Results 2,561-2,580 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Electricity Transmission. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As I understand it, there will be nothing in the contract which would preclude such a meeting.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85, 90, 131 and 139 together. As Deputies are aware, considerable emphasis is being placed internationally on the development of next generation broadband, NGB, networks. This is a big issue for telecommunications policy in Ireland and I am determined that the approach we adopt will be the right one. To that end, my Department has prepared a draft policy...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: We wanted a mix. It is difficult to talk about these individuals because they gave their time.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Of the first two I mentioned, Mr. Thompson comes from a strong American position and has experience in the fixed-line business, while Mr. Sanda from Japan has extensive experience in mobile networks, particularly in the evolution of mobile networks at the present time. It is an example of regulatory, business — both fixed-line and mobile — and international backgrounds. It is not easy...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: It should be short — a number of months — because this is a fast-changing area. We want to encourage investment by the private sector in the technological developments being considered at present. I do not want long and drawn out speculation on government intervention delaying investment from private operators. Considering the example of countries that were successful, Denmark and the...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: In response to Deputy Crawford, we must consider what will be the next leap forward, the next crucial development. We must ensure we assist and develop broader digital technology changes that are occurring. The computer industry is moving from one where all the services are on a PC in an office or on a laptop to one where many services will be available on a network. Those in the computer...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: To answer Deputy Coveney, we are engaged in a competitive dialogue process in respect of the national broadband scheme and must be careful about interfering in it while companies look to determine the best position. The Government would seek an evolving system so that access speeds can improve in line with speeds elsewhere in the country. This will be difficult in rural areas because of the...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The national broadband scheme is a key component in ubiquitous access because it will lead to a situation in which Cavan, Monaghan and elsewhere will be covered.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: For the operations to start delivering, we must sign off by June. It will take a further 18 months or so to deliver. Northern Ireland is a good example and we must measure ourselves in terms of developments north of the Border as well as south because the topographies are similar. Broadband uptake is speeding up in Ireland and we have reached the point of equal access with the North. We...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: In speaking with ComReg about the latest figures on uptake levels, it is my understanding that we are on a par with the North. I will not dazzle anyone, but these are the key issues. If approximately 50% of homes have broadband access, which is the amount towards which we are heading, what limits the development of ubiquitous open access and a range of small applications? One limit is that...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: A benefit of the national broadband scheme and other Government interventions in demand management stimulation is to examine ways in which to ensure we will avoid putting broadband connections in homes where there are no computers. The connection is needed for a computer, not a cooker. We must determine how to increase the number of homes with computers if we are to increase broadband...

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The figure will be 100% after we complete our national broadband scheme.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: To answer Deputy McManus's request for a cost, the amount is €50,000.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: If I may explain my metaphor, my roots go right down into Tipperary——

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: ——and the Glen of Aherlow.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I visit the Glen of Aherlow and other locations around the country regularly.

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: In delivering the national broadband scheme, it is our ambition to serve——

Telecommunications Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: ——the Ryans in the Glen of Aherlow and everywhere else.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 121 together. Eircom is a private company and is entitled to implement the corporate structure that best meets its needs provided that appropriate engagement takes place with the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) on any regulatory issues that might arise in a separated company. I understand ComReg has engaged consultants to assist in...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, on the 23rd January 2008 the Energy Commission published its proposals for a new Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, which include the minimum mandatory target of 10% market penetration of biofuels in transport, in all Member States by 2020. In establishing these targets, the Commission recognises that while biofuels could...