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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: An Post: Discussion Chairman Designate (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome Mr. Mueller and wish him well as incoming chairman of An Post. As the Chairman said, An Post and its services are an integral part of urban and rural communities. I appreciate the points Mr. Mueller made in regard to Europe and services. This debate on the future of the post office network and the provision of as many post offices as possible throughout the country has been...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Spatial Strategy (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 50. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the consultations he held with regional authorities and local authorities regarding to his decision to abolish the national spatiel strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20455/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown between sea angling, coarse angling and game angling in terms of numbers of the general public and tourists taking part each year in each activity; the revenue generated for the State by each activity; the contribution of each activity in jobs, tourism business, and income for local...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide the official national figures for salmon and sea trout caught and killed by rod and line for the most recently available five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20819/13]

Other Questions: Online Business Voucher Scheme (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: This is a vital initiative. Traditionally, there have been a raft of industries that would have worked very well but have been slow to move on to the digital age. There is also a generational gap. The younger generation, right up to middle age, go online to look for everything. It is vital to encourage this approach. It is the same in the marketplace. It is like the development in...

Other Questions: Seismic Surveys (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: With regard to much development in not only the Corrib field, but also elsewhere, people are willing to add fuel to the idea that we do not comply with regulations or best practice on environmental issues. It is very important, if we are develop into other areas, that all environmental assessments and issues are taken into account so they cannot be raised as issues in other situations. The...

Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Are there advanced discussions or plans on the bio-energy company bringing the strengths of both Bord na Móna and Coillte, of which the Minister spoke?

Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Will the recent decision by the European Commission to place a maximum cap of 5% of total transport fuel for bio-fuels have any impact on energy crops? Prior to converting the peat fired plants to biomass, a full cost benefit analysis of the implications for the energy generation, cost and security should be undertaken. Has the Minister any plans to carry out such a study?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: We have previously discussed the price of energy in both the domestic and commercial markets. We spoke in particular about the profits of the ESB. Figures released recently indicated a fourfold increase in the company's profits in 2012. It was suggested previously that the half-yearly profits were unduly high compared to what would be expected in the second half of the year. The public is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I understand that. The ESB is a public company and the Commission for Energy Regulation exists to protect the consumer. The Minister indicated that the profits surpassed the expectations of both the commission and the Department. Is it not the case that the commission should only sanction price increases that domestic consumers or businesses can pay that are necessary to give a profit to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he can bring about lower energy prices for domestic and business consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20511/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Legislation (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: It might be no harm if the Minister gave an assurance on this issue, which raised its head some months ago, to those who are now exempt from paying the licence fee, stating they will remain exempted. It is very important that those people are reassured that whatever form of licensing fee is brought in they will remain in their current category.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Legislation (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 86. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the broadcasting legislation that he intends to introduce; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20510/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Legislation (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for his reply and note there are a number of issues. First, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is conducting a review of public service broadcasting and is to submit a report to the Minister. There were indications the report was imminent and would be given to the Minister soon so perhaps he might outline the position in that regard. In his reply concerning media...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Digital Strategy Publication (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the situation regarding to the national digital strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20236/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 354. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on the informal meeting of EU Energy Ministers in Ireland this month; the issues discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20512/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 461. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding forestry payment due to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19779/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (25 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 16. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expected time frame for his decision on the application for planning on 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19270/13]

Public Sector Pay and Conditions: Motion [Private Members] (23 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Over the past 26 years the social and industrial partnership relationship has brought a huge dividend and we have had industrial peace around the table. Irrespective of the partnership's shortcomings, the long-term goal for the nation is to retain social partnership and ensure any agreements are negotiated. That is the right way to go...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exports Growth (23 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 118. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to expand the export capacity of the small medium enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18652/13]