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Question· oralPQ 19asked

14 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Marine if his attention has been drawn to recent research which suggests that some of the most important fisheries in Connemara are under threat because of a high level of acidification which may be increasing as a result of afforestation in the area; if he intends to have any discussions with the Department of Energy or Coillte Teoranta with a view to tackling this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 1990

14 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Marine if his attention has been drawn to recent research which suggests that some of the most important fisheries in Connemara are under threat because of a high level of acidification which may be increasing as a result of afforestation in the area; if he intends to have any discussions with the Department of Energy or Coillte Teoranta with a view to tackling this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

6 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he is in a position to reply to the observations offered to him by residents of Inis Meáin on the recent proposals for a ferry service to the Aran Islands.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1990

6 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he is in a position to reply to the observations offered to him by residents of Inis Meáin on the recent proposals for a ferry service to the Aran Islands.

Question· oralPQ 48asked

48 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

48 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 40asked

40 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

40 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

33 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

33 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Energy if he has examined the contributions made at a recent Coillte Teoranta/An Taisce conference which examined the environmental impact on forestry development; and if he will outline his proposals to implement the recommendations of the conference.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

27 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Energy if he has examined the contributions made at a recent Coillte Teoranta/An Taisce conference which examined the environmental impact on forestry development; and if he will outline his proposals to implement the recommendations of the conference.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

18 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Energy, in relation to his statement on 9 August 1990 (details supplied), if he will indicate the anticipated lifespan of the ESB generating station at Allenwood, County Kildare, having regard to availability of peat supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

18 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Energy, in relation to his statement on 9 August 1990 (details supplied), if he will indicate the anticipated lifespan of the ESB generating station at Allenwood, County Kildare, having regard to availability of peat supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

23 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Energy if he has studied the Arigna Task Force Report commissioned by him; if he accepts their recommendations involving his Department; if these recommendations will be acted on; if consultations will take place between his Department and the other Government Departments who have been mentioned in the report; and if not, if he will seek the co-operation of the other Departments mentioned.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

23 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Energy if he has studied the Arigna Task Force Report commissioned by him; if he accepts their recommendations involving his Department; if these recommendations will be acted on; if consultations will take place between his Department and the other Government Departments who have been mentioned in the report; and if not, if he will seek the co-operation of the other Departments mentioned.

Question· oralPQ 24asked

17 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the number of jobs which he believes can be created from the initiatives put in place on the basis of the Arigna Task Force Report; the manner in which progress in relation to job creation will be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

17 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the number of jobs which he believes can be created from the initiatives put in place on the basis of the Arigna Task Force Report; the manner in which progress in relation to job creation will be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 22asked

14 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he has received an application for a mining licence from any firm in respect of zinc deposits at Galmoy, County Kilkenny; if he will outline the latest information available to him regarding the deposits at Galmoy and the intentions of a company (details supplied) with regard to their development; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

14 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if he has received an application for a mining licence from any firm in respect of zinc deposits at Galmoy, County Kilkenny; if he will outline the latest information available to him regarding the deposits at Galmoy and the intentions of a company (details supplied) with regard to their development; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

12 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the latest position regarding the proposed gas pipeline between Britain and Ireland; if the route of the pipeline has been agreed; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

12 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the latest position regarding the proposed gas pipeline between Britain and Ireland; if the route of the pipeline has been agreed; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

27 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Energy if he has examined the contributions made at a recent Coillte Teoranta/An Taisce conference which examined the environmental impact on forestry development; and if he will outline his proposals to implement the recommendations of the conference.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

27 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Energy if he has examined the contributions made at a recent Coillte Teoranta/An Taisce conference which examined the environmental impact on forestry development; and if he will outline his proposals to implement the recommendations of the conference.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

10 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are up to 100,000 dwellings in 350 non-gas housing estates in Dublin including St. Anne's, KCR, Dublin 12; that since the ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of coal, many housing estates would like the option to use natural gas; if it is his intention to speed up the extension of the gas grid to non-gas estates; and if he will, in conjunction with An Bord Gáis, ensure that the installation fees for residents is moderately priced to ensure a large take-up of this, our own non-imported energy supply.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

10 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are up to 100,000 dwellings in 350 non-gas housing estates in Dublin including St. Anne's, KCR, Dublin 12; that since the ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of coal, many housing estates would like the option to use natural gas; if it is his intention to speed up the extension of the gas grid to non-gas estates; and if he will, in conjunction with An Bord Gáis, ensure that the installation fees for residents is moderately priced to ensure a large take-up of this, our own non-imported energy supply.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

7 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to public concern that some smokeless fuels on sale may cause serious damage to fire grates; if he has any plans to issue advice to the public regarding the correct use of these fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

7 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to public concern that some smokeless fuels on sale may cause serious damage to fire grates; if he has any plans to issue advice to the public regarding the correct use of these fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

5 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the way in which the valuation of woodlands handed over to Coillte Teo was decided; the way this valuation compares with the value which could have been obtained on the open market; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

5 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the way in which the valuation of woodlands handed over to Coillte Teo was decided; the way this valuation compares with the value which could have been obtained on the open market; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

48 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

48 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

40 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

40 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

33 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

33 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

21 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Energy the reason for the Government's decision to refuse the request to take equity in Bord na Móna, in view of the fact that a Government commissioned study of the company recommended this course; the steps the Government now propose towards the financing of the company given the problems arising from their debt overhang; and his views on whether the refusal to provide the recommended equity will have serious adverse effects on the future of this State company, threatening all their new venture programmes and further threatening employment levels in the company.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

21 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Energy the reason for the Government's decision to refuse the request to take equity in Bord na Móna, in view of the fact that a Government commissioned study of the company recommended this course; the steps the Government now propose towards the financing of the company given the problems arising from their debt overhang; and his views on whether the refusal to provide the recommended equity will have serious adverse effects on the future of this State company, threatening all their new venture programmes and further threatening employment levels in the company.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

9 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

9 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

8 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

8 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 5asked

6 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

6 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy the reasons the Government have turned down the request of Bord na Móna for additional equity funding; if he will outline the Government's proposals for the future development of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

4 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy the reasons the Government have turned down the request of Bord na Móna for additional equity funding; if he will outline the Government's proposals for the future development of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy whether he has studied the report on the Irish National Petroleum Corporation of the Joint Committee on Commercial State-sponsored Bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

3 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy whether he has studied the report on the Irish National Petroleum Corporation of the Joint Committee on Commercial State-sponsored Bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy whether he has made returns to the EC on the costs of oil refining and distribution in Ireland for the years 1988 and 1989, in accordance with EC Council Directive 76/491/EC; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

2 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Energy whether he has made returns to the EC on the costs of oil refining and distribution in Ireland for the years 1988 and 1989, in accordance with EC Council Directive 76/491/EC; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Report· Unterrichtung durch das Europäische Parlament11/8492open

Entschließung zu der Mitteilung der Kommission an die Mitgliedstaaten mit Leitlinien für operationelle Programme im Rahmen einer Gemeinschaftsinitiative betreffend Transport- und Verteilernetze für Energie, zu denen die Mitgliedstaaten aufgerufen werden (REGEN) (G-SIG: 12000164)

Germany · German Bundestag · 20 November 1990

Entscheidung über Subventionen für Investitionen in Elektrizitäts- oder Erdgas-Verbundvorhaben erst nach vergleichenden sozio-ökonomischen und ökologischen Untersuchungen in enger Zusammenarbeit mit den betreffenden Regionen, Förderung von kombinierter Wärme-Kraft-Erzeugung sowie alternativer Energiequellen, Berichterstattung der EG-Kommission über die Durchführung des REGEN-Programms

Question· Kleine Anfrage11/8451open

Zur Problematik des Deutsch-Brasilianischen Atomabkommens von 1975 (G-SIG: 11005441)

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 November 1990

Entsorgung von Atommüll brasilianischer Kernkraftwerke, Gefährdung indianischer Anwohner, atomrechtliche Genehmigungsverfahren in Brasilien, atomtechnische Kooperation Brasiliens und Chinas, Möglichkeit zum Bau von Atombomben, Anwendung des Atomwaffensperrvertrags

Bill· SS. 3263 (101st)referred

A bill to establish a replacement fuels and alternative fuels program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1990

Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a replacement fuels development program which: (1) promotes the replacement of gasoline as a motor fuel with alternative motor fuels; (2) ensures the availability of replacement and alternative motor fuels; and (3) will have the greatest impact in improving air quality in urban areas, along transportation corridors, and nationwide. Prescribes program guidelines. Requires the Secretary to establish optimal replacement and alternative motor fuel production goals for 1996 and 1997 and to report to the Congress about program status. Prescribes minimum percentages of domestically produced replacement fuel to be sold in specified calendar years. Sets a deadline by which the Secretary must prescribe the minimum percentage of domestically produced replacement and alternative fuel which must be contained in the total annual gasoline sales by refiners for motor fuel use in certain years. Requires refiners and manufacturers to report annually to the Secretary regarding the amount of domestically produced replacement and alternative fuel sold. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations by a specified deadline regarding the exchange of marketable credits among: (1) refiners; (2) manufacturers of replacement fuels; and (3) distributors of alternative motor fuels sold in commerce for transportation purposes. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act with respect to average fuel economy standards to require the Secretary to not consider the fuel economy of alcohol powered automobiles or natural gas powered automobiles, and to consider dual energy automobiles and natural gas dual energy automobiles operated on gasolines and diesel fuel, to the extent that alternative motor fuel sales indicate that such fuels are being used to displace the use of gasoline and diesel fuel as a transportation fuel. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to issue regulations requiring gasoline retailers to have replacement motor fuels and nonpetroleum motor fuels to sell for the transportation needs of consumers. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to the Congress on the environmental impact potential of developing replacement fuels and nonpetroleum motor fuels.

Bill· SS. 3270 (101st)referred

Natural Gas Competition Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1990

Natural Gas Competition Act of 1990 - Requires, upon issuing a certificate for construction or operation of natural gas importation facilities, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission immediately to: (1) determine if the rates and practices of domestic pipelines confer a competitive disadvantage upon domestic producers of natural gas; and (2) establish by Commission order rates and practices which do not confer such competitive disadvantage upon such producers if it finds that a competitive disadvantage does in fact exist.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 348 (101st)open

A resolution to establish the sense of Congress regarding petroleum prices and to request that the President develop a plan to prevent the prices of petroleum and petroleum products from rising beyond levels reflecting actual supply and demand and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1990

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should develop a petroleum product price plan which includes: (1) steps to prevent prices from rising beyond actual supply and demand levels; (2) ceiling prices based upon acquisition and production costs as well as reasonable profit margins; (3) measures to discourage speculative spot market price variations; (4) civil remedies and penalties for exceeding the established ceiling prices; and (5) use of the sums collected through civil remedies to reduce the Federal deficit. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Senate should enact legislation to implement such a plan if the President has not developed one by a specified deadline.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 687 (101st)enacted

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 appropriations, funds, or other authority as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (5) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (10) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (11) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (12) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) until November 5, 1990. Extends the temporary increase in the public debt through November 5, 1990.

Resolution· Entschließungsantrag BT11/8255rejected

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz über die Feststellung eines Dritten Nachtrags zum Bundeshaushaltsplan für das Haushaltsjahr 1990 (Drittes Nachtragshaushaltsgesetz 1990) (G-SIG: 11005526)

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 October 1990

Vorlage eines ökologischen Modernisierungs- und Umbaukonzepts für die Wirtschaft unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der ostdeutschen Bundesländer, entsprechende strukturelle Weichenstellung: Entzug der Genehmigungen für Atomreaktoren, Schließung des Endlagers Morsleben, Nichtigkeitserklärung des Stromvertrags zwischen den westdeutschen EVU, der Treuhand und der ehemaligen DDR sowie Rekommunalisierung der Energieversorgung, Auflage eines Stadterneuerungsprogramms, Vorrang des öffentlichen Personenverkehrs, Neuorganisation der Agrarpolitik nach ökologischen, demokratischen und sozialen Grundsätzen, Aufbau einer effizienten Umweltverwaltung, Gewährungs von Finanzhilfen des Bundes gem. Art. 104 a Abs. 4 GG; Auflage eines ökologischen Sanierungs- und Reparaturprogramms für die ostdeutschen Bundesländer zur Wasserversorgung, Altlastenbeseitigung, Energie/Luftreinhaltung, Entwicklung von Verkehr und Landwirtschaft und zum Naturschutz; Finanzierung aus Mitteln des Verteidigungsetats, Streichung des Atomprogramms, Erhebung von Mineralöl-, Primärenergie- und Atomstromabgaben sowie durch Umwidmung von Mitteln aus der Zonenrand- und Berlinförderung sowie sonstigen Subventionen

Bill· HRH.R. 5915 (101st)referred

Regional Energy Development Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 1990

Chapter I: Introductory - Regional Energy Development Act of 1990 - Sets forth the purposes of this Act, including the creation of a corporation to promote long-term cooperation among specified Northeastern States regarding energy development and conservation. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes creation of a non-Federal, for-profit organization known as the Energy Corporation of the Northeast. Sets forth corporation membership eligibility criteria for the Northeastern States. Requires annual fiscal status reports. Authorizes withdrawals by member States. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Empowers the Corporation to: (1) engage in financial activities with any combination of equity or debt; (2) provide technical and legal assistance for regional energy projects; and (3) provide for research and development activities related to the energy development of its member States in connection with energy projects. Prescribes guidelines under which the Corporation may become a project participant. Sets limits upon the Corporation's investment obligations, loan guarantees, and capital costs start-up expenses. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) the waiver of such limitations; (2) resource allocation among member States; (3) gubernatorial review of the Corporation's commitments; and (4) the Corporation's active participation as a regional instrumentality in the formulation of the National Energy Policy Plan. Chapter IV: Financing - Sets forth the Corporation's financial structure, including: (1) capital contributions by member States; (2) issuance of securities and obligations by the Corporation; (3) the degree of authorized indebtedness; and (4) the pledging of security for the Corporation's obligations. States that the Corporation's liabilities shall not be deemed a U.S. obligation. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee the obligations of the Corporation with the full faith and credit of the United States. Sets forth the guarantee terms. Establishes in the Treasury an administrative expense fund to pay administrative expenses with respect to guaranteed obligations. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) establish loan guarantee funds to provide for timely payments to holders of guaranteed obligations after default; and (2) use the proceeds derived from the sales of certain Liberty bonds to cover administrative expenses and loan guarantee obligations. Directs the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress regarding the Corporation's financial status. Sets forth mandatory demand payment terms if the Corporation defaults on its obligations. Declares that the guaranteed obligations are not exempt from Federal taxation. Prohibits the United States from purchasing guaranteed obligations. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Sets forth conditions for Northeastern State membership in the Corporation. Exempts the Corporation from State taxation. Outlines the terms for coordination between the Corporation and the member States, including eminent domain, interagency assistance, and obligations as legal investments. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Sets forth construction and separability provisions.

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