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Question· writtenPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
22. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of estimates of over a billion barrels of oil in the Barryroe Oilfield, his plans to maximise the benefit to the State of such resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53271/12]
Question· writtenPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
21. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the Government's passing of the Aarhus Convention what if any public onsultation processes is he going to put in place around the applications for granting exploration licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53320/12]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
20. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals for expanding wind energy exports; his targets regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53263/12]
Question· oralPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
19. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a percentage figure of 4G coverage the geographic are west of the Shannon will receive following the 4G auction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53340/12]
Question· writtenPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
18. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he proposes to combat inappropriate media advertising aimed at children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53256/12]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
17. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans in place to increase the level of Irish language/bilingual broadcasting here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53335/12]
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
16. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with regard to the extent to which the development of alternative energy generated electricity has taken place to date; if he has identified any particular obstacles which might impede the achievement of national and European targets in this regard; if he will indicate the main sources of alternative energy currently used for this purpose; if other sources deemed to be commercially viable have been identified; and the extent to which each segment of the alternative energy sector is likely to meet its targets in electricity generation over the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53274/12]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
15. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has had any discussions with a company (details supplied) regarding land purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53330/12]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
14. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the disposal of State assets under the aegis of his Department; the timeframe for their disposal and the progress made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53270/12]
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
13. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to accelerate an increase in renewable energy resources through wind, wave and sustainable biomass as an alternative to importing fuels; the groups that are responsible for reporting this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53156/12]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
12. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the Government's passing of the Aarhus Convention what if any public onsultation processes is he going to put in place around the applications for granting exploration licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53322/12]
Question· writtenPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
11. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to introduce a new fund to support and develop public service broadcasting on independent commercial radio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53327/12]
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
10. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources with regard to the introduction of Refit 3, and its importance to the biomass supply chain here, the reason there has there been such a the lack of interest in it being shown by relevant State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53264/12]
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
9. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he is taking to secure a viable future for Bórd na Mona and its workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53269/12]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
8. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether adequate nationwide coverage will be delivered under the new 4G spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53259/12]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
7. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm that the significant inefficiencies induced on the existing fossil fuel power plants by the highly variable wind input has been assessed by public authorities when calculating the emission savings and financial savings attributed to this wind energy programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53337/12]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
6. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that service providers for the new 4G network will deliver sufficient coverage for rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53247/12]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
5. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the current process of granting exploration licences complies with the EU Directive 2003/4/EC on access to information on the Environment and EU Directive 2003/35/EC on public participation in environmental decision making and access to justice; and his views in relation to the granting of the licence to a company (details supplied) to drill in Dublin Bay. [53546/12]
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
4. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he proposes to ensure fair treatment of rural consumers in the provision of telecommunications services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53548/12]
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
3. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the fact that his plan of phasing out the subsidisation of home energy retrofit without a suitable pay as you save replacement facility in place has had a detrimental effect on employment in the construction and retrofit sector which has created sustained employment for 5,000 people over the past four years; his plans to expedite the introduction of the planned pay as you save home retrofit scheme; if so, if he will offer details of the scheme; if he has had any consultations with the Deprtment for the Environment, Community and Local Government in terms of the utility such a programme can offer as part of a national CO2 emissions reduction plan in the context of climate legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53528/12]
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
2. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the tax percentage the State would take from a company (details supplied) following oil extraction from the proposed site off Dalkey, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53500/12]
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2012
1. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the need to ensure that energy prices are kept under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53547/12]
Report· Bericht, Gutachten, Programm17/11670open
Germany · German Bundestag · 29 November 2012
Bewertung und Kommentierung durch den Parlamentarischen Beirat für nachhaltige Entwicklung: Fortsetzung und Weiterentwicklung des eingeschlagenen Wegs des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements; aktuelle Herausforderung, Indikatoren und Ziele; Schwerpunktthemen: nachhaltiges Wirtschaften, Klima und Energie, nachhaltige Wasserpolitik; Nachhaltigkeit in einzelnen Politikfeldern: Finanzpolitik, Mobilität, Verbraucherpolitik, Produktpolitik, Bewirtschaftung natürlicher Ressourcen, Gesundheit, soziale Eingliederung, allgemeine und berufliche Bildung, Forschung und Entwicklung; Nachhaltigkeit in Europa und im Rahmen der Vereinten Nationen; Ausblick<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Beschlussempfehlung des Ausschusses: </span>Kenntnisnahme der Vorlagen; Annahme einer Entschließung: Berücksichtigung bei der Fortschreibung der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie, weitere kritische Überprüfung der Indikatoren, keine Unterordnung sozialer, ökologischer und ökonomischer Nachhaltigkeitsziele unter kurzfristige Ziele
Record· Brief regering2012Z20554concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 29 November 2012
Jaarverslag 2011, Delfstoffen en aardwarmte in Nederland en Jaarverslag 2011, Energie Beheer Nederland B.V.
Law· Government BillBill 1110enacted
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 November 2012
To make provision for or in connection with reforming the electricity market for purposes of encouraging low carbon electricity generation or ensuring security of supply; for the establishment and functions of the Office for Nuclear Regulation; about the government pipe-line and storage system and
rights exercisable in relation to it; about the designation of a strategy and policy statement; for the making of orders requiring regulated persons to provide redress to consumers of gas or electricity; about offshore transmission of electricity during a commissioning period; for imposing further fees in
respect of nuclear decommissioning costs; and for connected purposes.
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage13158/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 28 November 2012
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Günther Kräuter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend den wasserwirtschaftlichen Rahmenplan "Oberer Inn"
Report· Ausschussbericht2080 d.B.ausschussbericht
Austria · National Council · 28 November 2012
Bericht des Wissenschaftsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (2016 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Tierversuchsgesetz 2012 erlassen wird sowie das Arzneimittelgesetz, das Biozid-Produkte-Gesetz, das Futtermittelgesetz 1999, das Gentechnikgesetz sowie das Tierschutzgesetz geändert werden (Tierversuchsrechtsänderungsgesetz – TVRÄG)
Report· Ausschussbericht2082 d.B.ausschussbericht
Austria · National Council · 28 November 2012
Bericht des Wissenschaftsausschusses über den Antrag 2014/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dr. Wolfgang Spadiut, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein zeitgemäßes Tierversuchsgesetz für Österreich
Report· Ausschussbericht2081 d.B.ausschussbericht
Austria · National Council · 28 November 2012
Bericht des Wissenschaftsausschusses über den Antrag 946/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend gesetzliche Verankerung der ethischen Bewertung von Tierversuchen im Tierversuchsgesetz
Question· writtenPQ 169asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
169. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that there will be no adverse affects on fisheries in Dublin Bay and the surrounding area in view of the licence given to a company (details supplied) to explore for oil in the area. [48406/12]
Question· writtenPQ 168asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
168. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the impact that any drilling or seismic surveying might have on the livelihoods of local fishermen in Dublin Bay; if he will request a full environmental impact assessment and public inquiry into the plans of a company (details supplied) to explore just 6kms off the Dublin coast, before the company start their exploration. [48410/12]
Question· writtenPQ 167asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
167. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the matters concerning broadband provision which are administered by his Department. [44236/12]
Question· writtenPQ 166asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
166. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he or his officials have considered the most recent Supreme Court judgement in relation to the Moriarty Tribunal report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47322/12]
Question· writtenPQ 165asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
165. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if officials from his Department have any responsibility with actions being taken regarding the extension of broadband; if he will provide an update on the areas for which they are responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47226/12]
Question· writtenPQ 164asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
164. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has received a detailed application from Providence Resources for approval to drill on the standard exploration licence 2/11 granted last year. [53348/12]
Question· writtenPQ 163asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
163. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53308/12]
Question· writtenPQ 162asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
162. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the statement by the European Environment Commissioner, Janus Potocnik on hydraulic fracturing in regard to gaps in European legislation and the need for further proposals at European level, if he is willing to suspend any further progress on this process here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53292/12]
Question· writtenPQ 161asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
161. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 20 June 2012, the grounds in which those applicants that appealed the insulation grant refusal were successful [53279/12]
Question· writtenPQ 160asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2012
160. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the current status of the proposed prospecting at Doora, County Clare, by a company (details supplied) [53110/12]
Motion· Antrag17/11656rejected
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2012
Vorlage einer gesetzlichen Regelung zur sozial verträglichen und ökologisch nachhaltigen Regelung der Strompreise, Moratorium zur Aussetzung der angekündigten Anhebung von Strompreisen bis zum Inkrafttreten, Möglichkeit von Bundesbürgschaften bei dadurch entstehenden Liquiditätsengpässen bei kommunalen Stadtwerke und Energiegenossenschaften
Resolution· Entschließungsantrag BT17/11720rejected
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2012
Bildung einer gemeinsamen Netzgesellschaft mit anschlussverpflichteten Stromnetzbetreibern zur Sicherstellung von Netzausbau und seeseitigen Netzanschlüssen für Offshore-Windkraftanlagen, Schadensersatzregelung zur Absicherung von Investitionen; Vorlage eines überarbeiteten Gesetzentwurfs mit sachgerechten Regelungen zu Risiko, Schadensersatz, Haftung sowie zur Sicherstellung ausreichender Erzeugungskapazitäten, Transparenz bei Anlagenstilllegungen u. a.
Resolution· Entschließungsantrag BT17/11721rejected
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2012
Maßnahmen zum Ausbau der Offshore-Windenergie bei Planungssicherheit, Haftung und Entschädigung, Kostenumlage, Kompensation von Stromleitungsausfällen und Einbeziehung der Küstenländer; Kraftwerksbedarfsermittlung und Ausschreibung der Erzeugungskapazität durch die Bundesnetzagentur, Bedingungen für die Auktion, weitere Einzelregelungen zu Verbrauchsmessung und Netznutzungsentgelt u. a.
Regulation· Rechtsverordnung17/11671open
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2012
Verbesserung der Versorgungssicherheit durch kurzfristig auf Abruf zeitweise in der Leistung reduzierbare große Verbrauchseinheiten am Hoch- und Höchstspannungsnetz, Ausschreibungsverfahren der Übertragungsnetzbetreiber und Annahme eingegangener Angebote für Ab- und Zuschaltleistungen, Pflichten der Vertragsparteien, Kostenumlage auf die Stromverbraucher<br />
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<strong>Beschlussempfehlung des Ausschusses: </strong>Änderungen bei Leistungs- und Arbeitspreis sowie Angebotsgröße zur Verbesserung der Teilnahmemöglichkeiten für Unternehmen
Question· Kleine Anfrage17/11733open
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2012
Auswirkungen der wegen fehlender Finanzmittel von der Bundesnetzagentur verweigerten Zertifizierung des für die seeseitige Netzanbindung zuständigen Übertragungsnetzbetreibers, erforderliche Investitionen und Mehrkosten, Probleme bei Genehmigung, Planung und Fertigstellung, Situation von Herstellern und Zulieferern, Haftungsregelungen und Entschädigungszahlungen durch die Verzögerungen, zusätzliche Belastungen für Stromkunden, Folgen für die Energiewende<br />
(insgesamt 27 Einzelfragen)
Motion· Antrag17/11664rejected
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2012
Strategie für die sozialverträgliche Sanierung des Gebäudebestands mit dem Ziel der Klimaneutralität bis 2050 und einer Sanierungsrate von 3 Prozent, Maßnahmen: Verbesserung der Transparenz über den energetischen Standard (Neugestaltung der Energieausweise), Anhebung der Mindeststandards für die energetische Modernisierung, Neuausrichtung der Förderung des Energiesparens und der Effizienz (Förderprogramme, Energiesparfonds), Nutzung erneuerbarer Wärme (Ausweitung des EEWärmeG), wohnungspolitische und mietrechtliche Unterstützung, Verhinderung der sozialen Entmischung in den Städten
Motion· Antrag17/11655rejected
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2012
Vorlage eines Gesetzentwurfs zum Verbot von Stromsperren aufgrund Zahlungsunfähigkeit von Verbrauchern sowie Gewährleistung ständiger Grundversorgung, Einführung einer Mitteilungspflicht von Energiedienstleistern an die Sozialbehörden in die Stromgrundversorgungsverordnung
Motion· Antrag17/11688rejected
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2012
Unterstützung der Energiewende durch grundlagen- und anwendungsorientierte Forschung in den Bereichen Energieeinsparung, erneuerbare Energien, Mobilität, Energieerzeugung, Speichersysteme und Energiekompetenz, Neuausrichtung der Energieforschungsprogramme, Aufkündigung der Beteiligung an ITER, Revision von EURATOM bzw. Vertragskündigung, Transparenzerhöhung, Förderung privat finanzierter Forschung und Entwicklung, interdisziplinäre Vernetzung
Question· writtenPQ 463asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2012
463. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53695/12]
Question· writtenPQ 462asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2012
462. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the time frame in which he will ensure that there is an adequate broadband provision throughout rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52964/12]
Question· writtenPQ 461asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2012
461. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to extend the free home insulation scheme or make home heating grants more accessible to middle income earners who are often very financially stretched; his plans to allow home owners insulate their homes and pay off the bills over a number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52939/12]