Results 6,861-6,880 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: There was expenditure on two such groups in 2007 and 2008, the details of which are shown in the following table. Group Details Amount 2007 Amount 2008 DTT User Trial Research Market research including polling of opinion on DTT trial from trial participants â'¬115,918.00 â'¬26,499.00 Behaviour & Attitudes Barometer Research Focus group quantitative and qualitative research on the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 813 and 814 together. I can inform the Deputy that the number of mobile telephones paid for by the relevant public bodies under the remit of my Department and the total cost of mobile telephone bills for these bodies is a day to day operational matter for the bodies concerned. My Department currently has 53 mobile phones and 47 Blackberry data devices in use....
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: The application for State Aid Clearance in relation to REFIT for energy from biomass was submitted by my Department to the European Commission in early November. The European Commission responded with a number of questions in late December. My Department is finalising responses at present with the objective of ensuring that approval is forthcoming from the Commission as quickly as at...
- 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 — Legal Services: Legal Services (12 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to conclude an examination of the relevant records. Officials within my Department are continuing the examination of the position and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Legal Proceedings: Legal Proceedings (12 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to conclude an examination of the relevant records. Officials within my Department are continuing the examination of the position and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (12 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to conclude an examination of the relevant records. Officials within my Department are continuing the examination of the position and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill has been discussed at some length in the Seanad where we had a useful debate and introduced several amendments that took into account some of the issues raised by the Senators. I look forward to having a similar process here where we can consider the issue of how we develop our postal...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (13 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: I assume that the Deputy is referring to appointments to boards of State bodies under the aegis of my Department. I can inform the Deputy that I have made no appointments to the boards of State bodies under the aegis of my Department between 14th December 2010 and 13th January 2011.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: Under the terms of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) contract, the NBS Service Provider, 3, is obliged to establish the infrastructure and make the specified NBS services available to fixed businesses and residences within the NBS Coverage Area. The rollout of the provision of NBS services advanced incrementally over a 22-month period and was completed in October 2010. In line with the NBS...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Services (13 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: I am glad to be present to reply to this matter. I may not have all the details the Senator seeks, but it is right and proper of her to inquire on behalf of her constituents on the Inishowen Peninsula and raise the wider policy issue, on which she has been a strong leader, particularly in regard to the integration of communications systems, North and South. She has been right to persist in...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Services (13 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: I appreciate the Senator's interest in this regard. I will ask my Department's officials to respond on the technical issues regarding transmission from Divis or Limavady. I do not have the technical details with me but I am willing to ask my officials to respond to the Senator on those technical aspects.
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (18 Jan 2011)
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 low-income homes. My Department is currently engaging with key stakeholders in developing a framework for the operation of the National Retrofit Programme over the next three years. The programme will be launched shortly...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (18 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: The proposed REFIT support scheme for Biomass was submitted to Brussels for State aid clearance in early November 2010. This scheme, which is aimed at supporting the use of biomass in electricity generation and heat production, incorporates a proposed range of tariffs for different technologies and scales of that technology and requires State aid clearance before it can open for applications....
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 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 — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (18 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the tables below: 2009 Name Title Annual Salary Expenses paid Morgan Bazilian Minister's Special Adviser â¬107,485(employed to 26/6/09) â¬5,462 Stephen O'Connor Minister's Special Adviser â¬107,485(employed from 29/6/09) â¬20 BrÃd Mc Grath Press Adviser â¬93,449 Nil Suzanne Duke Special Adviser to Minister Of State â¬93,449...
- Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to compile the information requested within the allotted time. I will forward the reply to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to conclude an examination of the relevant records. Officials within my Department are continuing the examination of the position and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the table below: Date Hotel Purpose of Visit Cost (â¬) 29th April 2010 The River Lee HotelWestern RoadCork Cork Institute of Technology 24th Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering Exhibition. Address and Awards Presentation â¬99.00
- Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)
Eamon Ryan: The arrangements regarding the booking of accommodation, travel arrangements and hospitality at home or abroad are a day-to-day operational issue for the bodies concerned. I can advise the Deputy that my Department liaises with the bodies under the remit of my Department on an ongoing basis in relation to their responsibilities under the various Department of Finance guidelines relating to...