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Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I move amendment No. 5:In page 16, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following:"30. The Minister shall, within 12 months of the enactment of this Act, bring forward a report which shall outline a review of the retail energy market in Ireland, assessing whether or not sufficient competition and regulation is in place to ensure prices are kept low for consumers.".There is a major issue...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I move amendment No. 2:In page 16, to delete lines 12 to 15 and substitute the following:“29. Any disposal by BGÉ of its shares in an energy company shall not result in an increase of the ratio of net debt to shareholder's equity of BGÉ.”.I previously tabled this amendment on Committee Stage. It deals with the question of where the debt will lie after the sale of Bord...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I am disappointed the Minister is not in a position to tease out the issues in regard to debt and I am pressing the amendment.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I move amendment No. 3:In page 16, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following:“30. BGÉ shall not dispose of the assets of Irish Water.”.It is vital that the Minister give a commitment on Irish Water. The establishment of that company and its operations over the coming years are topical issues. Concerns have been expressed that the legislation will offer scope to...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: As the Minister is giving a commitment that the matter will be addressed in forthcoming legislation, I withdraw my amendment.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Report Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Will it be debated in both Houses?

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Report Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the inclusion of this amendment. It is welcome that a report will be before brought forward to give the Houses of the Oireachtas the opportunity to discuss this transaction. The report will include detail, including information on the money from the sale. I presume it will be possible for the report to be negative about the proceeds or the survival of the networks after the sale....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates Process (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 23. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he expects any supplementary estimates to be needed in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42498/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Closures (8 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans regarding small rural schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42246/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Mortgage Loan Book (3 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 13. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the concerns of former Irish Nationwide customers, who have been advised that their mortgage is being sold, that they may be adversely impacted by the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41467/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (3 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 214. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an outstanding area aid payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41736/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Directives (2 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 61. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress he has made in creating a mechanism across Government to accelerate implementation of European directives, involving relevant Departments and the Attorney General’s office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41211/13]

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: There is precedent in other Acts but not exactly in respect of the sale of State assets. In some instances, the Minister of the day in various Departments has to come back in accordance with legislation. Specifically in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Minister has to come back each year in respect of a certain section of the Animal Diseases Act passed 20 to 25 years...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 16, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: "30. The Minister shall, within 12 months of the enactment of this Act, bring forward a report which shall outline a review of the retail energy market in Ireland, assessing whether or not sufficient competition and regulation is in place to ensure prices are kept low for consumers."Again this amendment...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Yes.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I move amendment No. 10: In page 16, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: “30. BGÉ shall not dispose of the assets of Irish Water.”.We are discussing the privatisation of Bord Gáis, so this is important. Commentators are asking whether we are also gearing up Irish Water, a subsidiary of BGE, for privatisation. The amendment is to ensure there would be a...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I move amendment No. 11: In page 16, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: “30. The Minister shall, within 12 months of the enactment of this Act, bring forward a report which shall assess whether or not the State received value for money from the sale of an energy company (Bord Gáis Energy).”.It is vital that the Houses of the Oireachtas and this committee...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: On that point, although the Minister states it is not necessary to enshrine this commitment in primary legislation, would it not be, for want of a better phrase, a belt and braces job to ensure the commitment is therein enshrined? The legislation would give the commitment that the outcome would be reported. Although the Minister accepts the spirit of his office reporting, would it not be...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I move amendment No. 7: In page 16, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “29. Any disposal by BGÉ of its shares in an energy company shall not result in an increase of the ratio of net debt to shareholder’s equity of BGÉ.”.I believe this amendment will prevent the unfair distribution of the current debt of Bord Gáis, which is approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (1 Oct 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions taken by his Department to progress the aims of the national ports policy; the legislation he plans to publish in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40812/13]