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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 1379. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date of the proposed amalgamation of national schools in an area (details supplied) County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33960/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 1633. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects the commencement of negative pricing of wind energy exported over the east-west interconnector; if he will clarify whether there is any clause in the pricing arrangements made between the UK and Ireland that allows for negative pricing between Ireland and Northern Ireland, and between Ireland and the...

Other Questions: Ministerial Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to outline his priorities for his Department for the coming 12 months and the key goals he is setting for the coming two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31425/14]

Other Questions: Ministerial Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I would like the Minister to set out his priorities for the next 12 months and his key goals for the coming two years.

Other Questions: Ministerial Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I would see a number of issues as priorities in the highly unlikely event that I would ever sit in the Minister's seat. The priority on the communications side has to be broadband. We have a two-tier society in relation to broadband. People in some places can get broadband but people in other places cannot. The new broadcasting charge is a huge issue for the independent radio networks,...

Other Questions: Ministerial Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: The independent networks, which are 25 years old this year, have provided a fantastic service throughout the land. Value for money is an issue within the State broadcaster. We cannot continue to ignore the huge issues in relation to the State broadcaster. It is vitally important for us to look at them. The other issue I raised was the complete under-utilisation of our inland fisheries as...

Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the Environmental Protection Agency will complete its review of hydraulic fracturing; his position on hydraulic fracturing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31427/14]

Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: The question is on the same theme as the previous question. When will the Environmental Protection Agency complete its review of hydraulic fracking? What is the position of the Minister of State on hydraulic fracking?

Other Questions: Sale of State Assets (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to set out the final revenues raised by the sale of Bord Gáis Energy; the way the resources generated by the sale will be used by Government; the spend on consultants and other expertise during and on completion of the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31426/14]

Other Questions: Sale of State Assets (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Will the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources set out the final revenues raised by the sale of Bord Gáis Energy, the way the resources generated by the sale will be used by Government, the spend on consultants and other expertise during and on completion of the sale, and make a statement on the matter?

Other Questions: Sale of State Assets (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: We opposed the Bill as it was going through the House. The Minister has outlined what has been accrued from the sale. It is vital that the moneys from the sale are used to best possible effect for job creation. The Department should examine the shortfalls in the areas under its remit and what is needed within the Department. The previous question from Deputy Healy related to broadband....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he has taken to secure the future of our post office network; his position regarding the impact on local post offices of the use of electronic transfer for social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31678/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: What actions does the Minister intend to take regarding the future of the post office network? The network is under constant threat due to the impact of electronic transfers in the social welfare payments system. Will he give his opinion on the future of the post office network?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: There has been huge debate both inside and outside this House about the post office network and what it requires. We all support the post office network but despite that, the network across the country is dwindling. It is time for a fundamental shift in policy. Earlier we referred to the obligation on the ESB to maintain its network deep in rural communities, which is an obligation imposed...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I have studied this back and forth. There has been much talk about giving State business to An Post. The driver licence system should have been given to An Post and the terms of reference for the tendering should have been changed to ensure it did go to An Post. What should emerge from the whole-of-government report is that every State service should be geared towards An Post. Of the 17...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for his reply. One of the main energy suppliers in the Irish market, ESB, made a profit of some €425 million in 2013, an increase of 23% on the previous year. My understanding is that the CER is there to protect householders and businesses by ensuring there is a competitive market and helping them to secure the cheapest possible electricity. I am concerned that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Notwithstanding his point regarding statutory powers and so forth, which I accept, does the Minister, as custodian for the public interest in this area, intend to engage with the CER on this issue? I am sure there is provision for the Minister to seek a meeting with the regulator to discuss its performance and convey the concerns of the public and business owners regarding decisions it has...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he will take to address the increasing cost of electricity for customers and businesses; if his attention has been drawn to the great concern amongst multinationals at the recent increase in the PSO levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31677/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I congratulate the new Minister and Minister of State and wish them the very best in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. I pay tribute to the former Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, and the former Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, and thank them for their courtesy over the past two years. I hope we will have as good a working relationship with the new...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his Departments position with regard to the viability of biomass energy as an energy resource which could be utilised on the Irish electricity grid; if Ireland is currently reaching its EU targets with regard to renewable energy; the further actions that will be taken to reach our EU targets in the energy sector; and if...