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	<title>Eamon Ryan &#187; 2010</title>
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		<title>Over one-third of legislation passed this session from Communications, Energy and Natural Resources</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“We are delivering in Government”  
Biofuels in all our cars, carbon levy on electricity generators, new measures to protect consumers from premium rate fraud, new safety regime for oil and gas exploration and consolidation of inland fisheries    
Dublin, 9 July 2010   
Of the 13 Acts that have been passed during this Dáil session, 5 emanated from my Department. 
“This [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/07/09/over-one-third-of-legislation-passed-this-session-from-communications-energy-and-natural-resources/</link>
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		<title>End to astronomical bills in EU roaming regulations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dublin, 1st July 2010
The latest phase of the EU Roaming Regulations will benefit mobile phone users travelling abroad this summer. Introduced in 2007 and updated in 2009, the EU Regulations make mobile phone use more affordable for citizens travelling within the EU.
The elements of the Regulation which come into effect today include:
• An obligation on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/07/01/end-to-astronomical-bills-in-eu-roaming-regulations/</link>
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		<title>Ireland moves up Digital Economy Ranks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Economist Intelligence Unit report that places Ireland 17th of 70 countries in the digital economy rankings is welcome. Ireland has moved up one place since last year, swapping positions with Germany. Previously entitled the “e-readiness rankings”, the 2010 Digital Economy Ranking from examines the ability of the world’s largest economies to use information and communications technology [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/06/29/ireland-moves-up-digital-economy-ranks/</link>
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		<title>€1.5 billion investment brings broadband to 1.5 million people</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shanghai 17th June 2010
For the first three months of this year, total internet subscriptions stood at 1,615,032 with broadband subscriptions at 1,509,934. This represents an increase of 19% on the same period in 2009.
“When I entered Government, around 600,000 people in Ireland had internet access – now, we have grown to a point where well [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/06/17/e1-5-billion-investment-brings-broadband-to-1-5-million-people/</link>
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		<title>Global Wind Day – an opportunity to celebrate our Success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tokyo, 15th June 2010
Ireland has made major progress in wind energy in the past three years.
In 2007, I increased Ireland’s 2020 target for renewable energy in electricity to 40%. Ireland has surpassed its 2010 15% target and is well on track to meet 40%.
The majority of Ireland’s renewable energy is derived from wind. The latest [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/06/15/global-wind-day-%e2%80%93-an-opportunity-to-celebrate-our-success/</link>
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		<title>Expert Consultant on Free-to-Air to be appointed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dublin, 14th June 2010
An independent consultant to examine the designation of certain sporting and cultural events as free-to-air on terrestrial television will be appointed.
Under the terms of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and the Broadcasting Act 2009, a public consultation on the listing of certain events to make them available on free television, is ongoing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/06/14/expert-consultant-on-free-to-air-to-be-appointed/</link>
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		<title>Continuing reduction in EU-wide roaming charges welcome</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dublin, 11th June 2010
The publication by ComReg of information showing how Irish consumers continue to benefit from reductions in mobile roaming prices, including reduced prices to make and receive calls, and to send texts while travelling in the EU is welcome.
 “I am pleased to see that Irish mobile operators are clearly achieving a high level [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/06/11/continuing-reduction-in-eu-wide-roaming-charges-welcome/</link>
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		<title>Renewable Energy Study Welcome</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dublin, 11th June 2010
The Facilitation of Renewables studies, published by independent transmission operator EirGrid is welcome. Following eighteen months of analysis; the reports demonstrate the technological and operational developments needed to deliver increased renewable energy in Ireland.
“Our All Island Grid Study has already shown that Ireland can obtain at least 40% electricity from renewables by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/06/11/renewable-energy-study-welcome/</link>
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		<title>FG&#8217;s NewEra policy is a ‘cut and paste’ of Green policy in Government but without a calculator/proper analysis.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“It does not add up” – Minister Ryan
“Reading Fine Gael&#8217;s economics plan last year I got a distinct sense of déjà vu. The good elements, such as Ireland developing renewable energy, building a smart grid, rolling out electric vehicles, a smart meter in every home and allowing people to sell excess electricity back to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/06/08/898/</link>
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		<title>Decrease in energy prices makes Ireland more competitive</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Eurostat data shows recent reductions in electricity and gas prices are bringing Ireland’s energy costs closer in line with and, in some cases below European averages.
Sustained lower wholesale gas prices coupled with Government actions and policy are new delivering real and measurable benefits to energy consumers through increased competition and lower prices.
Electricity and gas [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/05/26/897/</link>
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		<title>Major progress in renewable energy in Ireland</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“We have already surpassed our targets”
 The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland report shows that last year Ireland generated 14.5% of its electricity from renewable sources. Our target for 2010 was 15%, which EirGrid tell me has already been reached.
“I have always said that our targets will not be the limits of our ambition and this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/05/26/896/</link>
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		<title>Green Light for Electric Motoring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[• Irish Government, ESB and Mitsubishi Motors, MC (Automobile) Europe and MMC Commercials sign a Memorandum of Understanding to further promote e-car industry
• ESB announces first e-car trial programme for Ireland in conjunction with Trinity College Dublin
• Mitsubishi Motors identify Ireland as ideal test environment and announce the supply of electric cars for the trial
The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/05/24/893/</link>
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		<title>New Government support price for bio-energy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[- New price will allow connection of over 200 MegaWatts of renewable electricity to the national grid
- Businesses can produce their own electricity and sell surplus to the grid
- Price will be a boost to the rural economy
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan today announced the Government’s new support price structure for bio-energy i.e. use of natural [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/05/24/889/</link>
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		<title>Carbon Windfall Levy to be Introduced</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Carbon Windfall Levy on electricity generators will shortly be introduced. The legislation will be introduced as part of the Biofuels Obligation Bill, currently going through final stages in the Oireachtas.
Under the Kyoto Carbon Trading provisions, electricity generators have been provided free carbon credits in preparation for full carbon-trading post-2012. Generators have been able to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/05/05/885/</link>
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		<title>37 high-end jobs in new €15m research centre in Cork</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Government announced that United Technologies Corporation is to establish a unique energy and security research centre in Ireland creating 37 new jobs over the next four years through a €15 million investment. The investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
The proposed research agenda is based on two main research themes &#8211; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eamonryan.ie/2010/04/26/880/</link>
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