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State Forestry: Motion [Private Members] (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. There are many issues which arise, including those which relate to Coillte and the sale of the trees for which it is responsible. Making flippant comments is not the way to proceed. For a raft of reasons, we have major reservations with regard to how it is proposed to proceed in respect of this matter. The Government and the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Television Licence Fee Collection (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he intends to replace the television licence with a broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10085/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the application by the Thomas Davis Commemoration Society, Mallow, County Cork, to have An Post commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of Thomas Davis by issuing a commemorative stamp in 2014. [9892/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Importation of Fertilisers (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the composition of imported fertilisers have been scientifically tested; the frequency with which this testing is carried out; and the last time such testing was carried out. [10038/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Licence Sale (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of initial expressions of interest in the National Lottery licence that have been received; the prospective date on which the awarding process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10402/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Issues (28 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the credit union sector regarding the implications for fixed deposit investment products held by its members arising from the liquidation of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; the role of the regulator in protecting the interests of credit unions in the liquidation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10617/13]

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy Calleary for allowing me five minutes to contribute to the debate. I want to reflect on the major concerns among people about this Bill in terms of ability to pay. A number of issues arise, the first of which is that every house that goes through a sale or transfer transaction must have an energy efficiency rating certificate. Will something have to be done about that in...

Health Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I compliment Deputy Kelleher on putting down this motion and I thank him for the opportunity to speak on it. There is a number of issues in this regard. First, before I go into the motion itself, there are anomalies in the system. As public representatives, we meet people who come to us who would have had paid up membership of VHI or other insurers who, because of one application or one...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that she has made in the implementation of the pathways to work plan; the use of private contractors in its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11108/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Miscanthus Industry (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue. People around the country have invested a large amount of money in growing miscanthus, but they are worried about the future of the industry which may be at risk. The fear is that the sector is in jeopardy and it is believed that the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has not adjusted the REFIT scheme to allow...

Topical Issue Debate: Miscanthus Industry (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the reply. The difficulty is it appears to indicate that a logjam has been reached with regard to those people who have invested in the industry and are now faced with a decision in which they had thought they had an outlet for the crop but are experiencing difficulties. I had not been informed that the Minister had met the company concerned. I really seek to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for Garda vetting clearance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11659/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the committee. The Minister outlined in detail the problem and the complexities of arriving at a solution to it. There are a number of issues to consider. The Minister acknowledges that there appears to be a gap in the legislation. In the first instance, it is an international issue. Are discussions taking place at forums such as the United...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the officials from the office for Internet safety. Their role is challenging given the speed at which technologies continue to evolve. In her opening remarks, Ms O'Keeffe encouraged respect but I think that at this stage, we have to go beyond that kind of language. I know the office does not have the power to investigate but comes under the remit of the Department of Justice and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Guidance Counsellors (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of the number of guidance hours being provided at individual secondary schools for the current academic year following on from the removal of the ex quota allocation for guidance counselling in budget 2012; if he is committed to monitoring the hours being provided in each school in future years; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with Twitter and Facebook (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms McSweeney and congratulate her for her well presented overview of Twitter. What legal options are there when someone posts and abusive or incorrect tweet or one that causes someone to feel harassed? This is a worldwide phenomenon by now. What recourse to the law have those who have been defamed or had malicious statements made about them on Twitter? The Minister pointed out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with Twitter and Facebook (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: If someone in the United States put up a false tweet that causes harm to a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, is there any recourse in the law because it now involves two jurisdictions? Is that not where the difficulties arise?

Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on co-financing of rural development under CAP Pillar Two; the impact of Multi Annual Framework budget cuts to Pillar Two on rural development schemes here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12689/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Forestry Sector (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has raised any concern with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in relation to the effect the proposed sale of the forest crop could have on rural recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Ownership (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that there is enough media diversity here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12568/13]