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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The estimate of the cost of the International Advisory Forum on broadband is €50,000. A breakdown of costs is not yet available as some members of the Forum have yet to claim travel expenses.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (8 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The appointment of water keepers is provided for by Section 294 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959, as amended. The job description, role and responsibilities will be specified by the persons identified in the statute as entitled to make the appointment in accordance with the powers set out in Part XVIII of the Act, as amended. I have no function in relation to the matter.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: While it is unlikely we can eliminate printing altogether, my Department has seen a reduction in paper correspondence, both internally and externally, through the use of electronic mail. The availability of reports and other documents on the Department's website has reduced the number of physical copies being printed of many of these documents. In order to encourage on-screen reading of...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I published a draft national energy efficiency action plan for public consultation towards the end of 2007. The plan sets out the measures proposed by the Government to achieve energy efficiency savings with a target of at least 20% across the economy by 2020, and a higher 33% target being set by the Government for the public sector. I intend shortly to establish a Public Sector Energy...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (8 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: All relevant legislation, including statutory instruments under the European Communities Act, as appropriate, are brought to my attention by the Department, as required. As the Deputy is aware, when Statutory Instruments are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, they are then published and are available in hard copy or electronic format at www.irishstatutebook.ie and will have European...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Apr 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. The role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of high quality...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Board Name (a) Appointments to State boards, bodies or committees made since 3 July 2007 to date in 2008 The dates on which the names of those persons were published in Iris Oifigiúil; (a) The State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies currently exist; (a) The State boards, bodies or committees in...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: A paper on Next Generation Broadband (NGB) is being finalised in my Department and will be published shortly for public consultation. The objective of the Paper is to set out a strong framework for the development of NGB in Ireland including addressing the optimum role for Government both in terms of formulating and development by the private sector and targeted direct investment. I...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Apr 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. The role of the Government is to formulate regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of high quality...

Written Answers — Regional Fisheries Boards: Regional Fisheries Boards (3 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised by the Western Regional Fisheries Board that the matter raised by the Deputy comes under the responsibility of Mayo County Council. I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1020 and 1021 together. The House of Tomorrow programme opened in 2001 and by July 2007 had committed grants to housing developments comprising around 6,000 units. The programme closed for applications in June 2007, arising from a Government commitment to revise Part L of the Building Regulations, to require energy and CO2 performance levels in new homes...

Written Answers — Coastal Zone Management: Coastal Zone Management (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I recently set out, in my reply to parliamentary question No. 212 of 28 February 2008, the extent of my Department's marine and coastal responsibilities. The Department has no statutory function or budget line for the development of marinas.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1023 to 1041, inclusive, together. 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. I have no function in the matter of the enabling of...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: 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. There has been a strong interest in the scheme since it was launched in March 2006. On foot of the achievement of the original scheme targets three years ahead of schedule, Phase I of the Greener...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Expanding the use of renewable energy technologies in new and existing homes is a key priority for the Government. The Greener Homes Scheme provides incentives for all homeowners to install renewable energy heating products in their homes. This scheme, which has been in operation since March 2006, provides support for a range of eligible technologies including heat pumps, solar panels and...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The selection of stamp topics for the annual special and commemorative stamp programmes is a matter for An Post and more specifically, the Philatelic Advisory Committee. This committee, whose members are representative of the broad spectrum of Irish society, was set up to make recommendations on what topics to include in each stamp programme. However, I am happy to pass the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Seirbhísí Poist: Seirbhísí Poist (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Ceann de na téarmaí tagartha a leagadh ar an mBord um Thionscnamh na bPostchód Náisiúnta ná nach mbeadh ar éinne comhdhéanamh a sheoladh a mhalartú de bharr moladh a thiocfadh ón mBord. Mar sin dob é moladh an Bhoird ná an postchód a bheith mar líne breise don tseoladh. Níl i gceist toirmeasc a chur ar éinne leagan dá sheoladh d'úsáid i gceachtar de theangacha oifigiúla...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: Capital grants are not currently provided for the installation and operation of wind-turbines. The Renewable Energy Feed In Tariff (REFIT) support programme, administered by my Department, underpins the installation and operation of commercial scale projects producing electricity from renewable energy sources by providing guaranteed prices to new projects which meet the relevant criteria. I...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the primary motivation in aligning the future management of the wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice and the introduction of the appropriate regulations to cease mixed stock fishing is the conservation of the wild salmon stocks. It is vital to afford every protection to the remaining salmon stocks and to clearly prioritise conservation over catch. We must...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: In January last, I announced a major initiative to support the development of ocean energy technologies in Ireland. The programme includes a budget for 2008 of €2 million to support the development of a full-scale wave energy grid connected test facility at Annagh/French Point County Mayo. The development of this facility will be overseen by the new ocean energy development unit, which is...