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Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy should put the question to the Minister.

Written Answers — Ministerial Expenses: Ministerial Expenses (3 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled by my Department and will be furnished to the Deputy within the next week.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (4 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The issue raised by the Deputy relates to the regional fisheries board routinely fulfilling its role under Section 294 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959 as amended by Section 17 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1991 and therefore I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 525 to 527, inclusive, together.The Government is committed to promoting and incentivising energy efficiency in the residential sector. In the context of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan and the Programme for Government, we will be giving particular priority to upgrading the energy efficiency of older housing stock. Detailed proposals for the...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The Company in question has applied for a licence under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997 for the cultivation of clams in Blacksod Bay, Co. Mayo. The area in question is within an area designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the EU Birds Directive and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) afforded protection under the EU Habitats Directive. Accordingly, my Department wrote to the...

Written Answers — Marina Developments: Marina Developments (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has no capital budget for investment in coastal marina development. More generally, the issue of Departmental responsibility for this area is under consideration in the context of the shortly to be finalised transfer of Departmental functions consequent on the reconfiguration of my Department and of certain other Departments.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The €25m Salmon Hardship Scheme adopted by Government is intended to provide a measure of relief to individuals in line with the level of hardship likely to be experienced on foot of the cessation of mixed stock fishing for wild salmon. The overall sum takes account of the levels of payment recommended by the Independent Group, based on the recorded catch history of the eligible licensees....

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: There are a number of applications for licences being processed in respect of sewerage schemes in County Waterford. The current position regarding the applications is as follows: Outfall from Stormwater/Surfacewater Collection system at Cappoquin: My Department's Engineering Division, having reviewed additional information provided by the Council in respect of the application has advised that...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The conditions of access to private property by ESB are set out under section 53 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1927. Decisions regarding construction of and/or access to infrastructure, and any resultant need for way-leaves, are a day-to-day operational matter for the Board and Management of ESB, in consultation with the landowner as applicable, and not one in which I have a function.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: My primary responsibility in relation to sustainable transport is in the development of a market for biofuels. I am however aware of the production in question and I understand that officials from the Department of Transport will meet promoters of this product in the near future.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The primary focus of policy in relation to waste oils and vegetable oils generally is to encourage the conversion of these oils into transport fuels where options for the production of renewable fuel is more limited than in the electricity or heat sector. The domestic Greener Homes Scheme is designed to optimise development of renewable energy technologies. Waste oil recycling is not being...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I have received a proposal from the North Midlands Peat lands Park Committee. The lands in question are vested in Bord na Móna plc under the Turf Development Act 1946. I am advised that the lands in question are still being fully utilised by Bord na Móna for the harvesting of milled peat and will be for the foreseeable future.

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Field: Corrib Gas Field (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 and 537 together. The Corrib Gas Project, including the constituent pipeline and terminal, is an infrastructural development of major national importance. Since my appointment as Minister I have met with a wide range of stakeholders involved in the project, including the developers, individuals who are interested in the project and people from the local...

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The North-South Coordination Unit of my Department has responsibility for the coordination of North-South cooperation across the sectoral policy areas of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The Unit also participates in the work of the Interdepartmental Groups chaired by the Department of Foreign Affairs. I have arranged for the North-South Unit in my Department to compile a report...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: This is a long-standing case involving leasing arrangements put in place initially in 1937. Following refurbishment of the pier in the late 1990s, the Port of Cork indicated a wish to alter the leasing arrangement with a view to ultimately acquiring the freehold of the area of foreshore in question. The matter is being given urgent consideration by my Department and an early meeting will be...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 540 to 547, inclusive, together. The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the private sector. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that the infrastructure to which the Deputy refers is privately owned and is not part of any Government owned Metropolitan Area Network. Accordingly, it is a matter for the relevant service provider to determine whether it wishes to provide services to residential customers.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Oct 2007)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (10 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble all of the information requested. I am arranging for the compilation of data and a detailed reply will issue to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (10 Oct 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Leasing of property and accommodation occupied by my Department is in the main managed by the Office of Public Works — my Department has no direct role in these matters. My Department has a direct involvement in leasing or renting only two small properties and details of these arrangements are set out in the table that follows this reply. The Government has decided that responsibility for...