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Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (26 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Programme for Government we will dramatically accelerate the growth of renewable energy sources in the electricity, heating and transport sectors of the economy. One third of all electricity consumed will come from renewable energy by 2020. Accelerated progress in the use of renewable sources in both the heating and transport sectors will reduce dependence on non-renewable energy...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (26 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Salmon Hardship Scheme provides that in all cases an independent appeals procedure will apply in respect of decisions of the administrative authority, BIM. Applicants who are unsuccessful may appeal the decision of BIM by submitting an appeal in writing to the Independent Appeals Officer. A number of nominees for the position and the detailed modalities are under consideration at...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Maintenance and upkeep of infrastructure is a day to day operational matter for the companies and not one in which I have a function. I am advised that ESB has an infrastructure maintenance programme for the continual upkeep of its MV Substations and Unit Substations as well as all minipillars, including inspection and necessary repairs. The contact number for ESB Networks, 1850 372 999, is...

Written Answers — Departmental Projects: Departmental Projects (26 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: No projects approved to date in 2007 under my Department exceed the threshold for a cost benefit analysis.

Written Answers — Interpretation Act 2005: Interpretation Act 2005 (27 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Having consulted with Divisions in the Department, I can advise the Deputy that there is no instance where decisions made have been overturned or amended under section 22 of the Interpretation Act 2005. In the inland Fisheries area, bye-laws, aimed at the effective management, protection and improvement of inland fisheries may from time to time be revoked or amended under the 2005 Act....

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 to 372, inclusive, together. The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of the Government is to implement regulatory and infrastructure policies to...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (27 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government together with the White Paper on Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland, sets the end of 2008 for completion of the transfer of the electricity transmission network assets from ESB to EirGrid. The mechanisms to implement the successful transfer of the transmission assets comprise a range of legislative, commercial, legal and financial components. I...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I understand from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), who are administering the grants scheme on behalf of my Department, that payment of grant aid to the individual concerned has been approved and will issue to him shortly.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256, 257 and 264 together. The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of the Government is to implement regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (28 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: With regard to petroleum, I am considering the report of the consultants who were engaged to assist with the review of the licensing regime. My proposals for the future of the licensing regime will be considered by Government in the near future and I will then take appropriate steps to give effect to the decisions taken. With regard to non-petroleum minerals, exploration and development is...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Bioenergy Action Plan for Ireland, which was published earlier this year, sets out a series of cross-Governmental and inter-agency actions to support the development and deployment of bioenergy in Ireland including measures aimed at encouraging farmers to grow energy crops. The Programme for Government underlines our commitment to maximise the potential of bioenergy crops. The move to a...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government underlines our firm commitment to the development of an Irish biofuels industry and to the development and deployment of bio-energy generally in Ireland. A range of initiatives are already in place to support the development of the biofuels sector. The 2005 pilot mineral oil tax relief scheme for biofuels has resulted in eight projects being awarded excise relief...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (28 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 263, inclusive, together. While I understand that the developer is considering options in relation to the possible modification of the route of the onshore pipeline I have not as yet received an application from the developer in this regard. Any significant modification of the pipeline route would require my approval under Section 40 of the Gas Act...

Written Answers — Nuclear Energy: Nuclear Energy (28 Jun 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Since taking office I have not as yet had any meetings or discussions with groups interested in promoting nuclear energy. As I have indicated I am open to such discussions and believe in informed debate on nuclear energy as indeed with all aspects of energy policy. As the Deputy is aware the use of nuclear fission for the generation of electricity in Ireland is statutorily prohibited under...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Jul 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I refer the Deputy to Question No. 78 regarding Decentralisation in this instance, which was answered by the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen on Tuesday 26th June 2007. In respect of my Department, I would refer the Deputy to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 785 of 26th June 2007.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Jul 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of the Government is to implement regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of high quality telecommunications services, by...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (3 Jul 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government confirms that we will transfer ownership of the transmission assets from ESB to EirGrid by end 2008. High oil and gas prices worldwide are a reality with which Ireland, as price taker, has to contend. About 70% of the costs of generating electricity here are driven by international trends, our location and transportation costs. However, the remaining 30% of...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (3 Jul 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The current national target is to increase the contribution from all renewable energy sources from 3.6% of electricity consumed in 1997, the benchmark year applied in EU Directive 2001/77/EC to address national targets for 2010 to each Member State, up to 15% by 2010 and to further increase that target to 33% for 2020. The Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff (REFIT) support programme replaces...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (3 Jul 2007)

Eamon Ryan: District heating can play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gases and promoting sustainable development. It is influenced by a range of factors, including environmental conditions, availability of heat sources and suitable markets. The systems used to provide district heating fall into two broad categories — dedicated central boilers or power stations using Combined Heat and Power...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Jul 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 597 and 601 together. My Department is compiling the material requested by the Deputy and I shall forward it to him later this week.