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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Close to €150 million will be spent on subsidising wind energy in 2015-16. Is this value for money? The National Competitiveness Council, NCC, states: "It is critically important for the effective functioning of the all island electricity market that renewable generation capacity is subject to market forces to the greatest extent possible. As a mature technology, price supports for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Many countries in mainland Europe have been pulling away from wind energy generation which they view with a jaundiced eye at this stage, although we seem to be embracing it from a policy viewpoint. There are a raft of issues involved, with communities up in arms over it. Planners are now saying houses should not be built alongside wind turbines because such turbines are noisy and grant...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: North-South Interconnector (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on using an underground alternative to the North-South interconnector employing high-voltage direct-current technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44810/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of research directed at examining the potential environmental and human health impacts of hydraulic fracturing commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency; the position of the Government on hydraulic fracturing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44812/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of steps to maintain the existing post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44811/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 173. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if all the funding required has been provided to carry out remedial flood prevention works in Mallow, Bandon, Clonakilty and Skibbereen in County Cork, and the progress on the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44840/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 174. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the flood relief schemes in County Cork at planning, construction and post-construction phases, the commencement and completion dates for each scheme, the funding envisaged for all such schemes, and the funding for such schemes in the years 2011 to 2015 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44841/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Retention (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 193. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions he has taken to protect jobs at a production facility (details supplied) in County Cork, given that the owners have declared their intention to sell the facility. [44795/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 596. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources how he will enhance the security of Irish energy supplies, given the central role provided by Whitegate Oil Refinery, if he has examined proposals put forward to enable the Government attain European Union 2020 renewable targets on biofuels and yield-improvement projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 599. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of high-speed broadband being delivered to the Ballinabrackey and Castlejordan areas in County Meath, the anticipated plans for these areas under State intervention or by commercial operators, the date of completion, the status of any ongoing pilot programmes taking place or planned in these areas; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 601. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will tackle the inadequate broadband service to houses and businesses in County Kerry, the number of premises that will be connected to high-speed broadband via State intervention and commercial operators, the date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44832/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 602. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will tackle the inadequate broadband service to houses and businesses in Cork County and City, the number of premises that will be connected to high-speed broadband via State intervention and commercial operators, the date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44833/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 603. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will tackle the inadequate broadband service to houses and businesses in Waterford County and City, the number of premises that will be connected to high-speed broadband via State intervention and commercial operators, the date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44834/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 604. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will tackle the inadequate broadband service to houses and businesses in County Tipperary, the number of premises that will be connected to high-speed broadband via State intervention and commercial operators, the date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44835/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 605. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will tackle the inadequate broadband service to houses and businesses in Limerick County and City, the number of premises that will be connected to high-speed broadband via State intervention and commercial operators, the date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44836/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 606. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will tackle inadequate broadband service to houses and businesses in County Clare, the number of premises that will be connected to high-speed broadband via State intervention and commercial operators, the date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44837/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (17 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 566. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of dental nursing award classification on the national framework of qualifications; why dental nursing is categorised as a foundation course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46176/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (17 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 678. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost for the existing An Post office network to provide additional services such as the processing of motor tax payments, local authority charges and hospital charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46310/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (17 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 679. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated costs of delivering universal broadband to all premises. [46315/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (17 Dec 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 680. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered community broadband projects such as the rural broadband project in northern England for an Irish setting; the estimated cost of piloting a similar project in each county based on this model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46316/15]