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Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I suggest to the Senator that we will return to this on Report Stage when we will be able to see its effect on the amended Bill. If the Senator withdraws it and resubmits it on Report Stage I will happily consider it on that basis.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The insertion of Part 44C negates the need for mention of Part 5 and I propose the amendment be accepted on that basis.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: This is a drafting amendment. We wish to insert a plural which conforms with the rest of the section.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: This is to clarify that every certificate will be counted as a biofuel obligation certificate and as such I hope the amendment can be accepted.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: These are technical amendments required to reflect best practice with regard to the setting of fees for late payment. I hope they will be accepted on that basis.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

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

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: This is a technical amendment which clarifies that both subsections (4) and (5) of the Fuels (Control of Supplies) Act 1971 will be amended. I do not believe the amendment affects the overall policy and I hope it will be accepted on that basis.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: In amendment No. 31 we are seeking to substitute a full stop with a comma. This is a technical amendment that I hope Members will accept.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Capital grant aid is not provided to wind farm developers. The Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff (REFIT) scheme, which is administered by my Department, supports commercial wind farm projects through provision of a floor price. REFIT is a fixed feed in tariff system, designed to provide developers with certainty as to the price they will receive for the electricity generated. As such, it...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Committee Stage.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Seanad amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are technical amendments proposed by the Parliamentary Counsel consequential to the splitting of the Bill into three parts on Report Stage in the Dáil. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 delete the definition of "commission" from section 3 in Part 2 and insert it in section 2 of Part 1. As the term "commission" occurs in both Parts 1 and 2, its inclusion in...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I would be pleased to do so. The fine of €250,000 applies for somebody providing a service without a licence. Where someone is in possession of a licence but in breach of conditions, we are giving the power to revoke the licence. If somebody was to continue in operation in those circumstances, the €250,000 fine would apply. The immediate effect is revocation, which does not have the...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: If they operate without a licence, that is exactly what they can be fined.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Accusations are being made that people are dishonest, are hypocrites, and are this, that and the other. The Deputy is entitled to throw out such accusations, but I am confident that the intention here is in the public interest. The Bill provides powers that will allow for fines if somebody operates without a licence. That is what I want to put into law as quickly as possible.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am glad the Deputy read this out. The exact wording is "can lead to possible revocation or suspension of a licence and then a fine for operating in that purpose". The sentences follow an order that makes sense.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Amendment No.3 deletes section 4(2), which refers to section 22. Section 4 provides for an appointed day for the coming into effect of Part 2 of the Bill, which deals with the regulation of premium rate services. This will give ComReg time to put in place the necessary licensing regulations and codes of practice prior to assuming the function of regulating the sector. Section 22 is now in...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: As I understand, it is purely an ordering of the Bill as we have to split it into three parts. The amendment transfers the import of that section to make it coherent with the overall division within the Bill.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Amendments Nos. 4, 5, and 7 to 10, inclusive, are minor drafting amendments agreed with the Parliamentary Counsel. They provide consistency in the wording of section 6(2) and section 15(2) of the Bill.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Amendment No. 6 has again been agreed with the Parliamentary Counsel. The intention of this provision is that if one or more services provided under licence is causing harm to consumers, or may cause harm to potential consumers, then the licence covering all the services under that licence may be suspended pending an investigation by ComReg. The amendment clarifies that intention.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (3 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: These are minor drafting amendments agreed with the Parliamentary Counsel. Amendments Nos. 11 and 13 provide better clarity of meaning of the text. The purpose of amendment No.12 is to include within the provision all consents that can be granted under section 53. This includes consents under section 53(3), which pertain to consents to carry out underground electronic communications...