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Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy Connaughton should look to his left rather than straight ahead.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Were I Deputy Coveney, I would watch out. He has a big man on either side. We will revert to the issue, as I would like to see progress. We must give detailed consideration to the point on whether we will be punishing inefficient generators. Regarding some of the questions raised by Deputy McManus and others about whether we can be certain of the proceeds and whether the Minister for...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I commend the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010 to the House. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to present the Bill for consideration and I thank the Opposition Deputies for their co-operation in ensuring that it can be addressed today. Carbon windfall gains will only exist up to the end of 2012...

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The former Minister is the former Minister. There has been no further written correspondence under the new Minister representing the Department. We have, obviously, discussed it at Cabinet and before Cabinet meetings and will do so again, but I have had no further written correspondence on the issue from the current Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport. The appointment of external...

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Let me make my final point.

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: There is a slight difference between us and France and Britain in this regard because Munster, Leinster and Connacht are provinces. There is an issue, therefore, because there is a fundamental difference between Harlequins Rugby Club and Leinster province.

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I met the IRFU again about two weeks ago, after the announcement. This is the proper process. The process is that the Minister sets out and then consults. That is what we set out to do in legislation. I met the IRFU previously and will meet it again. I have a particular regard for the sport and for the success the IRFU has had in developing rugby here. It has done a professional job in...

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We have gone backwards and forwards on this in the Department over the past year. We have consulted the Attorney General's office and have examined what happens internationally and here. It is a multi-phased process where one starts off by listening to the general public and other submissions and then publishes the Department's view of what designated events should be included. Then a...

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: It is a deliberative process.

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Yes, it is a policy to follow the course we are taking, which is the right one.

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We are not at the end of the process. The Deputy can put her question at the end of the process. I have Government support for the approach I have taken. The Deputy said I have created a shortfall in funding. There was no intention to do that and that is not in any way the truth. With regard to broadcasting rights, which is the only area where this decision has a possible effect, the...

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I accept that the IRFU has a valid and keen interest in this matter. However, there is also a public policy interest. The Government is entitled to examine issues and consider the public interest as well as that of the sporting bodies. I fully understand and accept the submissions and points made by the IRFU. I will continue to discuss the matter with its representatives on that basis.

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have already agreed that the consultation process should be extended to 4 July in order to allow the debate - which quickly became heated, although not at my instigation - to be worked through in a way that will be positive for all sides. It is not good to have uncertainty or for matters of this nature to be unduly delayed. As well as being brought to Government, this matter will also...

Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have already given this reply in respect of an earlier question. However, I might add to what has already been stated by saying that work is ongoing to encourage the on-site generation of electricity in homes and farms across Ireland. The ESB scheme currently in operation provides a guaranteed tariff of 19 cent per kilowatt hour of electricity produced and exported to the grid. Eligible...

Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: In the first instance, we must move above the 11 KW range into higher scale categories. In addition, we must broaden out the debate to consider whether geothermal or other technologies should be included under the scheme. I am of the view that the price supports should be much higher for smaller producers than for their larger counterparts because the economies of scale that apply and the...

Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I would prefer not to be obliged to seek state aid clearance from Europe because this can delay matters. It is frustrating that, on one hand, Europe is pushing us to meet targets relating to renewable energy while, one the other, competition rules, which one cannot avoid, are in place. My preference would be not to have to seek such clearance. However, there may not be an easy of avoiding...

Telecommunications Services (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Part 8 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 provides for the development of digital terrestrial television, DTT, in Ireland and for the closure of the national analogue TV network. In addition, the 2009 Act requires the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BAI, to provide for the development of commercial digital terrestrial television services. As the Deputy is aware a competition for a commercial...

Telecommunications Services (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We are progressing. We are starting the DTT service in October 2010, which is a crucial time. It will take time to test it and get it right before it is fully launched in a public way, that is, where we are pushing and selling it to the public. We are now on a tight time line. That gives us two and a half years from now before we switch off. It will be tight to get public awareness...

Telecommunications Services (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is correct; we start in October and it will take a number of months to get it technically correct, have all the standards in place and make sure the set top boxes work before it is properly launched widely to the public, although it will be available from October. I am told that set top boxes and other kit is ready to go. We needed clarity on that, and it was unfortunate we could...