Energy

Förderung des Tierschutzes

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Förderung des Tierschutzes

Elefantenhaltung im Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Elefantenhaltung im Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Verbot der Wildtierhaltung in Zirkussen

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Verbot der Wildtierhaltung in Zirkussen

Abänderung des Feinstaubgesetzes zur Senkung der Gesundheitsbelastung

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Abänderung des Feinstaubgesetzes zur Senkung der Gesundheitsbelastung

Ablehnung des geplanten atomaren Endlagers in Benken/Schaffhausen in der Schweiz

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ablehnung des geplanten atomaren Endlagers in Benken/Schaffhausen in der Schweiz

Initiativen gegen Atomkraftwerksausbaupläne an Österreichs Grenzen

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Initiativen gegen Atomkraftwerksausbaupläne an Österreichs Grenzen

296 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects gas and electricity connectors to be provided in such a way as to protect continuity and security of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34708/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

296 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects gas and electricity connectors to be provided in such a way as to protect continuity and security of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34708/05]

295 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has identified the optimum number and location of gas and electricity connectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34707/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

295 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has identified the optimum number and location of gas and electricity connectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34707/05]

281 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the cost of access to the grid is a contributory factor in respect of energy costs, including alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34688/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

281 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the cost of access to the grid is a contributory factor in respect of energy costs, including alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34688/05]

195 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount paid to date to the Exchequer in respect of the sale of the Whitegate refinery and the Bantry storage terminal; the amount of the balance which remains outstanding; when he expects that this will be paid; if he is satisfied at the rate of payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34359/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

195 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount paid to date to the Exchequer in respect of the sale of the Whitegate refinery and the Bantry storage terminal; the amount of the balance which remains outstanding; when he expects that this will be paid; if he is satisfied at the rate of payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34359/05]

190 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the recent EU meeting where a plan for a common EU energy policy was presented by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair; the Government’s position on the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34348/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

190 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the recent EU meeting where a plan for a common EU energy policy was presented by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair; the Government’s position on the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34348/05]

186 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures, including any fiscal incentives, he is planning to promote the development of renewable energy resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34362/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

186 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures, including any fiscal incentives, he is planning to promote the development of renewable energy resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34362/05]

171 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the cost of access to the grid is a contributory factor in respect of energy costs, including alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34517/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

171 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the cost of access to the grid is a contributory factor in respect of energy costs, including alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34517/05]

165 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on targets for renewable energy for 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 and 2050; his further views on whether the vast bulk of Irish energy needs could be provided by renewables in the medium to long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34372/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

165 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on targets for renewable energy for 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 and 2050; his further views on whether the vast bulk of Irish energy needs could be provided by renewables in the medium to long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34372/05]

293 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has reviewed the various alternative energy sectors with a view to achieving less dependence on imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34705/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

293 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has reviewed the various alternative energy sectors with a view to achieving less dependence on imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34705/05]

159 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has reviewed the various alternative energy sectors with a view to achieving less dependance on imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34481/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

159 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has reviewed the various alternative energy sectors with a view to achieving less dependance on imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34481/05]

155 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Cabinet approval recently given to Bord na Móna’s future strategy proposals including the pursuit of interests with waste disposal and alternative energy companies; his views on whether the way is being prepared for the privatisation of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34349/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

155 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Cabinet approval recently given to Bord na Móna’s future strategy proposals including the pursuit of interests with waste disposal and alternative energy companies; his views on whether the way is being prepared for the privatisation of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34349/05]

255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the current extent of energy production from biomass; his plans for expansion in the future in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34660/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the current extent of energy production from biomass; his plans for expansion in the future in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34660/05]

254 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if biomass production here is in keeping with best practice elsewhere in Europe and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34659/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

254 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if biomass production here is in keeping with best practice elsewhere in Europe and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34659/05]

189 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if biomass production here is in keeping with best practice elsewhere in Europe and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34488/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

189 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if biomass production here is in keeping with best practice elsewhere in Europe and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34488/05]

146 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the current extent of energy production from biomass; his plans for expansion in the future in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34489/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

146 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the current extent of energy production from biomass; his plans for expansion in the future in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34489/05]

253 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the production and use of low emission fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34658/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

253 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the production and use of low emission fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34658/05]

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to reduce the use of high emission fuels with a view to compliance with Kyoto targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34657/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to reduce the use of high emission fuels with a view to compliance with Kyoto targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34657/05]

245 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason this country’s development and production of alternative fuels has not kept pace with those throughout Europe which seem to have made rapid progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34649/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

245 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason this country’s development and production of alternative fuels has not kept pace with those throughout Europe which seem to have made rapid progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34649/05]

169 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason this country’s development and production of alternative fuels has not kept pace with those throughout Europe which seem to have made rapid progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34478/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

169 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason this country’s development and production of alternative fuels has not kept pace with those throughout Europe which seem to have made rapid progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34478/05]

166 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to reduce the use of high emission fuels with a view to compliance with Kyoto targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34486/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

166 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to reduce the use of high emission fuels with a view to compliance with Kyoto targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34486/05]

145 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to the recent plans in the UK for a biofuels obligation for all diesel and petrol providers his plans for a similar initiative here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34346/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

145 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to the recent plans in the UK for a biofuels obligation for all diesel and petrol providers his plans for a similar initiative here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34346/05]

131 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if aid will be granted for the provision of equipment for households that are equipped with solar panels to provide energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30408/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

131 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if aid will be granted for the provision of equipment for households that are equipped with solar panels to provide energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30408/05]

122 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage his Department’s work is at regarding the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill; the way in which he intends to expand the functions of CER in the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34352/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

122 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage his Department’s work is at regarding the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill; the way in which he intends to expand the functions of CER in the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34352/05]

246 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with his European colleagues with a view to more emphasis on the development and production of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34650/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

246 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with his European colleagues with a view to more emphasis on the development and production of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34650/05]

117 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with his European colleagues with a view to more emphasis on the development and production of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34479/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

117 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with his European colleagues with a view to more emphasis on the development and production of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34479/05]

312 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to AER VII; the discussions he has had with the industry in regard to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34961/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

312 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to AER VII; the discussions he has had with the industry in regard to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34961/05]

294 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take further initiatives to promote or encourage the production of hydro, wind or bio-energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34706/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

294 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take further initiatives to promote or encourage the production of hydro, wind or bio-energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34706/05]

257 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the production of wind generated electricity on and off shore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34662/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

257 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the production of wind generated electricity on and off shore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34662/05]

107 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take further initiatives to promote or encourage the production of hydro, wind or bio-energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

107 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take further initiatives to promote or encourage the production of hydro, wind or bio-energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/05]

106 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department intends to replicate the system of grants and credits for renewable energy that are available in Northern Ireland in view of the development of an all-Ireland energy market for electricity generation. [34540/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

106 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department intends to replicate the system of grants and credits for renewable energy that are available in Northern Ireland in view of the development of an all-Ireland energy market for electricity generation. [34540/05]

100 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he intends to take to promote the development of micro scale renewable energy here, as is requested under EU Directive 2001/77/EC. [34539/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

100 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he intends to take to promote the development of micro scale renewable energy here, as is requested under EU Directive 2001/77/EC. [34539/05]

Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act - Instructs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to publish in the Federal Register an oil savings target and action plan for specified calendar years. Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a national tire fuel efficiency program for passenger cars and light trucks. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a national testing and assessment program to determine the fuel economy of heavy duty vehicles. Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) prescribe average heavy duty vehicle fuel economy standards; and (2) conduct a research and development program for electric drive transportation technology. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a lightweight material research and development program. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to accelerate efforts to improve hybrid technologies. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to allow an advanced technology motor vehicles manufacturing tax credit. Terminates the limitation on the number of qualified hybrid and advanced lean burn technology vehicles eligible for the alternative motor vehicle credit. Directs the Secretary of Energy to issue regulations requiring that by FY2016 each federal agency achieve at least a 30% reduction in its fleet petroleum consumption. Amends the IRC to: (1) establish a fuel-efficient tax credit for private fleets; (2) subject heavy vehicles to the depreciation limitation for certain luxury automobiles; and (3) increase the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit. Requires certain minimum percentages of light-duty motor vehicles manufactured for model years 2012 and beyond to use specified propulsion technologies and fuels. Amends federal transportation law to establish the Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Trust Fund. Amends the Clean Air Act to prescribe minimum annual quantities of renewable fuel from cellulosic biomass and sugar. Amends the the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a low-interest loan and grant program for farmer-owned ethanol producers to develop infrastructure, including pump stations, for the retail delivery of any fuel containing at least 85% ethanol. Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a program to designate Transit-Oriented Development Corridors. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a national media campaign to decrease oil consumption in the United States over the next decade.

School Building Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

School Building Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide grants to: (1) state educational agencies and local educational agencies for providing intensive technical assistance for, and assisting the implementation of, the EnergySmart Schools Program of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Star for K-12 School Districts program of the Environmental Protection Agency; and (2) state educational agencies for use in the development, in partnership with DOE, of state-level school energy efficiency quality plans. Requires the Secretary to give priority to projects to provide assistance to school districts with a demonstrated need for energy efficiency improvement. Authorizes appropriations.

To enhance the effectiveness of rural business financing programs.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide rural business loan guarantees and grants to entities in urbanized areas if rural businesses would benefit from use of the financing. Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary to provide renewable energy systems and energy improvement loan guarantees and grants to businesses in urbanized areas if rural businesses would benefit from use of the financing.

Energieausweis-Vorlage-Gesetz - EAVG

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2005

Bundesgesetz über die Pflicht zur Vorlage eines Energieausweises beim Verkauf und bei der In-Bestand-Gabe von Gebäuden und Nutzungsobjekten (Energieausweis-Vorlage-Gesetz - EAVG)

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

United States · United States Senate · 15 November 2005

461 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether the removal of excise duty on energy crops would give viability to many farmers who are suffering a dramatic fall-off in farm incomes. [34403/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

461 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether the removal of excise duty on energy crops would give viability to many farmers who are suffering a dramatic fall-off in farm incomes. [34403/05]

458 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will support a 50% grant aid scheme to be made available to all farmers to convert their fossil fuel boilers to bio-fuel boilers. [34400/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

458 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will support a 50% grant aid scheme to be made available to all farmers to convert their fossil fuel boilers to bio-fuel boilers. [34400/05]

449 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if grant aid is available or will be made available for the production of biomass in view of the possibilities for this product to provide green alternative energy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34199/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

449 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if grant aid is available or will be made available for the production of biomass in view of the possibilities for this product to provide green alternative energy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34199/05]

393 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the report from an economist (details supplied) at a recent energy conference held in Dublin that with the increase in global oil prices and the impact it is having on the steeply rising price of aviation fuel, it is not feasible in the long term to pursue the construction of an additional runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34016/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

393 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the report from an economist (details supplied) at a recent energy conference held in Dublin that with the increase in global oil prices and the impact it is having on the steeply rising price of aviation fuel, it is not feasible in the long term to pursue the construction of an additional runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34016/05]

324 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of energy used here sourced from oil, natural gas, peat, hydro peat, hydro energy, wind energy, solar energy and other sources. [34379/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

324 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of energy used here sourced from oil, natural gas, peat, hydro peat, hydro energy, wind energy, solar energy and other sources. [34379/05]

311 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the feasibility of wind generated electricity is being given serious consideration by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34134/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

311 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the feasibility of wind generated electricity is being given serious consideration by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34134/05]

310 Ms F. O’Malley asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the scope that exists to review the workings of the Commission for Energy Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34100/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

310 Ms F. O’Malley asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the scope that exists to review the workings of the Commission for Energy Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34100/05]

299 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a grant or other financial assistance is available to single residences for the installation of solar panels; his plans to introduce such a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34022/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

299 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a grant or other financial assistance is available to single residences for the installation of solar panels; his plans to introduce such a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34022/05]