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Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy and appreciate his offer.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: One of the main restrictions in the development of the wind turbines mentioned by the Deputy has been opposition from Fine Gael to the development of the national grid.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The other side has a responsibility to start playing its part in assisting this important economic development. Fine Gael is not following a new-era policy but an old-era policy. I would appreciate the co-operation and assistance of the Deputies opposite in this major project. There is a clear commitment to establishing universal access to broadband through the national broadband scheme....

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ——and support the development of the national grid, which will help the very farmers to which the Deputy refers. I thank Deputy Varadkar for giving up his time.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Let us democratically elect them and make them work.

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

Eamon Ryan: The broadband.gov.ie website was originally set up to offer customers the opportunity to check the broadband service providers operating in their area for comparison and service delivery purposes. The information was exclusively provided, on a voluntary basis, by licensed service providers who advertised their coverage areas and suite of products on the website. The website was updated as...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (2 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The following directives are to be transposed and work is under way in my Department to have them transposed at the earliest opportunity. Directive 2007/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2007 amending Council Directive 89/552/EEC on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 and 595 together. In December 2008, my Department entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). 3 is required to provide services, using a mix of technologies, to all fixed residences and businesses that are located within the NBS Coverage Area and which seek a service. The company...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has received an application under the Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) from the individual in question. SEI will be assigning homes to contractors in this area by the middle of February and it anticipates that the individual will be contacted and the home surveyed before the end of March. A dedicated WHS hot line - 1800 250 204 - is now in...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (2 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I have written to the Deputy today with the information he requested.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: The Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) scheme is a tax incentive available for companies paying corporation tax and aims to encourage investment in energy efficient equipment. The ACA allows a company to cut its taxable income by 100% of the capital cost of eligible energy efficient equipment in the first year of purchase. This compares to just 12.5% for ineligible plant and machinery....

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

Eamon Ryan: Broadband services are provided by private service providers over various platforms including DSL (i.e over telephone lines), fixed wireless, mobile, cable, satellite and fibre. I understand that broadband is available in the general area of Rockcorry village, County Monaghan, from wireless service providers and therefore this area will not be addressed by the National Broadband Scheme...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (2 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: In 2009, 203 homes in Tipperary received measures under the Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS). The WHS is available to people in receipt of the Fuel Allowance. Recipients are generally long term unemployed, pensioners, persons with a disability etc. Details on the occupational status of recipients are not collected. A dedicated WHS hot line - 1800 250 204 - is now in operation and all queries on...

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

Eamon Ryan: The position in regard to future Exchequer investment in any further phases of the Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) Programme, will be guided by; (i) the policy paper on Next Generation Broadband, which I published in June 2009 and which set out the general forecast for broadband policy; (ii) the Value for Money and Policy Review of Phase I of the MANs Programme, which was published in July...

Written Answers — Electricity Supply Board: Electricity Supply Board (2 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ESB is an independent body under statute and the matter referred to by the Deputy arises from ESB operational matters in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 603 and 604 together. The New Entrant Reserve (NER) 300 is a budget of 300 million EU emission unit allowances (EUAs) allocated in December 2008 to finance innovative demonstration projects in the fields of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and Renewable Energy. As the Deputy will be aware, the purpose of the meeting on the 2nd of February is to decide on the...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Second Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to introduce the Bill for the consideration of this House. While it is a relatively short Bill, it will provide for an important strengthening of the overall regulatory framework governing exploration for and production of oil and gas. This Bill is a key part of the Government's priority legislative programme. At present, my Department is responsible both for licensing...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Second Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: There are three commissioners.

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Second Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to reply to what were varied and useful contributions from the floor of this House. I will not address every detail because we can return to these matters on Committee and Report Stages. Regarding Senator Donohoe's point, I stand by the decision to use statutory powers, as has been done before, to appoint a person as commissioner. This gives a particular mix to the commission....

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: Committee Stage. ` (27 Jan 2010)

Eamon Ryan: I am afraid I cannot accept the amendment, although I accept the intentions of the Senators who tabled it. With regard to amendment No. 19, I remind the House that a mechanism for speedy resolution is provided for in section 44 of the principal Act which states that if a person or company which is alleged to have committed an offence remedies it "to the satisfaction of the Commission" within...