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Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 4: In page 16, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: ""sectoral" means pertaining to the provision of broadcasting and broadcasting related services;". The amendment inserts in section 2 a definition of sectoral which is used in sections 56, 65, 100 and 103 of the Bill. It aims to address the concerns raised by Deputy Coveney on Committee Stage with regard to...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 5: In page 17, to delete lines 1 and 2 and substitute the following: "3.—The enactments mentioned in Schedule 1 are repealed to the extent specified in the third column of Schedule 1.".

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: On cost and given the constraints on public service numbers, a quantum increase in resources or budgets will not be available. While this is a difficulty for regulators and other agencies, it is the environment in which we work. The process outlined in the Bill will transfer the cost from the Exchequer to the industry. While this will place an additional burden on the industry, it is...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: ——and reform of public service numbers, it is due to enter into discussions with my Department next week. It will also consider broadcasting. We must determine whether we can include other content services so as to improve efficiencies. In this light and given the range of content regulation, we must determine whether we can amalgamate some of it to provide a better system. We are...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Section 4 is a general provision of typical drafting convention. For example, payments to TG4 could be managed in terms of its levy contribution. During the establishment this year, the Exchequer's contribution versus the industry's will depend on how quickly we can do our business, which has been delayed for a number of weeks by the various emergency banking and pension levy legislation...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The balance of the estimated cost of running the BCI and the authority this year as one evolves into the other. Regarding the industry's contribution, I recognise that it is a difficult time for broadcasters in that the advertising market has been dramatically reduced. However, good regulation will benefit the industry. To use a sporting analogy, both teams playing a football match on a...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Briefly, the budget figures are closer to the first figure given by the Deputy rather than the latter, that is, they are closer to €7 million than to €10 million. The cost this year to the broadcasters will depend on when the agency is established. This is not a time in which I will be able to provide massive additional resources in respect of staffing or finance. At present, I...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 8: In page 18, to delete lines 1 to 7 and substitute the following: "8.—(1) The members of the Authority shall be 9 in number, of which— (a) 5 of them shall be appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister, and (b) subject to subsection (2), 4 of them shall be appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Minister. (2) Where an appointment is to...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: There are 6 limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to this Department. They provide services in Information Technology as follows: Systems Analysis, Java Development, GIS Administration, Database Administration and Application Testing. Any such agreements entered into by the bodies under the aegis of the Department are a day to...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (31 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The Broadcasting (Amendment) Act 2007 provides for the national rollout of digital terrestrial services in Ireland. In this regard, RTE is tasked with providing a digital service with space for RTE, TG4 and TV3. Digital television can offer more in comparison with analogue services including high definition television (HDTV) and this is supported in the Broadcasting (Amendment) Act, 2007. ...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (31 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland employs 36 full time equivalent staff. In 2007, the running costs of the BCI were €6.6m whilst in 2008 the running costs were €7.2m. Apart from Exchequer funding, there are a number of other funding sources including application fees for those applying for radio or TV licences, radio and TV contract fees, the broadcasting fund, bank interest...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Broadband services are available from competing service providers over multiple platforms, including DSL (telephone lines), cable, fixed wireless, mobile and satellite. I understand that broadband is available in Rathmore, County...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Under the terms of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) contract, 3 Ireland has committed to defined service standards with respect to retail product speeds and contention ratio, customer interface, wholesale service, reporting and marketing. My Department, with the assistance of independent technical consultants, Analysis Mason Ltd, will actively monitor performance of the infrastructure,...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Broadband services are available from competing service providers over multiple platforms, including DSL (telephone lines), cable, fixed wireless, mobile and satellite. I understand that broadband is available in Templemore,...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Broadband services are available from competing service providers over multiple platforms, including DSL (telephone lines), cable, fixed wireless, mobile and satellite. I understand that broadband is available in Borrisoleigh,...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services: Motion (25 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Senators for the opportunity raise this crucial issue for the development of our country. I do not think anyone can be complacent about this matter and, having listened to the concerns expressed by Senators O'Reilly, Brady and Carty, I do not think they are being complacent. They are very much aware of their constituents' concerns and interests in having a better broadband service....

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: There is no doubt that we are at an unprecedented point of crisis. I would like to draw attention to various aspects of the crisis, with specific reference to the useful work done by National Economic and Social Council. I am aware that a number of Deputies referred to the council's report, which was published recently, in their contributions. The approach advocated by the council in its...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (24 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 894, 897, 898, 902 and 913 together. Two key elements of the Government's National Insulation Programme are the Home Energy Saving Scheme and the Warmer Homes Scheme, which are administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI). The Home Energy Saving Scheme is scheduled to be opened to applications from householders, shortly. The scheme provides grant...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (24 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: The following table shows Exchequer and non-Exchequer capital expenditure to date and the capital resources budgeted for 2009 under the National Development Plan in the sectors of broadband communications, energy research, strategic energy infrastructure and State energy companies. Expenditure to Date 2009 Allocation Exchequer Non Exchequer Exchequer Non Exchequer €m €m €m €m...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Mar 2009)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 899 and 901 together. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Broadband services are available from competing service providers over multiple platforms, including DSL (telephone lines), cable, fixed wireless, mobile and satellite. I...