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Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Eamon Ryan: The Green Party Members - Deputy Catherine Martin and I - will be voting against all four nominees not out of any disrespect to the individuals but on the sound reasoning that none of them is presenting to us a clear and credible government. I will give a personal reflection if I may regarding the circumstances as I see them. I will refer to my family roots at a time when we are all looking...

Election of Ceann Comhairle (Resumed) (10 Mar 2016)

Eamon Ryan: On behalf of the Green Party, I extend also our best wishes to you, a Cheann Comhairle, in this office. The words you used about serving were used earlier in one of the readings at the service this morning in Westland Row. They apply to all of us. This is a diverse Dáil but you will have the respect of the House, certainly that of this side of the House. We wish you good luck as a...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: The information the Deputy requested on the abolition and merger of agencies under the remit of my Department since its establishment in 2007 is outlined on the table below. Proposals numbered 3 to 7 were made in the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes (McCarthy Report). As the Deputy is aware that Report outlined a wide range of proposals across...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers the Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) on behalf of my Department. The scheme aims to provide energy efficiency improvements to homes in, or at risk of, energy poverty and is targeted at householders who are in receipt of the Fuel Allowance, Disability Benefit or Invalidity Benefit. Measures undertaken include attic insulation, draught...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: My Department and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) concluded a consultation process on the National Retrofit Programme towards the end of 2010. My Department is currently engaged in extensive dialogue with key participants in finalising a framework for the operation of the programme over the next three years. The programme will be launched in the near future. The programme...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: The 2011 budget allocation for the Ocean Energy Strategy implemented by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is €13 million. The allocations will support the continued implementation of the Government's ocean energy policy objectives. Ireland's ocean energy resource can make a significant contribution towards economic growth and renewable energy targets. The 2011 allocations...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: The Fisheries Act 2010 (No. 10 of 2010) established Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) on 1 July 2010. All 9 members of the Board of IFI were subsequently appointed in accordance with sections 12 and 19 of the 2010 Act.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: In the past three years there has been a significant drop. This was probably compensated by the rise in earlier years. Unfortunately, however, in the past three years there has been a drop of approximately 20%.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: There have been significant improvements in the 24-hour delivery rate. It has gone up to over 85%.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: Yes, they will be rolled out across the whole country.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: And the kisses too.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: I accepted a number of significant amendments in the Seanad. I am always open to accepting amendments. However, I will not be in a position to answer the Deputy's question until certain of the amendments to which he refers have been tabled. Our actions in this regard obviously will be also subject to time limits relating to Dáil business.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Ryan: If I may intervene, I saw an interesting comment recently in a book on rational optimism which made a distinction in regard to what the Deputy is saying, namely, while markets in assets are inherently irrational and unstable, markets in goods and services tend to be reasonably stable and reasonably rational. I do not know if the Deputy would agree with that distinction regarding his general...

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 €107,485(employed to 26/6/09) €5,462 Stephen O'Connor Minister's Special Adviser €107,485(employed from 29/6/09) €20 Bríd Mc Grath Press Adviser €93,449 Nil Suzanne Duke Special Adviser to Minister Of State €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 (€) 29th April 2010 The River Lee HotelWestern RoadCork Cork Institute of Technology 24th Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering Exhibition. Address and Awards Presentation €99.00