Energy

113 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of the legislation that authorises him, as the regulatory body, to issue licences for the exploration phases associated with hydraulic fracturing; if further legislation will be required in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38185/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2011

113 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of the legislation that authorises him, as the regulatory body, to issue licences for the exploration phases associated with hydraulic fracturing; if further legislation will be required in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38185/11]

112 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the postcode tender process; if same will be finished by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38163/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2011

112 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the postcode tender process; if same will be finished by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38163/11]

111 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has agreed on a tendering process for the proposed pay-as-you-save contracts to insulate domestic and public buildings. [37550/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2011

111 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has agreed on a tendering process for the proposed pay-as-you-save contracts to insulate domestic and public buildings. [37550/11]

110 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Ireland’s Euro 2012 soccer internationals will be available to Irish emigrants to view online worldwide next summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38080/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2011

110 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Ireland’s Euro 2012 soccer internationals will be available to Irish emigrants to view online worldwide next summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38080/11]

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include the insulation component of insulated siding.

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 2011

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonbusiness energy tax credit for the insulation portion of any building cladding system that has a minium thermal resistance of R-2 (including vinyl siding) and for integral insulation material.

North American Energy Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 2011

North American Energy Security Act - Directs the President, acting through the Secretary of State, to grant a permit under Executive Order 13337 (relating to issuance of permits for certain energy-related facilities and land transportation crossings on the international boundaries of the United States) for the Keystone XL pipeline project application filed on September 19, 2008. Declares that the President shall not be required to grant such permit upon a determination that the Keystone XL pipeline would not serve the national interest. Requires the President, within 15 days after making such a determination, to report to certain congressional committees as well as to the majority and minority leadership of the Senate and the House a justification for it, including consideration of economic, employment, energy security, foreign policy, trade, and environmental factors. States that if the President does not make a determination that the Keystone XL pipeline would not serve the national interest, and take action within 60 days after enactment of this Act, the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline shall be in effect by operation of law. Sets forth permit requirements, including: (1) the reconsideration of routing of the Keystone XL pipeline within Nebraska, and (2) a review period during which routing within Nebraska may be reconsidered and the route of the pipeline through the state altered. Declares that, if the President does not approve the route within Nebraska submitted by the governor of Nebraska within 10 days after submission, the route submitted by the governor shall be considered approved by operation of law.

Judgment of the Court (Fourth Chamber) of 1 December 2011.#Systeme Helmholz GmbH v Hauptzollamt Nürnberg.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Bundesfinanzhof - Germany.#Directive 2003/96/EC - Taxation of energy products and electricity - Article 14(1)(b) - Exemption of energy products used as fuel for the purpose of air navigation - Use of an aircraft for other than commercial purposes - Scope.#Case C-79/10.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 1 December 2011

Geannoteerde agenda Transportraad 12 december 2011

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 1 December 2011

Geannoteerde agenda Transportraad 12 december 2011

Lärmproblem beim Autobahnbeginn A 4 auf der Erdberger Lände/Wien 3

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2011

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Lärmproblem beim Autobahnbeginn A 4 <i>(Ost Autobahn)</i> auf der Erdberger Lände/Wien 3

Autobahnbeginn A 4 auf der Erdberger Lände in Wien 3

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2011

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Autobahnbeginn A 4 <i>(Ost Autobahn)</i> auf der Erdberger Lände in Wien 3 <i>(Lärmschutz)</i>

Uran im Trinkwasser

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2011

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Uran im Trinkwasser

Arunava Majumdar, of California, to be Under Secretary of Energy, vice Kristina M. Johnson, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 30 November 2011

121 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in respect of the plans for a Metropolitan Area Network in Skibbereen, County Cork, he will issue a progress report on the project; if a company (details supplied) has secured fibre connections for any business premises or other operators in the area; if so, the number of connections that have been made in premises since June; if he will provide a breakdown of the list of businesses that have secured a fibre connection through the MAN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38002/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2011

121 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in respect of the plans for a Metropolitan Area Network in Skibbereen, County Cork, he will issue a progress report on the project; if a company (details supplied) has secured fibre connections for any business premises or other operators in the area; if so, the number of connections that have been made in premises since June; if he will provide a breakdown of the list of businesses that have secured a fibre connection through the MAN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38002/11]

120 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline any problems with the current gate 3 process for wind farm development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37966/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2011

120 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline any problems with the current gate 3 process for wind farm development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37966/11]

119 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of all websites under his remit; the annual cost of maintaining each website; the average number of hits per month on each site for the past year; his views on whether these websites can be rationalised to bring about cost savings without compromising e-Government objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37940/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2011

119 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of all websites under his remit; the annual cost of maintaining each website; the average number of hits per month on each site for the past year; his views on whether these websites can be rationalised to bring about cost savings without compromising e-Government objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37940/11]

118 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm whether AER VI-contracted renewable generators will be allowed to leave their 15-year PPA contracts only after the initial 7.5 years of the 35% front-loaded price increase period is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37807/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2011

118 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm whether AER VI-contracted renewable generators will be allowed to leave their 15-year PPA contracts only after the initial 7.5 years of the 35% front-loaded price increase period is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37807/11]

117 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm that REFIT-contracted generators will only receive the public service obligation-funded floor prices for actual metered electricity output — that is, they will not receive the floor price when they are curtailed due to oversupply of electricity to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37806/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2011

117 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm that REFIT-contracted generators will only receive the public service obligation-funded floor prices for actual metered electricity output — that is, they will not receive the floor price when they are curtailed due to oversupply of electricity to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37806/11]

116 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm that electricity generated through the proposed new renewable energy feed-in tariff will not be exported over the interconnector to the UK at a price lower than the REFIT floor price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37805/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2011

116 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm that electricity generated through the proposed new renewable energy feed-in tariff will not be exported over the interconnector to the UK at a price lower than the REFIT floor price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37805/11]

115 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the criteria used for selecting applicants for the issuing of oyster licences in Clarenbridge, County Galway; the number of licences to be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37826/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2011

115 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the criteria used for selecting applicants for the issuing of oyster licences in Clarenbridge, County Galway; the number of licences to be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37826/11]

North American Energy Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2011

North American Energy Security Act - Directs the President, acting through the Secretary of State, to grant a permit under Executive Order 13337 (relating to issuance of permits for certain energy-related facilities and land transportation crossings on the international boundaries of the United States) for the Keystone XL pipeline project application filed on September 19, 2008. Declares that the President shall not be required to grant such permit upon a determination that the Keystone XL pipeline would not serve the national interest. Requires the President, within 15 days after making such a determination, to report to certain congressional committees as well as to the majority and minority leadership of the Senate and the House a justification for it, including consideration of economic, employment, energy security, foreign policy, trade, and environmental factors. States that if the President does not make a determination that the Keystone XL pipeline would not serve the national interest, and take action within 60 days after enactment of this Act, the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline shall be in effect by operation of law. Sets forth permit requirements, including: (1) the reconsideration of routing of the Keystone XL pipeline within Nebraska, and (2) a review period during which routing within Nebraska may be reconsidered and the route of the pipeline through the state altered. Declares that, if the President does not approve the route within Nebraska submitted by the governor of Nebraska within 10 days after submission, the route submitted by the governor shall be considered approved by operation of law.

Underground Gas Storage Facility Safety Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2011

Underground Gas Storage Facility Safety Act of 2011 - Revises federal pipeline safety requirements to authorize states to enforce state requirements for the safe construction and operation of underground gas storage wellbores and underground hazardous liquid storage wellbores if: (1) the requirement has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), or (2) FERC fails to approve such requirement within 30 days after its submission.

Entschließungsantrag zum Zweiten Gesetz zur Neuregelung energiewirtschaftlicher Vorschriften

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 November 2011

Vorlage eines Gesetzentwurfs zur Anreizregulierung bei Strom- und Gasnetzen mit entsprechenden Verordnungen und Durchführungsvorschriften: Festlegung des sektoralen Produktivitätsfaktors auf einer netzspezifischen Datenbasis und differenziert nach Strom- und Gasnetzen; Novellierung der Anreizregulierungsverordnung betr. Investitionsanreizen zum Netzausbau, Netzanschluss für Offshore-Windparks, Genehmigung reduzierter Netzentgelte sowie Berücksichtigung von Forschungsaktivitäten und Vorplanungskosten

Gew motie Klaver over het gebruik van duurzame energie in Thialf (t.v.v. 33000 XVI, nr. 87)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 30 November 2011

Gew motie Klaver over het gebruik van duurzame energie in Thialf (t.v.v. 33000 XVI, nr. 87)

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 – The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

European Union · European Commission · 30 November 2011

350 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has considered the inclusion of a radon gas test as part of the building energy rating system in view of the possible effect of increased insulation on gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37024/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

350 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has considered the inclusion of a radon gas test as part of the building energy rating system in view of the possible effect of increased insulation on gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37024/11]

339 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount paid out annually from public funds for outsourcing to private contractors and the use of consultants and agencies for all Departments of the Civil Service and public service and State agencies; a breakdown of these figures in tabular form on a Department/authority/agency basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38261/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

339 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount paid out annually from public funds for outsourcing to private contractors and the use of consultants and agencies for all Departments of the Civil Service and public service and State agencies; a breakdown of these figures in tabular form on a Department/authority/agency basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38261/11]

338 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or likely cost to the Exchequer arising therefrom, and under what particular heading any such charge might have been applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37714/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

338 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or likely cost to the Exchequer arising therefrom, and under what particular heading any such charge might have been applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37714/11]

337 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which electricity supplied to the national grid is now generated from non-fossil fuels; the extent to which reliance on traditional energy generation is likely to change over the next five years in line with EU policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37654/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

337 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which electricity supplied to the national grid is now generated from non-fossil fuels; the extent to which reliance on traditional energy generation is likely to change over the next five years in line with EU policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37654/11]

336 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which, directly and in conjunction with his EU colleagues, he has monitored the growing costs of energy, which are deemed to originate in shortages and growing industrial development but much more likely to be driven by speculators in fuel markets; if any explanation has been given as to the reason that road diesel has become more expensive than petrol in some jurisdictions throughout the EU; if any steps can be taken to address such matters in view of their importance in the current economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

336 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which, directly and in conjunction with his EU colleagues, he has monitored the growing costs of energy, which are deemed to originate in shortages and growing industrial development but much more likely to be driven by speculators in fuel markets; if any explanation has been given as to the reason that road diesel has become more expensive than petrol in some jurisdictions throughout the EU; if any steps can be taken to address such matters in view of their importance in the current economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/11]

335 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which, directly or through An Post, he has monitored the development of the postal and packaging service in the aftermath of deregulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37652/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

335 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which, directly or through An Post, he has monitored the development of the postal and packaging service in the aftermath of deregulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37652/11]

334 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which social media can or should be regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37651/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

334 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which social media can or should be regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37651/11]

333 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the quality and coverage of the mobile telephone service throughout the country is adequate or equal to the best throughout Europe or worldwide; the degree, if any, to which deficiencies in infrastructure or operation have been identified; the best way that these can be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37650/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

333 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the quality and coverage of the mobile telephone service throughout the country is adequate or equal to the best throughout Europe or worldwide; the degree, if any, to which deficiencies in infrastructure or operation have been identified; the best way that these can be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37650/11]

332 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which broadband is now available in all regions, urban and rural, throughout the country; his plans, if any, to address apparent deficiencies in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37649/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

332 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which broadband is now available in all regions, urban and rural, throughout the country; his plans, if any, to address apparent deficiencies in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37649/11]

331 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of any discussion he has had with the regulator to identify any deficiencies in the telecommunications sector with a view to addressing the issues and making the necessary investment provision in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37648/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

331 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of any discussion he has had with the regulator to identify any deficiencies in the telecommunications sector with a view to addressing the issues and making the necessary investment provision in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37648/11]

330 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which a full evaluation has been done as to the total requirement in terms of broadband or other telecommunications investment; if he is satisfied that adequate provision can be made to meet these requirements in full with particular reference to the essential nature of the industry and pivotal role in the context of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37647/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

330 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which a full evaluation has been done as to the total requirement in terms of broadband or other telecommunications investment; if he is satisfied that adequate provision can be made to meet these requirements in full with particular reference to the essential nature of the industry and pivotal role in the context of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37647/11]

329 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which positive results have been indicated in the course of on-or offshore exploration on foot of the various licences issued in recent years; if further positive indicators have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37646/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

329 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which positive results have been indicated in the course of on-or offshore exploration on foot of the various licences issued in recent years; if further positive indicators have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37646/11]

328 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any amending legislation of the Broadcasting Act is likely, necessary or contemplated in the wake of a recent settlement by the national broadcaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37645/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

328 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any amending legislation of the Broadcasting Act is likely, necessary or contemplated in the wake of a recent settlement by the national broadcaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37645/11]

327 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in implementing the European Commission’s designated 116 123 number for persons in distress; if plans for its implementation are on track to enable the number to become operational by early 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37618/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

327 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in implementing the European Commission’s designated 116 123 number for persons in distress; if plans for its implementation are on track to enable the number to become operational by early 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37618/11]

326 Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the new REFIT scheme, known as REFIT 3, is expected to receive clearance from the European Commission for State aid; the reason for the delay in receiving clearance to date; if he is actively pursuing the issue with the Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37536/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

326 Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the new REFIT scheme, known as REFIT 3, is expected to receive clearance from the European Commission for State aid; the reason for the delay in receiving clearance to date; if he is actively pursuing the issue with the Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37536/11]

325 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of staff employed within his Department expressed as whole-time equivalents as returned to the Department for the end of 2008, 2009, 2010, and figures available for 2011, in tabular form. [37478/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

325 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of staff employed within his Department expressed as whole-time equivalents as returned to the Department for the end of 2008, 2009, 2010, and figures available for 2011, in tabular form. [37478/11]

324 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide figures on the number of grants fully processed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland under the electric vehicle grant scheme to date; the number of such grants currently being processed by the SEAI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37382/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

324 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide figures on the number of grants fully processed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland under the electric vehicle grant scheme to date; the number of such grants currently being processed by the SEAI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37382/11]

323 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide up-to-date information on the roll-out of electric vehicle charge points around the country; if the target of 1,500 working charge points by the end of 2011 is on course to be met; if he will provide the number of domestic charge points installed in private households by the ESB in the past 12 months; the number of fast-charge points which have been installed nationwide to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37381/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

323 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide up-to-date information on the roll-out of electric vehicle charge points around the country; if the target of 1,500 working charge points by the end of 2011 is on course to be met; if he will provide the number of domestic charge points installed in private households by the ESB in the past 12 months; the number of fast-charge points which have been installed nationwide to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37381/11]

322 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of homes in County Kerry that have benefitted under the warmer homes scheme to date in 2011; and if he plans to extend the scheme in 2012. [37327/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

322 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of homes in County Kerry that have benefitted under the warmer homes scheme to date in 2011; and if he plans to extend the scheme in 2012. [37327/11]

321 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding ESB prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37303/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

321 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding ESB prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37303/11]

320 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of jobs that are expected to be created in the renewable energy sector under the auspices of NewERA. [37698/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

320 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of jobs that are expected to be created in the renewable energy sector under the auspices of NewERA. [37698/11]

319 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he intends to encourage and facilitate ready and equal access through broadcasting for indigenous performers competing on the national airwaves with all others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37148/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

319 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he intends to encourage and facilitate ready and equal access through broadcasting for indigenous performers competing on the national airwaves with all others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37148/11]

73 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy in relation to shale gas exploration on land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37219/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

73 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy in relation to shale gas exploration on land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37219/11]

72 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if consideration is being given to part-privatisation of Bord Gáis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37244/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

72 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if consideration is being given to part-privatisation of Bord Gáis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37244/11]

71 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reforming the energy market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37211/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

71 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reforming the energy market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37211/11]

70 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had a report or assessment on the impact of hydraulic fracturing from the Environmental Protection Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37392/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

70 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had a report or assessment on the impact of hydraulic fracturing from the Environmental Protection Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37392/11]