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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: An Post (12 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: An Post has two strengths - the network and the trust the public has in it. After Mr. Sheehan's brief exchange with the Chairman, I am even more fearful. It is very worrying if the management of An Post think, in their wisdom, that having PostPoint in Tesco or any other retail outfit is not going to cannibalise the network and they will stop the trial if this happens. The dogs on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 367. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the expected completion date of the autism spectrum disorders, ASD, accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13709/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 614. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount spent on EirGrid's Grid25 project to date; if he will provide in tabular form the cost of public relations, consultancy costs and advertising costs since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13528/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 615. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the Grid25 project is being financed; if this will increase the cost of electricity to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13529/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 616. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Grid25 project is a point to point project; his views that this will best serve the regions of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Sale of State Assets (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 617. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress in the sale of Bord Gáis Energy; if a decision has been made as to where the revenue raised form this sale will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13531/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 625. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the Shannon LNG project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13928/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 626. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the Shannon LNG project would be subject to a levy for pipelines they would not use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13929/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 627. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with those involved in the Shannon LNG project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13930/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Services Charges (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I wish to raise the need for the Government to discuss the cost of broadband in Ireland and appreciate the presence in the Chamber of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resource to respond to this Topical Issue. I am sure the Minister is aware a new study has found that Ireland has the third highest cost of broadband in the European Union when making comparisons in respect...

Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Services Charges (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. There are two issues here, namely, the cost of the broadband and the service level in respect of the broadband. I have received letters and documentation from all over the country, including from one community located 15 miles from O'Connell Street, Dublin, bemoaning the lack of broadband. The cost of broadband must be considered and one must ensure the...

Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Services Charges (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Yes, the issue pertains the actual coverage of broadband right across the country. As the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will be aware, I have travelled extensively in Ireland in recent weeks but this is the issue in every community, including one only 15 miles from Dublin's O'Connell Street, as well as communities in Wexford, west Cork and north Cork. One school in north Cork lacks broadband...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Strategic Plan 2012-17 and Other Issues: RTE (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the delegates from RTE. It is a good day for them to be here. I have a couple of questions. I was expecting this session to be benign enough, going through the deficiencies in RTE and its plans for the future. The director general lamented that one of RTE's leading lights left the broadcaster last year but I contend the sky did not fall in. RTE has survived after the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Strategic Plan 2012-17 and Other Issues: RTE (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: How many RTE staff were in Rome for the election of the new Pope last year?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Children in Care (1 Apr 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 112. To ask the Minister for Health his response to the criticisms of the child and adolescent mental health services in the recent report by the Ombudsman for Children entitled A Meta-analysis of Repetitive Root Cause Issues regarding the Provision of Services for Children in Care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14883/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Bord Gáis Privatisation (1 Apr 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 229. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the resources raised by the sale of Bord Gáis Energy; if 50% of the revenue will be used for job creation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15210/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (1 Apr 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 335. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the work of the expert panel reviewing the Grid 25 project; if the north-east connector plan will be fully reviewed by this panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15179/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Exports (1 Apr 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 336. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the current status of the memorandum of understanding between the Irish and UK Governments to progress plans for the trading of renewable energy between both countries; if he will state his view on the recent publication of energy targets from the European Commission for 2030; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (1 Apr 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 337. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a new fiscal framework for the exploration and production of oil and gas here will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15181/14]

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Apr 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I am sharing my time with Deputy Sean Fleming. I am sure it was Deputy James Bannon's influence on the Government that caused it to see sense on this important issue. Joking aside, there are many communities the length and breadth of the country that are very concerned about the future development of wind energy projects. Many communities have seen wind energy projects successfully...