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Question· writtenPQ 36asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
36. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made regarding research into the development of ocean wave energy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47350/14]
Question· writtenPQ 35asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
35. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which it is expected to confidently rely on adequate non-fossil fuel generated electricity in the future with particular reference to the short, medium and long term having due regard for current and projected economic growth and resultant energy requirements; the extent to which a determination has been made as to which family cars will convert to electricity over the next ten to 15 years; the extent to which he expects to rely on alternative and renewable energies with low carbon consequences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47309/14]
Question· writtenPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
34. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the White Paper on energy policy in Ireland will ensure that energy supply companies buy energy from microgeneration units. [47313/14]
Question· writtenPQ 33asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
33. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide assurances to Dáil Éireann that due to the serious risk associated with fracking that because of our dependence on tourism and agriculture and also the health implications for the population, that a company (details supplied) will not be granted an exploration licence; and that this matter of fracking will end. [47122/14]
Question· writtenPQ 32asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
32. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the closure of rural post offices, which provide essential services to their communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47327/14]
Question· writtenPQ 31asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
31. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if officials in his Department raised concerns regarding the pay progression mechanism implemented within Ervia; if these concerns were brought to his attention at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47340/14]
Question· writtenPQ 30asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
30. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the discussions on digital participation and inclusion at the British Irish Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46815/14]
Question· writtenPQ 29asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
29. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the supports available for the research, development and introduction or commercialisation of the renewable energy resource of wave energy, particularly in view of the fact that European research has indicated that the average wave power in Europe is highest near the west of Ireland. [47277/14]
Question· writtenPQ 28asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
28. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress of the commitment in the second national energy efficiency action plan to implement a wide-ranging programme to investigate the opportunities and policy options for the micro-generation of electricity via small scale technologies. [47278/14]
Question· writtenPQ 27asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
27. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on fuel prices in view of the fact that the organisation of petroleum exporting countries has cut prices by 30% since June 2014; when the proportinate reductions will be passed on to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47348/14]
Question· writtenPQ 26asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
26. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the implications of the new EU energy and emissions targets for 2030; the role solar power will play in helping Ireland reach i’s carbon emissions reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47263/14]
Question· writtenPQ 25asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
25. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made on tackling cyber bullying in view of the fact that this has been implicated in several suicides both here and in Europe and in view of the fact that a website, mentioned in these tragic deaths, plans to base itself here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43967/14]
Question· writtenPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
24. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the Grid25 proposals; his views that Grid25 is still necessary; his further views on the stability of the grid in view of the current percentage of wind energy on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47259/14]
Question· writtenPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
23. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of houses, business premises community and public buildings evaluated up to date for building energy rating; the status of the various BER rating for these buildings; if he will provide a significant increase in funding in 2015 to dramatically progress retrofit programmes to bring the building stock up to an acceptable level of energy efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47352/14]
Question· writtenPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
22. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the future progress of the proposed Shannon LNG gas terminal in Tarbert, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47351/14]
Question· writtenPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
21. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are plans for a full audit of the Grid Link project to measure demand on the grid relative to the carrying capacity of the existing and decommissioned lines; if he will demonstrate the need for the proposed lines, as requested by Wexford County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47326/14]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
20. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a report on the current status of negotiations regarding the Codling Wind Park and plans to connect directly to the energy grid of the United Kingdom. [47117/14]
Question· writtenPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
19. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to ensure maximum national coverage of high speed broadband without an undue burden on the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47116/14]
Question· writtenPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
18. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are currently plans for the development of wind farms here which will export energy. [47315/14]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
17. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the planned wind farm project in the midlands by a company (details supplied), in view of the fact that the planned export of wind generated electricity to Britain was shelved. [47118/14]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
16. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has projected costs for the State in the rolling out of broadband infrastructure as outlined in the recent mapping process; and the person who will be the long-term operator and owner of infrastructure. [47312/14]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
15. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to support the maintenance of the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47115/14]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
14. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update of his Department's efforts to protect the post office network from further deterioration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47124/14]
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
13. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the criteria that will be used to cost the proposals for the State-led intervention proposed in the national broadband plan; the way the plan will be funded; if the areas with the poorest coverage will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47111/14]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
12. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which measures are put in place to ensure adequate investment in the telecommunications sector with particular reference to an accelerated expansion programme for high-speed state of the art broadband; if a determination has been made as to the extent to which this may be achieved in the short and medium term; if efforts have been made to consult with the stakeholders in broadband with a view to ensuring the elimination of communication black spots by the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47310/14]
Question· writtenPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
11. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a composite plan between his Department and other relevant Departments on the future of the post office network is in place. [47314/14]
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
10. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the person that will be tasked with costing the proposals for the State-led intervention in the national broadband plan intervention areas identified during the mapping process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47112/14]
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
9. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current status of EirGrid's Grid Link project; the way his Department has assessed EirGrid's claims relating to the threat to the national power supply if the Grid Link overhead pylon project does not get the go-ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47123/14]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
8. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans on publishing a strategy on sustaining the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47260/14]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
7. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current status of negotiations between the Irish and British Governments regarding an intergovernmental agreement on the export of wind energy; and his views on whether a significant increase in generating electricity from wind energy here is financially and environmentally viable. [47113/14]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
6. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to introduce the broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47261/14]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
5. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total amount spent to date in consultancy fees on the proposed Eircode postcode system; the anticipated estimated cost of the project; the up-to-date progress regarding the roll-out of postcodes; if their implementation will be of help to the viability and future development of the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47395/14]
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
4. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by freight transport companies here surrounding the launch of Eircode; the costs surrounding Eircode; when the post code will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47397/14]
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
3. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when new generation quality broadband with speeds comparable to the broadband service that is available to customers on the east coast will be available to areas of County Kerry that currently have speeds of only 5 Mbps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47394/14]
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
2. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the White Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland will outline a funding mechanism for renewable energy. [47494/14]
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014
1. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish a biomass strategy; if he has sought to examine the possibility of transforming Moneypoint, County Clare, to biomass to reduce our carbon emissions; his views on converting our peat power stations to biomass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47396/14]
Question· QUESTION_WRITTENE-8-2014-010558answered
European Union · European Parliament · 11 December 2014
Law· HRH.R. 5859 (113th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2014
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against: Rosoboronexport; an entity owned by the government of the Russian Federation or controlled by its nationals that transfers or manufactures or sells defense articles transferred to, Syria or into the territory of a specified country without its government's consent; or a person that knowingly sponsors or provides financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, such an entity. Authorizes the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against a person that makes a significant investment in a special Russian crude oil project. Authorizes the President to impose additional licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of items for Russia's energy sector. Directs the President to impose specified sanctions on Gazprom if it is withholding significant natural gas supplies from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, or further withholds significant natural gas supplies from countries such as Ukraine, Georgia, or Moldova. Sets forth sanctions against a foreign person, including executive officers of an entity, relating to: Export-Import Bank of the United States assistance, executive agency procurement, arms and dual-use item exports, U.S. property transactions, banking transactions, investing in or purchasing equity or debt instruments, and U.S. entry prohibition or visa revocation. Authorizes the President to impose a prohibition on the opening, and a prohibition or the imposition of strict conditions on the maintaining, in the United States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by a foreign financial institution that knowingly engages in significant transactions involving sanctioned persons. Authorizes the President to provide Ukraine with defense articles, services, and training. Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to submit a plan to Congress to meet the need for protection of and assistance for internally displaced persons in Ukraine. Directs the President to use U.S. influence at United Nations (U.N.) voluntary agencies to support assistance for internally displaced persons in Ukraine. Urges the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to assist Ukrainian defense sector entities reorient exports from Russian Federation customers to alternative markets in the Ukrainian defense sector that have already significantly reduced exports to and cooperation with Russian defense sector entities. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to work with Ukrainian officials to develop an emergency energy assistance plan to help Ukraine address the potentially severe heating fuel and electricity shortages facing Ukraine in 2014 and 2015. Directs the Secretary to work with Ukrainian officials to increase energy security by helping Ukraine reduce its dependence on natural gas imported from the Russian Federation. Authorizes FY2016-FY2018 appropriations for such activities. Directs: the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to prioritize support for investments to increase energy efficiency, develop domestic oil and natural gas reserves, and develop renewable energy sources in Ukraine; and the President to use U.S. influence to encourage the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and other international financial institutions to invest in and stimulate private investment in such projects. Directs the Secretary and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to: (1) strengthen democratic civil society in Ukraine, (2) support independent media outlets, and (3) counter government corruption and improve accountability. Directs the Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors to submit to Congress a plan for increasing and maintaining the quantity of Russian-language broadcasting into the countries of the former Soviet Union in order to counter Russian Federation propaganda. Directs the Secretary to: (1) improve and strengthen democratic institutions and political and civil society organizations in the Russian Federation, and (2) expand uncensored Internet and independent media access. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in violation of its obligations under the The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty; and (2) demand that the Russian Federation eliminate the military systems that constitute such violation. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.
Bill· HRH.R. 5867 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2014
Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon the request of the licensee for the project numbered 12478-003 (Gibson Dam, Montana), to extend for six years the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction. Commences such time period upon expiration of the previous extension issued by FERC before enactment of this Act.
Record· TJCELEX 62013TJ0712decided
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 11 December 2014
Record· TJCELEX 62011TJ0251decided
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 11 December 2014
Record· Brief regering2014Z22879concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 11 December 2014
Audit van de overheid door het Internationaal Atoom Energie Agentschap (IAEA)
Proposal· PCCELEX 52014PC0727open
European Union · European Commission · 11 December 2014
Proposal· PCCELEX 52014PC0729open
European Union · European Commission · 11 December 2014
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3265/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 10 December 2014
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Wirtschaft betreffend Stromkennzeichnung und norwegische Wasserkraftzertifikate (2)
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3279/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 10 December 2014
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend HCB <i>(Hexachlorbenzol)</i> -Skandal in Kärntner Zementwerk im Görtschitztal <i>(Lebensmittelsicherheit und Futtermittelbelastung)</i>
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3278/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 10 December 2014
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Leopold Steinbichler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Einsatz von Beschneiungsanlagen
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3280/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 10 December 2014
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit betreffend HCB <i>(Hexachlorbenzol)</i> -Skandal in Kärntner Zementwerk im Görtschitztal <i>(Lebensmittelsicherheit und Futtermittelbelastung)</i>
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3261/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 10 December 2014
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit betreffend Störfall in der ukrainischen Atomanlage Saporoschja
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3273/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 10 December 2014
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Turmfalken in Wien