Results 28,201-28,220 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: That is a development that is occurring and one we can progress in these difficult times in terms of energy resources. We will face difficulties because in the short run electricity and energy prices will be high because of those international fuel issues. We must be linked internationally and on this island to ensure an effective response and build good transmission connections to have an...
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: It is time for solutions.
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 378 and 384 together. My Department administers the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (REFIT) programme, which supports the construction of new renewable energy powered electricity generating plants including wind-powered and wave-powered plants. Wind energy technologies are well developed and the dominant technology in the REFIT support programme and its...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The decentralisation of the Central Fisheries Board (CFB) under the Government's Decentralisation Programme involves the relocation 62 posts to Carrick-on-Shannon. To date, none of these posts has been decentralised but I can advise the Deputy that 35 staff have been assigned to posts that are relocating. Property solutions are being pursued in respect of my Department and its agencies as...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 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 (9 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The details of windfarms currently connected and those that have received connection offers are shown in the table on a county by county basis. The amount of electricity generated in Ireland from renewable energy sources has increased significantly in recent years as follows: 5.2% in 2004; 6.8% in 2005; 8.6% in 2006; circa 9.3% in 2007. The actual output from any individual wind farm is not...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: There are no wave-to-electricity projects commercially operating in Irish waters at this time. The harnessing of ocean energy remains in the research and development phase. The Ocean Energy Strategy which is being advanced by the Ocean Energy Unit located in Sustainable Energy Ireland, is designed to ensure that Ireland's wave energy potential is realised in full.
- Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (9 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: No representatives from my Department will be visiting Bejing, in an official capacity, during the 2008 Olympic Games.
- Written Answers — Departmental Publications: Departmental Publications (9 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested. My Department is in the process of identifying and assembling the information and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 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 primary role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and infrastructure policies to...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has recently published reports on Hybrid Electrical Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles. These reports address potential measures that might be used to stimulate uptake in Ireland and make a series of recommendations with regard to how this might be best achieved. These provide a useful template for the way forward and I have asked my Department to work...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (9 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: My policy objective in relation to biofuels is to ensure the necessary conditions and framework for sustainable biofuel production and use which enhances security of energy supply, contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to our overall ambitions for renewable energy in transport. Emerging concerns about the environmental sustainability of current biofuel...
- Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (8 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The names, date of appointment and annual salary of all special advisors appointed to my Department are as follows: (1) Ms BrÃd McGrath, my Press Advisor, was appointed to my Department with effect from 15 June 2007. Ms McGrath's annual salary is Principal Officer, Standard Scale (Modified) â â¬84,066 (min) to â¬103,982 (2nd LSI). (2) Mr Morgan Bazilian, my Special Advisor, was appointed...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: There are four staff employed in the Press Office in my Department and the rank and annual salary of each is as follows: Title Annual Salary Press Advisor Principal Officer, Standard Scale (Modified), â¬84,066 (min) to â¬103,982 (2nd LSI) Higher Executive Officer Higher Executive Officer, Standard Scale (Full PRSI) â¬47,812 (min) to â¬60,693 (2nd LSI) Personal Secretary Secretarial...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (8 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: There are three staff employed in my constituency office and the rank and annual salary of each is as follows:- Title Annual Salary Personal Assistant Higher Executive Officer, Standard Scale (Modified), â¬45,422 (min) to â¬57,656 (2nd LSI) Executive Officer Executive Officer, Standard Scale, (Full PRSI), â¬31,394 (min) to â¬49,809 (2nd LSI) Clerical Officer Clerical Officer,...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 954 and 959 together. 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. ComReg is responsible for the compiling of...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: This involves the extension of the current free telephone rental scheme to provide for free broadband for older people. This is accordingly a matter for the Minister for Social and Family Affairs.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The first phase of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) procurement process (the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)) is now complete. The remaining candidates have been engaged in "Competitive Dialogue" with my Department and are developing their proposed solutions to meet my Department's requirements. Judicial Review proceedings regarding certain elements of the NBS mapping process took...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Jul 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I have no function in the matter raised by the Deputy. Eircom is a private company and is entitled to implement the corporate structure that best meets its needs provided that appropriate engagement takes place with the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) on any regulatory issues that might arise in a separated company. ComReg is independent in the exercise of its functions.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 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. Contention ratios are one element of broadband packages offered to consumers by service providers and...