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Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: He is a creative, capable and innovative politician who will deliver for the Irish people in whatever office he takes.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have seen Deputy Mary White at close quarters in difficult times.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have seen her ability and courage. I have seen her creativity, which is what we Greens bring to Parliament. She will show her skills and capabilities in whatever challenge she is given as part of this change in Government positions.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I worked with Deputy Pat Carey for five years on Dublin City Council.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: He is someone one could sit down and work with in the public interest. His expertise and skills in community development as a former Minister of State and as Chief Whip make him perfectly placed to add to this Government and to strengthen it.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I worked with Deputy Tony Killeen when he was Minister of State in my Department. He is also someone one can work with and reason with. Deputy Burton may make snide remarks.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: What is the nature and quality of the people who are being asked to take up the challenge? They are highly capable, skilled and motivated. In the Green Party, for all the Fine Gael jibes and cheap shots and for all the flaws we, like other parties, have, one thing is increasingly clear.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We also have real strength and determination to provide good Government the people of the country, which will get us out of difficulties. This is what we are doing and will continue to do for as long as possible because I believe it is the right thing for the country.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ): I apologise for being slightly delayed in my arrival. I propose to deal with amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, and amendments Nos. 7, 8, 10 and 11, together. As Senator O'Toole said, the issue arose on Committee Stage of specifying particular tariff codes for ethanol under the obligation on the basis that it would promote indigenous industry. I undertook to address the concerns raised...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: With regard to Senator O'Toole's point about amendment No. 1, we have to be careful we do not fall foul of international trade and other obligations. This is one of my concerns. While we are agreed on the need to increase security of supply and we want to support indigenous production, we have to be careful about how we set that out and not fall foul of international agreements. With regard...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Any information that it is proposed to put on-line, as outlined in the sections referred to here, will be on my Department's website and-or the agency's website but will not be solely on either one or the other. Therefore, in view of this and to preserve flexibility, I do not propose to accept these amendments.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: We will continue to consider it but I hope the Senator sees that the proposed amendment would restrict the availability of information. It is better to include "on the internet", which would include the Department, agencies, Dáil sites and other locations. It is not the intention to hide it. It is not even possible to hide such information with search engines being so powerful. The...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I indicated on Committee Stage that the definition of "the Minister" is already outlined in the principal Act and, therefore, there is no requirement to repeat it. I do not propose, therefore, to accept the amendment.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: As I understand it, the transfers function order already amends such legislation so there is no need to repeat the process. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Bill, as amended, received for final consideration. Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ): I thank Senators for their engagement on this Bill. As Senator O'Toole noted, the issues with which it deals are complex and technical. I recall a description of democracy as government by discussion. The Seanad fulfils a useful role as a democratic institution. The more we question and consider, the better we will be at governing. We all have a responsibility in that regard, whether...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Report Stage. (23 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Senators can quote me on it. Our work on this Bill is a good example of that type of discussion and governance. We strove towards our common objective of stimulating our economy to create the employment we so badly need. I appreciate the work of Senators and my officials in that regard. My Department is very small and my officials cover a range of areas. I travelled to London yesterday to...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The paragraph under discussion obliges the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to provide the joint Oireachtas committee with a statement indicating the relevant experience and expertise of persons appointed to the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland on the nomination of the Minister himself, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Minister...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 17: In page 18, line 32, after "Minister" to insert the following: ", after consultation with the Joint Oireachtas Committee,".

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 18: In page 19, line 16, after "fisheries" to insert "(including river and sea angling)". These amendments concern the list of areas in which potential appointees to the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland must have had experience or shown capacity. Having taken on board the arguments put forward by Deputy Coveney on Committee Stage, I am pleased to include river and sea...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: This is a standard provision which applies in the case of a majority of appointees to State boards. Appointees to State organisations must be upstanding in all matters, including financial matters. If an individual is financially compromised, he or she could be open to undue influence. This provision is, therefore, designed to protect the integrity of the board. Following the concerns...