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Written Answers — Energy Review: Energy Review (4 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the person who will carry out the review of security of oil supplies to Ireland which is to be completed in 2007 as outlined in section 3.7 of the recent Energy White Paper; the scope and purpose of the report; when work is expected to start and to be completed on the report; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (4 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he will publish a Handbook on Oil Supply Disruptions Contingency Measures as proposed in section 3.7 of the Energy White Paper; if he will provide further details on the authors, the purpose of the handbook and the regulations in place to enforce such contingency measures should they be needed; and if he...

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (Resumed) (4 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this motion. First, I would like the motion to be more specific. It suggests we should set a target for a reduction in CO2 emissions, but what should that target be? The European Union has taken an honourable lead in this area and in international negotiations and has put forward a target of a 30% cut below 1990 levels by 2020. It has decided on...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Transport when the Dublin Transportation Authority will be established; when the necessary legislative changes will be in place to allow the authority to function; when new staff for the agency will be appointed; and the functions the authority will have from its inception. [12711/07]

Written Answers — Pedestrian and Cycle Routes: Pedestrian and Cycle Routes (3 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Transport the role his Department has in the development of the Sutton to Sandycove pedestrian and cycle route along the Dublin coastline; if his Department supports the proposed development; the budget available for the project; and the approval process to be followed on such a project. [12712/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide a new access road to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin to replace the existing arrangement where traffic enters and exits the school via an estate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12324/07]

Road Network. (3 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I am keen for the Minister to get to the next question, so I will be brief. What is the purpose of the eastern bypass?

Light Rail Project. (3 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I take it as a compliment that the Minister reads my newsletter. Likewise, I took it as a compliment that he announced a feasibility study a week after my party announced its intention to undertake this project.

Light Rail Project. (3 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: It could be described as a happy coincidence.

Light Rail Project. (3 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I ask the Minister to examine my leaflet carefully. The route it proposes would be hugely successful in connecting the north and south sides of the city. I hope the next Government will be of a different hue. However, if the current Government decides to build the Rathfarnham Luas line, where will the funding come from given the €34 billion envelope set out by the Department of Finance?...

Light Rail Project. (3 Apr 2007)

Eamon Ryan: The route proposed by the Green Party, as set out in my constituency leaflet, envisages a connection from Dundrum through Churchtown, Nutgrove, Rathfarnham, Terenure and Harold's Cross before crossing the city centre at Christ Church to link up with the old Broadstone line and continue to Finglas and beyond. Does the Minister agree this route makes sense?

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (29 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on having a national study on total fluoride intake in the population; if she will do this under section 6 of the fluoridation Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11995/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department has a strategy in relation to treatment of allergies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11994/07]

Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective Redundancies and Related Matters) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: I wish, on behalf of the Green Party, to indicate general support for the intent and delivery of this Bill. I hope we can provide for its swift passage through the Houses with possible amendments. I agree with Deputy Quinn that the Bill is complex and when amending it, as in the case of all legislation, one has to refer to existing legislation, in this case the Redundancy Payments Act 1967....

Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective Redundancies and Related Matters) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: It does. I hope the criticism I voiced will be taken constructively. I agree with Deputy Quinn on another matter. As a small employer in the past, I appreciate it is incredibly difficult for an enterprise with fewer than 200 or 300 employees to have the scale and ability to follow in a meaningful way some of the employment legislation we draft and the regulations in place to comply with...

Arts Council. (28 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions that have been held with other Departments, including the Department of Education and Science, with a view to seeking additional funding for the Arts Council for educational projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11722/07]

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: We want financial investment.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions that have taken place between his Department and the Department of Finance regarding investigations into the MANs constructed to date. [11481/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (27 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department has engaged in discussions with the UK Government or Northern Ireland Office regarding the transmission of RTÉ programmes on the Northern Ireland free to view digital service and the possible inclusion of BBC channels on the proposed new digital service in this jurisdiction; and his views on...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (27 Mar 2007)

Eamon Ryan: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of biofuel crops that have been supplied to date under Government support schemes that have been produced from raw materials sourced here; and the percentage that has been imported from abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11758/07]