Energy

68 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the requirement in terms of investment in communications technology such as broadband and mobile phone telephony is sufficient to meet current and future requirements; if a particular strategy is required on a national or regional basis in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37378/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

68 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the requirement in terms of investment in communications technology such as broadband and mobile phone telephony is sufficient to meet current and future requirements; if a particular strategy is required on a national or regional basis in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37378/11]

67 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress being made with regard to making broadband available to all households; if his attention has been drawn to the much higher tariffs being paid by some households in rural areas for broadband services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37390/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

67 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress being made with regard to making broadband available to all households; if his attention has been drawn to the much higher tariffs being paid by some households in rural areas for broadband services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37390/11]

66 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the relevant Ministers in the UK Government and the Northern Executive in relation to the issuing of licences for shale gas exploration in County Fermanagh and other areas of Northern Ireland; if he was given assurances in relation to the possible negative consequences that gas extraction in Northern Ireland might have south of the Border; if any discussions took place in relation to developing a common approach to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37212/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

66 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the relevant Ministers in the UK Government and the Northern Executive in relation to the issuing of licences for shale gas exploration in County Fermanagh and other areas of Northern Ireland; if he was given assurances in relation to the possible negative consequences that gas extraction in Northern Ireland might have south of the Border; if any discussions took place in relation to developing a common approach to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37212/11]

65 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his strategy regarding future plans for the storage of crude oil and oil products here over the next 10 years; the strategic concerns he might have in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37209/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

65 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his strategy regarding future plans for the storage of crude oil and oil products here over the next 10 years; the strategic concerns he might have in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37209/11]

64 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his strategy regarding future plans for the refining of oil and oil products here over the next ten years; the strategic concerns he might have in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37208/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

64 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his strategy regarding future plans for the refining of oil and oil products here over the next ten years; the strategic concerns he might have in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37208/11]

63 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any, to which amending legislation is required in the wake of a recent settlement entered into by the national broadcaster wherein a liability was incurred and a settlement made; if any similar settlements have been made by other bodies, groups or agencies under his Department’s remit; his views on the interest of the taxpayer and the general entitlement of members of the public to an understanding of the right to protection of their good name unless and until substantive evidence exists which suggests a guilt or culpability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

63 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any, to which amending legislation is required in the wake of a recent settlement entered into by the national broadcaster wherein a liability was incurred and a settlement made; if any similar settlements have been made by other bodies, groups or agencies under his Department’s remit; his views on the interest of the taxpayer and the general entitlement of members of the public to an understanding of the right to protection of their good name unless and until substantive evidence exists which suggests a guilt or culpability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/11]

61 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the proposed merger of the Commission for Communication Regulation and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland announced in the Public Service Reform Plan; if he foresees any loss of independence in the commission’s role as independent regulator of the electronic communications sector here after the merger; if he anticipates any potential conflict of interest arising from this merger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37379/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

61 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the proposed merger of the Commission for Communication Regulation and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland announced in the Public Service Reform Plan; if he foresees any loss of independence in the commission’s role as independent regulator of the electronic communications sector here after the merger; if he anticipates any potential conflict of interest arising from this merger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37379/11]

60 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress he has made in developing a policy for the provision of high-speed fibre and wireless broadband throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37243/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

60 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress he has made in developing a policy for the provision of high-speed fibre and wireless broadband throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37243/11]

59 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if permission has been given to semi-state companies under the aegis of his Department to exceed the salary cap of €250,000 laid down by the Department of Finance for the remuneration of chief executives of State companies; the details of any permission sought; the details of any request or recommendation made by him for such permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37213/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

59 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if permission has been given to semi-state companies under the aegis of his Department to exceed the salary cap of €250,000 laid down by the Department of Finance for the remuneration of chief executives of State companies; the details of any permission sought; the details of any request or recommendation made by him for such permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37213/11]

58 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make available the 2003 MacKenzie Wood report on the likely return to the Exchequer from oil and gas exploration companies under existing tax structures. [37341/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

58 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make available the 2003 MacKenzie Wood report on the likely return to the Exchequer from oil and gas exploration companies under existing tax structures. [37341/11]

62 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will approach the Norwegian Government to participate in a public-public partnership to develop Ireland’s offshore wind energy generation and create thousands of sustainable jobs (details supplied). [37361/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

62 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will approach the Norwegian Government to participate in a public-public partnership to develop Ireland’s offshore wind energy generation and create thousands of sustainable jobs (details supplied). [37361/11]

57 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will abandon dependence on the private sector and instruct the ESB to prepare plans to develop offshore wind energy generation, including the necessary grid from the offshore west coast, graving dock in Irish ports and other basic necessities to enable development of this significant national resource and create thousands of sustainable jobs (details supplied). [37360/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

57 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will abandon dependence on the private sector and instruct the ESB to prepare plans to develop offshore wind energy generation, including the necessary grid from the offshore west coast, graving dock in Irish ports and other basic necessities to enable development of this significant national resource and create thousands of sustainable jobs (details supplied). [37360/11]

69 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of the recent agreement between the ESB and the European Investment Bank on partial funding towards a large-scale smart-metering project in Ireland, he proposes to quickly advance plans for a widespread subsidised microgeneration scheme here; if so, the details and expected timeline of such a scheme; the projected investment cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37351/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

69 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of the recent agreement between the ESB and the European Investment Bank on partial funding towards a large-scale smart-metering project in Ireland, he proposes to quickly advance plans for a widespread subsidised microgeneration scheme here; if so, the details and expected timeline of such a scheme; the projected investment cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37351/11]

56 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to Parliamentary Question No. 9 of 19 October 2011, the further progress that has been made with the ESB microgeneration programme and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland 18-month pilot programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37389/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

56 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to Parliamentary Question No. 9 of 19 October 2011, the further progress that has been made with the ESB microgeneration programme and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland 18-month pilot programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37389/11]

55 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Western Development Commission paper, Why Invest in Gas, which outlines the clear benefit of extending the natural gas distribution network to the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37210/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

55 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Western Development Commission paper, Why Invest in Gas, which outlines the clear benefit of extending the natural gas distribution network to the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37210/11]

54 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has moved any further towards a decision on which State assets to sell under the EU-IMF deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37391/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

54 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has moved any further towards a decision on which State assets to sell under the EU-IMF deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37391/11]

53 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy regarding the primary language, Irish or English, to be used in the naming or renaming of State agencies, State companies and other bodies under his remit; his views that in view of the fact that Irish is the national language, and so designated in the Constitution that the Irish forms of such names should take primacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37245/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

53 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy regarding the primary language, Irish or English, to be used in the naming or renaming of State agencies, State companies and other bodies under his remit; his views that in view of the fact that Irish is the national language, and so designated in the Constitution that the Irish forms of such names should take primacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37245/11]

52 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the Commission for Energy Regulation regarding the provision of pay as you use electric meters in houses of customers that have difficulty paying utility bills; and if he is satisfied that there is a sufficient supply of such meters to meet demand. [37220/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

52 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the Commission for Energy Regulation regarding the provision of pay as you use electric meters in houses of customers that have difficulty paying utility bills; and if he is satisfied that there is a sufficient supply of such meters to meet demand. [37220/11]

51 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had any correspondence or discussions with the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding changing the legislation to fund the Film Bord from the funds dispersed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under the sound and film funding scheme of the BAI; the nature of these discussions; if any decisions have been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37233/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

51 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had any correspondence or discussions with the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding changing the legislation to fund the Film Bord from the funds dispersed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under the sound and film funding scheme of the BAI; the nature of these discussions; if any decisions have been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37233/11]

50 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Department of Social Protection consulted him prior to making a decision to cut free electricity allowance from 2,400 units to 1,800 units per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37227/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

50 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Department of Social Protection consulted him prior to making a decision to cut free electricity allowance from 2,400 units to 1,800 units per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37227/11]

49 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the continued delay to the LNG Project in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37697/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

49 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the continued delay to the LNG Project in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37697/11]

48 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is expected that approval will be given by the EU to the REFIT programme; the reasons for the delay in approving this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37434/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

48 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is expected that approval will be given by the EU to the REFIT programme; the reasons for the delay in approving this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37434/11]

47 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will examine the way electricity and gas companies market their products to domestic users; and if he will establish mechanisms that provide greater transparency and accessibility to information with regard to the various prices on offer from the different suppliers (details supplied). [37435/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

47 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will examine the way electricity and gas companies market their products to domestic users; and if he will establish mechanisms that provide greater transparency and accessibility to information with regard to the various prices on offer from the different suppliers (details supplied). [37435/11]

46 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his role in the promised programme to tackle fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37638/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

46 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his role in the promised programme to tackle fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37638/11]

45 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if it his intention to recommend to Government that the broadcasting licence be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37433/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

45 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if it his intention to recommend to Government that the broadcasting licence be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37433/11]

RETRO Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2011

Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act or the RETRO Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for the cost of converting a motor vehicle into a hybrid motor vehicle, based on gross vehicle weight.  Limits the number of converted motor vehicles eligible for such credit.  Terminates such credit five years after the enactment of this Act.

Beantwoording vragen na 1e termijn Wetgevingsoverleg Energie van 21 november 2011

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 29 November 2011

Beantwoording vragen na 1e termijn Wetgevingsoverleg Energie van 21 november 2011

Motie Klaver over het gebruik van duurzame energie in Thialf

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 28 November 2011

Motie Klaver over het gebruik van duurzame energie in Thialf

Auswirkungen des im Juli 2011im Bundesrat verabschiedeten Gesetzespakets zur beschleunigten Energiewende auf die Entwicklung der Netznutzungsentgelte

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 November 2011

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Hat die Bundesregierung die Auswirkungen des am 8. Juli 2011 im Bundesrat verabschiedeten Gesetzespakets zur beschleunigten Energiewende auf die Entwicklung der Netznutzungsentgelte im Vorfeld der Entscheidung untersucht, und wenn nein, beabsichtigt sie, eine solche Untersuchung durchzuführen?<br /> <br /> Welche zusätzlichen Kosten werden in Zukunft auf die Netznutzungsentgelte umgelegt, die heute noch nicht Bestandteil sind (absolut und prozentual pro Kilowattstunde)?<br /> <br /> Wie werden sich die Netznutzungsentgelte nach Auffassung der Bundesregierung bis voraussichtlich 2020 entwickeln, und auf welche Kostenbestandteile entfallen welche Anteile?<br /> <br /> Hält die Bundesregierung es für gerechtfertigt, die im Netzausbaubeschleunigungsgesetz Übertragungsnetz (NABEG) aufgeführten Anschlusskosten für Offshore-Windenergieanlagen und die personellen Mehrkosten öffentlicher Einrichtungen auf die Netzentgelte umzulegen?

143 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the opportunities to rationalise the energy efficiency schemes by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the savings that could be realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36843/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2011

143 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the opportunities to rationalise the energy efficiency schemes by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the savings that could be realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36843/11]

142 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the direct cost to the Exchequer of funding TG4; his views on the funding of TG4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36842/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2011

142 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the direct cost to the Exchequer of funding TG4; his views on the funding of TG4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36842/11]

141 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the roll-out of the rural broadband scheme. [36786/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2011

141 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the roll-out of the rural broadband scheme. [36786/11]

Die Markttransparenzstelle und die Überwachung des Energiemarktes

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 November 2011

Verzögerungen beim angekündigten Gesetzentwurf zur Einrichtung einer beim Bundeskartellamt angesiedelten Markttransparenzstelle für den Großhandel mit Strom und Gas: Zeitrahmen und Stellenausstattung; Kompetenzen und Transparenzforderungen: Einleitung von Missbrauchsverfahren, Datenerhebung und -prüfung, Offenlegung von Informationen, möglicher Beitrag zum Verbraucherschutz<br /> (insgesamt 20 Einzelfragen)

161 Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of money paid in severance packages to retired and retiring chief executives of State and semi-State companies in the past four years; and the annual cost of their pensions. [37009/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2011

161 Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of money paid in severance packages to retired and retiring chief executives of State and semi-State companies in the past four years; and the annual cost of their pensions. [37009/11]

Judgment of the General Court (Fourth Chamber) of 23 November 2011.#Daphne Jones, Glen Jones and Fforch-Y-Garon Coal Co. Ltd v European Commission.#ECSC Treaty - Supply of coal intended for the United Kingdom electricity generation industry - Rejection of a complaint alleging discriminatory pricing - Commission’s competence to apply Article 4(b) CS following expiry of the ECSC Treaty, on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 - Assessment of Community interest - Obligations in relation to the investigation of a complaint - Manifest error of assessment.#Case T-320/07.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 November 2011

Vaststellen Kwalificatierichtlijn en Richtlijn betreffende de gecombineerde vergunning

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 23 November 2011

Vaststellen Kwalificatierichtlijn en Richtlijn betreffende de gecombineerde vergunning

Antwoorden op vragen van de commissie over de Energieraad d.d. 24 november 2011

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 23 November 2011

Antwoorden op vragen van de commissie over de Energieraad d.d. 24 november 2011

512 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the progress made regarding re-establishment of a sugar beet industry here; if this will be established for the purposes of sugar production or energy production; the negotiations that are necessary in this context with the EU Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35463/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

512 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the progress made regarding re-establishment of a sugar beet industry here; if this will be established for the purposes of sugar production or energy production; the negotiations that are necessary in this context with the EU Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35463/11]

334 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if former holders of the Office of Attorney General have been appointed to State boards by the current or former Governments; the details of such appointments to include position taken, name of organisation, salary or income derived or expenses claimed per annum, any additional benefits including car provided, travel costs per annum, terms of office and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36950/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

334 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if former holders of the Office of Attorney General have been appointed to State boards by the current or former Governments; the details of such appointments to include position taken, name of organisation, salary or income derived or expenses claimed per annum, any additional benefits including car provided, travel costs per annum, terms of office and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36950/11]

333 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the projected increases in oil and gas prices expected over coming years due to increasing demand from developing nations and reduced sources of reliable supply, if consideration has been given to delaying the exploitation of Ireland’s oil and gas resources until a time of higher gas and oil prices than those currently found in the market in order to maximise the benefit to the State. [36234/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

333 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the projected increases in oil and gas prices expected over coming years due to increasing demand from developing nations and reduced sources of reliable supply, if consideration has been given to delaying the exploitation of Ireland’s oil and gas resources until a time of higher gas and oil prices than those currently found in the market in order to maximise the benefit to the State. [36234/11]

332 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names of agencies which provide staff for his Department and for bodies and agencies under its aegis; the services they provide; the numbers of staff they provide; the cost of those services; the way this compares with direct employment of staff in equivalent roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36223/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

332 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names of agencies which provide staff for his Department and for bodies and agencies under its aegis; the services they provide; the numbers of staff they provide; the cost of those services; the way this compares with direct employment of staff in equivalent roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36223/11]

331 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the emergency call centre at Ballyshannon, County Donegal; his plans to relocate the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36143/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

331 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the emergency call centre at Ballyshannon, County Donegal; his plans to relocate the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36143/11]

330 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure the publication, on receipt, of the independent commission report on the proposed North-South interconnector; if he will commit to the report’s address in the relevant Oireachtas joint committee before Cabinet consideration, thereby allowing for the full gamut of views to be aired and noted by Cabinet members in advance of their consideration; when he expects the independent commission to present its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35933/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

330 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure the publication, on receipt, of the independent commission report on the proposed North-South interconnector; if he will commit to the report’s address in the relevant Oireachtas joint committee before Cabinet consideration, thereby allowing for the full gamut of views to be aired and noted by Cabinet members in advance of their consideration; when he expects the independent commission to present its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35933/11]

329 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will meet with the Rush Community Council, County Dublin, on the EirGrid project in the town; and if he will furnish a copy of the relevant documentation which gave rise to him being assured that the planning process had not been misled. [35904/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

329 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will meet with the Rush Community Council, County Dublin, on the EirGrid project in the town; and if he will furnish a copy of the relevant documentation which gave rise to him being assured that the planning process had not been misled. [35904/11]

328 Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the fact that the legal ownership rights to 27,000 square miles of oil and gas were sold in 1958 for €500 by the then Minister for Industry and Commerce and that this legal arrangement still stands resulting in any potential gas or oil extraction being of little impact to the taxpayer. [35892/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

328 Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the fact that the legal ownership rights to 27,000 square miles of oil and gas were sold in 1958 for €500 by the then Minister for Industry and Commerce and that this legal arrangement still stands resulting in any potential gas or oil extraction being of little impact to the taxpayer. [35892/11]

327 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the specific projects that he plans for County Donegal arising from the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2012-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35826/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

327 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the specific projects that he plans for County Donegal arising from the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2012-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35826/11]

326 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a more affordable system of television licensing would be put in place for operators of multiple self-catering units for the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35749/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

326 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a more affordable system of television licensing would be put in place for operators of multiple self-catering units for the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35749/11]

325 Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made on the introduction of a national postcode system, as per the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010; if he will give any deadlines for when this will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35588/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

325 Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made on the introduction of a national postcode system, as per the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010; if he will give any deadlines for when this will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35588/11]

324 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of computer servers that are owned by his Department and each State agency under his aegis; the amount of capacity on each server; the cost of maintaining these servers; the steps being taken to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35525/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

324 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of computer servers that are owned by his Department and each State agency under his aegis; the amount of capacity on each server; the cost of maintaining these servers; the steps being taken to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35525/11]

323 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of computer servers that are leased by his Department and each State agency under the aegis of his Department; the amount of capacity on each server; the cost of maintaining these servers and the steps being taken to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35509/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011

323 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of computer servers that are leased by his Department and each State agency under the aegis of his Department; the amount of capacity on each server; the cost of maintaining these servers and the steps being taken to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35509/11]