Results 26,261-26,280 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The fee to which the Deputy refers is a non-refundable deposit of €7,000 (including VAT at 21.5%) which is part of the application fee for connection of wind generators to the distribution network. The application fees are approved by the Commission for Energy Regulation who are responsible for the grid connection process. I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 to 321, inclusive, together. In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested on the number of agencies under the remit of my Department that process entitlement payments, have a role in carrying out inspections, collection of payments and issuing of licences. My Department is compiling the data sought by...

Written Answers — Commercial Semi-State Bodies: Commercial Semi-State Bodies (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Achieving efficiencies in Commercial Semi-State companies under the remit of my Department is in the first instance a day-to-day matter for the companies themselves in the context the regulatory and market conditions under which they operate. As regards pay I would refer the Deputy to the statement by the Minister for Finance has stated in the Dáil debate on the Public Interest (No. 2)...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The Broadcasting Act 2009 provides for the development of digital terrestrial television in Ireland and for the closure of the national analogue TV network. The legislation requires the newly established Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) to provide for the development of commercial digital terrestrial television services. The BAI is an independent regulatory authority and I have no...

Written Answers — Road Transport Fuels: Road Transport Fuels (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is committed to the sustainable development of the Irish biofuels market in line with overall EU biofuel sustainability criteria and the target of 10% for renewable energy in transport by 2020. To date, the production of biofuel in Ireland has been incentivised under the Mineral Oil Tax Relief Schemes, which have resulted in 18 projects being awarded excise relief on specified...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Government policy pertaining to the electronic communications market in Ireland is set out in "Next Generation Broadband – Gateway to a Knowledge Ireland", which I published in June 2009. The policy paper was developed in accordance with various key principles which are crucial to the development of the market including (i) competition, at platform and service levels, which drives...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 to 329, inclusive, together. The Government recently approved the implementation of a postcode as recommended by the National Postcode Project Board. This Board was established to recommend the most appropriate postcode system for Ireland and to look at the costs and benefits and implementation of postcodes. The model recommended, and approved by...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The Decentralisation Programme as originally announced in December 2003, included the proposal to relocate the Headquarters of the Central Fisheries Board to Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. As announced by the Minister for Finance in his statement of 14th October 2008, the Government has deferred decisions on the timing of the implementation of elements of the Decentralisation Programme...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Of the additional €75 million provided in 2009 for labour intensive investment in home insulation and energy efficiency measures, €20 million was allocated to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for investment in social housing energy efficiency. €55 million was allocated to a number of energy efficiency schemes administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I accepted a number of amendments on Committee and Report Stages, but this is one which I cannot accept. As a matter of policy it is not considered appropriate that the breach of the condition of a licence should be an offence. The powers contained in the Bill to ensure compliance with the conditions of a licence are adequate for that purpose. The possible revocation, suspension or...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Will I deal with all three amendments in turn?

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I shall deal with the amendments in turn. I cannot accept amendment No. 27. As I stated during the debate on Committee Stage, the purpose of section 11 is to prevent overcharging for premium rate services or for charging for services that were not requested or for services that were not supplied. A similar provision is made in the principal Act in respect of telecommunications services....

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 30: In page 11, lines 36 to 38, to delete all words from and including "such" in line 36 down to and including "relevant" in line 38 and substitute the following: "premium rate service providers, other interested persons and, as it considers relevant, other regulatory bodies in the State". On Committee Stage, Deputy Coveney proposed an amendment to section 13(2) to...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 31: In page 12, line 5, after "providers" to insert the following: ", other interested persons and, as it considers relevant, other regulatory bodies in the State".

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 33: In page 12, lines 24 to 26, to delete all words from and including "such" in line 24 down to and including "relevant" in line 26 and substitute the following: "premium rate service providers, other interested persons and, as it considers relevant, other regulatory bodies in the State".

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 34: In page 14, line 18, to delete "regulatory" and substitute "regulating". This amendment has been proposed by the Parliamentary Counsel to amend a drafting error in the text of the Bill as published.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 35: In page 14, line 34, to delete "Act" and substitute "Part".

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I do not propose to accept the amendment. This is a standard provision in legislation where staff transfer from one body to another. It provides that the transferred staff will have the same terms and conditions that they currently have as required under the European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003. I understand the intent of the Deputy's...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 37: In page 15, between lines 42 and 43, to insert the following: "18.—The Telecommunications (Premium Rate Telephone Services) Scheme 1995 (S.I. No. 194 of 1995) is revoked.".

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 38: In page 15, between lines 42 and 43, to insert the following: