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Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government reaffirms the commitment in the Energy Policy White Paper to the transfer of ownership of the electricity transmission network assets from ESB to EirGrid by end 2008. There has been no departure from that position. The mechanisms to implement the transfer to EirGrid of ownership of the assets comprise a range of legislative, commercial, legal and financial...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The National Postcode Project Board (NPPB) presented its recommendation as to the most appropriate postcode system for Ireland, the costs and benefits arising from its introduction along with a detailed implementation plan. A proposal concerning the introduction of postcodes went to Government in May 2007 and Government decided that, prior to the introduction of postcodes, further analysis...

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Greener Homes Scheme provides assistance to homeowners who intend to purchase a new renewable energy heating system for either new or existing homes. The scheme is administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and aims to increase the use of renewable energy and sustainable energy technologies in Irish homes. Renewable energy heating systems are new technologies which, while proven and...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The site on which the GPO is built is owned by the State and comprises the GPO building and a number of adjoining commercial premises on which ground rent is charged and paid. In respect of the GPO building itself, there is a licence agreement in place, effective from 1st January 1984, which provides for occupancy of the tenant, An Post, for a term of fifty years. The licence provides also...

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission: Electricity Transmission (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Study on the Comparative Merits of Overhead Electricity Transmission Lines versus Underground Cables has been commissioned by my Department and is an independent national study on the relative merits of constructing and operating overhead transmission lines compared to underground cables, having regard to technical characteristics, reliability, operation and maintenance factors,...

Written Answers — Percent for Art Scheme: Percent for Art Scheme (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 700 together. The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled by my Department and will be furnished to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Financial Management Systems: Financial Management Systems (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There are a total of three financial management systems in place in the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The systems were provided to the Department by the companies Core, Mentec International and Version 1. The provision for maintenance and support of these systems is €111,117 for the year 2008.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 702 to 704, inclusive together. The House of Tomorrow programme opened in 2001 and by time of closure had committed grants to housing developments comprising around 6,000 units. The programme closed for applications in June, arising from a Government commitment to revise Part L of the Building Regulations to require energy and CO2 performance levels in new...

Written Answers — Unsolicited Mail: Unsolicited Mail (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The public receives a wide variety of mail from a number of sources, much of which can be regarded as unsolicited mail, including unaddressed mail material, which may be delivered by An Post or other operators. An Post is statutorily obliged, under Section 12 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983, to satisfy all reasonable demands for postal services throughout the State....

Written Answers — Public Procurement Procedures: Public Procurement Procedures (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 706 and 707 together. Postbank is a joint venture between An Post and Belgian bank Fortis and all matters relating to its operation, including tendering procedures regarding contracts awarded, are for the two participants in the joint venture.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 708 and 756 together. The Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (REFIT) programme establishes a stable investment environment for new renewable energy projects across a variety of renewable energy technologies which might not otherwise secure the necessary investment. The different prices in REFIT, by category, for biomass, biomass AD/CHP, small-hydropower,...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The fixed prices published in the terms and conditions of the Renewable Energy Feed In Tariff (REFIT) support programme for wind-powered projects is €57 megawatt-hour for large scale wind powered projects and €59 megawatt-hour for small scale wind powered projects. In accordance with the published REFIT terms and conditions these tariffs have increased in line with the change in the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 710 and 712 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...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: There are no grant programmes in place for wind energy turbines.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The board of An Post is made up of 15 members. Of these, the Chief Executive is an ex-officio board member by virtue of the position he or she holds. The Chairperson and seven Directors are appointed directly by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, with the consent of the Minister for Finance. The Postmaster Director (1) and Worker Directors (4) are elected by...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 714 and 716 to 718, inclusive, together. The following table contains the information requested. Name of Body Number of Members Appointed by Broadcasting Commission of Ireland 10 Government RTÉ 9 Government TG4 9 Government Broadcasting Complaints Commission 9 Government

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with Section 15 of the Digital Hub Development Agency Act 2003, there are 14 members of the Digital Hub Development Agency board, including the Chief Executive. The members, other than the Chief Executive, are appointed by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, with the consent of the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Board of ESB comprises 12 members, eight of whom are appointed by Government and 4 of whom are elected employee members, appointed by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 720, 721 and 723 to 725, inclusive, together. EirGrid The Board of EirGrid has a total of eight members. Seven of the members are appointed by the Minister, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, under Part 11 (53) of Statutory Instrument 445 of 2000. The Chief Executive is also a member of the Board under Part 11 (51) (1) (b) of Statutory Instrument...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Feb 2008)

Eamon Ryan: The Commission for Energy Regulation was established under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999. It is comprised of commission members rather than board members. Under the Act the Commission shall consist of at least one but not more than three members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Minister, with the consent of the Minister for Finance. The Commission currently has two members and...