Author Archives: Eamon

Over one-third of legislation passed this session from Communications, Energy and Natural Resources


“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 …

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End to astronomical bills in EU roaming regulations


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 …

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Ireland moves up Digital Economy Ranks


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 …

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€1.5 billion investment brings broadband to 1.5 million people


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 …

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Global Wind Day – an opportunity to celebrate our Success


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 …

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