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Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: With regard to precedence elsewhere, what we are doing is very similar to what the UK is doing and it is within the same timeframe. The UK is not adopting the gradual approach proposed by Fine Gael in the belief that over time and slowly this business will wash itself out. The United States Administration does not believe such an approach is the right one. All the best banking and economic...

Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: It is an assumption, but in Government one is called to make judgments on such assumptions. It is not easy but one has to take the expert advice one gets into account. It is hard in many instances for the public. People are complaining that they had been assured the liquidity position was fine, when it was not. One has to be careful and must present a certain picture to actually help the...

Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I also believe that there is a better way, that there is-----

Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Nationalisation with State ownership of all six banks-----

Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Excuse me, I do know what I am talking about. I have been working on this for six months and what I see is that nationalisation, the approach being advocated by the Labour Party, means that the State takes control of all the six banks.

Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I believe the State can take a shareholding in the banks, as has been done in the UK, but under that method, rather than under nationalisation, market scrutiny is kept on what is happening and a stock market price is kept going which gives an index on the progress being made in terms of getting the banks back working and, crucially, the taxpayer has a chance to sell back the shares and get a...

Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (13 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The advancement of the National Disability Strategy to serve the needs of persons with disabilities are 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.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The enabling of exchanges for broadband purposes is a matter for the owners of the relevant exchanges. 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. While an area may not be served by fixed landline broadband, otherwise known as Digital...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). 3 will be required to provide services to all residences and businesses that are within the NBS area and who seek a service. The Corrigeenroe and Cootehall areas of County Roscommon will be covered by the NBS. 3 is currently planning the construction and...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (19 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Sustainable Energy Ireland administers a number of schemes, in support of the wider deployment of sustainable energy technologies including: - Greener Homes Scheme – stimulating installation of renewable heating systems in homes, including solar panels, biomass and gasification boilers, biomass stoves and geothermal heat pumps. - ReHEAT Scheme – supporting technologies for the commercial,...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The details requested by the Deputy are included in the following table. Name of Legal Service Provider Cost2008 € Details of Service Provided Margaret O'Driscoll 6,957.50 Consultation in respect of drafting of Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2007 andRelated matters Mason, Hayes & Curran 30,824.52 Legal advice re commencement of Broadcasting (Amendment) Act 2007 andlegal advice re...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). 3 is currently planning the construction and rollout of the required infrastructure for the purposes of the provision of the service. Challenging roll out targets are contained in the contract with 3. Services were launched in a small number of rural...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The appendix below details the Phase II networks completed under the (MANs), the length of the network per town and the overall cost per region. A procurement process for the appointment of a Managed Service Entity (MSE) to manage the Phase II MANs is almost completed. Once appointed, the MSE will market the Phase II MANs to service providers. The service providers will be in a position to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (19 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Available grant aid schemes for renewable energy powered projects are administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (www.sei.ie). Grant aid is not provided for the preparation of planning applications for renewable energy powered projects.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband services can be provided over various platforms, (DSL (i.e. over telephone lines), fixed wireless access, mobile, cable, satellite and fibre) by the private sector service providers. The enabling of exchanges for broadband purposes is a matter for the owners of the relevant exchanges. It is anticipated that the facilitation of greater competition from different technology platforms...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: My Department aims, in its dealings with suppliers of goods and services, to pay all invoices as soon as possible after the goods and services have been satisfactorily delivered and the supporting documentation necessary to enable the payment has been received by my Department. In addition, payments governed by the provisions of the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act 1997, are required to be...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Broadband services can now be provided over various platforms, DSL (i.e. over telephone lines), fixed wireless access, mobile, cable, satellite and fibre by the private sector service providers. I understand that broadband is...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (26 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Since the formation of my Department in June 2007 no moneys have been expended on tackling problematic alcohol and illegal drug use among staff. It is not the policy of the Civil Service to contribute to the cost of rehabilitative treatment for staff members who undergo such treatment, other than to continue salary payment in accordance with Department of Finance sick leave regulations.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (26 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I welcome all private sector endeavours seeking to promote and deploy renewable energy to the benefit of the economy and consumers. The promoters of the Spirit of Ireland project have presented their proposal in a recent meeting with my Department and in meetings with other Departments as well as with the ESB, EirGrid and the Commission for Energy Regulation. I have also met the promoters in...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: In December 2008, my Department entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). 3 will be required to provide services to all residences and businesses that are located within the NBS area and who seek a service. Challenging roll-out targets have been agreed with 3 and NBS services have already been launched in a small...