Results 181-200 of 510 for long speaker:Pat Rabbitte

Broadcasting Services (1 May 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...to a break even or small net surplus position from 2013 onwards at the latest. RTE has informed my officials - it is important to recognise this - that the measure will not mean an end to RTE's long relationship with Britain or the Irish in Britain. The organisation has assured my Department that, as part of its public service remit, it remains committed to covering British news,...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (26 Apr 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...former Minister mentioned. None of the petroleum exploration authorisations awarded during the period in question led to a discovery of oil or gas and all of these exploration authorisations have long since expired.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Apr 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...out of 4G networks is subject to the development of the necessary equipment standards and specifications, which is ongoing at this time. For example, testing and trials are currently underway for Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-Advanced) which is one of the technologies expected to be able to meet international requirements for 4G. No State or network operator has yet rolled out a...

Written Answers — Petroleum and Gas Exploration: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (24 Apr 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...The licence was subject to the performance of a work programme and the surrender of 25% of the original acreage every five years. The extensive exploration rights conferred by that agreement have long since expired, with the only areas remaining under licence being the producing fields in the Kinsale area. Prior to the enactment of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act 1960,...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (18 Apr 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...information of the House, none of the petroleum exploration authorisations awarded during the period in question led to a discovery of oil or gas and all of these exploration authorisations have long since expired.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (18 Apr 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...& Freshwater Fish Red Data List, published in 2011. Scientific analysis estimated that 2007 Eel escapement (adults going to sea) was at 23% of pristine stock and declining. Due to the very long cycle and slow growth in Irish waters it is probable that any recovery of the Irish eel stocks will be over a very long time frame. Hydropower on major catchments causes mortality of eel passing...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Apr 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: The Government is committed to realising the long term economic potential of Ireland's ocean energy resources. The commercial and technical feasibility of ocean energy technology still requires a considerable level of research, development and demonstration. Building on the work to date and subject to budgetary considerations, I am continuing to support the development of the sector through...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (27 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...: 25% applicable to annual objectives and 10% for multi-annual (3 years) objectives. The CEO has waived his entitlement under the 25% short term scheme since 2008. Amounts payable under the 10% long term scheme are not finalised and do not become payable until the end of the three year term. However, it is estimated that an amount of €97,000 has been earned by the current CEO under...

Written Answers — Gas Exploration: Gas Exploration (21 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...commonly used internationally by the oil industry for very many decades. In the case of unconventional gas exploration, use of the technology is more recent and generally involves fracking of very long sections of horizontal wells. With unconventional exploration significantly larger volumes of liquids are also used. The exploration carried out in the north west of Ireland since the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (21 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...& Freshwater Fish Red Data List, published in 2011). Scientific analysis estimated that 2007 Eel escapement (adults going to sea) was at 23% of pristine stock and declining. Due to the very long cycle and slow growth in Irish waters it is probable that any recovery of the Irish eel stocks will be over a very long time frame. The imperative is to ensure that the vulnerable stocks of eels...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (13 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...Development Unit (OEDU) in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is working to take forward Ireland's ocean energy programme, in line with the Government's commitment to realise the long term economic potential of Ireland's wave and tidal energy resources. In that context SEAI is working closely with the Marine Institute and my Department as well as the Department of the...

School Staffing (8 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: .... This includes the detail of the reform of the allocation process, which is designed to bring a more equitable distribution of existing posts between schools. The new arrangements incorporate a long overdue updating of the GAM, learning support, allocation for all schools. This inevitably involves changes to existing clustering arrangements whereby a teacher is shared between schools....

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (7 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...with a view to ensuring that all reasonable demands for electricity are met and having due regard for the environment". Moreover, under (SI) No. 60 of 2005, EirGrid has the duty "to plan the long term ability of the transmission system to meet reasonable demands for the transmission of electricity". The North-South transmission line is vital infrastructure for the island. The lack of...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...& Freshwater Fish Red Data List, published in 2011). Scientific analysis estimated that 2007 Eel escapement (adults going to sea) was at 23% of pristine stock and declining. Due to the very long cycle and slow growth in Irish waters it is probable that any recovery of the Irish eel stocks will be over a very long time frame.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (7 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...went live on 1st November 2007. The SEM is designed to provide for the least cost source of electricity generation to meet customer demand at any one time across the island, while also maximising long-term sustainability, reliability and generation adequacy. The SEM includes a centralised all-island gross mandatory pool (or spot) market. In this pool, electricity is bought and sold...

Hydraulic Fracturing (7 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...that people concerned about this issue have been to Leinster House to make presentations; at least one of the companies involved has been heard here. All of this adds to the debate, but we are a long way from being able to a have an evidence-based national policy on fracking.

Semi-State Companies (7 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...at the gate by lobbyists coming at one on behalf of their clients for access in various ways. I do not have any particular objection to companies using PR people to make such representations so long as - as Deputy Collins said - it is transparent. In many cases I do not understand why the companies themselves do not do the task rather than employ people to do it on their behalf, but that...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Feb 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...met with the DHDA CEO and some of his senior management team. This process of stakeholder engagement, which includes the DHDA management, is continuing with a view to informing decisions on the long term future of the agency. Regarding any concerns that companies operating within the Digital Hub or any prospective companies considering locating there may have, I re-iterate my view that the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (23 Feb 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...Development Unit (OEDU) in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is working to take forward Ireland's ocean energy programme, in line with the Government's commitment to realise the long term economic potential of Ireland's wave and tidal energy resources. In that context SEAI is working closely with the Marine Institute and my Department as well as the Department of the...

Shannon LNG Project (22 Feb 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...and the American representative. They asked for a forum and they are getting a forum. It is normal practice for the regulator to publish this kind of paper in advance. Let the stakeholders go along to that forum for however long it lasts and let them effect the changes that are deemed sensible. Under the regulatory regime, once utilisation of the interconnector decreases due to new...