Results 24,521-24,540 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- 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.
- 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 - â¬106,588.36 7 approved in 2008 â â¬112,395 3 approved in 2009 â â¬69,172.40 4 approved in 2010 - â¬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: RTÃ 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 RTÃ 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 — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Dec 2010)
Eamon Ryan: During 2000 and 2001 grants of almost â¬35 million were awarded to private sector companies for various broadband related initiatives. The largest of these projects was ESB Telecoms for installation of a new national fibre backbone network and rollout of DSL (digital subscriber line) services by eircom and BT Ireland. The amount paid to any of the companies is commercially sensitive and is...
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (15 Dec 2010)
Eamon Ryan: The Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf on my Department. The scheme is available to householders who want to update the energy efficiency of their home, and offers grants of up to 40% of the typical cost of upgrade measures. The following table outlines the eligible measures under the scheme, and the grant aid...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2010)
Eamon Ryan: I can inform the Deputy that the amount spent in my Department on refreshments for meetings and functions, in 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 from the Department's catering allocation, is as set it in the table below. There has been an ongoing review of spending and value for money analysis across the administrative budget over the last three years. As the Deputy will see this review has...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Dec 2010)
Eamon Ryan: The Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 transferred the function of regulating premium rate services to ComReg. Under that Act, ComReg shall make regulations specifying the licence conditions which premium rate service providers must comply with. These conditions will include the basis and circumstances upon which refunds...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Dec 2010)
Eamon Ryan: The Energy Policy and Statistical Support Unit (EPSSU) of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland gather and publish a wide range of data on energy related matters. This includes detailed data on energy consumption and prices, broken down by sector. SEAI does not publish official financial estimates due to the inherent difficulties associated with the fact that fuel prices change through...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Dec 2010)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 269 together. The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services, is a matter 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...