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Seanad: Proposed Postcodes: Statements (21 Oct 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The key task is to agree the data system, the mapping, the allocation of small clusters of between 20 and 40 houses into a particular code and the allocation of addresses to each house. It takes time, however. I want to do it by way of open tender because we want to see the level of input from the range of public and private sector bodies which might have an ability to do those tasks for...

Seanad: Proposed Postcodes: Statements (21 Oct 2009)

Eamon Ryan: To answer Senator Brady's question, my officials and I will go through the various questions he raised in his contribution and reply to him directly on those. There will be ongoing consultation. There has been a good deal of consultation. The original postcodes body investigating this had representation from a range of different interests and therefore as we progress, we will continue that...

Seanad: Proposed Postcodes: Statements (21 Oct 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The Senator is right in that one of the possible outcomes from having such a postcode system, and this goes back to what I said about the economic and employment opportunities available, is that there may be a greater facility for direct mail services on the back of a postal code system. That is the reason we must be careful. While we appreciate that may have certain benefits and...

Seanad: Proposed Postcodes: Statements (21 Oct 2009)

Eamon Ryan: One of the main changes in work practices is that if one is on the Internet and looks to get something addressed to oneself, we are changing the address we give and that will lead to a much more efficient system and may lead to a significant increase in mail business, parcel business and a range of other new services which will create economic and employment opportunities. If there is any...

Seanad: National Marine Mapping Programme: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I am very glad to be here to reply to the various contributions made and acknowledge the very good work done by our public servants in this area. As Senator Mullen said, too often we concentrate on the negative and do not recognise the things we do that are innovative and progressive. In this area what we are doing is world-class and worthy of recognition. On 6 and 7 October at an...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has set a target of achieving 20% energy efficiency savings across the economy in 2020. Recognising the opportunity for the public sector to fulfil an exemplary role in this context, the Government has set a higher target of achieving 33% savings on energy use across this sector, in 2020. On 8 May this year I published the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) which...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Statistics are not available to provide comparisons in the form requested. However, a "Broadband Quality Score" report published jointly by the Universities of Oxford (England) and Oviedo (Spain) on 1 October 2009, which compares broadband performance in 66 countries, ranked Ireland 16th of the 66 countries surveyed in a table measuring "penetration 2009" and 5th best country in terms of...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has launched a Micro-generation Pilot Programme, involving research and field trials, including support for between 50 and 60 installations on a pilot basis, of micro-scale projects. The field trials will address a range of issues including grid connection and technical standards to ensure the power security, safety and quality of installations. Full details...

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Telecom Éireann's power to pursue compulsory purchase orders was limited to making application to my Department for such orders if required by the company to pursue the performance of its then exclusive or monopoly privilege. All electronic communications service providers, including Eircom, are now subject to an EU regulatory framework for electronic communications and services. The...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 992 and 996 together. It is accepted that even after the full roll-out of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) there will still be a small percentage of premises that will not be capable of receiving broadband services. This is primarily due to technical and other reasons (suitability of a telephone line, distance from an enabled exchange, no line of sight...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I have no statutory function regarding the construction of specific power lines or in relation to arrangements entered into with landowners by ESB networks and EirGrid. The matters raised are operational matters for the two State bodies with statutory responsibilities to deliver Ireland's transmission and distribution network infrastructure.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 997 and 1001 together. Approval of any RTÉ superannuation pension scheme is required under Section 81 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. A scheme submitted to me under this section shall, if approved of by me with the concurrence of the Minister for Finance, be carried out by RTÉ in accordance with its terms. RTÉ submitted the 50/50 risk sharing pension scheme...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: In my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 21 October 2009, I stated that membership of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation by bodies operating under the aegis of my Department is a day to day operational issue for those bodies and not one in which I have a role. I will request that the agencies reply directly to the Deputy with the information sought.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 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) in order to provide broadband services to rural areas, many of which do not currently have any broadband service. 3 will be required to provide services to all residences and businesses that are within the NBS area and who seek a service. The availability...

Written Answers — Social Partnership Agreements: Social Partnership Agreements (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department was not charged with establishing any working groups to deal with any matters arising from social partnership agreements. My Department has established a Central Partnership Committee to facilitate and oversee the development and enhancement of partnership within the Department. It aims to help improve organisational performance and efficiency,...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband services are provided by private service providers over various platforms including DSL (i.e over the telephone lines), fixed wireless, mobile, cable, satellite and fibre. I understand that broadband is available in the general areas of Cloonfaughna and Glinsk, County Galway, from wireless and satellite service providers. Details of broadband availability from service providers...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 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 required to provide services to all residences and businesses that are within the NBS area and which seek a service. The company is progressing its network roll-out and services have gone live in a number of areas. The entire NBS area must be covered...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (3 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: In relation to the maintenance of postal services, it is Government policy that An Post continues to provide a high quality, nationwide postal service and maintain a nationwide, customer-focused network of post offices. In addition, my Department is preparing for the transposition of the Third Postal Directive, which ensures that the universal service will be maintained and also provides for...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (4 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: On behalf of the Green Party and my colleague, the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, who cannot be hear this morning, I want to pay our respects to Joe Doyle and to extend our sympathies to his wife, Peggy, his daughter, Róisín, and sons, David and Michael. I had the great fortune of knowing Joe Doyle. I served on the city council with him for five...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to share my time with Deputies Mary White, Ciarán Cuffe, Michael McGrath, Seán Fleming and Michael Ahern.