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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has made submissions to the European Commission regarding European-wide regulations relating to the practice of hydraulic fracturing; when guidelines will be issued here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4251/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 160. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason persons (details supplied) in County Cork have not received their disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4346/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 607. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork had a single farm payment reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3591/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Expenditure (28 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 703. To ask the Minister for Health if there has been cuts to funding for children with severe speech and language therapy needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3721/14]

Report of Joint Committee on Addressing the Growth of Social Media and Tackling Cyberbullying: Motion (24 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the publication of the report on addressing the growth of social media and tackling cyberbullying. Fianna Fáil believes action must be taken to address the growing problems of cyberbullying. The State cannot disregard its responsibility in this area by saying that social media is too difficult an area to regulate. The practical steps outlined by the Oireachtas committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 229. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the current impasse at Cork University Hospital regarding the use of the cystic fibrosis ward by other patients whose infections may result in severe damage to cystic fibrosis patients. [3366/14]

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Fianna Fáil welcomes this Bill in principle and believes it is a positive step forward for the provision of high quality communications services in Ireland. The entry of the ESB into this area should increase competition in the broadband and electronic communications market. I hope that will result in reduced costs and an increase of broadband coverage throughout the country. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (21 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 512. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has discussed policies and procedures with the Garda Commissioner to deal with certain types of road traffic accidents and situations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2639/14]

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I compliment Deputy Cowen on the tabling of this fundamental motion, which relates to an issue about which there is widespread concern among the public. We might have a debate in here, but there is a great deal of anger outside the House regarding many issues which have been raised forcibly. In recent months, as progress was made with the establishment of Irish water, those involved with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 276. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason single farm payment and disadvantaged payments were reduced in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1932/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the reply. I think he stated the obvious. Has the Department or the Minister made any contact with the company or SIPTU today to ensure wise heads prevail and that there is a resolution to this issue? This is a fundamental issue to the people of the south west and for Ireland Inc. Has the Labour Relations Commission been in contact? The Government needs to ensure...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I wish to raise the matter of decisions taken overnight with regard to the Liebherr plant in Killarney, the result of the ballot and the ongoing publicity. We must ensure that wise heads and wise counsel are brought to bear in this long-running dispute. The Liebherr plant was established in Killarney in the late 1950s and it has been one of the best employers in the south west. Many people...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a summer works grant application in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1573/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System Establishment (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 450. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the fees paid to date to a company (details supplied) for advice on the introduction of postcodes; the total agreed fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1162/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: European Court of Justice Rulings (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 451. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the recent judgment in Case C-262/12 Association Vent De Colere! Federation nationale and Others of the Court of Justice of the European Union; his views on whether this will have any impact on current arrangements relating to wind energy pricing here; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 452. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of Ireland's energy supply that is produced by solar energy; the megawatts this represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1168/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 453. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there is further potential for solar power development here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1169/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 454. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of the country that is currently covered by a broadband service; the counties that have the least broadband coverage in tabular form; the efforts that will be made to ensure all communities have access to broadband here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1170/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Infrastructure (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 477. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the serious delays in restoring land line phone services to consumers in areas affected by the recent storms; if he has been in contact with ComReg on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1759/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 478. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to any damage caused to wind turbines as a result of the stormy weather in December 2013 and January 2014; if he will provide data showing the amount of megawatts produced by wind energy in December 2013; the number of wind turbines that were shut down during the recent stormy weather in...