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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The report referred to by the Deputy examines the distribution of private sector capital investment over the previous decade. It highlights the excessive concentration of such investment in the housing sector and calls for an increased distribution of future capital investment in core activities that would enhance national productive capacity. The report accords with my policy paper "Next...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) sets out 90 actions that Government is either already taking or will take in the period to 2020 to achieve the national energy efficiency targets of 20% across the economy and 33% in the public sector. The savings identified in the Action Plan represent approximately €1.6 billion in avoided energy costs for the economy in 2020. The key...

Written Answers — Bio-Fuels Industry: Bio-Fuels Industry (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have been a strong advocate in Europe of the need for sustainability criteria for biofuel imports and production. The development of the EU biofuel sustainability criteria regime was overseen by a special ad hoc Committee, which comprised all Member States and the Commission. My Department participated in the work of the committee. The sustainability criteria are duly reflected in the...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Premium Rate Services Bill will empower the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to regulate the provision of premium rate services, including TV shows that invite telephone participants. This Bill, which has already cleared all stages in the Dáil and Seanad, will be back before this House tomorrow and I anticipate that it will be quickly enacted.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 95 and 98 together. The regulation of telecommunications service providers, including regulatory issues surrounding network coverage and quality is the responsibility of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), in accordance with its functions under the Communications Regulation Act 2002, as amended, and the EU Regulatory Framework for Electronic...

Written Answers — Energy Programmes: Energy Programmes (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Under Public Financial Procedures, up to 10% of any given year's capital allocation can be carried forward if unspent. In relation to the 2009 allocation, my Department carried forward €15.721m into 2010. These funds were allocated between the ICT Programme (€14.290m) and the Energy Research Programme (€1.431m). The remainder of the unspent 2009 allocation was remitted to the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The total cost of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) is €223m of which the Government is contributing €79.8m. The NBS project will involve a 21 month roll-out and the timeframe for 100% broadband availability in the NBS coverage area is end September 2010.

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is committed to mitigating energy costs for vulnerable households through a combination of institutional supports, investment in improving the energy efficiency of the housing stock and the wide availability of advice. I am working closely with the Ministers for Social and Family Affairs and Environment, Heritage and Local Government to continue to deliver a fully cohesive...

Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Under EU Directive 2001/77/EC, Ireland has a target of 13.2% for renewable electricity to be achieved by 2010. Ireland is on track to exceed this target and will meet the higher Government Programme target of 15% of electricity from renewable sources by 2010. Between 2000 and 2007 renewable energy used for heat (RES-H) grew from 2.4 % to 3.7% before falling back slightly in 2008 to 3.6%. In...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: In 2008 the EU Commission issued a formal notice of infringement proceedings arising from the Commission's view that section 26 (4) of the National Oil Reserves Agency Act, 2007 was not compatible with Article 3(1) of Directive 2006/67/EC on the basis that the section allowed the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) stocks to be used as security against Agency loans. While in reality, NORA...

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The National Energy Retrofit Programme, announced on Budget Day is a major initiative which will reduce energy costs and carbon emissions in homes and business while also creating jobs and developing a sustainable market for energy services. It will significantly reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to meeting the national efficiency targets including the target of 33% set for the public...

Written Answers — Radio Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Electricity Grid: Electricity Grid (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Grid25 is EirGrid's strategy for developing Ireland's electricity transmission network over the next fifteen years. The plan envisages the doubling of Ireland's grid capacity over the period to 2025, and will involve investment of €4 billion in this critical national infrastructure. I fully support EirGrid's plans for the transmission network as a strategic imperative. The strengthening...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Micro Generation Programme is being operated by ESB Customer Supply and supported by ESB Networks. The programme has the potential to provide up to 4,000 domestic customers investing in micro-scale projects with a financial payment for electricity exported back to the grid. The ESB advises that to date 222 customers have signed up for the scheme – 197 in the wind category and 25 in...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action it is not possible to deal with his question.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Mar 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Forfas report acknowledges that urbanisation and population density are crucial determinants of the economic case for investing in broadband infrastructure and that the case for such investment is likely to be more attractive in countries with a high proportion of people living in urban areas and high population density. The report notes that by contrast, Ireland has a high proportion of...