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Written Answers — Departmental Facilities: Departmental Facilities (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Details of car parking spaces assigned or available to my Department, which has a staff complement exceeding 300 people are as follows: There are 65 car parking spaces available at my Department's HQ building on Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. There are 55 spaces shared between my Department and Labour Court/Labour Relations Commission staff at Tom Johnson House, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road Dublin...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Apr 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 by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Although broadband is now widely available in Ireland there are still some parts of the country where the private sector will be unable to justify the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The National Digital Research Centre, which reports to my Department, was established on 22 February 2007.

Written Answers — Departmental Travel: Departmental Travel (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: A helicopter was used on 20th December 2007 to view the site of works on the East West interconnector. The location visited was the site of the marine seabed survey in the Irish Sea. The helicopter carried an official from EirGrid, a photographer, my Press Advisor and me. The procurement of the helicopter for this occasion was dealt with by EirGrid, a commercial agency under the aegis of my...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Board Name (a) Appointments to State boards, bodies or committees made since 3 July 2007 to date in 2008 The dates on which the names of those persons were published in Iris Oifigiúil; (a) The State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies currently exist; (a) The State boards, bodies or committees in...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: A paper on Next Generation Broadband (NGB) is being finalised in my Department and will be published shortly for public consultation. The objective of the Paper is to set out a strong framework for the development of NGB in Ireland including addressing the optimum role for Government both in terms of formulating and development by the private sector and targeted direct investment. I...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Apr 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 — Regional Fisheries Boards: Regional Fisheries Boards (3 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised by the Western Regional Fisheries Board that the matter raised by the Deputy comes under the responsibility of Mayo County Council. I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (8 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The appointment of water keepers is provided for by Section 294 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959, as amended. The job description, role and responsibilities will be specified by the persons identified in the statute as entitled to make the appointment in accordance with the powers set out in Part XVIII of the Act, as amended. I have no function in relation to the matter.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: While it is unlikely we can eliminate printing altogether, my Department has seen a reduction in paper correspondence, both internally and externally, through the use of electronic mail. The availability of reports and other documents on the Department's website has reduced the number of physical copies being printed of many of these documents. In order to encourage on-screen reading of...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I published a draft national energy efficiency action plan for public consultation towards the end of 2007. The plan sets out the measures proposed by the Government to achieve energy efficiency savings with a target of at least 20% across the economy by 2020, and a higher 33% target being set by the Government for the public sector. I intend shortly to establish a Public Sector Energy...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (8 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: All relevant legislation, including statutory instruments under the European Communities Act, as appropriate, are brought to my attention by the Department, as required. As the Deputy is aware, when Statutory Instruments are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, they are then published and are available in hard copy or electronic format at www.irishstatutebook.ie and will have European...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Apr 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 (9 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: A Value for Money and Policy Review (VFMPR) of Phase I of the MANs Programme is being finalised and is due to be published in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I expect to publish the consultation paper on Next Generation Broadband very shortly.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The estimate of the cost of the International Advisory Forum on broadband is €50,000. A breakdown of costs is not yet available as some members of the Forum have yet to claim travel expenses.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. The Salmon Hardship Scheme to which the Deputy refers was administered by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and the regional fisheries boards. The closing date for making claims under the scheme was 31 December 2007. In March 2008, BIM published a report on the performance of the scheme and a copy can be downloaded from BIM's and my...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 223 together. I have provided €2.5 million to Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) in 2008 to fund the Warmer Homes Scheme. This scheme provides insulation and other energy efficiency solutions to low income homes across Ireland. The service is coordinated by SEI and is delivered principally through community based organisations. The scheme is...

Written Answers — ESB Dividend Policy: ESB Dividend Policy (10 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Decisions on annual dividend payments to shareholders are a matter in the first instance for the board of ESB. The Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Act 2001, while providing for the establishment of an Employee Share Ownership Plan, also repealed the company's break-even mandate which had existed since 1927. This, in essence, means that the ESB may declare and pay dividends in a manner akin...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (10 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Board of ESB comprises 12 members, eight of whom are appointed by Government and 4 of whom are elected employee members, appointed by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The following table sets out the relevant details. Board Members Appointing Authority Relevant Qualifications Lochlann Quinn (Chairman with effect from 22/01/08) Government Chairman of AIB...