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Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 93: In page 113, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: "(12) RTÉ shall co-operate with independent producers in the marketing outside the State of sound broadcasting and television programmes commissioned by RTÉ from independent producers.".

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 93a: In page 113, line 13, after "continues" to insert "in being". These amendments relate to the continuous provisions in sections 113(2), 117, 174(2) and 175(2). The Parliamentary Counsel has proposed that the phrase "continues" should be replaced with "continues in being". For example, in section 175(2) "the phrase BCC continues" will become "BCC continues in being"....

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: What is funny is all the numbers followed by the philosophical twist. In respect of amendment No. 149, section 179(3) of the Bill provides that the board members of RTE and TG4 are appointed by the Government under the Broadcasting Authority Act 1960, as amended, or under the Broadcasting Act 2001 may continue to serve as board members of RTE or TG4 for the unexpired period or for their...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The rollout of a national Smart Metering Programme is progressing in line with the commitment in the Government's Energy Policy Framework and in the Programme for Government. The Smart Metering Programme is a central component of the strategy to significantly enhance management of energy demand and to achieve greater energy efficiency through the use of cutting-edge technology. The current...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: My Department operates an account for the services of a taxi operator that has confirmed that approximately 15 to 20% of its entire fleet is made up of vehicles that are accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users. The service provided includes pre-booking of a suitably accessible vehicle. The issue of taxi use by the State agencies is a day-to-day operational issue for each...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I am conscious of the need to make maximum advantage of the potential of the fast growing geothermal energy sector and encourage investment while also introducing a suitable and proportionate level of Regulation in consultation with industry and other stakeholders. My Department and the Geothermal Association of Ireland are co-hosting a workshop today, Tuesday 16th June 2009, to examine...

Written Answers — Salmon Hardship Fund: Salmon Hardship Fund (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function with regard to the audit of the Loughs Agency which is a matter for the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Northern Ireland Audit Office. I understand that payments will issue in compliance with State Aid Notification rules as soon as both Offices are satisfied. I am informed that the salmon fishing season in Lough Foyle commenced on 15th June and will...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I support the Government on this motion because I have confidence in the three fundamental policy areas with which any government must be concerned at present. The Government is doing the right thing. I challenge Members to imagine themselves in the position of being in government last September, shortly after Lehman Brothers collapsed and the whole international banking system came to a...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: There has been no honesty from the Opposition. It has provided no details of proposals, nor has not even asked questions about it. When one listens to the 9 o'clock news all we hear are comments from the Opposition that we have been bailing out the banks and that we should not make cuts or increase taxes. That three-way equation does not bring a solution. It is not right. What is right...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: That is the reality of what Fine Gael does. It talks the talk, but it blocks and impedes the country's development on a systematic basis for political gain and not in the wider national interest.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I will comment on what Fine Gael, for all its talk, is doing in terms of a green energy future for the country.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Let me highlight for the Chair the inconsistencies of the Fine Gael Party and the lack of concern for sustainability in its agenda. It is now saying "No" to major public transport projects in this city that are desperately needed and has prevented the spending of money on these for years. The Fine Gael members on local councils talk about how the bus service is not good enough, but they...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I will take no lectures or comments from the party opposite about confidence because my confidence in its ability to deliver the green agenda is at zero. Fine Gael does not get it, it is not doing it and would not do it if it was in government. However, we will. There is a huge opportunity for Ireland, particularly in the integration of information communication technologies and energy...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: We are a location of real skill, with large international companies here where leading research is being carried out and supported by our research institutions. We can combine that with what the likes of our energy companies are doing, such as what the ESB is doing in terms of a smart grid and electric vehicles. We can combine it with our software companies and build up a centre of...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (9 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: There are three different types of wall insulation solution grant-aided under the Home Energy Savings scheme, which is administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI). These are cavity wall insulation, internal dry-lining insulation and external wall insulation. The appropriate insulation solution will vary depending on a number of factors, such as the structure of the wall and the...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (9 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 provided for a new framework for the safety regulation of electrical contractors by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). I am advised by the CER that, following detailed consultations, the new system for the regulation of electrical contractors with respect to safety came into operation on January 5th 2009. Both the Electrical...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: In order to provide broadband services to areas that are not currently served by broadband, my Department has entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). 3 will be required to provide services to all residences and businesses that are within the NBS area and who seek a service. The general area of Colemanstown,...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (9 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: My Department received one complaint in October 2008 regarding the search facility on the CDs of the report of the All Island Grid Study. The report is now available in a searchable PDF format on the Department's website.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 537 and 538 together. Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) are high-speed, open access, carrier neutral electronic communications networks, which facilitate competition in the electronic communications market in regional towns and cities nationwide. Phase I of this Programme was aimed at facilitating the delivery of broadband services in cities and towns that...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Jun 2009)

Eamon Ryan: In order to provide broadband services to areas that are not currently served by broadband, my Department has entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). 3 will be required to provide services to all residences and businesses that are within the NBS area and who seek a service. The general area of Clonmore, County...