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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (28 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: According to the information presented by the chief executive of EirGrid to the committee last Tuesday, one ducting would be needed in the channel for grid west and grid south and all that is needed to underground the North-South interconnector is a second one. I asked him about the technical issues arising because for the last several years EirGrid has argued that it is not technically...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (28 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the latest EirGrid proposals on the North-South interconnector, Grid West and Grid South; if he supports putting cables underground in all projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16436/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (28 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the latest EirGrid proposals on the North-South interconnector, Grid West and Grid South. Does he support putting cables underground in all the projects? I ask him to make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (28 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: The report that was published, as I understand it, has options for undergrounding and made clear that Grid West and Grid South can be undergrounded. Why can this not be done with the North-South interconnector? This has been a huge bone of contention, particularly in Cavan, Monaghan and Meath in recent years. Last week representatives from EirGrid appeared before the Joint Committee on...

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

Michael Moynihan: 28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps his Department is taking to meet the European Union target of 12% in renewable energy in the heat sector by 2020; the current percentage of renewable heat energy usage; the level of penalties the State faces at this level; the role biofuels can play to bridge the gap; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (28 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the process followed for the recent appointments to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's compliance committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16193/15]

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

Michael Moynihan: 32. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on discussions and steps being taken by member states at European Union level to ensure that electricity and gas suppliers pass on the reduction of global oil and gas prices to domestic consumers. [16195/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Alcohol Consumption: BT Young Scientist Winners (23 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome Ian and Eimear to the committee and congratulate them on their fantastic achievement in winning the Young Scientist of the Year award last January. I say this with some emotion because their families are present today and I have known them extremely well for many years. The award gives the witnesses a great opportunity. They have achieved a great deal. In the last line of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Television Licence Fee Collection (23 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to address the situation where persons who own a caravan or mobile home for holidays require a separate television licence for same, even when they take a television from their own home to use during holidays; if this rule applies to tourists who use caravans or camper vans; and if he will make a statement on...

Self-Employed and the SME Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak and compliment Deputy Calleary on tabling this timely motion. I want to deal with a number of issues. I refer to the self-employed and the difficulties they experience if they run into trouble and have to look for social welfare. An innovative idea was introduced in 1988 by the then Fianna Fáil Government, that is, PRSI for the self-employed. At...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: I refer to the question to which the Chairman alluded. It seems that the company has done a U-turn with regard to the Grid West and the Grid Link south. When it is good enough for Grid West and Grid Link south, why is it not good enough for the people in the path of the North-South interconnector? There is significant disquiet in this regard. There is also significant scepticism with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: The figure of six times the cost was bandied about prior to a Dáil debate we had in 2013 regarding the North-South interconnector. Was that ever a reality? I made the point earlier that the communities in the path of the North-South connector will ask why putting the cables underground is not being considered for this project when it is being considered for the other two projects....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Can Mr. Slye explain how technically different it is so that we can have a full grasp of what is proposed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Excuse my ignorance, but Mr. Slye is talking about a larger capacity. The same mechanical and engineering works would have to be carried out, whether it involves 700 MW or 1,500 MW, and it is only the capacity that would have to be enlarged.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: Am I to understand that this would involve putting down two cables instead of one?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: There would be two separate ducts within one channel.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: It is one opening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: The difference between Grid West and the North-South interconnector is an extra cable. It is the fundamental difference between the two.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: It is possible from an engineering and technical perspective.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Broadband Service Provision (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: 641. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide background information surrounding pilot projects taking place nationally between Leader companies associated with next-generation access broadband coverage in partnership with a Chinese broadband company (details supplied); if any State or European Union funding has been allocated towards these...