Results 28,861-28,880 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Mar 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 — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: 45 staff members from my Department have decentralised as part of an advance party to Cavan, to date. In addition, there are some 126 applications from civil servants who have expressed an interest in relocating to Cavan.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Funding of â¬2.5M has been provided for Sustainable Energy Ireland's Low Income Household Programme in 2008 which, through the Warmer Homes Scheme, delivers support for low income households to enhance energy efficiency through improved insulation, lighting and energy advice. There are 18 community based organisations currently approved for funding to deliver the Warmer Homes Scheme service...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587 to 590, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, it is vital to afford every protection to the remaining salmon stocks and to clearly prioritise conservation over catch. We must fulfil our obligations under the Habitats Directive, namely to maintain or restore fish stocks to favourable conservation status. The cessation of mixed stock fishing for...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 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 — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Section 42 of the Finance Bill 2008 introduces a new section into the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to provide for accelerated capital allowances in respect of expenditure by companies on certain energy-efficient equipment bought for the purposes of the trade. The scheme will apply to new equipment and a list of energy-efficient equipment, which will be established and maintained by...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 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 — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 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. Service providers are now offering broadband by wireless, satellite, fibre, standard telephone cable and mobile in Carrickmacross....
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The estimate of the cost of the International Advisory Forum on broadband is â¬50,000. A breakdown of costs is not yet available as some members of the Forum have yet to claim travel expenses.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: A total of â¬4.08m was committed to the Fingal Metropolitan Area Networks project. The then Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, committed â¬3.71m or 90% grant aid and Fingal County Council committed the remaining 10%, or â¬0.37m. The total grant paid to date is â¬3.35m. Construction commenced in these towns in February 2007 and was certified complete in November...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 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 — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (4 Mar 2008)
Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, on taking office I committed to a major review of energy use in the Department's Headquarters building in Adelaide Rd. The elements of this review, aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions, have already been agreed between my Department and the Office of Public Works (OPW). The project involves re-commissioning and upgrading of Building Management Systems,...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Feb 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Following the making of the Sea Fisheries, Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2007 (SI No. 707 of 2007), my Department is responsible for the conservation, development, protection, management and improvement of all inland fisheries within the 12 mile limit, in accordance with the Fisheries Acts, 1959 to 2006. Under the...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Feb 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 — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (27 Feb 2008)
Eamon Ryan: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the management, conservation, protection and development of inland fisheries stocks rests with the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards. As this is a day-to-day operational matter for the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board, I have no function in the matter.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Feb 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The payment of expenses to board members is a day-to-day operational matter for each of the regional fisheries boards and I have no function in the matter.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Feb 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. A project was approved under the second phase of the Group Broadband Scheme (GBS) for Aghamore, Tooreen and Kilkelly in County Mayo,...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (27 Feb 2008)
Eamon Ryan: The surveys referred to in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 280 of 31 January 2008, are surveys undertaken some decades ago, prior to the selection of a suitable site for a pumped hydro facility and the commencement of works at Turlough Hill in 1968. The studies were undertaken by ESB, which is best positioned to advise whether the studies can be made publicly available. The studies...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Feb 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...