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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012
194. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45067/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012
193. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the level of Irish language advertising on RTÉ and TV3; his plans to increase the level of advertising as Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45060/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012
192. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason TV3 and 3e television services will not be available to people who cannot get Saorview terrestrial service and depend on Saorsat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45058/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012
191. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45014/12]
Germany · German Bundestag · 17 October 2012
Aussprache auf Verlangen der Fraktionen der CDU/CSU und FDP, unabhängig von einer Fragestunde
Germany · German Bundestag · 17 October 2012
Sozial ausgewogene Fördermaßnahmen zum Energiesparen in Privathaushalten, Energieberatung, Stromspartarife, Soforthilfe und dauerhafte Stärkung für in Not geratene bzw. einkommensschwache Haushalte, Förderung effizienter und sparsamer Geräte, Senkung des Wärmeverbrauchs von Gebäuden durch Sanierungsstandards, mietrechtliche Regelungen, Energieausweis u. a., Untersuchung von "Energiearmut"
Germany · German Bundestag · 17 October 2012
Beteiligung von Unternehmen am Ausbau der Erneuerbaren Energien zur Reduzierung der Zusatzbelastungen für Privathaushalte und Mittelstand: Rücknahme der in der Stromnetzentgeltverordnung festgelegten Ausweitung der Befreiungen für stromintensive Unternehmen, Rückführung der Anforderungen an die Besondere Ausgleichregelung im EEG auf den Stand von 2008, Einführung einer EEG-Umlage für durch Ausgleichs- und Eigenstromregelung begünstigte Unternehmen, Beendigung des Marktprämienmodells, weiterhin Begrenzung der Liquiditätsreserve im EEG
Germany · German Bundestag · 17 October 2012
Intensivierung der internationalen Einbindung Pakistans, Kernpunkte einer gemeinsam mit den EU-Partnern zu entwickelnden ressortübergreifenden und kohärenten Gesamtstrategie, Förderung einer aktiven Einbindungs-Diplomatie, vertrauensbildende Maßnahmen, Friedensstabilisierung, Stärkung der demokratischen Kräfte und der Zivilgesellschaft, Engagement für Menschenrechte, Verbesserung und Stärkung der deutsch-pakistanischen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, Schwerpunktsektoren Bildung, Good Governance, Energie und Gesundheit
European Union · European Commission · 17 October 2012
European Union · European Commission · 17 October 2012
Austria · National Council · 16 October 2012
Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Wolfgang Spadiut, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verordnungsermächtigung für Fiakerpferde im Tierschutzgesetz
Austria · National Council · 16 October 2012
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend PR <i>(Public Relations)</i> statt Politik zur Förderung von Mehrwegflaschen
Austria · National Council · 16 October 2012
Antrag der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Stilllegung von Atomkraftwerken als EU-Milliardengrab
Austria · National Council · 16 October 2012
Bundesgesetz über Lenkungsmaßnahmen zur Sicherung der Energieversorgung (Energielenkungsgesetz 2012 – EnLG 2012)
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
400. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of staff in his Department that are currently on a career break; the estimated cost of this scheme per year; the number of staff currently hired temporarily to cover those on career break; if these staff were counted as a reduction in numbers employed in the public service during that time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45621/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
399. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of staff that availed of the special civil service incentive career break scheme 2009; the cost of the scheme since its introduction; the savings on the pay bill in that time period; the estimated full year cost for the return of all the new civil servants in 2013; the number of staff members that applied for a further extension of their leave; if these staff were counted as a reduction in numbers employed in the public service during that time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45606/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
398. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any proceedings have been initiated against the State arising out of the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45591/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
397. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44845/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
396. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will engage with existing energy suppliers with a view to coming up with a national scheme for State funded schools in order to cut energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44790/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
395. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will investigate the poor mobile phone reception in the Kenmare area of County Kerry with particular emphasis given to the Lauragh and Bonane area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44785/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
394. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider an immediate ban on the hydrofracking process because the risks outweigh the benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44659/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
393. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Saorview box (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44649/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
392. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to incidences in County Donegal whereby RTE teletext is not available without a Saorview box, which is contrary to what is being communicated through public information adverts which state that a set-top box is not required if a household has access to SKY television or UPC; if he will clarify whether or not RTÉ Teletext is available without a Saorview box; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44632/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
391. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost in 2011 to his Department and to each body under the aegis of his Department of implementing the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44463/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
390. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the new national broadband plan will be delivered in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44439/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
389. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of the planned launch of the 4G LTE mobile networks in Europe and particularly in the UK including Northern Ireland in the coming months, he will provide a timeframe for the expected auction of spectrum and the completion of the 4G network here. [44435/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
388. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of staff in his Department or agencies under his control that are currently on career break; the number of staff currently hired temporarily to cover those on career break; if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers by grade and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44363/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
387. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his position on the Wind Turbines Bill, 2012; if his Department has submitted its amendment list for the taking of Committee Stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44148/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
240. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has plans for schools to implement targeted energy efficiency programmes to cut wasteful usage of lighting, heating and electronic equipment, in view of the fact that existing voluntary and piecemeal projects show the potential to save 15 - 40% of schools' energy costs within two years, using models and guidance provided by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; his view on whether such energy efficiencies could save up to €15 million a year off the cost of capitation funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44212/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2012
97. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will make additional provision by way of the partial or whole restoration of the cuts made to the fuel allowance in view of the further price hikes approved by the Commission for Energy Regulation last month. [44559/12]
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 October 2012
Resultaten 2011 convenanten Meerjarenafspraken energie
Austria · National Council · 15 October 2012
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mario Kunasek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Abteilung von Oberflächenwasser von der A 2 <i>(Süd Autobahn)</i> in den Raababach
Germany · German Bundestag · 12 October 2012
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche Lobbyisten haben in den letzten drei Monaten Kontakte zum Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit zum Thema Energiewende aufgenommen, und wie beurteilt die Bundesregierung in diesem Zusammenhang die Forderung nach einem Lobbyistenregister im Hinblick auf eine umfassende Transparenzinitiative?
Austria · National Council · 11 October 2012
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend EU-Bericht über Stresstests von Atomkraftwerken in Europa
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has monitored the effects of fracking as a means of mining exploration; if he has examined all of the evidence available in other jurisdictions; if concerns have been expressed regarding possible subterranean damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44028/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has become aware of the existence of cyber bullying here; if the service providers can be approached with a view to combatting the problem nationally or through the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44027/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the extent, if any, to which the quality and extent of mobile telephone service compares with that available in other jurisdictions; if it is expected that any improvements can or will be made in this regard in the foreseeable future by way of reference to service providers or the regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44026/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which unilaterally or in conjunction in the Regulator, any efforts can be made to improve the quality and availability of mobile telephone service with particular reference to the need to achieve a level of uniformity and good quality nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44025/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the on-going progress in the development of the Corrib Gas Field; when it is expected that product will become available to the national grid; the extent to which the natural gas pipeline network has been upgraded in anticipation; when he expects gas from the Corrib Gas Field to become available to the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44024/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the areas or locations throughout the country which have shown the greatest deficiency and lack of availability in respect of high-speed broadband services on an annual basis throughout the country over the past five years; if he will outline the steps required and his intentions to upgrade the standards and quality of the service in all areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44023/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
124. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which high speed broadband is available in all regions throughout the country, urban and rural, without exception; when it is anticipated that the highest possible standard of service becomes available in all areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44022/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
123. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources when he expects the telecommunications sector in this country to achieve comparable status in terms of speed, efficiency and modernisation with the best available throughout Europe or globally; the steps necessary to achieve this objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44021/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the full extent of commercially viable oil, gas or other mineral discoveries over the past twenty years which have been fully developed and commercialised; the extent of any such discoveries remaining undeveloped for whatever reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44020/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources arising from any discoveries of oil, gas or other minerals in the past five years, if provision has been put in place to ensure a greater return to the Irish taxpayer than previously; the extent to which such discoveries are likely to positively impact on the economy in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44019/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
120. Deputy Ray Butler asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his policy in respect of hydraulic fracturing; if he will provide an update on any recent decisions in respect of licensing and policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44012/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
119. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress made in ensuring that the mobile phone industry supplies chargers common to all mobile phone devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43998/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
118. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline in tabular form, the amount of money allocated by his Department and agencies within his Department to Ballina, Castlebar and Westport Town Council between 1997 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43943/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
117. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Dalkey Prospect oil rig and the concerns of citizens from County Wicklow on this issue, the position in relation to the Green Party's call on him to hold a public inquiry into plans for the seismic survey and drilling; the position in relation to the Oireachtas committee report calling for the terms for Ireland's shares of revenue from our oil and gas to be radically overhauled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43878/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
116. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if eel fishing licences will be issued following the review of the eel fishing ban which was completed earlier this year; if not, whether compensation will be awarded to those who had eel fishing licences in the past; the EU directive regarding eel fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43835/12]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2012
115. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the EU Commission proposals that aim to cap crop based bio-fuel production to a maximum of 5% of total transport fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43957/12]