Rabbitte, PatTuesday, 11 October 2011 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed) - Social Partnership
It is dialogue that is structured.
There is nothing like the new politics.
All will be in safe hands.
Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed) - Ministerial Staff
They were already there when we took office. We actually reduced the numbers.
Deputy Martin has some neck.
Will Deputy Martin go away about that?
Deputy Martin was in power for 15 years with a gilly carrying around his briefcase. He now comes in here with his Francis of Assisi face.
Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage
Question put.
Voted Yes
Written Answers - Inland Fisheries
Was asked: if he will allow salmon fishing on the River Barrow for the 2012 season on a catch and release basis as part of the process to determine the salmon stock levels in the river.
As the Deputy will be aware, the performance of salmon rivers is assessed on an annual basis by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) with a view to providing advice on the management of the fishery in the c...
Written Answers - Telecommunications Services
Was asked: the reason he is unable to provide adequate broadband speed to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if it is envisioned that this service will be improved in the near future; and if he wi...
The area of Ballypatrick, Bouladuff, is covered by the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). The NBS contract guarantees service levels and imposes a service credit regime on “3” with financial consequenc...
Written Answers - Broadcasting Services
Was asked: his views on the proposed sale of channel 69 spectrum and the move to channel 38 for programme making and special events; the effect it will have on the music industry and businesses using radio micr...
The licensing of radio microphones is a matter for the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). I understand that there are currently 49 channels (channels 21 to 69) available for radio mic...
Written Answers - Energy Conservation
Was asked: his plans to provide for the use of thermal imaging cameras in the assessment of the energy efficiency of buildings; if he will recommend to the ESB that it use such cameras in energy usage surveys; ...
The Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP) is the Irish official method for calculating the Building Energy Rating (BER) of dwellings. The BER is based on the characteristics of major components...
Written Answers - Departmental Bodies
Was asked: the details of any organisation under his Department that has informed him of staffing difficulties which may impinge upon its ability to effectively oversee the spending of public funds; and his vie...
The organisations under the aegis of my Department effectively oversee the spending of public funds. In addition, my Department works in close cooperation with the Department of Public Expenditure and...
Was asked: if he will outline the organisations under his Department for which an employment control framework has been agreed; the current numbers they have in place; if they have been waiting more than one mo...
The table below sets out the organisations under my Department for which an Employment Control Framework operates, and the numbers they have in place at the end of Quarter 3 2011. With regard to rece...
Written Answers - Alternative Energy Projects
Was asked: the potential in County Mayo for wind, wave and bio-energy which he has identified; his targets and timeline for delivery of installed generation capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matt...
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) analysis of the wind energy resources for County Mayo shows that County Mayo has the highest average annual wind speeds of any county. Details are s...
Written Answers - Public Petitions
Was asked: the number of public petitions that have been submitted to him in the past four years, in tabular form; the nature of the petition campaign; the date on which the petition was submitted; the number o...
The details of public petitions that have been submitted to my Department in the past four years are shown in the table below. In addition, my predecessor and I received representations, often from m...
Written Answers - Alternative Energy Projects
Was asked: his plans for streamlining the planning and licensing of renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Connections to the electricity grid are a matter for the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) and EirGrid and ESB Networks in the first instance. It is estimated that 4630MW of renewable generation...
Written Answers - Electricity Transmission Network
Was asked: the way connections to the electricity grid are allocated; his plans for a change of criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: the circumstances under which the grid connection has to be paid for in part or in its entirety up to ten years in advance of provision of the actual connection; and if he will make a statement on th...
I propose to take Questions Nos. 313 and 319 together. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has statutory responsibility for grid connection offers and for oversight of EirGrid grid connection p...
Written Answers - Energy Conservation
Was asked: if he will review a better energy homes scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5.
Was asked: if he will review an application (details supplied) regarding the better energy home scheme.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 and 317 together. Better Energy: Homes Scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and provides grant assistance to homeowners fo...
Written Answers - Data Protection
Was asked: the measures in place to protect personal information such as ex-directory phone numbers and mobile numbers from cold callers carrying out polls and sales and so on; and if he will make a statement o...
Issues concerning unsolicited communications for direct marketing purposes are a matter for the Data Protection Commissioner. I understand there is an opt-in and opt-out system in place to permit or ...
Written Answers - Energy Prices
Was asked: if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding energy rates.
I have no statutory function in the setting of energy prices, whether in the regulated or non-regulated market. Responsibility for the regulation of the electricity and gas markets is a matter for th...
Written Answers - Electricity Transmission Network
Was asked: his plans to upgrade the grid to harness the potential for wind and wave energy for County Mayo; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The planning and development of the transmission grid is the responsibility of EirGrid as the State owned transmission company. I have no function in the matter. EirGrid advises that it is progressi...
Was asked: the reason the delivery of a 400 KV line to County Mayo is being treated by EirGrid as shallow development and not a strategic infrastructure investment by the State in view of the importance of the ...
The planning, development and routing of transmission line infrastructure is a matter for EirGrid, the State owned body responsible for the electricity transmission system. I have no statutory functi...
Written Answers - Energy Resources
Was asked: his plans to export energy; the details of any negotiations that are under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
In July 2010, Ireland submitted its National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) to the European Commission. One of the scenarios set out in the Plan identifies Ireland’s potential in the longer ter...
Written Answers - Electricity Transmission Network
Was asked: his views on whether the national grid will not suffer the same fate as the European grid, many multiples the size of the Ireland island grid and already having serious difficulty incorporating a far...
The deployment of renewable generation in the electricity sector has increased considerably in recent years. In Ireland, we now have enough installed renewable generation to meet 15% of electricity d...
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