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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Policy (12 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 58. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when it is intended that CEDRA will report to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28060/13]

Other Questions: Broadband Services Charges (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister concluded his reply by suggesting that broadband costs in Ireland are almost on a par with the EU average. Some reports have suggested that the cost of broadband to households, businesses and services in this country is 27% higher than the EU average and 7% higher than the OECD average. Broadband is a fundamental issue for Ireland. I think it will define our society into the...

Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: We are heading into uncharted territory with fracking. The EPA’s report will be crucial in this regard. The Minister expects the report to be published in 2015 but there are significant concerns in communities that have been identified as sites with the potential for fracking exploration. It is important the correct messages are given out regarding environmental compliance and that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: We expect the highest standards from the national broadcaster and have seen the disastrous consequences when it has not adhered to best practice. That is a debate which has taken place in committee rooms and elsewhere. As the Minister said about the licence fee, society is changing and RTE, for all its technical advice and backup systems which were seen as the leaders in technology, seems...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: On the last point, the Minister stated that he had received the report and was considering it, and indicated that the work would commence in the autumn. Is he talking about the early autumn or about having something in place by the end of the year? With regard to RTE's revenue, we recently received and examined the value-for-money report. The State broadcaster has an important role, and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he has planned to ensure that RTÉ has a sustainable future; the reforms he intends to bring to the current licence fee system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27900/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Are the Minister and the Department happy with the role of the Commission for Energy Regulation? Has the Department explored the possibility of extending the commission's remit in the light of the number of disconnections and ensuring the best possible price for householders and businesspeople? Is the Minister satisfied with the commission's remit and has he looked at ways of extending it?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he will take to enhance competition in the energy market; the actions he will take to protect Ireland from external energy price shocks; if he will examine the remit of the Commission for Energy Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27899/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for his reply. We have seen reports in recent weeks about the increase in the number of households whose gas or electricity supplies were cut off during 2012, and that figure is still increasing. Is the Minister satisfied with the role the regulator is performing and the duties it is carrying out? Commodity oil and gas prices reduced by about 11% in the wholesale market...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the creation of the European Internal Energy Market can be used to reduce energy prices for consumers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27856/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 541. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the continued ban on the killing of any sea trout in the Galway, Connemara or Ballinakill area in the Salmon and Sea Trout Regulations 2013 in view of the official IFI reports from fisheries such as Lough Inagh Lodge showing sea trout numbers in 2012 were comparable to 1985 levels; the length of time this...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 542. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any employee of the IFI has made a request to the CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland seeking approval to report or make statements to the media in accordance with the IFI Code of Business Conduct for Employees (2011), page 6 and if he will provide copies of any reports or statements subsequently approved by this...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Data (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 543. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the catch statistics for wild salmon and sea trout in the western river basin district area from 2010 to date in 2013 giving a monthly breakdown of these fish caught and released and those un-returned slaughtered fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28030/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 828. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has yet to receive their forestry premium payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27801/13]

Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 14. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff within her Department committed to employer engagement as part of the pathways to work strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25831/13]

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: People agreed to Croke Park.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (28 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 72. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on consultations he has had with regard to junior certificate reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25494/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide the choice for students on the autism spectrum who are being educated in mainstream classrooms to take part in summer camps being organised in schools where it is available to them as part of the July provision scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25503/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 16. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether sufficient progress is being made in reducing the State’s legal bill across his Department and State agencies under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24669/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme Implementation (22 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 27. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is satisfied with the operation of the credit guarantee scheme; the number of jobs it is supporting to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24415/13]