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Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am not lecturing the Deputy. I am with him and I accept his comments.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am with the Deputy 100%.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The price of electricity has reduced by 30% over the past 18 months on the back of good Government policy.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Does the Deputy accept that electricity prices have reduced by 30% over the past year?

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: On a point of order, I would like the Deputy to pass on a message to the manufacturer. I intend on Committee Stage to include provisions that will help companies to keep their prices low and competitive and to retain jobs in Clonmel and elsewhere. I hope the Deputy will bring that good news to the company to show what is being done in the House through the legislation to help them out.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: What is the price of milk?

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I apologise.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I only asked the price of milk.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Is milk 40 cent a gallon?

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I was stopped from making a contribution.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I hope the Deputy can give people confidence by reassuring them that there is no reason to be fearful about such projects, that we have a proper, independent planning system, which will make sure such farms are not built too close to their houses, and that this is safe and clever technology that will protect our people's----

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Acting Chairman for his forbearance. Debate works well in this House when it is two-way.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: It is debate in the proper way. There is not a monopoly or ownership on the switch we have to make. We all understand the sense of this, that if we do not do it we are leaving the country exposed, and if we do it we can help out the farming community. I see farmers as being probably the most important group in making the switch towards a more indigenous fossil fuel system, with wind power,...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I agree. One of the things we are doing among a range of different measures through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland primarily is to put in support grants for a range of new alternative technologies, be it combined heat and power, CHP, systems fired by biomass or high efficiency energy systems. One of the reasons we are providing that support is that we have had almost 150 years...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (12 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 321 to 325, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Some 74 of the 78 post primary schools have had 100Mbps broadband connections delivered. The remaining four connections are scheduled to be completed in the coming days. The table below sets this information out in detail. Roll Number School Name Location Circuit Complete 60010P Loreto Secondary School Co. Dublin Yes 60122D Coláiste Bríde Dublin 22 Yes 60261R St. Benildus College Co....

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 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 who, 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 — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Since I came into office on the 14th June 2007 there have been fifteen EU Council meetings that I have been entitled to attend. Of those I have attended eleven meetings. The other four meetings were attended by officials of my Department.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy seems to be very much against his own party's policy.