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Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Report and Final Stages (25 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Now.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (25 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS), managed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), provides energy efficiency improvements to homes in, or at risk of, fuel poverty. The scheme is delivered using two modes of delivery, community based organisations (CBOs) of which 23 have been approved to date, and a panel of private contractors. CBOs work in partnership with their local network...

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

Eamon Ryan: Neither area cited in the Deputy's Question has been designated for inclusion as part of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). Prior to the commencement of the NBS a detailed mapping exercise was carried out to help determine those areas that would be included in the scheme and those which, by virtue of being already substantially served by existing broadband suppliers, were to be excluded....

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have met with the Data Commissioner in 2009 and in 2010 in regard to this matter and detailed discussions have also taken place at official level. The Commissioner has confirmed that he does not oppose a unique identifier postcode model provided that appropriate safeguards were put in place as to the uses that could be made of such a postcode. I will consult with the Data Commissioner in...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (25 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: EirGrid plc is the Irish transmission system operator and has a statutory responsibility for forecasting and reporting on supply and demand in the Irish electricity system. EirGrid has been able to provide the following data in regard to the total consumption of electricity in Ireland by month from January 2007 to April 2010: the data is in Mega Watt hours. 2007 Jan-07: 2,575,729 Feb-07:...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I can inform the Deputy that the State Boards, agencies, regulators or other bodies under the remit of my Department are as follows: · An Post · Bord Gáis Éireann · Bord na Móna · Broadcasting Authority of Ireland · Central Fisheries Board · Commission for Communications Regulation · Commission for Energy Regulation · Digital Hub Development Agency · EirGrid ·...

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

Eamon Ryan: The total amount of unspent money surrendered by my Department to the Department of Finance since 2007 is €59.801m. The amount surrendered per year, broken down by programme/service, is set out in the tables below. 2007 Item Allocation Expenditure Surplus to be surrendered €000 €000 €000 Salaries, Wages & Allowances 21,625 23,494 -1,869 Travel & Subsistence 1,918 1,696 222...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 380 and 381 together. The European Commission published a Commission Decision dated the 15th February 2007 entitled "Reserving the national numbering range beginning with "116" for harmonised numbers for harmonised services of social value". Directive 2009/136/EC which amends Directive 2002/22/EC deals with the promotion of specific numbers in the "116" range...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (25 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: An application under the Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) was received from the individual in question on 1st February 2010. At that time the service was not available in the area in which the individual lives, however, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) now informs me that the WHS has recently been expanded to cover the entire country and it is hoped to deliver the service to the...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (25 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have been advised by the Southern Regional Fisheries Board that expenditure incurred for the Rivers Nore, Suir and Barrow during the period 2005 – 2009 can be found in the following table. Southern Regional Fisheries Board Rivers Nore Suir and BarrowExpenditure incurred during the period 2005 – 2009 (€) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. Neither area cited in the Deputy's Question has been designated for inclusion as part of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). Prior to the commencement of the NBS a detailed mapping exercise was carried out to help determine those areas that would be included in the scheme and those which, by virtue of being already substantially served...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Home Energy Saving scheme (HES) is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). All grant applications, including any subsequent appeals are dealt with by SEAI and my Department has no role in the decision-making process. Notwithstanding this, I am informed by SEAI that on this occasion, payment was declined to the homeowner as works were completed prior to grant...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (20 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The development and expansion of the natural gas network is in the first instance a commercial matter for Gaslink, which is mandated under Section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to develop and maintain a system for the supply of natural gas that is both economical and efficient. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is a statutory, independent body, has, since 2002, been...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: There are no persons employed to carry out inspections in the Electricity and Gas Regulation Division, Communications Policy Division or the Postal Division in my Department. The management of persons employed to carry out inspections by the Commission for Energy Regulation, the Commission for Communications Regulation and An Post are day to day operational matters for them. As my...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not hold the relevant details. I will request that the bodies involved reply directly to the Deputy with the information sought. The deployment and management of persons in issuing licences by the Commission for Energy Regulation, and in the issuing of licences by the bodies mentioned by the Deputy, are day to day operational matters for the bodies concerned. Prospecting...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Prior to the commencement of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) a detailed mapping exercise was carried out to help determine those areas that would be included in the scheme and those which, by virtue of being already substantially served by existing broadband suppliers, were to be excluded. EU State aid and competition rules govern how states can intervene in areas where there are existing...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (19 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I launched the publication "Technology Actions to Support the Smart Economy" in Government Buildings on 21 July 2009. This is a strategy aiming to position Ireland at the forefront of the digital and clean technology revolution; creating the investment and jobs of the future. With six new and innovative plans for Government action and infrastructure development, the report identifies the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has set the targets for the contribution from renewable energy sources to electricity at 40% by 2020. The 40% electricity target is consistent with the new EU target addressed to Ireland in the Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC, which requires Ireland to increase the contribution from renewable sources to 16% of all energy consumed (encompassing electricity, transport and...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Greener Homes Scheme supports the installation by householders of renewable energy heating technologies including wood-pellet and chip stoves and boilers, gasification boilers, solar panels and geothermal heat pumps. The grant is a fixed amount, based upon the particular technology selected, towards the cost of purchase and installation of the chosen scheme. Products and installers must...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (18 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: My priority, in accordance with national policy, is to provide for the closure, in 2012, of the analogue "free-to-view" broadcasting service. In this regard I have recently signed an Order, Statutory Instrument 85 of 2010, under section 129 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009. This Order requires RTÉ to launch a "free-to-view" DTT service to approximately 90% of the population by 31st October...