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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: To clarify, for the broadcasting outlets, it has gone-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: -----to €200 million.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: That is a drop of €100 million. Regarding online revenue, did Ms Cronin mention a figure of €340 million earlier?

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: I, too, welcome the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016. In 2014 I brought forward the Thirty-fourth amendment of the Constitution Bill, the intention of which was similar to that of this Bill. At the time I asked that a referendum be held on the issue on the same day as the same-sex marriage referendum. The provision of an additional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (10 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works grants will be paid to primary schools in 2016. [34147/16]

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion from the Rural Independent Group. The post office network should not just be protected but should be enhanced and expanded because it provides a vital service, like that provided by Garda stations, rural schools and shops. We have seen the decimation of rural villages, which I recognise as a Deputy representing rural constituency. People...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (17 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: 45. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will review the income cap for eligibility for those applying for social housing. [35227/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Provision (17 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: 71. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the percentage of the 2016 capital allocation for new builds and house purchases that was expended in the first nine months of 2016; and if he will provide a breakdown per local authority of spending. [35226/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: 400. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called to have a procedure carried out at St. James's Hospital, Dublin. [35796/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long Stay Residential Units (22 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: 418. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the section of the long stay contribution scheme that allows a person to retain only €33 per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35911/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the presentation from the panel. The ability of the Government to introduce a broadcasting fee has been covered. Another factor must be considered, namely, that many low and middle-income households already face a significant burden in terms of increased charges, including insurance costs and so on. The working poor would find it difficult to carry an increase in the licence fee,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: In the breakdown the quality of the coverage in terms of negative, neutral and positive, the slice of positive coverage is shown in green on the chart. The figures relating to Sinn Fein are about the thickness of the blade of a knife. One can see that the amount of level of negative coverage is significant. I am not picking on the Labour Party in particular, but the report covers the four...

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: He is a Fianna Fáil nominee.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: Could I ask the Tánaiste about the long-promised guidelines on wind farms? In the previous Government four Ministers failed to introduce them. The issue is in the programme for Government and it was specified that the guidelines would be introduced within three to six months. The document stated it was a matter of priority. The Taoiseach said in the House the other day that he is...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: 23. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made in implementing the recommendations of the Kerr report; and the immediate actions being taken to preserve the post office network here. [32042/16]

Other Questions: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: I want to ask the Minister about the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the Kerr report and the actions being taken to preserve the post office network. We know that the current model has to change. Post offices must be made viable. I would like to hear the Minister's response to my question.

Other Questions: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I welcome the initiatives he mentioned. The Kerr group has come out with recommendations and they are being examined but time is of the essence. Unfortunately, the post office network is not in a good place. It is reckoned that 500 post offices are not economically sustainable and that has to change. The only way it can be changed is through...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The key concern is that while there is movement, the process could be dragged out, particularly when groups have to meet and draft reports. I take on board that the Government does not own the vast majority of rural post offices. It is important that the report and proposals of the implementation group are refined and agreed and then implemented...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (29 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: 680. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide the performance output of energy generated by Mount Lucas wind farm, County Offaly. [36876/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (29 Nov 2016)

Brian Stanley: 681. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will appoint the final Government appointee to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland; the timeframe for the appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36877/16]