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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Resolutions (21 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 197. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Ireland voted no against the United Nations ad hoc mechanism on sovereign debt restructuring processes and missed the first meeting of the committee on sovereign debt restructuring; if the International Monetary Fund advised the Government in any way on Ireland's foreign affairs policies; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Millennium Development Goals (21 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 203. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on Ireland's role in negotiations in the post-2015 development agenda; the key areas Ireland will focus on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15258/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I thank Mr. Foley and his colleagues for their presentation. It is good to see people are willing to come and outline the problems. We had hearings throughout 2013 on the grocery goods sector and it was stated during those hearings that people were reluctant to come forward and discuss the problems because of the fear of retribution from the multiples if they made their views known. Mr....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (22 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 16. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on her Department's engagement with the two national schools on Arranmore Island in County Donegal; if her Department has considered alternative proposals, apart from merging the two schools; if cutbacks will be reversed for small schools, as more focus is generated on the preservation of rural communities; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 34. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Donegal was not granted capital funding during the current five year construction programme, despite the fact that 32% of children are attending classes in prefabricated units, and will continue to do so for half of their primary education; if she will reconsider the need for funding in view of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (22 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 74. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide for a crane on the slip in Killybegs Harbour, County Donegal, which is needed to facilitate the small inshore boats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15911/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (23 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 27. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the capacity of voluntary housing associations to deliver social housing on the scale required; if he will consider allowing the use of local authorities to form housing associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15681/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Production (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish the cost-benefit analysis report of wind energy and its potential effects on consumers' energy bills; the reason for any delay in publishing the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Production (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: This question relates to the cost benefit analysis report on wind energy and the impact it could have on the energy bills of consumers. When will the report be published and if it is delayed, what is the reason for the delay?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Production (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I take it the report will be published shortly, whenever that will be. It is vital the report is comprehensive and that we know the facts. There have been reports in a number of other European countries where subsidies towards renewable energy have led to significant increases in household bills for consumers. We are in a situation where a huge investment needs to take place in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Production (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: Will other technologies be investigated in terms of the potential costs? The wind energy programme was established in 2007 and at that time technology pointed to wind as being a solution. However, technology has moved on since then and biomass is very much a solution, requiring a significantly lower investment. I have seen figures that indicate that with 10% of the cost of the upgrading of...

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount Ireland will have to pay in annual fines if it does not meet the European Union Directive target of 12% of heating coming from renewable sources, by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16283/15]

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: This question relates to the requirement under European Union legislation to achieve a target of generating 12% of energy in the heat sector from renewable sources by 2020 and the level of fines that may be levelled against Ireland if we do not reach the target.

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: Will the Minister clarify whether countries with a shortfall will be required to purchase energy credits on an annual basis? If so, the Exchequer will face a significant annual cost for failing to meet its target. Does the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland or Department have plans to produce an incentive for home owners to switch to renewable sources of heat? The previous system of...

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I am a little concerned that the Minister wishes to leave the question as to whether the fine in the case of a shortfall would be imposed every year. Surely the need to purchase energy credits should be a major incentive to the State to achieve its targets, especially as the potential cost to the Exchequer is €300 million per annum. With a little imagination - the use of clustering,...

Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions: Motion [Private Members] (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on mortgage arrears. I commend Deputy Stephen Donnelly on the work he has done in presenting the motion to the House this evening. It is ironic that the spring economic statement was debated today with talk of €1.5 billion in wriggle room available for the upcoming budget while on this side of the House we are talking about...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he envisages the Government will roll out broadband to those in remote rural areas and areas, not considered commercially viable for high speed broadband; if he has considered case studies done in other European countries and their approach to broadband roll-out in remote areas; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 29. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will maximise opportunities for citizens to participate in the transition to a carbon-free future and for community involvement in renewable energy initiatives, as proposed in the forthcoming energy White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16284/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 130. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of basic payment accounts that have been opened since the scheme was rolled out; if An Post has been included in the provision of the accounts; if an evaluation of the scheme has been carried out since its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16689/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to explain the reason the maximum funding available under article 50 of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund is €50,000 for the new farmers scheme for new entrants into aquaculture; his views on whether it is adequate to encourage new entrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16688/15]