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Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Eamon Ryan: One of the most crucial economic——

Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Eamon Ryan: ——stimulus packages is in this area.

Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy Gilmore has talked about economic stimulus and might see it in action.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Building Regulations 2008, which came into force on July 1st, make the inclusion of renewable energy in new homes mandatory. As a result grant support towards installation of renewable technologies in new homes is no longer available under the Greener Homes Scheme. The Building Regulations mandatory requirement will of itself significantly stimulate demand for renewable energy products...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (27 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Financial supports are available to homeowners under two schemes funded by my Department to improve the energy efficiency of existing houses. For households on low incomes, such as those in receipt of fuel allowance, invalidity or disability benefit, the Warmer Homes Scheme managed by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) will install cavity wall insulation, attic insulation, a boiler lagging...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (26 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Sustainable Energy Ireland administers a number of schemes, which stimulate the wider deployment of sustainable energy technologies including: the Greener Homes Scheme – stimulating installation of renewable heating systems in homes, including geothermal, solar and biomass technologies; ReHEAT Scheme – supporting technologies for the commercial, public and community sectors; and the Home...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I am informed by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) that no funding application was received from the Colmcille Heritage Centre in 2007. However, I understand that the Centre is seeking to establish if any funding is available for improving the level of energy performance. There are no grant programmes available at present to support an upgrade to the building. However, the Centre may apply...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Future investment decisions, including any investment in any new Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) will be guided by (i) the final policy paper on Next Generation Broadband, which I expect to publish shortly, (ii) the recommendations of the Value for Money and Policy Review of Phase I of the MANs Programme published on 4 July last and (iii) availability of resources.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, measures announced in Budget 2009 included proposals to rationalise State Agencies. In the context of this Department, a new national inland fisheries body will be established, which will replace the existing central and seven regional fisheries boards. The most immediately identifiable cost savings will result from the reduction in the costs of servicing eight...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Broadcasting Bill has been referred to the Select Committee following the completion of Second Stage in Dáil Éireann on 6 November, 2008 and having been passed by Seanad Éireann on 25 June 2008. The Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources will commence in Dáil Éireann on 25 November, 2008.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme, which is overseen by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), invests in insulation and other energy efficiency measures for low income homes across Ireland. The scheme is targeted at householders in receipt of the Fuel Allowance, Disability Benefit or Invalidity Benefit. This service is provided either free of charge or for a nominal fee (less than €100). The service...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the private sector. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of high...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The identification of records prior to January 2007 cannot be facilitated without undue commitment of staff resources and administrative cost. However, if the Deputy has a question in relation to a specific item I will make appropriate enquiries. In the following table details of consultants engaged by my Department in 2007 are provided. The table also contains data on Marine consultancies...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the private sector. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of high...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: It has not been possible in the timeframe available to provide the data in the format sought by the Deputy. The information is being compiled and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Nuclear Power: Nuclear Power (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I have consistently encouraged a debate on nuclear power in Ireland and it is clear that there is a range of views and perspectives on the matter. Informed debate on nuclear energy, as indeed with all dimensions of energy policy, is fundamental to ensuring informed policy making. In my view the appropriate forum for such a debate is the Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change and Energy...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Greener Homes Scheme a total of 870 applicants to date in County Kildare have grant approval for the installation of renewable energy heating, 600 of whom have already installed their technology and received grant assistance. A total of 18 houses in County Kildare have been assisted under the Warmer Homes Scheme since 2005.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is primarily a matter for private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the Independent Commission for Communications Regulation, (ComReg). The statistical data sought by the Deputy is a matter for the infrastructure owners. I have no function in this matter.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There are currently 9 staff employed in my private office and 3 in my constituency office. Salaries and expenses in regard of the previous 12 month period are in the following table. Salary Cost Private Office Salary Cost Constituency Office Expenses Private Office Expenses Constituency Office â'¬477,440 â'¬113,592 â'¬83,663 â'¬400

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of Public Works (OPW) manages and operates dedicated Public Sector file storage facilities in Dublin. My Department uses these facilities for storage of files relating to the work of all functions of the Department that are Dublin based. The costs of this storage is met by OPW. My Department also rents a file storage facility located at Belturbet,...