Results 28,141-28,160 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The National Broadband Scheme (NBS) is being overseen at senior management level by full-time civil servants at the grades of Assistant Secretary and Principal Officer. Technical advice on the scheme is also being provided by a Telecommunications Specialist Advisor. In addition there are three civil servants at Assistant Principal, Higher Executive Officer and Clerical Officer working...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: On 1 April, 2008, the latest date for which figures are available, Ireland held 102 days' oil stocks under the International Energy Agency system. These stocks comprised 48 days of stocks owned by the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA), stored in Ireland and abroad, 16 days of stock tickets stores abroad on behalf of NORA, and 38 days of industry/consumer stocks stored in Ireland.
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: At the Informal Meeting of Energy Ministers convened by the French Presidency last week, we discussed the very complex challenges of biofuels and the growing concerns in relation to global production and use. We agreed that the development of credible and robust sustainability criteria by the European Union was a key priority and that this work will intensify over the next three months. In...
- Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: It is Government policy that An Post remains a strong and viable company, in a position to compete in a liberalised market, provide a high quality, nationwide postal service and maintain a nationwide, customer-focussed network of post offices. It is the responsibility of the board and management of the company to make strategic decisions regarding its future and how it will prepare itself for...
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Section 116 of the Broadcasting Bill 2008, as passed by Seanad Ãireann, requires RTÃ to expend, by 2013, a minimum of 3% of the value of the independent production account on commissioning programming from independent radio producers. This provision aims to ensure that RTÃ fully engages with the independent radio production sector to the benefit of all, including RTÃ, independent radio...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The Independent Study on the Comparative Merits of Overhead Electricity Transmission Lines versus Underground Cables was published yesterday and I have forwarded it to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The study was conducted by International consultants Ecofys, in partnership with an expert in underground cable technology, Professor Dr Heinrich...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services including broadband is, in the first instance, 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 widespread provision of broadband services continues to be a priority for the Government. In that...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The health effects of electromagnetic fields, is a matter for the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government and I have no function in this matter. EirGrid complies with International Guidelines for EMF exposure set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which advises the World Health Organisation. The World Health Organisation (WHO)...
- Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 934 to 936, inclusive, together. Rising energy costs are a major concern for all sectors of the economy and all consumers but they have a particular impact on older people and those in receipt of social welfare payments. My Department is working closely with the Department of Social and Family Affairs, the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The Government's target is to increase the contribution from indigenous renewable energy sources in the electricity market to 15% of electricity consumed by 2010 and 33% by 2020. The contribution from renewable energy sources to electricity consumed has increased from 5.2% in 2004 to 6.8% in 2005, 8.6% in 2006 and 9.5% (estimate) in 2007. There is in excess of 1,000 megawatts of renewable...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services including broadband is, in the first instance, 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 widespread provision of broadband services continues to be a priority for the Government. In that...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunications services including broadband is, in the first instance, 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 widespread provision of broadband services continues to be a priority for the Government. In that...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The Renewable Energy Feed In Tariff support programme, which is administered by my Department, supports the construction of new renewable energy powered electricity production plants. This support programme is open to all qualifying projects including project proposals for the offshore islands. In addition to this general support for new renewable energy powered projects Sustainable Energy...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: â¬435 million was earmarked under the National Development Plan (NDP) 2007-2013 for Communications and Broadband initiatives and is the figure referred to in the Nest Generation Broadband paper. Almost â¬55.5 million of this amount has been spent since January 2007 to the end of June 2008, primarily on the Metropolitan Area Networks Programme and the Group Broadband Scheme.
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 944, 956 and 959 together. The Greener Homes Scheme provides support to homeowners to invest in a range of domestic renewable energy heating technologies including solar panels, biomass boilers and stoves, and heat pumps. Earlier this week I announced Phase III of the scheme which adds log gasification boilers as an eligible technology for grant support. The...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: My Department does not grant permits for the production of bio-fuels. In 2005 and 2006 my Department held competitive calls for proposals for Bio-fuel Mineral Oil Tax Relief Schemes. The schemes were open to anyone who could fulfil the criteria laid out in the Guidance Notes which were provided to all applicants. There were specific limits on the amount of excise relief available under the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested. My Department was established in mid 2007 and is in the process of identifying and assembling the relevant information for 2007 and to date in 2008. I will revert to the Deputy with material as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I can advise the Deputy that details of the pay and emoluments granted to the chief executive officer, or equivalents, of all of the agencies under the control of my Department is the responsibility of the board. Each board agrees terms and conditions including remuneration, with my Department, within remuneration levels sanctioned by the Department of Finance. Details of total remuneration...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: â¬435 million was earmarked under the National Development Plan (NDP) 2007-2013 for broadband initiatives. During 2007 â¬37.95m was spent, primarily on Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) and the Group Broadband Scheme. To end June 2008 a further â¬17.5m has been spent primarily on MANs. The total 2009 estimate for expenditure under this heading is â¬66m. It is not possible at this...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: My Department has made no allocations or had any expenditure on rural development and Leader programmes.