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Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have consistently encouraged a debate on nuclear power in Ireland as I believe that informed debate is fundamental to ensuring informed policy making. For my own part, I have stated firmly that I do not see nuclear power as the answer to Ireland's energy needs. Ireland's position on nuclear energy is shared by several EU Member States. Article 194 of the Lisbon Treaty affirms the right of...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Part 8 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009 provides for, amongst other things, the closure of the national analogue TV network. My stated policy objective on this is that the earliest possible switch-off of the analogue system needs to be achieved thereby releasing valuable spectrum to enable Ireland to reap the benefits of the digital dividend. The European Commission has set 2012 as the timeline...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The following table sets out the relevant figures for the Greener Homes Scheme (GHS) from its inception in 2006 to the present date, and also sets out the figures for the Home Energy Savings Scheme (HESS) for 2008 and 2009. The 2008 figures for HESS are for the pilot 'Insulation Scheme', which was used to test principles and processes required to deliver the full-scale HESS programme....

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The following table details the number of Mineral Prospecting Licences and Petroleum Exploration Licences sought, granted and refused in the period 2005 to date: Licences Years 2005 – 2009 Year Prospecting Licences (Minerals)(See notes 1 & 2) Petroleum Exploration Licences (Oil and Gas) Sought Granted Refused Sought Granted Refused 2005 35 51 1 8 7 1 2006 185 165 2 6 4 2 2007 207 143...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Under Section 14 (1) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1999, the Central Fisheries Board is obliged to submit draft annual accounts to the Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) no later than three months after the end of each accounting period year. As soon as may be but not later than one month after an audit by the C&AG, the Board is then obliged to submit to the Department a copy of its...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have been informed by Sustainable Energy Ireland that they have no record of an application for the Warmer Homes Scheme being made by the individual in question. If the Deputy can forward a contact number, my Department will arrange for the relevant community-based organisation to make contact with the individual as soon as possible to assess their suitability for the scheme.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised that over the last number of days, the company contracted to carry out the work in the area has been in contact with applicants on the Warmer Homes Scheme waiting list and that work will start in the individual's home within the next fortnight.

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below: New projects gone to tender to begin in 2010 · Silvermines Remediation To rehabilitate former mine sites at Silvermines, County Tipperary New projects gone to tender and not proceeding in 2010 · NIL Capital projects in the middle of construction Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) – Phase II: To provide underground telecommunications...

Written Answers — Cyber Security: Cyber Security (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: : In September 2009, my Department sought tenders from interested parties for the preparation of a report on the development of a national strategy on cyber security.The terms of reference of the report include addressing best practice for the detection and reaction to cyber attacks, the development of a structure to oversee planning and response to cyber attacks and the development of...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: At the launch of the Report of the Green Enterprise Group last December, I noted the announcements, over the year, of 15,400 jobs to be created across sectors of the green economy. In general, the employment to be created by these announcements, including those from investment by the commercial Energy State Companies and grant assistance by Sustainable Energy Ireland, will be in the private...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 517 together. Responsibility for the regulation of electronic communications services rests with the independent Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002, as amended, and the EU Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications. Issues relating to the provision of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with section 37 of the Act, the setting of the budget for the BAI for any particular year is a matter for the Authority. While the legislation makes provision in section 37(1) for the Minister to be able to specify the form the estimates should take and any additional information as may be needed, it does not require the estimates to be submitted for specific Ministerial...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 519 and 520 together. Broadband services are provided by private service providers over various platforms including DSL (i.e over telephone lines), fixed wireless, mobile, cable, satellite and fibre. I understand that broadband is available in the general areas of Kilmovee and Uralar, County Mayo, from mobile, wireless and satellite service providers....

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 521 to 523, inclusive, together. In December 2008, my Department entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). The company is required to provide services, using a mix of technologies, to all fixed residences and businesses that are located within the NBS Coverage Area and which seek...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jan 2010)

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). The company is required to provide services, using a mix of technologies, to all fixed residences and businesses that are located within the NBS Coverage Area and who seek a service. 3 continues to progress its network rollout and NBS...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: All works carried out under the Home Energy Savings Scheme are underpinned by a comprehensive Technical Specification and Code of Practice for contractors which ensure that works undertaken represent best value for each homeowner's investment and also best value for all public monies expended. In general, all products used must be fit for purpose, improve the energy efficiency of the building...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jan 2010)

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

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 528 and 529 together. Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) collects and publishes energy statistics to support policy analysis and development, in line with national needs and international obligations. Every six months SEI publishes a report on Understanding Electricity and Gas Prices in Ireland, which details electricity and gas prices to every category of...

Written Answers — Smart Meters: Smart Meters (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Under the national smart meter pilot project smart meters have been installed in 6,500 households around the country to underpin the electricity customer behaviour trial. All meters being used for this trial have been collecting baseline data since 1 July last year. The trial went live on 1 January this year. The electricity technology trial is assessing metering functionality and...

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (26 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Television licence revenue is generated from the sales of television licences and the recoupment of the cost of free television licences from the Department of Social and Family Affairs. There is no fund reserve as such because the revenue generated is received and paid out on an ongoing basis. The annual income generated from television licences was €226.2m in 2009. Under Section 123 of...