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Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The crucial development concerns the stimulus in the economy. I have real confidence in our ability. We will stimulate the economy when we have laid the foundations with a solid banking system, which is an essential prerequisite, and a clear budget position.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have every confidence in the people and business people to help us get out of our economic difficulties. The Government approach of greening the economy is the right one. We are developing a smart grid which will be the right investment for the future. We are investing in education, having recognised that some of the cutbacks had to be reversed.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We made those changes because we recognised that to get a higher value economy we are going to have to have intelligent people.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: It is crucial that this is what we focus on and the Government has the ability to do that. The Government has the people who can deliver that. I have known Deputy Ciarán Cuffe, I hate to say, for about 35 years. Regardless of the task he is given, he will stand up to the challenge.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: He is a creative, capable and innovative politician who will deliver for the Irish people in whatever office he takes.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have seen Deputy Mary White at close quarters in difficult times.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have seen her ability and courage. I have seen her creativity, which is what we Greens bring to Parliament. She will show her skills and capabilities in whatever challenge she is given as part of this change in Government positions.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I worked with Deputy Pat Carey for five years on Dublin City Council.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: He is someone one could sit down and work with in the public interest. His expertise and skills in community development as a former Minister of State and as Chief Whip make him perfectly placed to add to this Government and to strengthen it.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I worked with Deputy Tony Killeen when he was Minister of State in my Department. He is also someone one can work with and reason with. Deputy Burton may make snide remarks.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: What is the nature and quality of the people who are being asked to take up the challenge? They are highly capable, skilled and motivated. In the Green Party, for all the Fine Gael jibes and cheap shots and for all the flaws we, like other parties, have, one thing is increasingly clear.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We also have real strength and determination to provide good Government the people of the country, which will get us out of difficulties. This is what we are doing and will continue to do for as long as possible because I believe it is the right thing for the country.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Contracts for community sound broadcasting services are awarded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, on the recommendation of the Authority's Contract Awards Committee, in accordance with the provisions of section 64 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The terms and conditions contained in such contracts are determined by the Authority in accordance with the provisions of section 69 of that...

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My Department occupies or partly occupies a number of leased buildings. They are as follows; Department HQ, 29/31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 Core Store, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, County Dublin Elm House, Earlsvale Road, Cavan (partly occupies) All details in relation to the leases are dealt with by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I refer the Deputy to the response that I provided, on the issues raised, in my reply to Questions Nos. 371, 379 and 380 on Tuesday, 9 March 2010. As I stated at that time, I met with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on Thursday, 4 March 2010, where the impact of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) levy on the broadcasting sector was...

Written Answers — Sustainable Energy Projects: Sustainable Energy Projects (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is informed by the National Assets Management Agency, NAMA, that the data and analysis provided by my Department, as required under Statutory Instrument No. 88 of 2010, have been taken into account by NAMA in its determination of appropriate adjustment factors for the long-term economic value of property assets. I am making the information publicly available on my Department's...

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Responsibility for the regulation of natural gas prices is a matter for the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is an independent statutory body. The CER regulates the domestic and small business customer tariffs charged by Bord Gáis Energy (BGE). In the current economic climate, I fully understand that customers are concerned about energy costs and the impact of commodity price...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 669 and 670 together. Under the terms of the Bord na Móna employee superannuation schemes, the transfer of pension rights is a matter for the Trustees of the relevant scheme. I have no role in this matter.