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Supplementary Estimates 2007: Leave to Introduce (17 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimate for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2007:— Vote 30 — Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Supplementary Estimate).

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I move the following Supplementary Estimate: Vote 30 — Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Supplementary Estimate). That a sum not exceeding €1,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2007, for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural...

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I have copies to be handed out. The additional subhead is comprised of €10 million from subhead G1, the information and communications technology programme, and €6.2 million from subhead F3, the energy RTDI programme. The reallocation of funding does not represent a curtailment of plans or any policy change for the ICT or energy RTDI programmes. In addition to the token Supplementary...

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: On behalf of the Green Party I extend our congratulations to Archbishop Brady on the honour he brings to the church in terms of his appointment to this position. We very much welcome this announcement.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The treatment of payments made from the Salmon Hardship Fund for tax purposes is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners in their assessment of each individual's liabilities. I am advised, however, that the Revenue Commissioners have indicated that payments from the Hardship Fund will be taxable on recipients as income in the year of receipt. Therefore, commercial fishermen will have to...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) is currently working with many hotels through the "Energy Supports for Business Programme". This programme helps hotels and other businesses interested in reducing their energy costs through increased efficiency. The programme provides on-site energy assessments and tailored training sessions, and the hotel and hospitality sectors are one of the strongest...

Written Answers — Official Complaints: Official Complaints (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that the complaint in question was addressed to the Office of the Ombudsman. This case is currently being examined by the Office of the Ombudsman and has been the subject of communication between the Department and that Office. Until the Ombudsman's examination has been brought to finality it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the case.

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Matters relating to individual post offices are operational matters for the board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the private sector. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of high...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Department received an application from Clonakilty Town Council for a foreshore lease for the construction of a tidal barrage at Clonakilty. Following a technical examination of the application by the Department, the Town Council was asked to consider revising the operating conditions applying to the barrage, with a view to ensuring its optimal effectiveness. Proposed revised conditions...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The information sought by the Deputy is contained in the table. John Browne Pat the Cope Gallagher 2003 35,931.93 2004 35,279.72 2005 37,002.20 2006 27,462.91 14,580.31 2007 28,948.62 Totals 127,623.18 51,582.51 179,205.69

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Advertising undertaken by the Department involves a number of categories including statutory obligations, procurement, specialist services and regionally focussed initiatives. In this regard the Department places advertisements in line with requirements and value for money considerations. The media outlet referred to by the Deputy will be considered for advertising campaigns in line with...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the remuneration package of each of the CEOs of State agencies reporting to his Department including pay and ancillary benefits is set out in the table. In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested on pensions. My Department is compiling the data sought by the Deputy in this regard,...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The BIM Board comprises, Ms Rose McHugh, Chairman, Mr. Enda Bonner, Mr. Seamus Dooley and Mr. Bobby Molloy. I have set out below the experience and connections that the board members have with the fishing industry. The members of the BIM Board have a broad range of experiences and knowledge to ensure that the board can effectively oversee the delivery of BIM's responsibilities. These...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: This information is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Responsibility for ensuring the efficient and effective enforcement of sea fisheries law rests with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) as established by statute on the 1st of January, 2007. The Authority is an independent body and will, as tasked by law, enforce all relevant national and European regulations. Quota management arrangements which determine the quantity of a...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: During 2005 and 2006, my Department's investment in the Castletownbere Development project was in excess of €11.5 million. A further €12 million in funding has been allocated for the current year. The overall project involves dredging, construction of an extension to the existing wharf at Dinish Island and the provision of a suitable harbour services building on this extension. At...

Written Answers — Regulatory Impact Assessments: Regulatory Impact Assessments (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested. I will revert to the Deputy when I am in a position to issue a final reply.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Sustainable Energy Ireland's (SEI) Public Sector Programme offers financial support on a restricted basis to public sector and commercial organisations to stimulate the innovative application of more sustainable energy design strategies, technologies and services in new and retrofit projects, acting as both an exemplar for good practice and as a demand leader for the services and technologies...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 613 to 615, inclusive, together. The Government's decentralisation programme provides for the relocation of 91 posts to Clonakilty in 2007 and 378 posts to Cavan by 2009. 39 staff from my Department have relocated with an advance party to Cavan and of these 35 were originally based in Dublin. I expect that a further 8 Dublin-based civil servants will...