Results 221-240 of 29,149 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Port Development. (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: It is not. The ports are under the Minister's direction.

Port Development. (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: The Dublin Port Company and Dublin City Council are at loggerheads on this. The Minister must give direction.

Broadcasting Legislation. (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: The last point is the one in which I am interested. Has the Minister received a report on the matter? Will he issue a policy document or will he issue direction to the broadcasting commission to establish experimental digital services? Given that the Minister is considering this issue, when does he believe we will have widespread availability of digital services? Does the Minister agree this...

Broadcasting Legislation. (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: There is not much need for it at 4.30 a.m.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is intended that a joint agreement be signed with a private developer to construct residential units in the Digital Hub in return for a share of future rental income; if so, the nature of such an agreement and when he expects it will be confirmed; the alternative model which will be put in place to develop...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount which has been spent on consultants over each of the past five years to investigate the issue of the introduction of digital television services here; and when he will be able to outline a Government policy on this issue. [8275/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when and the way in which he will be authorised to issue directions to the energy regulator on matters of energy and electricity policy. [8461/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount which has been spent on consultants over each of the past five years to investigate the issue of the introduction of digital television services here; and when he will be able to outline a Government policy on this issue. [8462/05]

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is intended that a joint agreement be signed with a private developer to construct residential units in the Digital Hub in return for a share of future rental income; the nature of such an agreement; when it will be confirmed; the alternative model which will be put in place to develop the residential...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (10 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when his Department's attention was drawn to the quantified risk assessment for the Corrib upstream gas pipeline commissioned or carried out by a company (details supplied) on behalf of Enterprise Energy Ireland. [8402/05]

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: This is not a small Bill. One need only imagine 150,000 creatures. Would they fit in cages in this building? Would they fit into the House as they are about to be slaughtered? These 150,000 untamed creatures are kept in cruel conditions and are killed and sold for roughly €10 each. These creatures are living in what can only be cruel conditions for this supposed economic return. I will be...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 36: To ask the Taoiseach the amount his Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8585/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenses: Departmental Expenses (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount her Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8586/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on plans for an EU-wide tax on aviation fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8577/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on calls for an excise tax on aviation fuel, in view of the fact that airline fuel is the only fuel not to be subject to tax and in view of its adverse effects on the environment. [8578/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance the contact his Department has had with the Departments of Transport and Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue of an EU-wide aviation fuel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8580/05]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on alteration of the tax system to encourage travellers to use eco-friendly modes of travel, that is, the incentivisation of such travel through reduced costs and tax breaks. [8579/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount his Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8587/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the agenda for the preparatory meeting for the UN open-ended informal consultative process on oceans and the law of the sea dealing with fisheries, sustainable development and marine debris on 16 March 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8573/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (22 Mar 2005)

Eamon Ryan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if an Irish delegation will raise the issue of longlines and sea turtles at the ICP preparatory meeting in order that it be discussed at the ICP in June 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8574/05]