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Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Participation in the Salmon Hardship Scheme is voluntary. The scheme was established by the Government to address the likely hardship that would arise because of the necessary cessation of interceptory mixed stock fishing for wild salmon. The opportunities to fish for salmon, however, will be more limited in the future than in the past largely because of the unacceptability of the mixed...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I have travelled on two flights during the month of July costing €4,567.45 and one train journey costing approximately (allowing for exchange rates) €64. I have undertaken no other travel by bus, train or flight in my official capacity. The Minister of State (Mr. T. Killeen) took one flight in October 2007, which cost €81.54.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I can advise the Deputy that there are at present two Directives with my Department that have had reasoned opinions issued by the EU Commission. Both reasoned opinions have been responded to and the deliberations of the Commission are awaited. The table shows details of the two cases. Directive Number Directive Title Infringement Number Stage of Infringement Date Infringement Received...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, (ComReg). There are a number of platforms for delivery of broadband, and service providers are now offering...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together. The Broadcasting (Amendment) Act, 2007 was enacted in May 2007 and puts in place a flexible framework for the licensing of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) into the future. The Act provides for the use of multiplexes by both public service and commercial broadcasters and for the transmission of both digital television services and...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: An Post has a statutory obligation to provide a universal postal service, including the provision of a delivery to the home or premises of every natural or legal person not less than five days per week. This is set out in the European Communities (Postal Services) Regulations 2002 (Statutory Instrument 616 of 2002). The draft third postal directive proposes to maintain the universal service...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 211 together. 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...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: There were 653,000 broadband subscribers (excluding mobile) in Ireland at end of quarter two of 2007 according to official figures from the Commission for Communications Regulation ComReg. Additionally, there were 45,000 mobile broadband subscribers in Ireland at the end of June 2007 giving a total of 698,000 subscribers. The 698,000 figure represents a penetration rate of 15.4 subscribers...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The contribution by renewable energy resources to electricity consumed in 2006 was 8.6%, up from almost 7% in 2005. The Government's targets are to increase this contribution further to a minimum of 15% by 2010 and at least 33% by 2020.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: There are approximately 110 renewable energy projects connected to the electricity network based on criteria applied and data published by EirGrid on its website www.eirgrid.com. I have no statutory function in relation to the award of connection offers by ESB or EirGrid.

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I understand from the developers, Shell E&P Ireland Ltd, that they expect that first gas will be available in 2009. I would add, however, that completion of the development works by the developers is clearly the principal factor that will determine the date for first gas.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: In the context of the development of broadcasting policy my officials and I have cause, on a regular basis, to meet with the various interests that comprise the broadcasting sector including but not limited to commercial broadcasters, public service broadcasters and independent producers.

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The principal piece of legislation governing the postal service in Ireland is the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983. There are also two European Directives which have been transposed into Irish law. New legislation will be required to transpose the draft third postal directive once ratified.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The draft general scheme of the Broadcasting Bill, submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in September 2006 for the purposes of public consultation under the eConsultation initiative, is intended to ensure the establishment of the appropriate regulatory and organisational structures for the growth and development of public service,...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Sustainable Energy Ireland advise me that air heat exchangers / ventilation recovery systems provide secondary heating in that they rely on an existing primary source to provide the heat. The key objective of the Greener Homes Scheme is to stimulate the market for domestic renewable heat technologies. Exhaust heat pumps are not eligible for support under the Greener Homes Scheme. In SEI's...

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (20 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently processing an application for eleven Prospecting Licences in Mayo, over an area south of Westport and including the Doolough/Cregganbaun area. Notice of Intention to grant these Licences was advertised in the Connaught Telegraph on 14th November 2007. I will adjudicate on the application for a Prospecting Licence for the area in question, following the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (20 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: My Department's National Energy Efficiency Awareness Campaign, Power of One, is augmenting key energy efficiency messages in the run up to Christmas. An online, TV, radio and press campaign specifically promoting the use of energy efficient lighting is underway and is scheduled to run until 9 December. A similar campaign specifically promoting the efficient use of domestic heating systems...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (20 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. It will take some time to assemble in the requested format. It will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Broadband Services: Broadband Services (20 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is primarily a matter for private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the Independent Commission for Communications Regulation, (ComReg). Difficulties with the provision of wired broadband services are matters for the infrastructure owners. I have no function in this matter.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Nov 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Government's decentralisation programme provides for the relocation of my Department's headquarters to Cavan by the end of 2009. 40 staff from my Department have, to date, relocated as an advance party to Cavan and of these 35 were originally based in Dublin. I expect that a further seven civil servants will transfer in the near future bringing the total working in Cavan to 47.