Results 25,501-25,520 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: It seems to run directly contrary to Fine Gael policy.
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: I am just making that point that the Deputy's opposition to wind power seems to run contrary to Fine Gael policy.
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: It seems to be against Fine Gael policy.
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: Out of a small seed a mighty oak is grown.
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: Analysis shows electricity prices would be reduced.
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: Could the Deputy explain how he proposes to exempt people if they produce their own fuel?
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: We are spending approximately â¬100 million.
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: The Deputy's party could be in coalition with us.
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: Would Deputy Bannon never go into Government with us?
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: Under Section 123 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009, with the approval of the Minister for Finance, I may pay RTÃ in respect of each financial year an amount equal to the total of receipts in that year in respect of broadcasting (TV) licence fees less (i) any expenses incurred in relation to the collection of those fees, and (ii) an amount being equal to 7% of these net television licence fee...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: There was no commitment to announce a renewable energy feed in tariff (REFIT) price for biomass in January, 2010. My Department is working to finalise proposals in relation to REFIT prices for biomass CHP and biomass combustion (co-firing) in the context of the BioEnergy Roadmap, which will underpin the contribution of indigenous bioenergy and biomass to the National Renewable Energy targets...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently in the process of compiling the data sought by the Deputy and I will forward it to him as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Sustainable Energy Projects: Sustainable Energy Projects (6 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: Building Energy Rating (BER) is a measure of the energy required to meet the annual energy use for space heating, water heating, ventilation and lighting in the home, calculated on the basis of a notional standard family with a standard pattern of occupancy. The methodology used is the Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP). DEAP takes account of the energy required for space heating,...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (5 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources was established in June 2007 and I have been the Minister since then. No former Government office holder was appointed by me to any position from June 2007 to date.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: Prior to the commencement of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) a detailed mapping exercise was carried out to help determine those areas that would be included in the scheme and those who, by virtue of being already substantially served by existing broadband suppliers, were to be excluded. EU State aid and competition rules govern how states can intervene in areas where there are existing...
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (5 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Question Nos. 346 and 349 together. There are no plans to transfer broadcasting masts located near the border to a cross border holding body. The information referred to by the Deputy is based on inaccurate press reporting. There are no provisions in the Memorandum of Understanding that would allow for such a development. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: My Department has no plans to introduce regulations regarding the use of bio-fuel for central heating. Promotion of bio-fuels in Ireland is currently geared towards bio-fuel in the transport sector. My Department is not aware of any current research in Ireland on the use of bio-fuel for home heating purposes. OFTEC, which is the trade association representing manufacturers of oil fired...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: Tulla, County Clare, is not covered by the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) and therefore I am not in a position to intervene in the matter. I understand that 3 does provide broadband services in this area but not as part of the NBS. Where users experience difficulties with the service being provided by broadband service providers they can refer complaints to ComReg, which will investigate...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 May 2010)
Eamon Ryan: My Department has no responsibility for the payment of pensions to Departmental staff that may currently be in receipt of a pension on foot of previous public sector employment. The responsibility for the payment of pensions of this nature rests with the body in which the staff member previously served. Accordingly, the specific information requested by Deputy is not available.
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Apr 2010)
Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, there are a range of supports available for renewable energy production. The Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff (REFIT) scheme, which is administered by my Department, supports a number of different types of renewable electricity projects, including commercial wind farm projects through provision of a floor price. REFIT is a fixed feed in tariff system, designed to...