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Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: I will conclude on that.

Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill, which Fianna Fáil supports. Fianna Fáil has a strong record on introducing progressive measures to tackle climate change and recognises that we must move towards a carbon neutral economy and society in order to protect our environment for the enjoyment of future generations. We are keenly aware of the challenges that climate change...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: Joe Higgins lives on.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: Fianna Fáil will support this vital Bill which offers a valuable lifeline to our post office network. There will be another opportunity to address the difficulties faced by the post office network such as the one we had yesterday evening at the joint committee where we met all the stakeholders. With 1,130 post offices around the country, An Post is Ireland's largest retail network...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network: Discussion (17 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: I thank all the witnesses for what has been a very intensive round of submissions. There is much to take in and it is unfortunate that we probably do not have more time to address the matter. I will not go back over what has already been addressed. It is clear there is a recognition by all sides of the perilous state that the company finds itself in and an acceptance in general that some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network: Discussion (17 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: If Mr. Kerr gets that over the line, he will be sent a whiskey.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: On his dinner last night.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: Was it on a synopsis of his next book that he briefed us? A bestseller for next Christmas.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: It was a short Cabinet meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 1424. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason forestry targets of 20,000 ha per annum and more recently of 15,000 ha per annum, as outlined in reports (details supplied), set by his Department have been reduced to an average of 7,333 ha per annum under the new forestry programme 2015 to 2020. [1188/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (17 Jan 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 1425. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the continued removal of chalara-infected ash trees in view of the fact that the disease has been found in all 26 counties; his views on whether the current removal of young ash trees is curbing the spread of the disease; his further views on whether the continued expenditure of taxpayers' money is justified...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 49. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if County Clare can expect to see any increase in Garda numbers in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40466/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 194. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of plans to upgrade wind turbine guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40904/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 482. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if all premises covered by the national broadband plan will be connected by the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40902/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electric Vehicles (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 483. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether current 2020 EV uptake targets are achievable in meeting climate change challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40903/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electric Vehicles (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 489. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding meeting electronic vehicle targets for 2020 in view of climate change policy; the number of such vehicles which would have to be purchased between now and 2020 to attain these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40910/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 484. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the programme for Government commitments relating to improving mobile phone coverage and the timetable for actions in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40905/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 485. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on increasing the public service obligation levy on electricity bills; the rate at which it is levied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40906/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 486. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grant support available for PC solar energy production here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40907/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Dec 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 487. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status on meeting EU 2020 CO2 emission reduction targets; the penalties which will be faced if Ireland does not attain this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40908/16]