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Other Questions: Energy Schemes (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister and others have indicated that they plan to move away from grants that were administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, but they have been very beneficial in terms of what they set out to achieve. There is a significant need for energy efficiency and greater efficiencies across the spectrum. I referred earlier to biomass. Some of the power stations are waiting...

Other Questions: Broadband Services Provision (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister should be under no false illusions. It is only February.

Other Questions: Broadband Services Provision (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The first question that I had put down for priority questions today was ruled out of order because of the urban-rural regulator. I was disappointed that it was ruled out of order because the regulator has a huge responsibility. Does the Minister really believe that broadband is being rolled out nationwide? Nothing will divide urban and rural Ireland more than this broadband issue. We...

Other Questions: Social Media Regulation (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: This is one of the very serious issues that has developed as technology has advanced. While the joint committee is commencing hearings on the matter, there must also be a signal from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Department of Justice and Equality that it is being taken very seriously. Cyber bullying has disastrous consequences and taken bullying to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wind Energy Guidelines (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To comment on Deputy Penrose's Bill, where wind farms have developed, and this is an environmental issue as well as everything else, and the access to the grid has been developed over huge regions companies have engaged in consultation with the locals and always encountered difficulties. An issue arises also about access to the grid which I am aware the energy regulator is examining with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wind Energy Guidelines (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: There is a major issue with regard to the development of wind farms and this can become a motive for communities. There is a need for a balanced approach and also a clear strategy with regard to how we integrate wind farms into communities. I am aware of examples where wind farms were developed and where difficulties subsequently arose. The Minister's colleague, Deputy Penrose, has a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wind Energy Guidelines (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the development of the wind sector; the proportion of Ireland's renewable sector that he anticipates it will occupy; the action he will take to alleviate some of the concerns about an expanding wind sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10307/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee Collection (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for his response. We are aware that he intends to introduce a new household broadcasting fee, although it might have some other name. The licence fee that is collected at present is paid exclusively to the State broadcaster. As this country's significant network of local and community radio stations has developed, it has taken a substantial listenership from the State...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee Collection (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: There is no doubt that community, local and other radio stations provide an important public service. While I accept that they are commercial entities, I must briefly point out that RTE, which receives a significant subsidy from the State, has always been a commercial entity. When the Minister's discussions are taking place, perhaps there should be an examination of where RTE's funding is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee Collection (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the new broadcasting charge will be introduced; the possibilities of extending the revenue from the charge to more than one broadcasting organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10308/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Television Licence Fee Collection (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he intends to replace the television licence with a broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10085/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the application by the Thomas Davis Commemoration Society, Mallow, County Cork, to have An Post commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of Thomas Davis by issuing a commemorative stamp in 2014. [9892/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Importation of Fertilisers (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the composition of imported fertilisers have been scientifically tested; the frequency with which this testing is carried out; and the last time such testing was carried out. [10038/13]

Other Questions: Professional Fees (21 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on any discussions with the professional bodies on the provision of advance price quotations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9095/13]

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I will share time with Deputy Robert Troy. In my 15 years as a Member of the Oireachtas I have never referred to a colleague's speech. However, having listened for 20 minutes to the previous contribution, I would like to correct a few errors. If the Opposition is engaging in auction politics, we learned to do so from the masters. Until two years ago, when my party was in government, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the delegation and thank it for the presentation. There is not a community in the country that is not extremely well served by the independent broadcasters or the local radio stations. Some excellent work is being done across the spectrum, from the social and economic side to the current affairs side. It has targeted a market, and if we were to analyse the listenership we would...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised the status of the undocumented Irish with regard to immigration reform in the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8939/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Initiatives (19 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his targets for the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8555/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he hopes to ensure a viable rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8563/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Radio Spectrum (19 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of moneys raised by last November's multi-band spectrum auction that have been paid into the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8512/13]