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Appendix 5Meetings of the ICT Sub-Committee 2006
Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 11 January 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:36 p.m. in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, John McGuinness*, Peter Kelly, Ned O’Keeffe**, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair) Fiona O’Malley, Phill Hogan*** and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Michael Finucane, Fergal Browne****, Brendan Kenneally Camillus Glynn*****, Marc MacSharry, Brendan Daly******. Apologies from Deputy Denis O’Donovan and Senator Kathleen O’Meara. * In substitution for Deputy Dermot Fitzpatrick ** In substitution for Deputy Denis O’Donovan *** In substitution for Deputy John Perry **** In part-substitution for Senator Michael Finucane ***** In part-substitution for Senator Brendan Kenneally ****** In part-substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry Other Members attending Deputy James Breen In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 8.Presentation on Scientific advice for Fisheries TAC’s & Quotas — Dr. Paul Connolly, Marine Institute Dr. Paul Connolly, Marine Institute made a presentation to Joint Committee on the scientific advice at the December Fisheries Council on Total Allowable Catches and National Quotas. This was followed by a question and answer session. 9.Discussion on Lacken Weir with OPW and Southern Regional Fishery Board Mr. Sean Benton, Chairman of the Commissioners of Public Works, followed by Mr. Brian Sheerin, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Regional Fishery Board made presentations to the Joint Committee. These were followed by a question and answer session. It was agreed that the Clerk should write to the Minister, the Department and the Marine Institute to express the very grave concerns of the Committee in regard to the lack of fish counters on Irish rivers. 10.Any Other Business The meeting was adjourned sine die at 6:07 pm. Noel O’Flynn, Chairman January 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 12 January 20061.The Joint Committee met at 4:31 p.m. in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Tony Dempsey*, Peter Kelly, Cecilia Keaveney**, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair) and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Michael Finucane, Joe McHugh***, Brendan Kenneally and Ann Ormonde****. Apologies from Deputy John Perry and Senator Marc MacSharry. * In substitution for Deputy Dermot Fitzpatrick ** In substitution for Deputy Tom McEllistrim *** In part-substitution for Senator Michael Finucane **** In substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 4.Meeting with Irish MEP’s The Chairman advised that the meeting was being held to discuss, with the Irish MEPs, the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 which has been referred to the Select Committee. The Chairman advised that to date confirmations had been received from Mr. Proinsias De Rossa MEP, Deputy Simon Coveney MEP, Mr. Brian Crowley MEP, Deputy Mairead McGunness MEP and Mr. Seán Ó Neachtain MEP. The members and the MEPs engaged in an open question and answer session. 5.Any Other Business The meeting was adjourned sine die at 6:34 pm. Noel O’Flynn, Chairman January 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 31st January 20061.The Joint Committee met at 11:49 a.m. in Committee Room 1, LH2000 in private session. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Peter Kelly, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), John Perry and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Paul Coghlan*, Brendan Kenneally, Don Lydon** and Camillus Glynn ***. Apologies from Senator Michael Finucane and Senator Marc MacSharry. * In substitution for Senator Michael Finucane ** In part substitution for Senator Brendan Kenneally *** In substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Any Other Business The meeting was adjourned sine die at 12:41 pm. Noel O’Flynn, Chairman February 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 8th February 20061.The Joint Committee met at 10:05 a.m. in Committee Room 3, LH2000 in private session. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Jim O’Keeffe*, Olivia Mitchell**, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Sean Ardagh***, Peter Kelly, John McGunniess****, Thomas McEllistrim, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley, John Perry and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Joe McHugh*****, Brendan Kenneally and Marc MacSharry. * In part-substitution for Deputy Bernard Durkan ** In part-substitution for Deputy Bernard Durkan *** In part-substitution for Deputy Dermot Fitzpatrick **** In part-substitution for Deputy Peter Kelly ***** In substitution for Senator Michael Finucane. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. The Committee suspended at 10:25 a.m. The Committee reconvened at 12:41 p.m. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. The Committee suspended at 1:25 p.m. The Committee reconvened at 5:03 p.m. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Any Other Business The meeting adjourned sine die at 5:48pm. Noel O’Flynn, Chairman February 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 28th February 20061.The Joint Committee met at 3:02pm in Committee Room 4, LH2000 in private session. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Peter Kelly, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Michael Finucane, Brendan Kenneally, Camillus Glynn* and Peter Callanan**. Apologies from Senator Marc MacSharry * In part-substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry. ** In part-substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Any Other Business Item discussed in Private Session. The meeting was adjourned at 3:48p.m. until Wednesday 8th March, 2006. Noel O’Flynn, Chairman March 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 8th March 20061.The Joint Committee met at 12:33pm in Committee Room 4, LH2000 in private session. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Thomas McEllistrim, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Michael Finucane. Other members attending: Senator Terry Leydon. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 5.Consideration, with the Commission for Energy Regulation, of SI No. 78 of 2006 - Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Market Arrangements for Electricity) (Revocation) Regulations 2006. The Joint Committee received a presentation from the Commission for Energy Regulation. This was followed by a question and answer session. 6.Discussion, with the Consumers’ Association of Ireland, on the cost of energy to the householder. The Joint Committee received a presentation from the Consumers’ Association of Ireland Ltd. This was followed by a question and answer session. 7.Any Other Business The Chairman advised that Commissioner Piebalgs, the EU Energy Commissioner would be attending the Joint Committee meeting scheduled for the 21st March 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m., with the next meeting agreed for Tuesday 21st March, 2006. Noel O’Flynn, Chairman March 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 21st March 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:37pm in Committee Room 4, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Thomas McEllistrim, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Brendan Kenneally, Marc MacSharry. Apologies: Deputies Martin Ferris and John Perry; Senator’s Michael Finucane and Kathleen O’Meara. In Public Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Any Other Business There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned sine die at 3:40pm Noel O’Flynn, Chairman April 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 25th April 20061.The Joint Committee met at 3:06pm in Committee Room 4, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Peter Kelly, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley, John Perry and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Michael Finucane, Brendan Kenneally and Geraldine Feeney*. * In substitution for Senators Marc MacSharry. Apologies: Senators MacSharry and Kathleen O’Meara. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Item discussed in Private Session. 8.Any Other Business There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned sine die at 4:00pm Noel O’Flynn, Chairman May 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 3rd May 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:34pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Peter Kelly, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Brendan Kenneally. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Any Other Business There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned sine die at 4:24pm Noel O’Flynn, Chairman May 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 10th May 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:00pm in Committee Room 1, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Thomas McEllistrim, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Brendan Kenneally and Joe McHugh*. * In substitution for Senator Finucane In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Any Other Business There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned sine die at 3:37pm Noel O’Flynn, Chairman May 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 23rd May 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:03pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Bernard Durkan, Peter Kelly, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair) and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Brendan Kenneally Apologies: Senator Michael Finucane In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Any Other Business Item discussed in Private Session There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned sine die at 2:24pm Noel O’Flynn, Chairman May 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 31 May 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:04pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Thomas McEllistrim, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Tom Hayes* and Trevor Sargent** Senator: Michael Finucane, Brendan Kenneally and Martin Mansergh*** Apologies from Deputies Fiona O’Malley, John Perry and Eamon Ryan. * In part-substitution for Deputy John Perry ** In substitution for Deputy Eamon Ryan *** In substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry Other members attending: Deputy Jackie Healy-Rea, Deputy Eamon Gilmore and Senator Paul Coughlan. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 7.Presentation by Ms. Clara Leahy, Glenbeigh, in relation to Recommendation 3.11 of the Joint Committee’s report - Non-ionising radiation from mobile phone handsets and masts The Committee received a presentation from Ms. Leahy. This was followed by a question and answer session. 8.Presentation from fishermen in Carrick-on-Suir regarding the depletion of tidal fishing on the river Suir The Committee received a presentation which was followed by a question and answer session. 9.Review of the Joint Committee’s report titled Non-ionising radiation from mobile phone handsets and masts with the Ministerial Advisory Committee set up to examine Government policy in relation to possible health effects from non-ionising radiation The Committee received a presentation from members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee. This was followed by a question and answer session. 10.Any Other Business The meeting, at 5:25pm, was adjourned to Tuesday 6th June 2006 at 3:00pm. ____________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman June 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 6 June 20061.The Joint Committee met at 3:06pm in Committee Room 4, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Peter Kelly, Ned O’Keeffe*, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan Senator: Brendan Kenneally and Geraldine Feeney** * In substitution for Deputy Denis O’Donovan ** In substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 5.EU Scrutiny The Joint Committee received presentations in regard to COM (2005) 472 - Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European Eel. COM (2005) 575 - Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing for the 2006 fishing year the guide prices and Community producer prices for certain fishery products pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 COM (2005) 617 - Proposal for a Regulation fixing for 2006 the opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required. COM (2005) 646 - Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 89/552/EEC on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities. COM (2005) 265 - Green Paper on Energy Efficiency or Doing More With Less COM (2006) 154 - Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning use of alien & locally absent species in aquaculture Each presentation was followed by a question and answer session. It was agreed that the Clerk bring forward draft reports for consideration. 6.Any Other Business The meeting, at 6:24pm, was adjourned to Thursday 8th June 2006 at 11:00am. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman June 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 8 June 20061.The Joint Committee met at 10:05pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Peter Kelly, Thomas McEllistrim, Denis O’Donovan, Ned O’Keeffe*, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), John Perry and Eamon Ryan Senator: Michael Finucane Apologies from Senator Brendan Kenneally In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Any Other Business The meeting was adjourned sine die 10:21pm _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman June 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 14 June 20061.The Joint Committee met at 10:00pm in Committee Room 2, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley, and Eamon Ryan Senators: Michael Finucane and Brendan Kenneally In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 6.Review of the Joint Committee’s two reports on Broadband The Joint Committee received a presentation from Mr. Conal Henry, CEO eNet and Mr. Eoin O’Driscoll, this was followed by a question and answer session. The Joint Committee received a presentation from Mr. Oisin Fanning, CEO Smart Telecom and Mr. Irla Flynn; this was followed by a question and answer session. The Joint Committee received a presentation from Mr. Danny McLaughlin, CEO BT Ireland and Mr. Peter Evans; this was followed by a question and answer session. The meeting was suspended at 12:03pm and resumed at 14:03pm The Joint Committee received a presentation from Dr. Phil Nolan (CEO) Eircom and Mr. David McRedmond; this was followed by a question and answer session. The Joint Committee received a presentation from Ms. Isolde Goggin, Chairperson ComReg, Mr. Mike Burns, Commissioner ComReg and Mr. John Doherty, Commissioner ComReg; this was followed by a question and answer session. The Joint Committee received a presentation from Minister Noel Dempsey; this was followed by a question and answer session. 7.Any Other Business The meeting was adjourned sine die at 18:03pm _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman, June 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 20 June 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:03 pm in Committee Room 4, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Charlie O’Connor* and Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair) Senators: Brendan Kenneally and Marc MacSharry * In substitution for Deputy Thomas McEllistrim Other members attending Deputies Martin Brady, John McGuinness and M.J. Nolan Senator: John Paul Phelan In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 7.Review of 2005 Annual Report with An Post Mr. Donal Curtin, Chief Executive of An Post, and his senior Management team made a presentation which was followed by a question and answer session. 8.Discussion with Bagenalstown Post Office action group The Bagenalstown Post Office action group made a presentation which was followed by a question and answer session. 9.Any Other Business The meeting was adjourned sine die at 4:58 pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman June 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 12 July 20061.The Joint Committee met at 3:00 pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Tony Dempsey*, Michael Finneran**, John McGunniess***, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Dinny McGinly****. Senators: Fergal Browne*****, John Paul Phelan******, Brendan Kenneally, Jim Walsh*******, Peter Callanan******** * In part-substitution for Deputy Dermot Fitzpatrick ** In substitution from Deputy Peter Kelly *** In substitution for Deputy Thomas McEllistrim **** In substitution for Deputy John Perry ***** In part-substitution for Senator Michael Finucane ****** In part-substitution for Senator Michael Finucane ******* In part-substitution for Senator Brendan Kenneally ******** In part-substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry In Private Session 3. Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 6.Review, with the Irish Offshore Operators Association (IOOA) of the IOOA report — Securing our Energy Future and to discuss the development of the Irish offshore industry Mr. Fergus Cahill, Chairman of the Irish Offshore Operators Association accompanied by Mr. Stephen Boldy, Managing Director, Lansdowne Oil & Gas Limited; Mr. Stephen Carroll, Finance Director, Providence Resources PLC; Mr. Mike Murray, Projects & Development Manager, Marathon Oil (Ireland); and Mr. Andy Pyle, Managing Director, Shell E&P Ireland Limited made a presentation which was followed by a question and answer session. 7.Temporary Chairman On a proposal of Deputy Bernard Durkan, Deputy Thomas Broughan took the Chair. 8.Discussion with Grianan Energy Lt. on the development of the Irish offshore industry Mr. Martin McConalogue accompanied by Mr. Mark Turner, Mr. John McBrearty and Mr. Dermot McErlean from Grianan Energy Ltd made a presentation which was followed by a question and answer session. 9.Any Other Business The meeting was adjourned sine die at 4:50 pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman July 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 19 July 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:32 pm in Committee Room 1, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Bernard Durkan, John McGunniess*, Peter Kelly, John Dennehy**, Dan Wallace***, John Cregan****, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair) and Fiona O’Malley. Senators: Michael Finucane, Brendan Kenneally, Marc MacSharry * In substitution for Deputy Dermot Fitzpatrick ** In substitution from Deputy Thomas McEllistrim *** In part-substitution for Deputy Denis O’Donovan **** In part-substitution for Deputy Denis O’Donovan In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Item discussed in Private Session. 8.Any Other Business The meeting was adjourned sine die at 2:56 pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman October 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 4 October 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:03 pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Tommy Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Michael Finucane, Brendan Kenneally and Marc MacSharry Other members attending: Senator Timmy Dooley and Senator Fergal Browne In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Item discussed in Private Session. 8.Item discussed in Private Session. 9.Item discussed in Private Session. 10.Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:22pm until Tuesday 10th October 2006 at 3:00pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman October 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 10 October 20061.The Joint Committee met at 3:01 pm in Committee Room 4, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Tommy Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Maurice Cummins*, Michael Finucane, Brendan Kenneally and Marc MacSharry * In part substitution for Senator Michael Finucane In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 6.Discussion with the Irish Postmasters Union. The members received a presentation from the IPU. This was followed by a Question and Answer session. It was agreed that the Clerk would forward to the new CEO of An Post a copy of the transcript with a request that the CEO and the An Post Management engage with the IPU on matter of concern to the IPU. 7.Discussion with ComReg on matters relating to Smart Telecom. The members received a briefing from ComReg on matter relating to Smart Telecom and the Eircom decision to cease providing service. This was followed by a Question and Answer session. It was agreed that the Clerk would make enquires regarding financial and company regulators examining Smart Telecom trading practices. 8.Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned sine die at 4:55pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman October 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 18 October 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:32 pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Tommy Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Jim Glennon*, Thomas McEllistrim, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and John Perry Senators: Brendan Kenneally and Marc MacSharry * In part substitution for Deputy Peter Kelly Apologies from Deputy Martin Ferris. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 6.Scrutiny of Statutory Instruments: (i)S.I. No. 395 of 2006 Continental Shelf (Protection of Installations) (Corrib Gas Field) Order 2006. (ii)S.I. No. 483 of 2006 National Salmon Commission and Standing Scientific Committee (Terms of Reference and Procedure) Order 2006. The members received presentations from Officials from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on both S.I. No. 395 and S.I. No. 483. This was followed by a Question and Answer session. 7.Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned sine die at 3:13pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman November 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 1 November 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:32 pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Tommy Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Denis O’Donovan, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley, John Perry and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Michael Finucane, Brendan Kenneally and Marc MacSharry Other members attending: Ministers Noel Dempsey and John Browne; Deputies Brian O’Shea, Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Tony Dempsey, Cecilia Keaveney, Dinny McGinley and Senator John Dardis. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 6.Review of the Report by the Independent Salmon Group on Salmon with Ministers Dempsey and Browne and Members of the Independent Salmon Group. The members received presentations on the report of the Independent Group. This was followed by a Question and Answer session. 7.Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned sine die at 6:40pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman November 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 15 November 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:30 pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Peter Kelly, Thomas McEllistrim, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), John Perry and Eamon Ryan. Senator: Brendan Kenneally. Other members attending: Deputy Breeda Moynihan-Cronin. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 7.Presentation by Mr. Pat Curtin on matters relating to Valentia Marine Ltd. The members received presentations on matters relating to Valentia Marine Ltd. This was followed by a Question and Answer session. In Private Session 8.Item discussed in Private Session. 9.Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned sine die at 4:05 pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman November 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 29 November 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:30 pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Peter Kelly, Thomas McEllistrim, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley and Eamon Ryan. Senators: Marc MacSharry and Labhrás Ó’Murchu* * In substitution for Senator Brendan Kenneally. Apologies: Deputy O’Donovan. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned sine die at 3:24 pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman November 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 13 December 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:30 pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Thomas Broughan, Bernard Durkan, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Peter Kelly, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley, John Perry and Eamon Ryan. Senator: Don Lydon* *In substitution for Senator Brendan Kenneally. In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. 5.Item discussed in Private Session. 6.Item discussed in Private Session. 7.Item discussed in Private Session. 8.Item discussed in Private Session. 9.Item discussed in Private Session. 10.Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned sine die at 5:16 pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman December 2006 Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesProceedings of the meeting of the Joint Committee 19 December 20061.The Joint Committee met at 2:35 pm in Committee Room 3, LH2000. 2.Attendance The following Members were present: - Deputies: Bernard Durkan, Martin Ferris, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Jim Glennon*, Peter Kelly, John McGunniess**, Ned O’Keeffe***, Noel O’Flynn (in the Chair), Fiona O’Malley, John Perry and Eamon Ryan. Senator: Michael Finucane, Maurice Cummins****, Brendan Kenneally, Eamon Scanlon*****, Camillus Glynn****** Apologies from Deputy Thomas Broughan and Senator Marc MacSharry * In part-substitution for Deputy Dermot Fitzpatrick ** In substitution for Deputy Thomas McEllistrim *** In substitution for Deputy Denis O’Donovan **** In part-substitution for Senator Michael Finucane ***** In part-substitution for Senator Brendan Kenneally ****** In substitution for Senator Marc MacSharry In Private Session 3.Item discussed in Private Session. 4.Item discussed in Private Session. In Public Session 5.Scrutiny of COM (2005) 505 - a proposal for a Directive establishing a Framework for Community Action in the field of the Marine Environmental Policy with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources; the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Department of Transport. Members received a presentation which was followed by a question and answer session. It was agreed to bring forward a draft report for consideration. 6.Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned sine die at 3:20 pm. _________________ Noel O’Flynn, Chairman January 2007 |
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