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Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has no responsibility for the payment of pensions to Departmental staff that may currently be in receipt of a pension on foot of previous public sector employment. The responsibility for the payment of pensions of this nature rests with the body in which the staff member previously served. Accordingly, the specific information requested by Deputy is not available.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Under Section 123 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009, with the approval of the Minister for Finance, I may pay RTÉ in respect of each financial year an amount equal to the total of receipts in that year in respect of broadcasting (TV) licence fees less (i) any expenses incurred in relation to the collection of those fees, and (ii) an amount being equal to 7% of these net television licence fee...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: There was no commitment to announce a renewable energy feed in tariff (REFIT) price for biomass in January, 2010. My Department is working to finalise proposals in relation to REFIT prices for biomass CHP and biomass combustion (co-firing) in the context of the BioEnergy Roadmap, which will underpin the contribution of indigenous bioenergy and biomass to the National Renewable Energy targets...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently in the process of compiling the data sought by the Deputy and I will forward it to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Sustainable Energy Projects: Sustainable Energy Projects (6 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Building Energy Rating (BER) is a measure of the energy required to meet the annual energy use for space heating, water heating, ventilation and lighting in the home, calculated on the basis of a notional standard family with a standard pattern of occupancy. The methodology used is the Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP). DEAP takes account of the energy required for space heating,...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy seems to be very much against his own party's policy.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: It seems to run directly contrary to Fine Gael policy.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am just making that point that the Deputy's opposition to wind power seems to run contrary to Fine Gael policy.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: It seems to be against Fine Gael policy.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Out of a small seed a mighty oak is grown.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Analysis shows electricity prices would be reduced.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Could the Deputy explain how he proposes to exempt people if they produce their own fuel?

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We are spending approximately €100 million.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy's party could be in coalition with us.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Would Deputy Bannon never go into Government with us?

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 321 to 325, inclusive, together. The Government has set the targets for the contribution from renewable energy sources to electricity at 40% by 2020. The 40% electricity target is consistent with the new EU target addressed to Ireland in the Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC, which requires Ireland to increase the contribution from renewable sources to...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Some 74 of the 78 post primary schools have had 100Mbps broadband connections delivered. The remaining four connections are scheduled to be completed in the coming days. The table below sets this information out in detail. Roll Number School Name Location Circuit Complete 60010P Loreto Secondary School Co. Dublin Yes 60122D Coláiste Bríde Dublin 22 Yes 60261R St. Benildus College Co....

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 May 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 being already 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...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Since I came into office on the 14th June 2007 there have been fifteen EU Council meetings that I have been entitled to attend. Of those I have attended eleven meetings. The other four meetings were attended by officials of my Department.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: It is Fine Gael elected representatives who-----