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Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Brian Stanley: Why is the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Denis Naughten, not in the House for the debate on Second Stage?

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Brian Stanley: I recognise that, but the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources should be here.

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Brian Stanley: The Minister should be here for it.

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Brian Stanley: Any legislation introduced through the House must ensure the people of the country are the primary beneficiaries. Sinn Féin welcomes many aspects of the Bill, but we must ensure any regulatory body under the State's watch acts in the best interests of the people, not solely the energy companies. Whatever regulatory commission is in place - I note there will be a name change, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (29 Jun 2016)

Brian Stanley: 54. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to regulate developments in the wind turbine sector, and the engagement he will make with local communities affected by these developments. [16410/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Designation (29 Jun 2016)

Brian Stanley: 145. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if and when she will designate the Curragh Plains a natural heritage area as requested by Kildare County Council. [18643/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his progress on the planned construction of the new amalgamated primary school in Monasterevin, County Kildare; when the project will move to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19720/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (5 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 402. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to set out the status of the two sets of regulations referred to in sections 8(1) and 8(2) of the Heritage Bill 2016 relating to burning and hedgerows; whether these regulations are complete given the Government has now re-initiated this Bill; if they are completed, to identify the persons who have been consulted; when they will be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (5 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 625. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure that the infrastructure to facilitate the roll out of the national broadband plan will be kept in State ownership. [19540/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (5 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 626. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the date on which he will announce the awarding of the contract for the roll out of the national broadband plan. [19541/16]

Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: That is agreed. I formally move amendment No. 1 from Sinn Féin to this Private Members' motion.

Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: I think amendment No. 1 is listed first.

Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: The Minister has correctly identified the national broadband plan as a project on the scale and importance of rural electrification in the last century, but there is one clear difference. Rural electrification was and is in public ownership. This will be a much-valued asset. It is disappointing that the Government has not recognised the importance of keeping what will be a priceless asset...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Levy (6 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance why a pension provider (details supplied) is still deducting a pension levy of 0.15% from 1 July 2016 from the Procter and Gamble Ireland defined benefit pension scheme as a result of the 2015 pension levy. [19925/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (12 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 366. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the guidelines in place for community welfare officers for the payment of rent supplement; and if this payment will be withdrawn if a tenant is paying rent above the permitted ceilings. [20621/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 622. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he is taking to address the failure by the Health Service Executive to provide a primary school dental scheme in County Laois; and the improvements that will be made in the service. [21299/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 623. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he is taking to address the failure by the Health Service Executive to provide reasonable level of orthodontic services for County Laois; when the improvements will be made in this regard [21302/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 624. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to improve the general practitioner service in the Monasterevin and Kildangan areas of County Kildare. [21304/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Broadband Plan (13 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance the effect of adopting the full concession model for the national broadband plan on the State's balance sheet. [21421/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (14 Jul 2016)

Brian Stanley: 2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to provide similar subsidies for solar power as are currently available for wind energy developments. [21699/16]