Results 24,721-24,740 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Postal Services (30 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland is the only country in the EU and OECD which does not have a national postcode system. In the context of the national postcode project, I and my Department have had meetings with the Data Protection Commissioner and his officials as part of our approach to the introduction of postcodes. These communications have addressed the implementation, dissemination and commercialisation of...

Postal Services (30 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We must have a unique identifier and we will have it.

Postal Services (30 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We will have it now because that is exactly what we are doing. We are about to procure that service.

Postal Services (30 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Yes I am. That is exactly what I said.

Postal Services (30 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I said that the procurement process will start within weeks. That will lead to the delivery of a postcode service that meets the objective of having a postcode that is easy to remember and that has a unique identifier that can be used within the proper data protection regime and which the Data Protection Commissioner has every right to insist on. In our meetings with the commission, we have...

East West Interconnector (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to be here to respond to this matter and to give a perspective on a critical project and one that is sensitive to the local community. The Government, in turn, is sensitive to that, as are all public representatives, who have held discussions, and with the members of the community council, who have had discussions with me regarding the project. The interconnector is of critical...

East West Interconnector (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The companies operating are publicly owned companies acting in the public interest and delivering a project that we all regard as beneficial. I understand the concerns of the local community and its desire for an alternative approach. In this instance, however, bearing in mind that planning permission has been granted, some of the fundamental concerns over health effects can be answered by...

East West Interconnector (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Construction must proceed now for fear of our losing serious money immediately.

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is responsible for the administration of the Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS). Queries in relation to individual applications are an operational matter for SEAI. A dedicated WHS hot line - 1800 250 204 – has been in operation for some time and all queries, from scheme applicants and public representatives, on delivery dates for individual...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The total funding, including capital carryover of €15.721m from 2009, allocated to my Department for 2010 is €533.643m (including €222.130m in relation to the Vote neutral Broadcasting Licence Fees) of which €429.493m was profiled to be spent by the end of October. Expenditure as of the 31st October 2010 was €379.291m resulting in an under spend of €50.202m at that point in the...

Seanad: Renewable Energy: Statements (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am happy to respond to the debate and set out where I see opportunities. I agree with Senators that there are huge opportunities and that now is the time to seize them. Our task is to turn Ireland into a renewable electricity exporter. We must think long-term because it will take several decades, but in the same way we developed the food industry from the 1950s onwards to the point where...

Seanad: Vocational Education Committees (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Coughlan. I thank the Senator for raising the matter and welcome the opportunity to outline the background to the Government decision to reduce the overall number of VECs. Arising from the recommendation of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes in July...

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I respect each of the political parties in this Dáil. We all have our own histories, strengths and weaknesses, my party included. I have been a Member for approximately ten years and have developed in that time a strong sense that Members from all parties have integrity and capability. My partners in Government have shown such integrity and capability. Should Deputy Kenny's party enter...

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I apologise to Deputy Morgan. I include Sinn Féin in my remarks. Although I disagree with its assessment of what we can and need to do within the four-year period, and with some of the protest approaches, I acknowledge there is room for different opinions in this regard, and for the views of Independents. In this most fearful and difficult time for our country, it is important that we...

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: By "responsible", I refer to the way in which we treat one another, and even to our tone of voice and acknowledgement that there may be different views and approaches. I refer to responsibility that would prevent the debate from degenerating into a very angry one. I can understand why people are angry but do not believe it will help our people to solve the problem. We must be very careful...

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Yes. The description I have just provided characterises those with whom we are dealing and to some degree it colours our approach to and the action we propose to take in respect of this matter. It is critical to ensure that we get our relationship with our European Union partners right. We must work with our colleagues in the European Union, who have been extremely supportive. The...

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: That is what I had heard.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am very encouraged by the fact that such meetings are taking place. I commend-----

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: That was the correct approach for the Taoiseach to take. Members of the public require some sense of security and they need to know that this will not be just a deal that will be concluded on the sidelines. Public servants are involved in doing the deal. However, it is important that the political parties in this House, with their sound, solid and honourable traditions, should have an...