Results 3,701-3,720 of 5,448 for speaker:Michael Moynihan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (24 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 212. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to account for Ireland’s non-emissions trading system greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets for 2020 and the possibility of attaining such targets; the penalty that will apply for each percentage point that Ireland is short in reaching these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11218/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 152. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review the request made by a school (details supplied) to appoint an additional teacher in September 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (24 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 562. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his discussions with the Department of Social Protection on halting the changeover from cash to electronic welfare payments until a new e-payment account for recipients has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11219/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Contracts Data (24 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 563. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to list all current procurement contracts that his Department has awarded, which are operational, if each such contract underwent a public tender process before being awarded, if he monitors contract spending on an ongoing basis for all contracts awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11220/16]

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: I wish to ask the Tánaiste about a number of items. When will the public sector pay commission be set up, how long is it expected to last and when is it expected to report? I ask the Tánaiste to ensure that every Member of the House has an ample opportunity to speak on the O'Higgins report because there will be a large number of Deputies across all parties and none wanting to speak...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (17 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 676. To ask the Minister for Health the future of unit five of St. Stephen's hospital in Glanmire in County Cork, given the reports that it is due to be closed in the near future and the huge concern this is causing for the families of patients residing there; to provide an assurance that unit five will not be closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9630/16]

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: Mary Harney was there.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: Who are you trying to convince? Yourselves?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (5 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a scheme to allow for the reconstruction of forestry that suffered wind damage as a result of severe weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9259/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (5 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 139. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projected timetable for connecting all premises as planned under the national broadband plan; when he will award the procurement contracts; the time it will take to carry out the physical build of the network under State intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9294/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (5 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the figures on Ireland’s energy targets for 2020, including renewable energy targets, by overall percentage consumption from renewable energy sources; percentage of electricity demand from renewable energy generation, share of energy from renewable sources in the heating and transport sectors, energy consumption...

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: Given that agriculture is our strongest indigenous industry and we have had a very good debate here, particularly from our side of the House, I am disappointed that we have not had more contributions, particularly from the Government side because the crisis facing rural and agricultural communities cannot be underestimated at this stage. An awful lot of people pay an awful lot of lip service...

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on agriculture in this debate. I have listened to most of the speakers since this morning. It is our largest indigenous industry and the main industry that is keeping rural Ireland going. There are many issues facing the agricultural industry but, as previous speakers have said, each sector is now in dire trouble. We can look at international markets,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (4 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 88. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a farm improvement grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9054/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (4 May 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will grant permission for the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Cork to use part of the school building to provide preschool and after-school care for the children attending the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9019/16]

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Michael Moynihan: I am grateful for the opportunity to say a few words on this very serious issue, which is the EU migrant and refugee crisis. What struck me about the contributions of other Members was the seriousness with which they have looked at this. The previous speaker mentioned the inhumane term, "the migrant season", but what was on our television screens last summer and across the newspapers of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Apr 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the construction of the new national school in Kanturk, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8569/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (26 Apr 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 270. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the intermediate care vehicle allocated to Mallow, County Cork is not moved to Cork city; if he will acknowledge the crucial service this provides to the north County Cork area and the impact on the area of the removal of this service from Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8062/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Apr 2016)

Michael Moynihan: 482. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he provide an update on the progress of the proposed M20 Cork to Limerick motorway; if he will acknowledge the importance of this infrastructure to the region and the urgent need to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8299/16]

Insurance Costs: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy Dara Calleary for giving me a few minutes to speak on this subject. Insurance cost increases are a very serious issue right across the spectrum. Many Deputies have spoken on the drastic increase in motor insurance costs, which is adding to the bills of already hard-pressed and overstretched families as well as those of the business community. Deputy Calleary has been raising...