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Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (4 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I refer the Deputy to my previous replies to Parliamentary Questions 501 and 502 of 21st October 2008. A study has been commissioned to rework the findings of the All-Island Electricity Grid Study to take specific account of potential Demand Side Management measures. The study is part of an agreed programme of further out-working of a range of aspects of the Grid Study. The study has been...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Nov 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 role in private sector broadband infrastructure investment undertaken by broadband service...

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to engage with Senators in a debate on the important issue of broadcasting standards. I am sure it is influenced by the public debate that has been ignited in recent weeks with regard to certain radio broadcasting events on the neighbouring island and in our own television broadcasting environment. It is right and proper for us as politicians to review broadcasting...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: My Department's Press Office serves the Minister, Minister for State and the Department generally. This office is staffed by my Press Adviser, my Private Secretary and two civil servants, a Higher Executive Officer and a Clerical Officer. The Clerical Officer post which is currently vacant is due to be filled shortly.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The vast majority of property related costs in relation to Decentralisation have been paid directly by the Office of Public Works. Earlier this year the Department agreed a short-term rental of storage facilities in Cavan and current expenditure to date in 2008 is €3200. The total non-property (current) costs incurred by the Department in respect of the Decentralisation Programme since 2003...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 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 (SEI) to Dundalk, Ordnance Survey Ireland to Dungarvan and the Central Fisheries Board to Carrick-on-Shannon. These relocation proposals have been deferred pending review in 2011. Some 54 staff...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 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 (SEI) to Dundalk, Ordnance Survey Ireland to Dungarvan and the Central Fisheries Board to Carrick-on-Shannon. These have been deferred pending review in relocation proposals in 2011. Some 54...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The original proposal under the Decentralisation Programme, announced in 2003, was that the Department's HQ in its entirety would relocate to Cavan. In addition, the seafood functions of the former Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources would relocate to Clonakilty. As the Deputy will be aware, the move to Clonakilty of the seafood functions, now under the remit of the...

Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (5 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Much of Sectoral Plan covering the activities of the Department and its Agencies, under the National Disability Act 2005, involves fully integrating the needs of persons with disabilities into policy, legislative and operational matters within the Department's remit. In addition, matters relating to the National Disability Strategy and to serving the needs of persons with disabilities are...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There are three staff employed in my Department who deal with representations from my constituency. One of these carries out this work on a part time basis. Their details are as follows: Grade Remuneration Personal Assistant Higher Executive Officer salary scale (modified) €46,558 (min) – €59,097 (2nd LSI) Executive Officer Executive Officer salary scale (Full PRSI) €32,179 (min)...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There are three staff employed in my Department who deal with representations from the constituency of the Minister of State. Two of these carry out this work on a part-time basis. Their details are as follows: Grade Remuneration Personal Secretary Secretarial Assistant salary scale €23,181 (min) – €44,727 (2nd LSI) Executive Officer (Private Secretary) Executive Officer salary...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Nov 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 role in private sector broadband infrastructure investment undertaken by broadband service...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Staff absences in my Department such as sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, carer's leave, study and exam leave, and term time, are recorded on the time and attendance system (Clockwise) and on our Human Resource Management System. Annual Leave is recorded and managed locally on Clockwise by line divisions and is monitored by our Human Resources Division. Generally, cover is not...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The advancement of the National Disability Strategy to serve the needs of persons with disabilities is mainstreamed within the Department's remit, as an integral part of policy, legislative and operational matters, and as such, it is not possible to disaggregate expenditure on elements of these activities which relate to disability for 2009.

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (11 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: ESB Customer Supply is a division of the ESB Group. ESB, in common with other Commercial State Bodies, is not included under the remit of the Freedom of Information Acts. I am advised that the decision not to include Commercial State Bodies under the remit of the Freedom of Information Acts was taken on the grounds that their inclusion would impose disclosure requirements on the State...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The cost of legal services incurred by my Department in 2007 and to date in 2008 is as follows. Year â'¬ 2007 708,240.30 2008 1,662,750.56 The bulk of legal services expenditure arises as part of the complex commercial transactions including the National Broadband Scheme, the Metropolitan Area Networks and the Management Services Entity which oversees those Networks. These expenditures...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (11 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational matter for the Board of Bord na Móna plc. However, I have obtained information from the company on the issue on behalf of the Deputy. Bord na Móna advises that the company has operated the Clonmacnoise and West Offaly Railway (CWOR) since 1990. It has operated from April to September each year and consisted of a guided rail coach tour around 10 kilometres of Bord na...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Since the establishment of my Department in June 2007 no capital projects have exceeded their budget. My Department continuously seeks to deliver expenditure on capital projects within budget in a value for money way while meeting the policy objectives underpinning this expenditure.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources was established in June 2007. Since then, any member of staff who retired received the standard terms and conditions applying under the provisions of the Civil Service superannuation schemes.

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (11 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: It is Government policy that An Post remains a strong and viable company, in a position to compete in a liberalised market, provide a high quality, nationwide postal service and maintain a nationwide, customer-focussed network of post offices. The Programme for Government sets out the clear objective of ensuring the continuation of a viable and sustainable nationwide post office network....