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Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that is Fine Gael policy as set out in the "NewERA" document.

Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The big value is in our electricity and gas grids, and I do not believe we should sell them. There is no energy security benefit in selling our State assets in that way. Neither do I believe there is a benefit in bringing our companies together into one office in the Department of the Taoiseach. It do not believe it will work nor will it be more efficient. The figure of €18 billion that...

Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister, Deputy Gormley, spoke yesterday about the billions that will be spent on our water infrastructure. It is happening.

Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We are raising the funding. The only thing that would stop these developments is a switch of policy towards a "NewERA" system that does not add any value nor create any efficiency. In fact, such an approach puts us all at risk by selling the assets and by creating a bureaucratic construct that I believe will not work. I commend the motion because it raises a crucial issue. I disagree...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has statutory responsibility for grid connection offers and for oversight of EirGrid's grid connection process including the Gate process for renewable energy. The EirGrid website contains a list of connected and contracted generators, both wind and non wind generators, and the locations of these throughout the country. EirGrid and ESB Networks...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Currently, on an annualised basis, 60% of Ireland's electricity is generated from gas. Overall electricity generation accounts for approximately 65% of our gas demand. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is the independent body with statutory responsibility for monitoring and ensuring security of electricity and gas supply. Recognising the interdependencies between gas and...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Report of the Innovation Taskforce provides a roadmap for one of the five Action Areas in the Smart Economy Framework and complements the progress which has already been made on other aspects of the strategy. Specifically, it endorses the Government's vision for Ireland as a Global Innovation Hub and suggests that we have the potential to achieve this goal. The Report has made a wide...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 808 and 815 together. The Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme and Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) are directed at two separate sets of homeowners, namely those who wish to undertake energy efficiency measures and can afford to do so themselves, and those low income households who cannot afford to undertake the measures. For this reason promotion of the two schemes is...

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The number of personal computers and laptops currently deployed in my Department is as follows: Description Count Personal Computers 266 Laptop computers 82 Information technology issues, including the number of computers deployed in State agencies is a day to day operational matter for the agencies concerned.

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The print devices deployed in my Department are as follows: Description Quantity Photocopiers 41 Laser Printers 133 Inkjet printers 16 Multifunction devices 2 Information technology issues, including the number of printers deployed in State agencies is a day to day operational matter for the agencies concerned.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The total amount spent each year on printer consumables in my Department is as follows: Year Spendâ'¬ 2010 (to date) 10,692 2009 33,344 2008 139,301 The Department was established in June 2007 but I regret that the information requested by the Deputy in relation to 2007 is not readily to hand. Information technology issues, including the amount spent on printer consumables in State...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: It is the policy of my Department to use 100% recycled paper where possible and I set out below the details as requested by the Deputy for my Department since the Department was established in June 2007. 2007(From June 2007) 2008 2009 2010(To April 15th) Number of A4 Reams 2,960 4,520 4,265 1,367 Proportion of which was Recycled 12% 99.2% 99.6% 95.8% Number of A3 Reams 65 0 70 15...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The European Commission has set aside a portion of the European Economic Recovery Plan (EERP) funding for rural broadband initiatives through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). This funding is being administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, with my Department undertaking the design and implementation of a scheme which would use this funding...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: There is no record of any representations being received by the then Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources in relation to the proposed appointment of the individual referred to by the Deputy as chairman of RTÉ in 2005.

Written Answers — River Dredging: River Dredging (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised that the matter raised by the Deputy comes under the responsibility of the Minister for Transport (insofar as development of Belview port is concerned), and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (in so far as reclamation/dredging permission is concerned). I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Great Island electricity generating station and associated oil berths are privately owned by Endesa Ireland and I have no function in relation to the operation of these facilities.

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The cost incurred by my Department associated with St Patrick's Day 2010 is approximately €12,110 as set out in the table. This amount includes estimated costs of €1,555 for which invoices have not yet been received covering Air Travel (€186), Accommodation (€1,160) and Other Costs (€209). I was accompanied on the trip to India by my Private Secretary. Cost €(Minister Ryan)...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Prior to the commencement of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) a detailed mapping exercise was carried out to help determine those areas that would be included in the scheme and those who, by virtue of already being substantially served by existing broadband suppliers, were to be excluded. EU state aid and competition rules govern how states can intervene in areas where there are existing...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage. (20 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ): I am pleased to have the opportunity to present the Bill for consideration. Its main purpose is to facilitate the restructuring of the inland fisheries sector through the establishment of a new national inland fisheries body which will be known as Inland Fisheries Ireland and which will replace the existing Central Fisheries Board and the seven regional fisheries boards which were...

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (21 Apr 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The State owned Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) Galway city and county and the ESBT owned fibre optic network that passes through the county are available to all services providers on an open access basis. Under Phase I of the MANs programme, my Department, in conjunction with Galway City Council, constructed an open access optical fibre network around Galway city. This network has been...