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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Postcode Implementation (11 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Is the Minister of State aware of the concerns expressed by some of the freight transport companies surrounding the launch of the Eircode? Will he outline the costs surrounding implementation of that code and how it will be operated, and make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bioenergy Strategy Implementation (11 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish a biomass strategy; if he has sought to examine the possibility of transforming Moneypoint, County Clare, to biomass to reduce our carbon emissions; his views on converting our peat power stations to biomass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47396/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bioenergy Strategy Implementation (11 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister and the Department will have to look carefully at the biomass issue. I have examined the use of biomass at the Drax power station in the United Kingdom, a station which generates 10% of the United Kingdom’s electricity requirements. On the Minister’s point about transportation costs of biomass to the Moneypoint station, the same costs are already in place for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bioenergy Strategy Implementation (11 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: There is huge potential with biomass. The changes to the Common Agricultural Policy introduced by Ray MacSharry have resulted in a major increase in afforestation, with sitka spruce the main species of tree used. The Drax power station in the United Kingdom imports this raw material from the United States. With proper research and development, it would be possible to deliver considerable...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (11 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 24. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the Grid25 proposals; his views that Grid25 is still necessary; his further views on the stability of the grid in view of the current percentage of wind energy on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47259/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy (11 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 26. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the implications of the new EU energy and emissions targets for 2030; the role solar power will play in helping Ireland reach it’s carbon emission reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47263/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (11 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a timetable of the objectives outlined by the broadband mapping project; the way he will ensure that all communities have a basic access to broadband by the timetable outlined; the costs surrounding this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47262/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System: (Resumed) Nightline (10 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the delegates from Nightline. There have been a few detractors with regard to the introduction of the Eircode system. It is refreshing to hear the volume of business Nightline has throughout the country and that it is in favour of this system. A number of people, including those in the emergency services, have been critical of it with respect to a raft of issues. I am not sure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I propose Deputy Noel Harrington to take the Chair.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (9 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 462. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of energy supply that emanates from wind farms; the maximum megawatt outage produced by wind farms to the grid; the lowest megawatt outage on the grid this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47055/14]

Order of Business (2 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: When will the EirGrid Bill be published and debated? When will the energy (miscellaneous provisions) Bill be brought before the House? Recently in answering ministerial questions the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Alex White, agreed to have a debate on broadband provision. When will the debate be held because there is major concern, particularly in rural...

Order of Business (2 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: At Question Time the Minister promised to have a debate on the issue of broadband. When will it be dealt with the House?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Nuclear Plants (2 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 91. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the communications he has had with his British counterpart with regard to the construction of Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset; his views on nuclear energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40196/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (2 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 531. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to outline his proposed changes to the seniors alert scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46047/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (2 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 532. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the discussions he has had with Pobal and the companies current supplying the seniors alert scheme with regard to proposed changes to the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46048/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (2 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 533. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has conducted a cost benefit analysis of the proposed changes to the seniors alert scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46049/14]

Order of Business (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Moynihan: In light of the disastrous handling of the Irish Water debacle, is it now the case that the broadcasting (amendment) Bill has been shelved by the Government? When is it likely to see the light of day?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Aid (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 73. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid for farmers who wish to install solar panels on their farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45400/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will acknowledge that Cork Airport is a vital transport hub for the many industries and businesses in the region; his views on the removal of two more routes recently by Aer Lingus from Cork Airport; his Department's plans to ensure the future growth and development of Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy Dara Calleary for sharing time. I condemn what happened to the Tánaiste last weekend at the protest. It is appalling to keep a lady captive for a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon. There must be a certain amount of proper protest, which everyone in a democracy accepts. It went too far, but it was not the first time. I look with amusement at the indignation and...