Results 1-20 of 42 for competitive speaker:Michael Moynihan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance what action has been taken to boost Ireland's economic competitiveness since 27 June 2020. [54395/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (13 Dec 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 143. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action that has been taken to boost Ireland’s economic competitiveness since 27 June 2020. [61719/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (28 Apr 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 23. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of his work to increase competition in the Irish insurance market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20520/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Policy (10 Feb 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 47. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2021. [61364/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Dec 2020)

Michael Moynihan: ...to energise Charleville town centre. I know my colleague, Councillor Ian Doyle, has been working hard to bring this project to application stage in the county council. I understand this is competitive in nature but I ask that every possible assessment be done in respect of this application to ensure we can deliver and bring life back to Charleville town.

Rural and Community Development: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: .... It is important that rural communities are engaged in making sure they are as disability-friendly as possible. Over the decades, various governments, Ministers and organisations have built the great Tidy Towns competition which has led to fantastic achievements. The Government should consider incentivising a competition to bring about an inclusive society programme through which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: .... We intend to do that. Regardless of whether or not we fail at it, we will try to do that. Tidy Towns has been a national movement for decades. I think we should look at a national inclusion competition involving towns, not just for the sake of the competition but to promote awareness that there are challenges and we need to reflect and make our communities better, be they large...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Economic Dialogue (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Moynihan: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his address to the National Economic Dialogue conference and the competitiveness of Ireland. [27990/19]

Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Moynihan: ...are making significant profits off the backs of ordinary citizens. We must address the raft of issues. For example, why has a Garda unit on insurance fraud not been established? There is no panacea for reducing premiums to competitive levels in any sector, but why is it that, in spite of any legislation that has been proposed by us, and we have tried to progress numerous Bills, the...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Moynihan: ...across the Continent and beyond. These companies point out that broadband, or its equivalent, costs them €800 a month, whereas in Dublin and other places it costs only €50. That is a competitive challenge that has to be faced. Right across rural Ireland, companies are competing in world markets and they are as good as companies in other places but broadband and planning...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Legislation (7 Mar 2019)

Michael Moynihan: 15. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her French or German counterparts have spoken or written to her or officials on her behalf regarding their proposals to reform EU competition law; and if so, her views on their proposals. [9385/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Close to €150 million will be spent on subsidising wind energy in 2015-16. Is this value for money? The National Competitiveness Council, NCC, states: "It is critically important for the effective functioning of the all island electricity market that renewable generation capacity is subject to market forces to the greatest extent possible. As a mature technology, price supports for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Moynihan: ..., Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of all media organisations that he or his predecessor met with to discuss the media merger provisions of the Consumer Protection and Competition Act 2014 and his Department’s media merger guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25869/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (16 Jun 2015)

Michael Moynihan: ...its regular engagement with the European Commission throughout May. Further meetings are planned for June, following which, the formal State Aid Pre-Notification is expected to be submitted to DG Competition.People living in communities without broadband services have looked at every aspect including wireless and tried every way of getting broadband to their home or business. We have all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Alcohol Consumption: BT Young Scientist Winners (23 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: ...on public health policy for generations to come. I congratulate them too on the great enthusiasm and dedication with which they have conducted their public meetings in the months since winning the competition. I also congratulate the management and staff of Coláiste Treasa in Kanturk, who gave them great help and support. It is a proud moment for everyone in the school and for the...

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Moynihan: ...doing massive work and should not be left on their own. My own locality in Kanturk recently enjoyed a great honour when two students from a local school, Coláiste Treasa, won the young scientist competition. The project for which the students in question, Ian O'Sullivan and Eimear Murphy, won the competition was entitled "Alcohol consumption: Does the apple fall far from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

Michael Moynihan: ...for providing a huge number of jobs and ensuring the survival of rural communities. I regularly meet those who are concerned about fish stocks. I refer to those who fish in the various competitions that are held, particularly the members of the Araglen Anglers Association in my locality who fish on the tributaries of the River Blackwater. The latter continually inform me that this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: ...ESB, made a profit of some €425 million in 2013, an increase of 23% on the previous year. My understanding is that the CER is there to protect householders and businesses by ensuring there is a competitive market and helping them to secure the cheapest possible electricity. I am concerned that the commission is not doing its job. Indeed, if an energy provider can make close to...

Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2014)

Michael Moynihan: ...a valuable service in niche areas. In contrast, the sector appears to be doing well in the UK, with more than 10,000 societies there under the control of the Financial Conduct Authority. Given the lack of competition within the domestic banking sector and the difficulties experienced within the industry in Ireland in recent times, it could offer a valuable alternative means of providing...

Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Services Charges (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: ...the European Parliament. As for the cost of broadband in Ireland, as I stated during the debate on the aforementioned Bill, I accept and welcome the entry of the ESB into the market. This should increase competition in the broadband and electronic communications markets, which hopefully will result in reduced costs and increased broadband coverage throughout the country, although I am...