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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 322 to 325, inclusive, together. Nineteen companies with projects based in Waterford were funded under the Renewable Heat Deployment programme from 2007 to date as outlined as follows: 5 approved in 2007 - €106,588.36 7 approved in 2008 – €112,395 3 approved in 2009 – €69,172.40 4 approved in 2010 - €19,029.89 Four grantees with projects based in...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation to Planning applications. No information is held by my Department in relation to semi state planning applications for windfarm developments.

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Section 17 of the Turf Development Act 1946 mandated Bord na Móna to produce and market turf and turf products and to do all such other things as arise out of, or consequential to this function. Section 5 of the Turf Development Act 1990, further elaborated on this mandate by providing that the company may engage in all such commercial activities, whether in relation to the production or...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department to provide energy efficiency improvements to homes in, or at risk of, fuel poverty. The scheme is primarily delivered by 28 community based organisations (CBOs) who identify and address vulnerable homes in partnership with their local network of poverty and community...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My Department uses both lo-call number and local number for members of the public. The use of a lo-call number affords considerable savings to people who do not have access to free national call services. In accordance with best practice there is an accompanying note on the website and in press notices or other literature advising that the rates charged for the use of the 1890 number may...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The report referred to by the Deputy uses OECD data from 2008 to measure broadband prices and performance in Ireland. The competitive broadband market in Ireland is delivering improved services and keener pricing which are not represented in 2008 data. A cable service provider is now providing broadband speeds up to 30 megabits per second (mbs) and rolling out speeds up to 100 mbs, other...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has had a Performance Management Development System (PMDS) in place for some time. At the beginning of each year, all staff members complete role profiles detailing specific objectives to be achieved throughout the year. All role profiles are linked to Divisional Business Plans which in turn derive from the Department's Statement of Strategy. Performance is formally monitored...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. The Deputy should note that the Department does not have information as to whether all these staff had previous service in the public sector. No of Staff Cost 2009 7 â'¬622,936.63 2010 7 â'¬620,461.46

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services, is a matter in the first instance for private sector service providers operating in a liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). In cases of market failure the Government will intervene, where it is appropriate and possible to do so. The National Broadband Scheme (NBS)...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (16 Dec 2010)

Eamon Ryan: RTÉ is an independent national public service broadcaster whose remit and obligations are set out in the Broadcasting Act, 2009. Section 114 (1) of the Broadcasting Act, 2009 states the principal objects and associated powers of RTÉ and Section 98 provides that it shall be independent in the pursuance of these objects, subject to the requirements of the Act. As such I, as Minister, have no...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: Local Authority Annual Financial Statements 2008 Table 2: Annual Development Contribution Income by Local Authority 2006 – 2008 County Councils 2006 Commencing in 2007, all local authorities were required to change the basis of accounting for development contributions from a cash basis to accruals. A further requirement was introduced for the 2008 financial period requiring the inclusion,...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: The following table sets out the cost for each year since 2007 of providing computer hardware and software to my office. The cost includes the equipment provided to my Departmental and constituency office staff, as well as the maintenance on software used in the offices. The cost of consumable items such as toner for printers is not included as this is not recorded against individual...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: The following table sets out the sum of money paid by my Department to Indecon Economic Consultants during the period 2006 to 2010. All such work was undertaken in line with procurement guidelines. Year Amount 2006 â'¬150,187.02 2007 â'¬209,063.80 2008 - 2009 â'¬6,860.00 2010 â'¬133,511.39

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: I do not have the information that the Deputy has requested as it is the responsibility of each individual public sector organisation to determine the most efficient and cost effective way for it to communicate with the public and its other stakeholders. In relation to my Department, it interacts with the public via numerous media channels including written, telephone, web sites, meetings and...

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: My Department maintains 11 websites that are focused on delivering information and mapping services to the wide range of stakeholders that have an interest in the Communications, Energy, and Natural Resources areas for which my Department is responsible. As the unique visitor numbers illustrate, the websites vary between those of general interest, and specialised websites, which supply...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services, is a matter in the first instance for private sector service providers operating in a liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Broadband services are provided by private service providers over various platforms including DSL (i.e. over telephone lines), fixed wireless,...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 806 and 807 together. The Single Electricity Market does not impose a requirement on wind generators to have power purchase agreements with suppliers. A majority of wind generators would however have entered power purchase agreements because they have voluntarily chosen to participate in the AER or REFIT schemes. Having a power purchase agreement with a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: In 2010, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has administered a range of programmes across a number of energy efficiency related areas. Some of these programmes involve the provision of grant aid, while others do not. The number of grant applications granted in 2010 and those pending at the start of 2011 are as set out in the following table. Programme No. of applications approved...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 809 and 810 together. The papers that the Deputy refers to, relate to the mid 1990s, when the Regulator attempted to introduce a policy whereby 30% of music played by commercial radio stations would be by Irish artists but was informed by the Commission that the policy would be in breach of EU regulations. These documents are not held by my Department but by...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: The details of the tax relief scheme announced by the Minister for Finance in the Budget speech are being finalised at present and will be published in the Finance Bill. It is intended that the tax relief scheme will fully complement the Home Energy Savings (HES) Scheme administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department.