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Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

David Stanton: It does not look like it.

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

David Stanton: I welcome the Bill. I note that many greyhound tracks are under pressure financially and that this Bill will allow for the raising of additional revenue which, hopefully, will be channelled in that direction. There is an overlap in respect betting and gambling between the Departments of Justice and Equality and Finance. I would like to speak first about a concern brought to the attention...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Renewable Energy Action Plan Publication (30 Jan 2014)

David Stanton: 10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 313 and 314 of 10 December 2013, when he expects the progress report on Ireland's national renewable energy action plan to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4305/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Publication (30 Jan 2014)

David Stanton: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to publish the offshore renewable energy development plan; his plans to develop offshore renewable energy potential, in particular ocean energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4306/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (30 Jan 2014)

David Stanton: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made in acquiring a site for a new school (details supplied) in Midleton, County Cork which is due to go to construction in 2014-15; when he expects the sale to be finalised and construction to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4762/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Noise Pollution (4 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: 115. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a phenomenon known as the hum, persistent low frequency noise; the incidence of same; the possible solutions or remedies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5025/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Election Management System (4 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: 131. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has issued guidelines to local authorities regarding the hiring of staff for polling stations in view of the upcoming European and local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5026/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (4 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 28 November 2013, regarding the opening of a new second-level school in Carrigtwohill in 2016-17 under the patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board with the involvement of the Catholic Bishop of Cloyne, if his Department has examined the possibility of the new school operating ASD-specific...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (4 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: 454. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress regarding Carrigtwohill wastewater treatment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5122/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (5 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: 60. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 3 October 2013, the further progress that has been made regarding the acquisition of a site required for the development of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork included on his Department's five year school building programme and due to go to construction in 2014/15; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Small Claims and Payment Procedures: Motion (5 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: No apologies have been received except Deputy Farrell said that he might be late arriving. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No. 861/2007 of the European Parliament and the Council, of 11 July 2007, establishing a European Small Claims Procedure and Regulation (EC) No. 1896/2006 of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Small Claims and Payment Procedures: Motion (5 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister. It is a pity the Courts Service cannot compile the statistics to give us a breakdown of the type of cases taken. It would be very useful if there was some way to arrange that. I know it produces a report on the Small Claims Court but the European one would be interesting, especially if, as we hope, there is an increase in its use. That it is little known raises the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Small Claims and Payment Procedures: Motion (5 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: We have exhausted the questions. I thank the Minister and his officials most sincerely for their attendance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (5 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following proposal:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...

Other Questions: Energy Usage (6 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: 7. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to implement measures to conserve energy in his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he has appointed or intends to appoint a person or persons to oversee energy conservation. [5627/14]

Other Questions: Energy Usage (6 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: 27. To ask the Minister for Defence the policy and practices in place to promote energy conservation in his Department's offices and all the facilities under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5626/14]

Other Questions: Energy Usage (6 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: As the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces are large users of energy, I am curious to know what efforts are being made to conserve energy and reduce energy costs. I realise that a great deal of work has been done. I want to give the Minister an opportunity to tell us about that. Are there plans to make further reductions?

Other Questions: Energy Usage (6 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for that comprehensive response. Much progress is being made. Has any research or thought been given to introducing combined heat and power plants in the various barracks and military installations across the country? I am told that significant efficiencies can be gained there, that they are 25% more efficient and the carbon footprint can be reduced. Would the...

Other Questions: Energy Usage (6 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister. He referenced the Cork prison and the adjacent Collins Barracks. Regarding the systems that will be installed there, have they considered combined heat and power? Have they engaged with companies that would be in a position possibly to share the savings into the future? Major savings could be made in the wider brief of the prisons, which is a separate area.

Other Questions: Aquaculture Licences Applications (11 Feb 2014)

David Stanton: 92. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of aquaculture licences he has received with respect to operating in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork; when an appropriate assessment of Ballycotton Bay, as required under the EU birds-habitats directive, will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6333/14]