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Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I assume the authorisation to which the Deputy is referring is the Licensing Option recently awarded by the Department to Providence Resources plc and Star Energy Oil and Gas Ltd over an area on the Kish Bank. This authorisation relates solely to an assessment of the hydrocarbon potential of the area in question. While I understand that the companies also propose to undertake a review of...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised that the records currently held by my Department indicated that no contracts were awarded by my Department to Poster Plan Limited during the period in question. Contracts placed by bodies operating under the aegis of my Department, are a day to day operational matter for those bodies in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: No officials from my Department attended the 4th Annual Irish Public Private Partnership Policy Forum. Attendance at events, by staff of bodies operating under the aegis of my Department, is a day to day operational matter for those bodies in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has developed and maintains a number of systems that contain personal data in addition to internal systems such as payroll or Human Resources. These include an Integrated Fisheries Information System, a Foreshore Coastal Zone Management System, a Marine Vessel Registration System, a Mineral Exploration Licensing System, and a Petroleum Exploration System. Although the...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There have been no reported losses of desktop PCs or memory keys in my Department during 2007 or to date in 2008. With the exception of USB memory sticks, Blackberry devices are the most common data storage device in use. The number of laptop PCs and Blackberry devices lost in the same period is shown in the following table: Year Laptop Blackberry USB Memory Keys 2007 1 1 0 2008 (to...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The development of domestic renewable energy is a key priority and is being supported by a range of actions and programmes ranging from Research and Development, investment incentives and mandatory requirements. The recently announced Smart Meters pilot programme will also facilitate the introduction of microgeneration devices. I have launched a microgeneration pilot scheme being undertaken...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the position as set out in Parliamentary Question No. 380 of 9 July 2008 has not changed.

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to confirm whether the information requested can be disaggregated from advertising payment records or to assemble same in respect of my Department. My Department is examining the possibility of compiling the data sought by the Deputy and I will revert to him as soon as possible. Advertising undertaken by bodies under the aegis of my Department...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Based on estimated recoverable reserves between 800-900 billion cubic feet, applying the recent market price for gas and allowing for an increase in line with CPI it is estimated that the total value of the Corrib Gas Field will be in the order of €9.5 billion. The value of the Corrib Gas Field will depend on a combination of factors including, the volume of gas in place, the cost of...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1521 and 1524 together. The pay and all other elements of the remuneration package granted to the Chief Executive Officers of the commercial and non-commercial bodies under the control of my Department is the responsibility, in the first instance, of each board. The board agrees terms and conditions including remuneration, with my Department, within...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested. My Department is compiling the material and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There are two Civil Service staff dealing with constituency matters in my office, one of whom works part-time on constituency matters as required. Details are as follows: Grade Salary Executive Officer Executive Officer salary scale (Full PRSI) €32,179 (min) – €51,054 (2nd LSI) Clerical Officer Clerical Officer Salary Scale (Full PRSI) €24,397 (min) – €39,558 (2nd LSI) In the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Although I have no role in enabling exchanges owned by private companies, I expect that the increasing competition in the broadband sector will encourage the more rapid enabling of all exchanges for broadband.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (24 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested in respect of my Department. Consultancies undertaken by bodies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the bodies in question and I have no responsibility for such consultancies. My Department is compiling the data sought by the Deputy in respect of the Department and I shall forward...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Government's Decentralisation Programme involves the relocation of my Department's headquarters to Cavan and the relocation of three bodies under its aegis, namely Sustainable Energy Ireland to Dundalk, Ordnance Survey Ireland to Dungarvan and the Central Fisheries Board to Carrick-on-Shannon. Decentralisation related property costs in respect of my Department and its agencies are funded...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the National Broadband Scheme issued on 25 August 2008. The closing date for receipt of tenders is 6 October 2008. The NBS contract is scheduled to be signed in November 2008, with rollout of the services due to begin as soon as possible thereafter, subject to agreement with the chosen service provider. The National Broadband Scheme (NBS) will provide...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (30 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources was established in June 2007. The scheme of performance related awards in the Civil Service applies to Deputy and Assistant Secretaries and equivalent grades. Awards totalling €41,100 were made to three officers in the Department in respect of 2007. Details of the scheme's operation are available in the report of the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Properties are being sought in respect of my Department and its agencies as part of the overall decentralisation programme, to be funded from the Vote of the Office of Public Works. The decentralisation programme involves the relocation of my Department's headquarters to Cavan and the relocation of three bodies under its aegis. Sustainable Energy Ireland is being decentralised to Dundalk,...

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (30 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The bodies under the aegis of my Department with powers to issue compulsory purchase orders are listed in the following table. The use of these powers is a day-to-day operational matter for these bodies in which I have no function. Body Relevant CPO powers An Post Section 44 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983 permits An Post to issue Compulsory Purchase Orders Bord...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (30 Sep 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The national energy efficiency awareness campaign, Power of One, was launched in 2006 in order to raise awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency and of the key changes in behaviour needed to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. The campaign is an important element in the Government's energy efficiency strategy. The contractual commitment in relation to the Power of One campaign...