Results 2,781-2,800 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (23 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 242 together. The Government's policy with regard to the future development of the postal service is to ensureIrish customers, both business and residential, enjoy competitively priced, high quality postal services on a par with the highest quality standards in key comparator economies elsewhere in the EU. Electronic communications services, while...
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (23 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I have no role in the matter of the discussions that have taken place between An Post, the postal unions and other interested parties in respect of the future of postal delivery services. This is an issue for the Board and management of An Post to decide on. In addition, Communications Regulation (ComReg), the postal regulator, has responsibility for monitoring quality of service standards...
- Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (23 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I have no function in the matter raised by the Deputy. The EU Commission has recently issued a recommendation on the authorisation of mobile communications services on aircraft. The recommendation clears the way for airlines to allow their passengers use their mobiles phones while the aircraft is in flight. It is a matter for airlines and service providers to decide whether to offer the...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 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 (23 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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I monitor current expenditure in my Department on an ongoing basis to ensure it remains within the parameters allocated in my Department's budget for 2008, and to ensure that efficient and effective use is made of taxpayer's money. At the end of March current expenditure was in line with profile. I expect that current expenditure in my Department for all of 2008 will be within estimate.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill for the consideration of this House. Although it is a relatively short Bill, its provisions underpin several crucial elements of the Government's energy policy and it is a key constituent of the Government's priority legislative programme. This Bill provides for...
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: There was a lot of talking yesterday.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: On a point of information, I do not believe 8,000 groups have planning permission.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: In opposition, I called for the same thing, as the committee would be the appropriate place.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I have not changed my position.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: My opinions have not changed.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I have been consistent.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Our interests are not necessarily the same as those of France or Germany in this regard.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: In that event, I would be reluctant to cite them as authoritative sources.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I was simply stating my view.
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The Building Energy Rating (BER) scheme was established under the European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006, (S.I. No. 666 of 2006). Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has been designated as the Issuing Authority with responsibility for the registration of BER Assessors, logging of BER assessments and ongoing management of the BER scheme. As part of this process...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: As part of the Government's decentralisation programme, the headquarters of my Department is scheduled to relocate to Cavan at the end of 2010. This will involve the relocation of approximately 300 posts. Two staff members have transferred to Cavan since 1st January 2008 bringing the total working there to 47. Current plans envisage that this figure will be increased by up to ten more...
- Written Answers — Department Schemes: Department Schemes (29 Apr 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I launched a pilot Home Energy Saving Scheme on 24 April with a budget of â¬5 million in 2008. The scheme is designed to encourage owners of older homes to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, including through insulation measures. This regional pilot is designed to inform the roll-out of the full scale â¬100 million national scheme envisaged in the Programme for Government. The...