Results 28,401-28,420 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services 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. Details of broadband suppliers, prices and locations throughout the country are available on www.broadband.gov.ie. The role of the...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The planning, development and routing of transmission line infrastructure is a matter for EirGrid, which is the wholly State-owned company responsible for operating the electricity transmission system, including the wholesale electricity trading system. EirGrid delivers connections, transmission and market services to generators, suppliers and customers, using the high voltage electricity...
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) is making significant progress in achieving the major targets set out in its development plan. The DHDA contains 96 digital media companies, employing 727 full time highly skilled staff and a further 250 contract workers. The companies generate spending of â¬45M in salaries per year. The DHDA manages 10 operational office buildings totalling...
- Written Answers — Commission for Communications Regulation: Commission for Communications Regulation (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: During the lifetime of the Electronic Communications Appeals Panel (ECAP) one Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) decision was overturned. The Deputy will be aware that regulations were made amending the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Framework) Regulations 2003 with effect 13 June 2007. The effect of the amending regulations was to...
- Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The developers of the Corrib Gas Project, Shell E & P Ireland Ltd, have stated their expectation that first gas will be available in the second half of 2009. Completion of the development works by the developers is the principal factor that will determine the date for first gas.
- Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: In the context of the development of broadcasting policy, my officials and I have cause to meet, from time to time, with the various interests that comprise the broadcasting sector including, but not limited to, commercial broadcasters, public service broadcasters including RTE, and independent producers.
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Net metering, in the electricity market, requires that participating generators can access electricity meters which record both imports and exports of electricity or, at a minimum, meters which offset electricity imported by individual customers against volumes of electricity exported to the electricity system from the same property. Traditional electricity meters do not record or offset the...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The contribution by renewable energy sources to electricity consumption will be in the region of 9.5% for 2007. This copper-fastens a continuing year-on-year increase in electricity consumption from renewable energy sources.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services 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. Details on broadband availability throughout the country are available on www.broadband.gov.ie. The role of Government is to ensure...
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I have no statutory function in relation to these matters. Matters relating to post office closures and quality and levels of postal service are a matter in the first instance for the management and Board of An Post. In addition, the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, is responsible under the European Communities (Postal Services) Regulations 2002 for monitoring quality of...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The provision of broadband services 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. Details of broadband suppliers, prices and locations throughout the country are available on www.broadband.gov.ie. The role of the...
- Mobile Telephony. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I have no plans to issue a policy direction to the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, on mobile termination charges. The regulation of telecommunications operators, including regulatory issues surrounding telephony charges, is the statutory responsibility of ComReg in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and the regulations transposing the...
- Mobile Telephony. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: One does not always need to issue policy directions to give one's views. There are three policy requirements in the development of our mobile networks. One needs an environment which helps companies invest. One needs innovation and services which facilitate the development of new innovative digital services that help the people. Deputy McHugh is right that we need services that are cheap,...
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 20 together. The provision of broadband services 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 role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and infrastructure...
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The events since privatisation in 1999 have been unsatisfactory. The change of ownership of Eircom on a regular basis and the lack of investment, particularly between 2002 and 2004, are the reasons we are playing catch-up. It was the failure then to invest in broadband that put us down the league table. I said at the time that this was a bad business mistake because broadband will deliver...
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: It is right for us to engage with all companies in the market. I have ongoing meetings with Eircom as well as BT and others.
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: No, I certainly hope it is not. We want to create an environment that supports investment in new networks. I would very much like to see such investment proposals progressed. However, I had to make a policy decision as to whether it is right for the State to make a direct investment in any one platform or technology. My assessment is that it is not right to do so. It is better to clarify...
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: It is about all telecommunications companies and how we develop our broadband system.
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: No, I am not, I am saying that the State will not invest in one particular technology. As this is such a fast-changing technological area, it is better for the market to invest in particular technologies. The State must create the proper regulatory environment to support that but it is not appropriate for the State to become involved directly.
- Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Far from issuing a diktat, I find the Taoiseach's approach to be one of strategic thinking, good consideration and attention to detail and to the long-term interests of the Irish people. These broadband technologies are crucial to the economic and social development of our country. The recent ESRI medium-term review report shows that one of the main areas of growth will be in the...