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Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I met the IRFU again about two weeks ago, after the announcement. This is the proper process. The process is that the Minister sets out and then consults. That is what we set out to do in legislation. I met the IRFU previously and will meet it again. I have a particular regard for the sport and for the success the IRFU has had in developing rugby here. It has done a professional job in...

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We have gone backwards and forwards on this in the Department over the past year. We have consulted the Attorney General's office and have examined what happens internationally and here. It is a multi-phased process where one starts off by listening to the general public and other submissions and then publishes the Department's view of what designated events should be included. Then a...

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: It is a deliberative process.

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Yes, it is a policy to follow the course we are taking, which is the right one.

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We are not at the end of the process. The Deputy can put her question at the end of the process. I have Government support for the approach I have taken. The Deputy said I have created a shortfall in funding. There was no intention to do that and that is not in any way the truth. With regard to broadcasting rights, which is the only area where this decision has a possible effect, the...

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I accept that the IRFU has a valid and keen interest in this matter. However, there is also a public policy interest. The Government is entitled to examine issues and consider the public interest as well as that of the sporting bodies. I fully understand and accept the submissions and points made by the IRFU. I will continue to discuss the matter with its representatives on that basis.

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have already agreed that the consultation process should be extended to 4 July in order to allow the debate - which quickly became heated, although not at my instigation - to be worked through in a way that will be positive for all sides. It is not good to have uncertainty or for matters of this nature to be unduly delayed. As well as being brought to Government, this matter will also...

Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have already given this reply in respect of an earlier question. However, I might add to what has already been stated by saying that work is ongoing to encourage the on-site generation of electricity in homes and farms across Ireland. The ESB scheme currently in operation provides a guaranteed tariff of 19 cent per kilowatt hour of electricity produced and exported to the grid. Eligible...

Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: In the first instance, we must move above the 11 KW range into higher scale categories. In addition, we must broaden out the debate to consider whether geothermal or other technologies should be included under the scheme. I am of the view that the price supports should be much higher for smaller producers than for their larger counterparts because the economies of scale that apply and the...

Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I would prefer not to be obliged to seek state aid clearance from Europe because this can delay matters. It is frustrating that, on one hand, Europe is pushing us to meet targets relating to renewable energy while, one the other, competition rules, which one cannot avoid, are in place. My preference would be not to have to seek such clearance. However, there may not be an easy of avoiding...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I commend the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010 to the House. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to present the Bill for consideration and I thank the Opposition Deputies for their co-operation in ensuring that it can be addressed today. Carbon windfall gains will only exist up to the end of 2012...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased that we have been able to have this Second Stage debate and that we have been able to introduce stand-alone legislation. As Deputies have stated, the Bill is complex and difficult. As I have mentioned several times, I was told by my Department that it would have been possible to handle this matter in an alternative way, but the flexibility shown in getting through Second Stage...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy Connaughton should look to his left rather than straight ahead.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Were I Deputy Coveney, I would watch out. He has a big man on either side. We will revert to the issue, as I would like to see progress. We must give detailed consideration to the point on whether we will be punishing inefficient generators. Regarding some of the questions raised by Deputy McManus and others about whether we can be certain of the proceeds and whether the Minister for...

Television Broadcasting Rights (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I welcome the chance to engage further in this debate. I intended to listen to the priority question which was asked today and I am again called to respond to this issue because of the nature of our Adjournment debate. I am happy to do that. If the Deputy would like, I might respond to him by throwing back a number of questions to aid his consideration. Taking his points, if I can, the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Question Nos. 30, 32 and 75 together. The Government has set the renewable electricity target at 40% by 2020. The 40% electricity target is consistent with the EU target addressed to Ireland under the Renewable Energy Directive, which requires Ireland to meet the target of 16% renewable energy in all energy consumed (encompassing electricity, transport and heating) by 2020....

Written Answers — Electric Vehicles: Electric Vehicles (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Question Nos. 31 and 54 together. The Government has set a target of 10% of all vehicles to be powered by electricity by 2020, which equates to around 225,000 vehicles. On 24 May I signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi which will ensure that Ireland will be one of the first countries in the world to be supplied with Mitsubishi electric cars. Under the...

Written Answers — Energy Saving Schemes: Energy Saving Schemes (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Question Nos. 33 and 68 together. The Home Energy Saving scheme (HES), which is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), has a capital budget allocation of €24.3 million this year. In addition, a further €46 million has been allocated to a national retrofit programme, with a substantial portion assigned to HES. In total expenditure of €21.3...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have never called for a partial break up of Bord Gáis Éireann. The Deputy may be referring to the requirements under the EU Third Energy Package, to separate customer and energy supply from the transmission and distribution networks in vertically integrated energy utilities. The EU Third Energy Package entered into force on 3 September 2009 and the various Directives will be transposed...