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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Under Phase I of the Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) Programme twenty-seven MANs have been constructed. All twenty-seven are operational and open for business in Carlow, Cork, Letterkenny, Gweedore, Galway, Kilkenny, Portlaoise, Carrick-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton, Limerick, Ballina, Kiltimagh, Tullamore, Roscommon, Clonmel, Dungarvan, Waterford, Mullingar, Athlone, Wexford, Dundalk,...

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (11 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There was no expenditure by my Department in 2007 or to date in 2008 on costs incurred due to archaeological works or surveys.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There is currently is no requirement under the EU Energy Legislative Framework on Ireland to hold reserve supplies of natural gas. While Ireland does not currently maintain a strategic gas reserve, commercial reserves of natural gas are held by licensed natural gas shippers and suppliers, including Bord Gáis Éireann (BGÉ). At current levels, BGÉ's Kinsale reserves can supply 50% of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Four staff members in my Department received training in stress management in the workplace in the period between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, twelve members of staff attended a Life Balance Workshop in 2005, which covered the topic of stress management. While no specific stress reduction programmes have been put in place to date, my Department offers a range of flexible working...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of high quality telecommunications services by competing private sector service providers. The widespread provision of broadband services continues to be a priority for the Government. In that regard, my Department has undertaken initiatives to address the gaps in broadband...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The intent of the national broadband scheme is clear, namely, to ensure broadband services will be available throughout the country. As this is a changing area, it is difficult to state at a given time what precisely are the services being provided. The Department asked the industry to outline in detail which areas would be served. If areas are not served by 1 July, the date on which we...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As I explained, my Department aims to achieve 100% coverage. I intend to deliver on that objective.

Decentralisation Programme. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government's decentralisation programme was announced on 3 December 2003. The relocation of the Central Fisheries Board to Carrick-on-Shannon is included in the programme. The decentralisation of the board involves relocating 62 posts to Carrick-on-Shannon. Progress to date on that front is that 20 staff have been recruited to posts relocating since the...

Decentralisation Programme. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I did not say I did not know. I said it was up to management of the Central Fisheries Board to arrange rental arrangements. I presume the Deputy is not suggesting we should insist on people staying in premises in respect of which there are health and safety issues.

Decentralisation Programme. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I am just answering a simple question.

Decentralisation Programme. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: If the Deputy is suggesting it should not rent premises in the interim——

Decentralisation Programme. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: ——I disagree. On the decentralisation programme, the Deputy is right. There are delays and have been difficulties regarding State and other agencies, including FÁS and particularly those with a large number of technical staff. The programme has not progressed in the manner originally expected but that is not my job or something I can amend. The Office of Public Works is responsible...

Decentralisation Programme. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I will come back to the Deputy with further details.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has prepared a draft policy paper on next generation broadband. The paper reviews current communications infrastructure policy and analyses policy options in the light of industry developments regarding the optimum role for the Government in the planning and roll-out of next generation broadband. Two weeks ago I convened a meeting of the expert International Advisory Forum to...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I opted for an independent advisory forum because such a forum worked in the past. An international advisory forum was used in 1999 and it came up with excellent advice which led to the investment in the Global Crossing infrastructure which proved to be of enormous benefit to the country. It is a process that has proved its worth. The Deputy will be aware that there are significant...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: And Ireland. We must place ourselves in the international context, be ambitious and look to jump ahead. In that context, it is right for us to look at the international picture to find out what is going on and draw on that expertise which is freely given for the benefit of the country in policy formulation. I intend to adapt the draft paper for publication in mid-April. There will then be...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I had a meeting last week with senior industry——

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: It was designed as an international expert forum to get international experience on broadband roll-out and how it might apply in Ireland.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Last week, I met a series of companies involved in the area. I also met Mr. John McElligott of eBay and a range of others involved in business.

Energy Resources. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Irish oil industry is fully privatised, liberalised and deregulated with free entry into the market. Prices at the pump reflect global market price, transportation costs, euro-dollar fluctuations and other operating costs. Neither my Department nor the Government has any role in the control of oil prices. The Government has no plans to introduce measures on transport fuel prices, given...