing and energy efficiency (details supplied) that will take place; the way this delegation will take place; and when it will take place. [46074/12]

96. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures he has taken to reduce energy costs in 2012. [46073/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

96. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures he has taken to reduce energy costs in 2012. [46073/12]

To exempt decorative hearth products from energy efficiency regulation under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 2012

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exempt decorative hearth products from consideration as direct heating equipment subject to the Act's energy efficiency standards. Defines a "decorative hearth product" as a vented gas fireplace, stove, gas fireplace insert, or gas log set that is: (1) not certified to the ANSI Z21.88 standard and, in the case of vented gas fireplaces, stoves, and gas fireplace inserts, is certified to the ANSI Z21.50 standard; and (2) sold without a thermostat and with a warranty provision expressly voiding manufacturer warranties in the event the product is used with a thermostat.

Gesetz zur Änderung des Atomgesetzes

Germany · Bundesrat · 23 October 2012

Präzisierung und Modifizierung der Pflichten der Betreiber zur Stilllegung von Kernkraftwerken nach Erlöschen der Betriebsberechtigung oder endgültiger Betriebseinstellung, Stärkung des Rechtsinstrumentariums der zuständigen Behörden, Einführung eines neuen Ordnungswidrigkeitentatbestands;<br /> Änderung §§ 7 und 46 sowie Einfügung § 7e Atomgesetz

Europaweite Relevanz von Rissbefunden in belgischen Atomkraftwerken

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 October 2012

Erkenntnisse zur Ursache der Materialprobleme der Reaktordruckbehälter (RDB) sowie zur Verwendung von RDBs des gleichen Herstellers in anderen europäischen Atomkraftwerken, Maßnahmen des BMU zum Ausschluss sicherheitskritischer Materialprobleme bei in Betrieb befindlichen deutschen Atomkraftwerken, Konsequenzen für bisher angewandte Prüfmethoden sowie dabei verwendeter Prüfgeräte<br /> (insgesamt 8 Einzelfragen)

Zwischenfälle im AKW Temelin

Austria · National Council · 19 October 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Zwischenfälle im AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerk)</i> Temelin

Anlagemöglichkeiten von Bürgerinnen und Bürgern beim Netzausbau

Germany · German Bundestag · 19 October 2012

Zeitplan und konkrete Ausgestaltung der vom Bundesumweltminister angekündigten Kapitalbeteiligung der Bürger am Bau neuer Stromleitungen mit festem Zinssatz ("Bürgerdividende"); zu ändernde Rechtsvorschriften, Beteiligungsform und Einflussmöglichkeiten, erwartete Renditen und Risiken, mögliche Anteilseigner<br /> (insgesamt 21 Einzelfragen)

Uran in Düngemitteln

Austria · National Council · 18 October 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend <i>(Gesundheitsgefährdung durch)</i> Uran in Düngemitteln

das Tierversuchsgesetz in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 18 October 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wissenschaft und Forschung betreffend das Tierversuchsgesetz in Österreich

Gebirgsfichtenblattwespe

Austria · National Council · 18 October 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Gebirgsfichtenblattwespe <i>(Waldschädling)</i>

176. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide information on the exact formula used by the CER to calculate the Public Service Obligation levy; if he will outline the exact formula used to regulate energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45393/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

176. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide information on the exact formula used by the CER to calculate the Public Service Obligation levy; if he will outline the exact formula used to regulate energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45393/12]

175. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide information on Ireland's strategic oil reserves plan; the estimated stock in days of category one, two and three reserves; the location of the reserves; the estimated cost into the future of maintain the reserves at an adequate level; if projections have been made to take into account a possible extreme spike in the price of crude oil; the details of the levy placed on fuel at the point of sale to fund the oil reserves and the expected increase or decrease of this levy in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45389/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

175. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide information on Ireland's strategic oil reserves plan; the estimated stock in days of category one, two and three reserves; the location of the reserves; the estimated cost into the future of maintain the reserves at an adequate level; if projections have been made to take into account a possible extreme spike in the price of crude oil; the details of the levy placed on fuel at the point of sale to fund the oil reserves and the expected increase or decrease of this levy in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45389/12]

174. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide up to date figures from EirGrid of the total installed wind capacity here; the maximum potential wind energy generation in the State; the annual rate of increase of both installed wind capacity in the State for the past ten years and the annual average consumption of renewable energy as a proportion of all energy consumed in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45387/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

174. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide up to date figures from EirGrid of the total installed wind capacity here; the maximum potential wind energy generation in the State; the annual rate of increase of both installed wind capacity in the State for the past ten years and the annual average consumption of renewable energy as a proportion of all energy consumed in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45387/12]

173. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed update in the phase II roll out of the exemplar network project; if he will provide details of associated jobs which have been created and the number of entities in the Dublin area that are participating in the scheme; the progress made in relation to phase III of the project and the preparations that are underway in cities and towns outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45382/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

173. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed update in the phase II roll out of the exemplar network project; if he will provide details of associated jobs which have been created and the number of entities in the Dublin area that are participating in the scheme; the progress made in relation to phase III of the project and the preparations that are underway in cities and towns outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45382/12]

172. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the proposed cost-cutting measures that will be taking place at Bord na Móna this year on account of the bad harvest; his views on any proposed pay reductions and time reductions across the workforce; the details of the dialogue he and or the management at Bord na Móna has had with staff and their representatives over proposed cost-cutting measures; the timelines involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45379/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

172. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the proposed cost-cutting measures that will be taking place at Bord na Móna this year on account of the bad harvest; his views on any proposed pay reductions and time reductions across the workforce; the details of the dialogue he and or the management at Bord na Móna has had with staff and their representatives over proposed cost-cutting measures; the timelines involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45379/12]

Vorschlag für eine Richtlinie des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates zur Änderung der Richtlinie 98/70/EG über die Qualität von Otto- und Dieselkraftstoffen und zur Änderung der Richtlinie 2009/28/EG zur Förderung der Nutzung von Energie aus erneuerbaren Quellen KOM(2012) 595 endg.; Ratsdok. 15189/12

Germany · German Bundestag · 18 October 2012

Antwoorden op vragen van de commissie over de ministeriële regeling Gassamenstelling (Kamerstuk 29023, nr. 122)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 18 October 2012

Antwoorden op vragen van de commissie over de ministeriële regeling Gassamenstelling (Kamerstuk 29023, nr. 122)

Aanbieding feitelijke vragen A-brief project verwerving van beschermingspakketten tegen Chemische Energie (CE)wapens voor het Infanterie (IGV) CV-90

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 18 October 2012

Aanbieding feitelijke vragen A-brief project verwerving van beschermingspakketten tegen Chemische Energie (CE)wapens voor het Infanterie (IGV) CV-90

Stromnetzanpassung für die Energiewende

Austria · National Council · 17 October 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Ing. Norbert Hofer, Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Stromnetzanpassung für die Energiewende

Bioenergie Pongau Ges.m.b.H.

Austria · National Council · 17 October 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Bioenergie Pongau Ges.m.b.H. <i>(Förderungen)</i>

Bioenergie Pongau Ges.m.b.H.

Austria · National Council · 17 October 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Bioenergie Pongau Ges.m.b.H. <i>(Förderungen)</i>

263. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his appraisal of the estimate given by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland that to satisfy renewable electricity and heat targets an additional 60,000 hectares of energy crops will need to be established; his views on the desirability of this use of agricultural land and the way in which this ties in with the Harvest 2020 targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45363/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

263. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his appraisal of the estimate given by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland that to satisfy renewable electricity and heat targets an additional 60,000 hectares of energy crops will need to be established; his views on the desirability of this use of agricultural land and the way in which this ties in with the Harvest 2020 targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45363/12]

206. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a cumulative total for the energy bills of all local authorities including public lighting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45148/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

206. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a cumulative total for the energy bills of all local authorities including public lighting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45148/12]

200. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the availability of broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45361/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

200. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the availability of broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45361/12]

199. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of all companies or persons providing an external professional service to his Department such as ICT, legal advice, advertising, project management and including any other external professional service not listed; the amount invoiced by each company to him over the past 12 months, in tabular form. [45327/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

199. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of all companies or persons providing an external professional service to his Department such as ICT, legal advice, advertising, project management and including any other external professional service not listed; the amount invoiced by each company to him over the past 12 months, in tabular form. [45327/12]

198. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details in tabular form for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 inclusive, of the arrangements entered into by him, any body under his aegis or State agency for which he has responsibility for the obtaining of advice from a senior or junior counsel and or a firm of solicitors; the subject matter for which advice was sought; the names of the barristers' and solicitors' firms concerned and the fees paid; the nature of the work concerned; if in each case the matter was advertised for competitive tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45310/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

198. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details in tabular form for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 inclusive, of the arrangements entered into by him, any body under his aegis or State agency for which he has responsibility for the obtaining of advice from a senior or junior counsel and or a firm of solicitors; the subject matter for which advice was sought; the names of the barristers' and solicitors' firms concerned and the fees paid; the nature of the work concerned; if in each case the matter was advertised for competitive tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45310/12]

197. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details in tabular form for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 the total amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department, any body under his aegis or State agency for which he has responsibility; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; the nature of the work concerned; the fees paid to each consultant; if the matter was advertised for competitive tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45293/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

197. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details in tabular form for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 the total amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department, any body under his aegis or State agency for which he has responsibility; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; the nature of the work concerned; the fees paid to each consultant; if the matter was advertised for competitive tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45293/12]

196. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the invention grants in renewable energy that exist for students, companies and individuals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45264/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

196. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the invention grants in renewable energy that exist for students, companies and individuals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45264/12]

195. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will review the efficacy of the biofuels obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45142/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

195. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will review the efficacy of the biofuels obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45142/12]