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Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (18 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The statistics in relation to Ireland's energy imports underline the imperative need to reduce the national dependence on fossil fuels. The Government is committed to delivering on ambitious targets for accelerated development of renewable energy, which will progressively, and sustainably, reduce our dependence on imported oil and gas. Installed wind powered electricity generation capacity...

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (18 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I assume the Deputy's Question relates to the Performance Verification Process that operates as part of the pay increases negotiated in the Towards 2016 National Agreement rather than to the Benchmarking process, which is carried out by the independent Benchmarking Body. Full details of my Department's Action Plan can be found on my Department's website at the following link:...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: 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 telecommunications services, by competing private sector service providers. The widespread provision of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question Number 514 of 21st October 2008, which conveys the information sought by the Deputy insofar as my Department is concerned.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (18 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The identification of records prior to January 2007 cannot be facilitated without undue commitment of staff resources and administrative cost. However, if the Deputy has a question in relation to a specific item I will make appropriate enquiries. In the following table are details of consultancies for 2007 and to date in 2008. The table contains data on Marine consultancies that were...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 552 of 11th November 2008, which conveys the information sought by the Deputy.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Financial Resolution (19 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I move: That provision be made in the Act giving effect to this Resolution for the charging in accordance with the Act of certain fees, being fees for services or facilities provided to the public by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, a body provided for in the Act; and for the granting of particular classes of television licences to the holders of television sets.

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Deputies for their contributions and the indication of general support for the provisions of the Bill. As Deputy Burke says, it is a short but critical Bill that will provide Bord Gáis Éireann with the ability to increase its capital base from the current level of €1.7 billion to €3 billion. Deputy Burke's last comment related to the cost of energy in the economy and the clear...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (19 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not have or maintain specific data on the cost of producing biofuels either domestically or globally. Production costs for biofuels are individual to each producer and feedstock and vary widely. Also, given that in many cases the biofuel feedstock is an agricultural commodity, the price paid can be dependent on factors at play in the commodities markets. The very sharp...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is 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...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Two bids from Eircom Ltd and Hutchison 3G Ireland have been received in response to the National Broadband Scheme Invitation to Tender. These bids are currently being evaluated and the evaluation process is scheduled for completion shortly. The preferred bidder is expected to be announced this month.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 to 203, inclusive, together. Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) is implementing a Micro generation Pilot Programme, which will conduct research and field trials, including support for between 50 and 60 installations on a pilot basis. The field trials will address a range of issues including grid connection and technical standards to ensure the power...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (20 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Department is provided with well results data on a daily real time basis as each well is being drilled and also receives a comprehensive report on the outcome of each drilling operation after drilling has been completed. This information, however, remains confidential for a period of up to five years after drilling has been completed in the case of exploration wells drilled under an...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I am informed by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) that no funding application was received from the Colmcille Heritage Centre in 2007. However, I understand that the Centre is seeking to establish if any funding is available for improving the level of energy performance. There are no grant programmes available at present to support an upgrade to the building. However, the Centre may apply...

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

Eamon Ryan: Future investment decisions, including any investment in any new Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) will be guided by (i) the final policy paper on Next Generation Broadband, which I expect to publish shortly, (ii) the recommendations of the Value for Money and Policy Review of Phase I of the MANs Programme published on 4 July last and (iii) availability of resources.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, measures announced in Budget 2009 included proposals to rationalise State Agencies. In the context of this Department, a new national inland fisheries body will be established, which will replace the existing central and seven regional fisheries boards. The most immediately identifiable cost savings will result from the reduction in the costs of servicing eight...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Broadcasting Bill has been referred to the Select Committee following the completion of Second Stage in Dáil Éireann on 6 November, 2008 and having been passed by Seanad Éireann on 25 June 2008. The Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources will commence in Dáil Éireann on 25 November, 2008.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme, which is overseen by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), invests in insulation and other energy efficiency measures for low income homes across Ireland. The scheme is targeted at householders in receipt of the Fuel Allowance, Disability Benefit or Invalidity Benefit. This service is provided either free of charge or for a nominal fee (less than €100). The service...

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

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is 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...