Results 2,501-2,520 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Feb 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, 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 quality...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: 45 staff members from my Department have decentralised as part of an advance party to Cavan, to date. In addition, there are some 126 applications from civil servants who have expressed an interest in relocating to Cavan.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Funding of â¬2.5M has been provided for Sustainable Energy Ireland's Low Income Household Programme in 2008 which, through the Warmer Homes Scheme, delivers support for low income households to enhance energy efficiency through improved insulation, lighting and energy advice. There are 18 community based organisations currently approved for funding to deliver the Warmer Homes Scheme service...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587 to 590, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, it is vital to afford every protection to the remaining salmon stocks and to clearly prioritise conservation over catch. We must fulfil our obligations under the Habitats Directive, namely to maintain or restore fish stocks to favourable conservation status. The cessation of mixed stock fishing for...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, 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 quality...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Section 42 of the Finance Bill 2008 introduces a new section into the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to provide for accelerated capital allowances in respect of expenditure by companies on certain energy-efficient equipment bought for the purposes of the trade. The scheme will apply to new equipment and a list of energy-efficient equipment, which will be established and maintained by...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, 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 quality...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, 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. Service providers are now offering broadband by wireless, satellite, fibre, standard telephone cable and mobile in Carrickmacross....
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, 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 quality...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The estimate of the cost of the International Advisory Forum on broadband is â¬50,000. A breakdown of costs is not yet available as some members of the Forum have yet to claim travel expenses.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: A total of â¬4.08m was committed to the Fingal Metropolitan Area Networks project. The then Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, committed â¬3.71m or 90% grant aid and Fingal County Council committed the remaining 10%, or â¬0.37m. The total grant paid to date is â¬3.35m. Construction commenced in these towns in February 2007 and was certified complete in November...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, 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 quality...
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, on taking office I committed to a major review of energy use in the Department's Headquarters building in Adelaide Rd. The elements of this review, aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions, have already been agreed between my Department and the Office of Public Works (OPW). The project involves re-commissioning and upgrading of Building Management Systems,...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (5 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The Salmon Hardship Scheme adopted by Government, aimed to provide a measure of relief to individuals in line with the level of hardship likely to be experienced on foot of the cessation of mixed stock fishing for wild salmon. Of the 1,332 applicants who received letters of offer from Bord Iascaigh Mhara, the administrative agency for the scheme, I am advised that some 994 applicants (75%)...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 to 325, inclusive, together. Wood Pellet boilers and stoves are just one of the technology ranges supported under the Greener Homes Scheme which has been in place since March 2006. Since the scheme was launched grant aid of â¬14.1 m has been paid out in respect of 4,021 installations of biomass boilers and stoves. When the scheme was launched in 2006, no...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, a matter for private sector service providers operating 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 broadband by wireless, satellite, fibre or...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, 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 quality...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Mar 2008)
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. There are a number of platforms for delivery of broadband, and service providers are now offering broadband by wireless,...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 1469 and 1470 of 30 January 2008, on this matter. As I stated in that reply, details of the number of production units exporting biofuels would be a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and my Department has no such data available. On the issue of Pure Plant Oil (PPO), I would advise that under the Biofuels Mineral Oil Tax Relief Scheme...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: In the time available it has not been possible to clarify and assemble all of the information requested. I will revert to the Deputy when I am in a position to issue a final reply.