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Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: No, I am afraid-----

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: While Deputy Varadkar asserts that such a statistic is fantasy, it is taken from the latest available EUROSTAT statistics from the end of 2009. I am told that during the first half of this year, the trend has been for a continuing fall in such prices.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: That is a fact. It is a clear statistic presented in the EUROSTAT statistics, which-----

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: -----does not even take into account the ability of Irish householders to make a further 10% saving were they to make a switch and preceded further decreases that came into effect in the first half of this year. I agree with Deputy Varadkar that no one wants a price increase and that everyone would prefer not to have a PSO levy. However, if the Deputy consequently wishes to kill the...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: That would be a fatal error and one which goes completely against Fine Gael's so-called NewERA strategy. On the one hand, Deputy Kenny talks about building up a massive new energy project and being able to raise finance, while on the other hand, Deputy Varadkar states that he wishes to put a stop to the support measures that are an essential prerequisite to that industry getting off the...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: There is a radical change between the position taken by Deputy Coveney and that taken by Deputy Varadkar. I do not know whether Deputy Varadkar is articulating the Fine Gael policy position or whether Deputy Kenny is setting out the correct position.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Crucially and more importantly, I turn away from such political issues towards the issue regarding fuel poverty.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I apologise that my time has come to an end. I commit to the House that the Government will continue to work in its new fuel strategy and affordable energy strategy to target in particular those who are most at risk to ensure they are protected because this is an important issue. We intend to work with the energy regulator on any review that comes out of the work done in the Oireachtas...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: There is no contempt, I am presenting the facts.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I apologise for interrupting. May I ask Deputy Varadkar a question?

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Does the Deputy not agree that stopping the refits for the support price mechanism would have damaging consequences for the financing of onshore wind projects?

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I look forward to taking the Deputy up on that offer, and I hope Deputy McManus will join us. It would be useful in order to achieve clarity.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I look forward to that lengthy debate in committee or elsewhere. We could benefit from a very long and extensive debate on the whole issue.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My understanding of the difference between deferring and stopping has not changed. I look forward to a more lengthy debate when the Member opposite can explain that.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware the allocation of angling rights is a matter for those who own fishing rights on rivers. I understand that ownership of fishing rights on the River Sullane is fragmented, with stretches of the river both in public and private ownership. I am advised that as far as can be ascertained the Macroom Fly Anglers Club is the only established angling club, which has...

Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Window replacement works are not eligible for support under the Home Energy Saving (HES) Scheme and the Warmer Homes Scheme, both of which are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), on behalf of my Department. The schemes provide support for attic and wall insulation, efficient boilers and heating controls. These measures were selected for inclusion in the...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: In the case of bays and estuaries into which two or more rivers flow, the expert advice requires that all impacted rivers are meeting their conservation limits before harvest of salmon stocks is permitted. At present, the published assessment in respect of the common estuary in Lough Swilly indicates that the rivers Mill, Swilly and Lennan are not meeting their conservation limits....

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunication services, including services delivered through fibre optic connections, is primarily a matter for service providers who operate in a fully liberalised market regulated by an independent telecommunications regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). State intervention in the commercial telecommunications market only occurs in instances...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The EirGrid website provides a list of connected and contracted generators, both wind and other generators, and the locations of these throughout the country. EirGrid and ESB Networks have provided the attached details of the wind projects in Gates 1, 2 and 3 being undertaken by State Companies. The dates provided for contracted projects are those supplied within their connection agreement...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The State and semi-State energy companies under my remit comply fully with all statutory consultation processes in regard to natural resource projects. Over and above the statutory requirements, the bodies, in general terms, have management plans in place for such projects. In accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act, 1960, as amended, a Plan of...