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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (22 Oct 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 206. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the recorded annualised crime statistics (details supplied) for the Kerry Garda Síochána districts for the second quarter of 2015 and for the second quarter of 2014, in tabular form. [37017/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (22 Oct 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 210. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the recorded annualised crime statistics (details supplied) for the Cork West Garda Síochána districts for the second quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2014, in tabular form. [37037/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (22 Oct 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 212. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the recorded annualised crime statistics (details supplied) for the north Cork Garda Síochána districts for the second quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2014, in tabular form. [37039/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (3 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue along with Deputy O'Sullivan. I also met with parents of young girls affected by this issue, a number of whom are in my constituency. A meeting on the issue was also held in Killarney a couple of weeks ago, attended also by Deputies Brendan Griffin and Tom Fleming. There, parents outlined the side effects affecting these young women and the...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (3 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I know that the parents who have come together - they are a great group - have sought a meeting with the Minister. I ask him to meet with a representative body of these parents so they can outline the concerns they have. I have scanned through the official response. The word "risk" is there. If there is any risk, no matter how minute it might be in terms of the proof and examination of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 1006. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the grant aid for major capital works for Ballinspittle national school in Kinsale in County Cork; the developments, if any, from the schools appraisal unit; when will a decision be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38365/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Grid Link Project: EirGrid (4 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the delegates from EirGrid. There seems to have been a complete turnaround in respect of the company's previous plans, which included a Grid South and Grid West. Why did EirGrid opt for this change in direction? Mr. Slye indicated that the new grid strategy has been tested to ensure it can deliver power into communities for the foreseeable future. How accurate is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Grid Link Project: EirGrid (4 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I would like to make two points. Given that EirGrid got the planning of the Grid West and Grid Link projects so wrong, without putting a tooth on it, is it feasible at this stage to take another look at the North-South interconnector? I suggest that it should be reconsidered in light of what has transpired with the Grid West and Grid Link projects. EirGrid has spent €12 million on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Grid Link Project: EirGrid (4 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Will Mr. Slye accept that the 400 kV proposal was the wrong option and that EirGrid was wrong in what it was pursuing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Grid Link Project: EirGrid (4 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (5 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 17. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the latest discussions he has had on new planning guidelines for wind turbines; the scenarios examined for set-back distances between wind turbines and residential homes; the expected publication date for these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31790/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in publishing the White Paper on energy; if there will be a policy shift toward maximising all renewables to meet our Europe 2020 renewable targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39035/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Could the Minister explain the delay in publishing the White Paper on energy? Will there be a policy shift towards maximising all renewables to meet our Europe 2020 renewables target, and will he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: As regards the energy White Paper and all the possible renewables, how far down the line are solar panels and how integrated is solar panel farming? There is currently only one such unit on the island of Ireland, which is in County Down, although there is planning permission for a number of others throughout the country. How integrated is that process? Last week, I asked about the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Perhaps the Minister can update me on the opinion of his ministerial colleague, Deputy Alan Kelly, and when those new planning guidelines will be in place. Should there not be a moratorium until the new planning guidelines take effect? I understand wave energy technology has developed considerably. What aspects of the White Paper will refer to wave energy? Has the Department or have the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: What about wave energy?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the timeline to connecting premises in counties under the national broadband plan; the future-proofing of the minimum broadband download speeds to be provided that has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39036/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Following the previous question, I ask the Minister to comment on the timeline to connect premises in counties under the national broadband plan and what future-proofing of the minimum broadband speeds will be provided. Will he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: In 2011, the Government's programme for Government, one of the greatest books of fiction ever written, promised to make significant investment in next-generation broadband over the following four years for every home and business and to deliver it to 90% of homes. That has clearly failed on both levels. In the replies to various parliamentary questions the Government has said the network...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I do not accept that. It is before the European Commission. When will the Commission approve State aid? We have been debating this for the last year and a half across the floor and, before that, with the Minister's predecessor. Figures for broadband are being trotted out but there are parts of this country that do not have any kind of Internet connection, good, bad or indifferent. The...