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Question· oralPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
71 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the proposals, if any, he has to remove the ESB monopoly in respect of electricity generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
29 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will publish the Coopers & Lybrand Report relating to competition for electricity generation.
Question· oralPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
25 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he has appointed an international consultancy to carry out a wide-ranging examination of the Irish electricity industry; if so, if he will give details of the brief under which they will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
13 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications in regard to his announcement of 11 March 1994 the terms of reference of the proposed review of costs at the ESB, by whom the review will be undertaken; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
11 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on competition for the ESB in the generation of electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
77 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the late deliveries by An Post in the Dublin areas since the introduction of the new mail sorting system; the steps, if any, he will take to ensure that postal deliveries will revert to the traditional early morning receipt of post by Dublin people; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
72 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being encountered by businesses due to the problems associated with postal services; and the initiative, if any, he will be taking to improve customer services.
Question· oralPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
32 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by customers of the postal service; and the steps, if any, he will take to assist an immediate improvement in the service, particularly in the Dublin area.
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
10 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he has had discussions with An Post regarding the percentage of next day deliveries in Dublin following the introduction of automatic sorting from the Clondalkin Centre.
Question· oralPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
7 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, notwithstanding his assurances in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 3 of 17 February 1994, there are still deficiencies in the postal services to, from and within Dublin; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the computerised operations recently installed by An Post are not working properly; and the steps, if any, he proposes to take with An Post to have the postal services restored to a reasonable level of efficiency.
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
30 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he has sought information from Telecom Éireann on proposals to purchase share holdings in Telecom Éireann or to enter into joint ventures with the company; whether there are broad policy guidelines issued by him which will guide consideration by the board of such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
12 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications in regard to his statement during the Adjournment Debate on 3 March 1994, if he will list each of the overseas telecommunications companies which have expressed a potential interest in linkages with Telecom Éireann; if he will give the details of each approach and the nature of the linkage proposed; and if he will give the Government's response on each occasion.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
9 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications when Cable and Wireless first approached the Government to express their interest in Telecom Éireann; if Telecom Éireann has given any report to him of its discussions with Cable and Wireless or any other telecommunications company; if his attention has been drawn to evidence given by the chief executive of Telecom Éireann to the Joint Committee on Commercial State-Sponsored Bodies on 25 May 1993, in which he stated that Cable and Wireless had been introduced to the company by the Government; his views on whether this is a correct account; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
16 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the total financial allocation under the National Development Plan, 1994-1999, as originally drafted for areas for which he has responsibility; the allocation following the overall cut of 8.5 per cent announced by the Government on 3 March 1994; the way in which this will be applied to the projects for which he has responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
8 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the projects submitted by his Department as part of the National Development Plan, 1994-1999, which will not proceed in view of the reduction in finance secured from the European Structural and Cohesion Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
6 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the plans, if any, he has to appoint consultants to assist his Department in the assessment of various proposals coming from An Bord Telecom in respect of the future of the company.
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 1994
5 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the future financial performance of Dublin and Shannon airports in the context of the new transatlantic policy framework.
Question· oralPQ 59asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
59 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on whether the billing system operated by Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais is discriminatory toward private retailers in the area of electrical goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 57asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
57 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if, in view of the announcement of a significant new initiative in relation to the development of renewable energy such as wind power, small hydro schemes and biomass by his Minister of State, the plans, if any, he has in relation to this new initiative; where projects are to be located; and the type of monitoring which will be carried out to assess the effectiveness of this alternative energy technology.
Question· oralPQ 56asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
56 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the action, if any, he is taking to advance the significant new initiative announced in October 1993 regarding the development of renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 50asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
50 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he has had meetings with those interested in community TV; if not, whether he will have arrangements made to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 49asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
49 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on the ongoing complaints from electrical retailers that the sale of electrical goods in ESB shops and the use of the billing system in this regard, constitutes unfair competition and is a threat to jobs in many retail outlets.
Question· oralPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
22 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he will set up a procedure to investigate complaints from those who are denied access to community TV and who are dissatisfied with the service provided by MMDS operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
14 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications when he will introduce legislation to implement the EU Directive on package holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
50 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he has had meetings with those interested in community TV; if not, whether he will have arrangements made to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
22 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether he will set up a procedure to investigate complaints from those who are denied access to community TV and who are dissatisfied with the service provided by MMDS operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
13 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to criticism being expressed by those who have applied for TV service from MMDS operators and who have not been supplied with such service within a reasonable time.
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
12 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the deterioration of the quality of reception of RTE 1 and Network 2 in parts of west Waterford; and if this interference is in any way connected with the installation or operation of the MMDS system.
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
10 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications, in regard to the rescue plan for Aer Lingus approved by him, the plans, if any, he has to proceed with the Aer Lingus express service on the Dublin/London route; when the service will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
59 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on whether the billing system operated by Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais is discriminatory toward private retailers in the area of electrical goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
49 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on the ongoing complaints from electrical retailers that the sale of electrical goods in ESB shops and the use of the billing system in this regard, constitutes unfair competition and is a threat to jobs in many retail outlets.
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
9 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the persistent use by the ESB of the billing system outside the area of its statutory monopoly which continues to inflict impossible competitive conditions on electrical businesses in the private sector with a consequent loss of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
8 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications when mining companies will commence prospecting for coal in view of the fact that exploration licences were granted in October 1993; the reasons for the unusual delay by his Department in confirming commencement of coal prospecting to the mining companies involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
7 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he has received applications for a mining licence in regard to ore deposits at Lisheen, County Tipperary, or Galmoy, County Kilkenny; the information available to his Department regarding the extent of the ore reserves in these areas; his policy in regard to any mining lease which may be issued for either; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
6 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he intends to accede to the request of Swissair, operating through one of its subsidiaries, to provide an air service by that company between Switzerland and Dublin.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
57 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if, in view of the announcement of a significant new initiative in relation to the development of renewable energy such as wind power, small hydro schemes and biomass by his Minister of State, the plans, if any, he has in relation to this new initiative; where projects are to be located; and the type of monitoring which will be carried out to assess the effectiveness of this alternative energy technology.
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
56 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the action, if any, he is taking to advance the significant new initiative announced in October 1993 regarding the development of renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
17 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the proposals, if any, he has to increase the production and use of alternative energy in this country; whether he will request the ESB to pay a guaranteed minimum sum to alternative energy producers in order to make the production of alternative energy viable as has happened in Germany; and if he will set a target for the installation of at least 200 megawatts over the next five years.
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
11 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his views on whether the installation of the wind farm at Bellacorick, County Mayo, was successful; and, if so, if he will encourage the erection of similar wind farms on other sites of the western seaboard of Ireland where the wind regime is most favourable.
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
5 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications, in view of the decision in the 1994 Budget not to allocate funding to renewable energy, the way in which he proposes to ensure that the target of 75 megawatts of electricity generated from renewable sources by the year 1997 is to be reached, as previously announced by the Government.
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
4 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he is considering an application from the ESB to increase electricity charges; when he will make a decision on this matter; and the policy framework in which this decision will be taken.
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
3 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the serious deterioration of the postal services to, from and within Dublin in recent weeks; the steps, if any, he proposes to take to restore the national postal service to normal standards; if he has had any consultations with An Post; and if he has satisfied himself that An Post is capable of carrying out its statutory obligations.
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
2 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if, in respect of the gas interconnector between Ireland and the UK, he will give his views on whether an economic return on the investment is being achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 1994
1 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to discussions which have taken place between Telecom Éireann and a major foreign telecommunications company; his views on the acquisition of equity in Telecom Éireann by such a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter.