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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in the matter of the enabling for broadband purposes, of exchanges owned by private companies or the quality of lines for provision of broadband services. It is anticipated that the facilitation of greater competition via the introduction of broadband from different technology platforms should encourage the more rapid enabling of exchanges for broadband.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Commission for Energy Regulation/ESB Networks have recently amended the rules associated with small scale generators. It is now the case that generators of less than 6kW on single phase electricity and 11kW on three phase electricity supply cables can now connect their generators without prior authorisation. Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) will shortly publish a guide to connecting...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 409 and 415 together. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) issued on 25 August 2008. Various complex legal and commercial matters raised by the service providers towards the end of the competitive dialogue process were addressed prior to the issuing of the ITT. The closing date for receipt of tenders was 6 October 2008 and...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. I have no role in processing applications for broadband connections owned by private companies and therefore no applications are made to me.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (7 Oct 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. Broadband services are available from competing service providers over multiple platforms such as DSL (telephone lines), cable,...

Written Answers — Regional Fisheries Boards: Regional Fisheries Boards (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Details of the number of salmon angling licences issued by the Regional Fisheries Boards can be found in the annual report of the Central Fisheries Board. The annual reports for the years 2006 and 2007 were recently submitted to me for approval and I expect to lay the reports before both Houses of the Oireachtas shortly. The reports will thereafter be published by the Central Fisheries Board...

Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The issue of incentives for new entrants to the Single Electricity Market (SEM) is a matter for the Statutory SEM Committee, which comprises the Commission for Energy Regulation, the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation and an independent member. I am supportive of measures which would improve the efficient use of all generating plants and meet the overall aim of providing a...

Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The operational efficiency of fossil fuel generating plants is a day to day matter for each individual generator, operating in the wholesale electricity market. My Department does not have available to it estimates as to the amount and value of potential fuel and emissions savings in the scenario posited by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Internet Domain Names: Internet Domain Names (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I have no responsibility in relation to the issue raised by the Deputy. The IE Domain Registry Limited (IEDR) is the company responsible for the management of the .ie Internet domain name space. It has a dispute resolution process in place where a complainant can address a grievance in respect of .ie domain names in use on the Internet. The dispute resolution process is handled by the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services including broadband 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. I have no direct function in relation to pricing arrangements for broadband in particular areas.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I announced earlier this year a new support programme to underpin approximately 50 trials of small scale wind and photovoltaic electricity generators operating domestic and commercial appliances. It is also the case that amendments of the rules associated with small scale generators will enable them to connect to the electricity grid without prior authorisation. A guide to connecting...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I will not be attending the ceremony referred to above due to prior diary commitments.

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department has reached the evaluation stage of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) procurement process. The closing date for receipt of tenders was 6 October 2008 and two bids were received from Eircom Ltd and Hutchinson 3G Ireland Ltd. The evaluation of the bids is scheduled for completion on 31 October 2008 and the contract is expected to be signed next month. Subject to agreement...

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: A 13% increase, and we took similar cuts in my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (14 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources was established in June 2007 and since then no new agencies under the aegis of the Department have been created. The position in relation to the existing agencies created since 1997 currently under the aegis of the Department is set out in the table. Details of the annual budgetary allocation for each of these agencies, is set...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (14 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised by Sustainable Energy Ireland that fibreglass has been commonly used for insulation of homes over many years. There are well established occupational health and safety protocols for working with such materials. Insulation materials generally are not designed for direct exposure to an inhabited space. They are usually left exposed in a ventilated and unoccupied attic space. It...

Written Answers — Information Obligations: Information Obligations (14 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware an initiative to reduce the regulatory burden faced by businesses is contained in the programme for Government 2007-2012. This is a national initiative being co-ordinated by my colleague the Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment with his Department as lead Department. The first phase of the programme involves detailing administrative simplifications already...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 286 and 289 to 291, inclusive, together. Under Phase I of the Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) Programme 27 MANs have been constructed. All 27 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,...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The following directives were transposed during the last 12 months: 1. Directive 2003/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 96/92/EC. 2. Council Directive 2004/67/EC of 26 April 2004 concerning measures to safeguard security of natural gas supply. 3. Directive 2005/89/EC of the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Oct 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The following directives are to be transposed and work is under way in my Department to have them transposed at the earliest opportunity. 1. Directive 2004/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on the promotion of cogeneration based on a useful heat demand in the internal energy market and amending Directive 92/42/EEC. 2. Directive 2006/32/EC of the European...