Results 321-340 of 381 for 5 million speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Written Answers — Fuel Poverty: Fuel Poverty (18 Jun 2009)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 58 together. The Government is committed to protecting vulnerable households from the impact of energy costs through a combination of institutional supports and investment in improving the energy efficiency of the housing stock. I am working closely with the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to deliver a fully cohesive approach across Government....
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (18 Jun 2009)
Eamon Ryan: ...efficient equipment has been widened in the 2009 Budget to include energy efficient data server systems and on site electricity generation equipment. I am allocating significant resources of â¬50 million to the Home Energy Saving Scheme, in order to provide grants of up to 40% of the cost of retro-fitting homes. This scheme will increase energy efficiency and lead to CO2 savings and...
- Electricity Metering. (18 Jun 2009)
Eamon Ryan: ...to ensure the sample is representative of Ireland's electricity consumers both in terms of usage profiles and geographical spread. Installation of meters for this trial is almost complete with 5,364 residential and 595 SME meters installed at 8 June. Given the advanced stage of work under way to put in place the systems needed for the pilot, it will not be possible to include the new...
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (12 May 2009)
Eamon Ryan: ...and draft proofing measures. To date, energy efficiency improvements in almost 24,000 homes have been made under the Warmer Homes Scheme. A breakdown by year is set out in the table. Some â¬20 million has been provided for the scheme in 2009, which includes â¬5 million being provided between ESB and Bord Gáis Ãireann. This will enable structural improvements to be made to at least...
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (6 May 2009)
Eamon Ryan: ...legislation provides the right cover and strictures for the broadcasting authority of Ireland. A key determinant of the cost of a public service body such as this is the staffing level. Section 15(1) requires the consent of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Minister for Finance for an increase in staff. At this moment, that will not be an easy...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 Feb 2009)
Eamon Ryan: ...flume facilities and improved mechanical and electrical workshop facilities and advanced computer solutions for numerical analysis and modelling. Capital expenditure in 2009 is estimated at â¬1.2 million. The enhancement of the HMRC will be completed in 2009. The HMRC facility requires further and more substantial enhancement and extension, to be able to service a more extensive range of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (24 Feb 2009)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 to 375, inclusive, together. Along with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, I launched the National Insulation Programme for economic recovery on 8 February. The programme entails a three pronged approach to addressing the legacy of older housing with poor energy efficiency standards. In so far as schemes in the programme...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (10 Feb 2009)
Eamon Ryan: ...case with oil under IEA obligations. Recent European Commission analysis, undertaken as part of the Second EU Strategic Energy Review, shows that the cost of strategic gas storage is very high, at 5 times that of oil storage. The potential for gas storage facilities is also dependent on geological conditions. Therefore depleted gas fields (such as is the case with the storage facility...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (17 Dec 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...be made via the relevant community organisation, details of which can be found under the grants section of SEI's website (www.sei.ie/grants). I have increased the funding for this Scheme to â¬5 million in 2009 and have secured another â¬5 million in matching funding from ESB Customer Supply and Bord Gáis Ãireann. The Home Energy Saving Scheme, which is also managed by SEI, will...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Dec 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...-proofing measures and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Advice is also provided to householders on minimising energy use. These measures are provided free or at a token cost. Funding of â¬10 million has been made available for this Scheme in 2009, which includes a contribution of â¬5 million from ESB and Bord Gáis. Householders generally will be in a position to avail of grants for...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Dec 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...in University College Cork to support scale model development; The development of a grid-connected wave energy test site off the west coast to support the next generation of research models; A â¬2 million Ocean Energy Prototype Fund and The introduction of a new feed-in-tariff under the REFIT scheme for wave energy of â¬220 per Megawatt Hour. The ocean energy sector, which includes a...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (2 Dec 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...efficiency improvements under the Scheme can potentially reduce their energy consumption by up to 60%, depending on the number of measures implemented and their energy behaviour. Funding of â¬10 million has been made available for this Scheme in 2009, which includes a contribution of â¬5 million from ESB and Bord Gáis. The Home Energy Saving Scheme, which is also managed by SEI, will...
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2 Dec 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...qualifying energy efficient equipment is being widened to include energy efficient data server systems and on site electricity generation equipment. I am allocating significant resources of â¬20 million to the Home Energy Saving Scheme in 2009, an increase of â¬15 million on 2008, in order to provide grants of up to 30% of the cost of retro-fitting homes. This scheme will increase...
- Housing Grants. (2 Dec 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...sector by incentivising households to upgrade the energy performance of their homes. I launched the scheme on a pilot basis earlier this year in a selected number of areas and with a budget of â¬5 million. Under the pilot phase, grant aid is being provided for cavity wall insulation, wall lining insulation, external insulation, attic insulation, heating controls and low emission double...
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (27 Nov 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...boiler lagging jacket, draught proofing measures and CFLs. Advice is also provided to householders on minimising energy use. These measures are provided free or at a token cost. Funding of â¬10 million has been made available for this Scheme in 2009, which includes a contribution of â¬5 million in total from ESB and Bord Gáis. Householders generally will be in a position to avail of...
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (29 Oct 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...of older housing with poor energy efficiency standards. I have already increased the allocation for 2008 to the Low Income Housing Programme administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) to â¬5 million. The Programme's primary focus is the Warmer Homes Scheme which provides energy efficiency equipment including insulation and energy efficiency advice at little or no cost to eligible...
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (29 Oct 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...qualifying energy efficient equipment is being widened to include energy efficient data server systems and on site electricity generation equipment. I am allocating significant resources of â¬20 million to the Home Energy Saving Scheme in 2009, an increase of â¬15 million on 2008, in order to provide grants of up to 30% of the cost of retro-fitting homes. This scheme will increase energy...
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (29 Oct 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...71% and 88%. Budget 2009 increased the fuel allowance by a further â¬2 per week and extended the season by 2 weeks to 32 weeks. These improvements will bring the annual cost of the scheme to â¬205 million. The fuel allowance is paid to almost 300,000 people, while 357,000 receive electricity or gas allowances at an estimated cost of â¬170 million this year i.e. a total cost of â¬375m....
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (29 Oct 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...causes of fuel poverty is the legacy of older housing with poor energy efficiency standards. I have increased the allocation for 2008 to the Low Income Housing Programme administered by SEI to â¬5 million. The Programme's primary focus is the Warmer Homes Scheme, which provides energy efficiency equipment including insulation and energy efficiency advice at little or no cost to eligible...
- Fuel Poverty. (29 Oct 2008)
Eamon Ryan: ...legacy of older housing with poor energy efficiency standards. I have already increased the 2008 allocation for the low income housing programme administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland to â¬5 million. The programme's primary focus is the warmer homes scheme, which provides energy efficiency equipment and insulation as well as energy efficiency advice at little or no cost to eligible...