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Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the debate and compliment Deputy Michael McGrath on moving a timely motion. This is one of the more serious issues with which every public representative is dealing on a daily basis. Deputy Fleming said the banks must learn from this. The parties opposite will remember that a bubble was created in the agricultural sector when we joined what was then...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Will we go through the different programmes - communications, broadcasting and so forth?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Vote covers a raft of areas in the Department. I will deal with communications. There is a provision of €500,000 under subhead A6, change management fund. Will the Minister give us an explanation? Our aspirations for broadband services have been discussed previously by the committee and in the Chamber. Will the Minister outline the progress that has been made to date in...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I asked a few questions on policy formation in the area of broadcasting with which the Minister might deal. As the Chairman has noted, the figure pertaining to the licence fee sticks out. In addition, the Minister might explain the position regarding the capital grant for TG4. Many people have noted that while almost €200 million goes into RTE from the public purse each year, it...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: On the issue of energy, there is a raft of questions that could be asked. I refer, in particular, to the sustainable energy programmes, the warmer homes scheme and the impact of these on reducing energy consumption, particularly through retrofitting, for example. Perhaps the Minister will state how the new system of grants is operating. Is there sufficient funding within the sustainable...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: One of the big anomalies in the warmer homes grants scheme is that local authority housing which is being rented to tenants does not qualify. The Department is stating it is up to the local authority to provide for improvements that may be needed, but there is not enough money in the system to facilitate this. I accept that there has been a pilot scheme. Some of the local authority stock...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Under subhead D4, I note an increase from €256,000 in 2012 to €3,692,000 in 2013 for mining services. Will the Minister elaborate on this? Under subhead D3, the allocation for petroleum services was reduced from €1.1 million in 2012 to €398,000 in 2013. Will he explain this reduction? People believe we are going to have a significant oil or gas strike. I know...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Capital funding for inland fisheries has increased by €334,000, which is a significant sum. Will the Minister provide a breakdown of the figure? Inland fisheries and waterways are among our great untapped resources. A significant level of activity has been developed around inland fisheries in various areas. We should encourage that as far as possible. When I see the heading...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I have just one question on the broadcasting licence fee and its appropriation among the independent broadcasters and RTÉ. How is that broken down percentage-wise? Would it be possible to take a look at how it is shared? Many independent broadcasters, particularly local radio stations, find it extremely difficult to operate and have cut their costs to the minimum. I do not need to...

Report on Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I would like to share time with Deputy Troy.

Report on Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this discussion. I understand the Minister has to return to the Cabinet meeting. We are dealing with an important report. The joint committee put a great deal of work into its examination of the future of the post office network. I do not think there is anything more emotive in urban or rural communities than the closure of an office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Spatial Strategy (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 78. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the timescale for the development and implementation of a new national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33757/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 315. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the proposed extension of a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [34192/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the current operation of the electricity grid in the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36725/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The integration of the grid by both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland is fundamental to our energy security for the future. There are issues relating to energy security in our neighbouring island. However, there is a plan to have the EU energy system fully integrated by 2014. Is the Minister satisfied that what is in place and the infrastructure being developed will allow us to be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The other point I raised was the EU Internal Market by 2014. What is the position with being fully integrated into that?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: However, there is a plan for that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Postcode System Establishment (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated costs of the rolling out of the national postcode system; if the implementation of the postcode system will have any impact on employment levels in An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35401/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Postcode System Establishment (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: This issue is vitally important. We had a discussion on the post office network yesterday. There is need for fundamental engagement with all of society on the post office network. I am glad the Minister foresees that there will not be any employment issues and I hope that is correct. Another issue is to get the public to buy into this new system. Often when the change of this magnitude...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Postcode System Establishment (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Has any study or report been done, or have there been any discussions within the Department or the sector, on what impact a postcode system would have on the post office network?