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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: It it vitally important in all the sectors that are independently regulated that the consumer has confidence in the Regulator. What has transpired in recent months has led to some people losing confidence in the regulation of the energy market. It is important that clarity is brought to the issue of companies making profits on the backs of others. If there are issues in respect of returns...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Services (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he proposes to ensure fair treatment of rural consumers in the provision of telecommunications services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53548/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Services (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: My question relates to the schools broadband initiative. We have schools that do not have any broadband connection. As the Minister outlined in his reply, broadband connectivity is of importance. A school in Milford in north Cork has no access to broadband which puts the pupils at significant disadvantage as they progress to second level and beyond. It is vitally important that we examine...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Services (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Judging by the body language of the Minister, I wonder whether we should be fearful about the future of this programme. It is vital that broadband is at the top of the Government's agenda. This is as important to the present generation as rural electrification was in another time. Will the Minister look also at the sale of bundling in other spheres as they relate to rural communities?

Other Questions: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: More often than not, this Chamber hears about issues which have not been dealt with rather than those which have been resolved. The issue relating to the 4G network is again one which relates to the urban-rural divide. The obligation in this regard is that providers must reach 70% of the population with their services. One could argue that the most densely populated areas of the country...

Other Questions: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: The Exchequer will benefit to the tune of €450 million in 2012 and something over €370 million between now and 2030. Has the Minister any plans to ring-fence this money for use on broadband provision or for use in primary and post-primary schools?

Other Questions: Semi-State Companies (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: The issues that arise for Bord na Móna concern the traditional industries. Some claim the company's diversification, including into waste management and renewable energy generation, has put a considerable strain and its resources and profit-making ability, nothwithstanding that this was a disastrous year. Internal issues arise also. Anecdotally, we hear problems arise over morale and...

Other Questions: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: A number of people have invested in miscanthus or elephant grass, as it is most commonly known. When they invested, it was indicated that State companies would be purchasers down the line but some of them, in particular Bord na Mona, have made no attempt to do so under REFIT 3. There is an issue with the supply chain in the biomass industry for primary producers of elephant grass. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the future of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53242/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to secure the future of an Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53549/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the position regarding the new dedicated Office for Regeneration which was announced on 3 February 2012 and according to that announcement, was to be a separate entity with the unified local authorities of Limerick city and council and to have responsibility for the management and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will [provide an update of the operation of the specific fund of €1 million (details supplied), for community initiatives that would contribute to regeneration in specific areas of Limerick city and to be managed by the new Office for Regeneration; if he will provide details of the way in which the fund will...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details regarding the amount of funding available in 2012 and 2013 to support the community and voluntary sectors delivering the regeneration social interventions under the Limerick Regeneration Project in Moyross, Southhill, St Mary's Park and Ballincurra Weston; and if he will outline the criteria,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork got a reduced single farm payment of €7.14 [53629/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Collection (4 Dec 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons who have been contacted for the non-payment of the household charge to date; the total amount including accrued penalties in household charges that is due nationally and broken down per local authority; the prosecutions that have been carried out in relation to non-payment to date; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: County Enterprise Boards Funding (4 Dec 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide details of the overheads and total budgets, including the spend on mentoring and soft supports, direct grant aid, staff and administration costs including overheads, for all city and county enterprise boards since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53814/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (4 Dec 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53770/12]

Funding for Disability Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Dec 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy Kelleher for tabling this motion. It is a vital motion on one of the most important days of the year, as we face the budget. We want to highlight the issue of disability and ensure no further cuts are inflicted on the sector. Everyone who has spoken has mentioned their care for and concern about people with disabilities. As we talk about the person with the disability,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (6 Dec 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Finance the total payments to the Exchequer resulting from the carbon tax in each of the years since its introduction to date; if he will provide a breakdown of the energy sources, that is oil, gas and so on, from which tax revenues have been collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54933/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (6 Dec 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the proposals to revise the existing Energy Taxation Directive; if he expects that the negotiations on this directive will be completed during Ireland's Presidency of the European Commission; in view of the existing carbon tax regime here, if the principle of subsidiarity will be applied to Ireland if any mandatory carbon tax regime is...