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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 322. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be awarded a Health Service Executive respite care package of 26 hours a week with one overnight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23120/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (19 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 175. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of extending the vehicle registration tax rebate for electric vehicles until 2017 and 2020 respectively. [22193/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (19 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 591. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has failed to cover the cost of Midon, a drug recommended by consultant neurologists in the treatment of Parkinson's disease for inclusion under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22079/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 674. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment with a neurologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22695/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (19 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 798. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of discussions with the owners of the Whitegate refinery regarding potential buyers ahead of the expiry of its licence later this month, with a view to maintaining the operation of this key national energy supply asset and the employment it gives to the surrounding area; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (19 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 799. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the future operation of the Whitegate oil refinery, which plays a vital role in securing our energy supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22144/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Reports (19 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 800. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the name, costs, date of commission, date or expected date of publication and name of the external consultant of all external reports commissioned by his Department since March 2011 in tabular form. [22172/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electric Vehicle Grants (19 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 801. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of extending the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland electric vehicle grant until 2017 and 2020, respectively, assuming the 2020 targets for electric vehicle usage are met, and not assuming they are not met. [22194/16]

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources whether Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable targets; to provide details of the fines that will be realised if not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21628/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Media Mergers (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the planned takeover of seven Irish radio stations by an organisation (details supplied) and the effect on Irish media plurality and diversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21807/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Media Mergers (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister of State will be aware of a plan by News Corporation to take over seven Irish radio stations. I understand that for that to happen the consent of the Minister of State is required. I want to give him an opportunity to outline to the House his views and what he will take into account in arriving at that decision.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Media Mergers (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: I am fine with that. That is good.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: As indicated, the Minister intends seeking a solution that provides a minimum of 30 Mbps for the connection speed. Europe has set a target of having a baseline of 30 Mbps connection speed across member states by 2020. It is now clear we will not meet that target as the indication is the national broadband plan will not be rolled out fully until 2022. Does the Minister believe, in light of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: I accept the Minister's amenable approach to my request but the facts remain that the legal document will request a minimum of 30 Mbps. I accept that contractors are capable of delivering higher speeds but does it not make sense to request what is ultimately required rather than making it something that is nice to have or an option that will probably be taken? The truth is that all they...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of premises to be covered by the national broadband plan between State intervention and commercial operators, the latest timetable for implementation, the technology that will best future-proof its delivery, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21806/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: This is my first opportunity to congratulate you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, on your recent election.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: I look forward to working with you. I ask the Minister, in light of a recent announcement on the national broadband scheme, the general understanding was that approximately 757,000 homes would be covered by the scheme. In the Minister's recent announcement, there was an indication that an additional 170,000 houses would be covered. Will the Minister assist the House in identifying what...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: I move amendment No. 3:In page 19, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:“(2) Within 18 months of the enactment of this Act, the Minister shall in consultation with the Commission establish if it is sufficiently resourced to enforce the new powers conferred upon the body.”.”. As I must leave the meeting, I ask Deputy James Lawless to speak on the amendment.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the programme for Government commitments relating to improving mobile telephone coverage; the timetable for actions in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21626/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Jul 2016)

Timmy Dooley: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is considering increasing grant support for PV solar energy production, offshore wind energy production and biomass energy production to meet our European Union 2020 energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21627/16]