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Ógra Shinn Féin: Dublin Remembers Saro Wiwa and the Ogoni 8

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:54:50 +0000

So it is appropriate to name the street where Minister Eamon Ryan hands out licences for Irish oil and gas exploitation after a fighter who gave his life trying to protect his homeland from destruction and see a long term benefit for …... Continue reading »

Regtel, Realm and Regulation » Lex Ferenda

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:54:25 +0000

However, it has been reiterated (by the Minister for Communications, Eamon Ryan) that self-regulation is to be replaced by regulation through the Commission for Communications Regulation (Comreg). It could be argued that it’s closer to …... Continue reading »

Greenme: Sustainable Living Blog » Blog Archive » Labour party …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:22:59 +0000

Liz McManus said the change.ie campaign by Minister for the Environment John Gormley, which would cost €6.3 million by the end of the year, and the Power of One campaign by Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan, costing €5.5 million, …... Continue reading »

Green Ink: Choose Carefully John Gormley

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:10:19 +0000

Remember folks, John Gormley and Eamon Ryan were in cabinet discussions on the budget. They stood up and applauded Brian fucking Lenihan. Education cuts cannot have come as a surprise to them. This is fucking over children while HSE …... Continue reading »

RTÉ 2 FTA — RTÉ postpones RTE International

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:02:00 +0000

The national broadcaster wrote to Eamon Ryan, the communications minister, last month claiming that it would be “unwise” for it to continue with the plan. John Nolan, chairman of the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society in Britain, …... Continue reading »

Putting Dublin Mountains on the map

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:16:14 +0000

Minister for Natural Resources Eamon Ryan said he would be asking the company to explore the issue as part of the Dublin Mountains Partnership, which he officially launched in Tibradden Woods yesterday. The Dublin Mountains Partnership …... Continue reading »

Greens spend €2.2m on 14 studies

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:21:39 +0000

Figures released by Green Party minister Eamon Ryan also reveal that his department has spent some €123000 on a study examining the pros and cons of controversial overhead power lines as opposed to underground power lines. …... Continue reading »

Renewable energy to be future cornerstone - Minister

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:16:15 +0000

RENEWABLE ENERGY and energy efficiency rather than nuclear power is the “cornerstone of our energy future”, Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan said last night. Renewable energy would provide a sustainable and secure energy supply as well as …... Continue reading »

“The European Union and UK Government have set ambitious targets …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:32:05 +0000

Adds The Republic of Ireland’s Energy Minister Eamon Ryan cautions, “This initial study has indicated that carbon capture and storage may become a viable option for Ireland in the medium term, but considerably more analysis is still …... Continue reading »

Cork Shell to Sea, Green Party shenanigans

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:06:47 +0000

Eamon Ryan, John Gormley, Trevor Sergeant,All Members, The Green Party. RE: Maura Harrington, Corrib Gas Project.Green Party Sell-Out. Dear Sirs/Mesdames, We are writing motivated and shocked into action by Maura Harrington’s hunger …... Continue reading »

I’ma home worker — and no, I don’t wear pyjamas all day

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:05:54 +0000

Minister Eamon Ryan has pledged that there will be universal broadband coverage in Ireland by late 2009/early 2010 — but it remains a fact that many rural areas are still e-communication blackspots. …... Continue reading »

Time To Get Smart - Carbon Footprints In Your House…

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:50:35 +0000

Launching a pilot scheme involving an initial 15000 smart meters yesterday, Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan said they would help householders to reduce their electricity bills, improve the operation of the electricity system and reduce …... Continue reading »

Mayo’s Gold next move uncertain

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:09:27 +0000

The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has not received official notification of a challenge to Minister Eamon Ryan’s recent decision to refuse prospecting licences to Mayo’s Gold.... Continue reading »

Eamon Ryan Breaks Silence On Rossport

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:41:15 +0000

Before we went into Government, I cared about Rossport this much: And now I'm a minister, I care about it this much:... Continue reading »

Higgins urges ministerial action in Corrib gas row

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:22:43 +0000

LABOUR PARTY president Michael D Higgins has called on Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan to provide leadership in relation to resolving the Corrib gas controversy.... Continue reading »

Smart Ways To Monitor Domestic Energy Costs

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:33:34 +0000

The meters will help householders to reduce the energy they use and their bills; improve the operation of the electricity system and reduce carbon emissions, according to Energy Minister Eamon Ryan. Up to 21000 electricity customers …... Continue reading »

Has Ireland really passed the one million broadband user milestone?

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:10:10 +0000

The news was hailed by the Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan TD as evidence that competition in the telecoms market is finally beginning to work. “Exceeding one million broadband subscriptions is undoubtedly a huge achievement,” …... Continue reading »

Mayo Teacher on Hunger Strike against Shell

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:55:34 +0000

I also urge the Irish government, and in particular Eamon Ryan (left), Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, and John Gormley (right), Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, to do everything in their power to safe …... Continue reading »

No Mayo gold rush

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:02:58 +0000

CAMPAIGNERS opposed to gold mining in Mayo have scored a second major victory in 20 years, after Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan declined to grant prospecting licences to a company which sought to …... Continue reading »

Sunday Times: Festival fever won’t make you go green

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:27:16 +0000

While the main stage of the festival plays host to Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros and the Sex Pistols, the Global Green has Eamon Ryan and Trevor Sargent. Hey, never mind the b******s, here’s the Green party. …... Continue reading »

Welcome for Gold mining refusal

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:50:23 +0000

Cllr Keith Martin has warmly welcomed the Decision by Natural Resources Minister Eamon Ryan to refuse Prospecting Licences to a company which would have allowed them to search for gold over a large area of South Mayo. …... Continue reading »

Ryan concedes real difficulties ahead to cut carbon levels

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:04:02 +0000

MINISTER FOR Energy Eamon Ryan has said the country is facing real difficulties in reducing its carbon emissions.... Continue reading »

Ryan abandons bio-fuels policy

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:10:15 +0000

Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has abandoned government plans to have bio-fuels make up 5.75 per cent of all transport fuel by 2010, to the dismay of suppliers and consumers alike. Minister Ryan has ditched the …... Continue reading »

Busmen’s holidays

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:50:04 +0000

On that note, when Eamon Ryan became minister, he said that he’d be skiving off at 6 each day if possible to eat with his family and put his kids to bed. And that he wouldn’t be available at weekends. When Jack Lynch and Sean Lemass …... Continue reading »

Minister urges home-energy co-operation

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:45:36 +0000

Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan today called on communities to co-operate on home energy efficiency improvements as he unveiled a €5 million home-energy grant scheme.... Continue reading »