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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Press Council Powers (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the Press Council has sufficient powers to enable them to balance press freedom with accuracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12571/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether there is a need to implement a fully independent toxicological and epidemiological study into the public health effects of adding fluoride to all public water schemes here in view of the mounting scientific evidence against the practice of water fluoridation (details supplied), and the increasing abandonment of the policy of public water...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with Twitter and Facebook (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms McSweeney and congratulate her for her well presented overview of Twitter. What legal options are there when someone posts and abusive or incorrect tweet or one that causes someone to feel harassed? This is a worldwide phenomenon by now. What recourse to the law have those who have been defamed or had malicious statements made about them on Twitter? The Minister pointed out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with Twitter and Facebook (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: If someone in the United States put up a false tweet that causes harm to a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, is there any recourse in the law because it now involves two jurisdictions? Is that not where the difficulties arise?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Guidance Counsellors (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of the number of guidance hours being provided at individual secondary schools for the current academic year following on from the removal of the ex quota allocation for guidance counselling in budget 2012; if he is committed to monitoring the hours being provided in each school in future years; and if he will make a...

Topical Issue Debate: Miscanthus Industry (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the reply. The difficulty is it appears to indicate that a logjam has been reached with regard to those people who have invested in the industry and are now faced with a decision in which they had thought they had an outlet for the crop but are experiencing difficulties. I had not been informed that the Minister had met the company concerned. I really seek to...

Topical Issue Debate: Miscanthus Industry (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue. People around the country have invested a large amount of money in growing miscanthus, but they are worried about the future of the industry which may be at risk. The fear is that the sector is in jeopardy and it is believed that the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has not adjusted the REFIT scheme to allow...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the officials from the office for Internet safety. Their role is challenging given the speed at which technologies continue to evolve. In her opening remarks, Ms O'Keeffe encouraged respect but I think that at this stage, we have to go beyond that kind of language. I know the office does not have the power to investigate but comes under the remit of the Department of Justice and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the committee. The Minister outlined in detail the problem and the complexities of arriving at a solution to it. There are a number of issues to consider. The Minister acknowledges that there appears to be a gap in the legislation. In the first instance, it is an international issue. Are discussions taking place at forums such as the United...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for Garda vetting clearance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11659/13]

Health Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I compliment Deputy Kelleher on putting down this motion and I thank him for the opportunity to speak on it. There is a number of issues in this regard. First, before I go into the motion itself, there are anomalies in the system. As public representatives, we meet people who come to us who would have had paid up membership of VHI or other insurers who, because of one application or one...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that she has made in the implementation of the pathways to work plan; the use of private contractors in its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11108/13]

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy Calleary for allowing me five minutes to contribute to the debate. I want to reflect on the major concerns among people about this Bill in terms of ability to pay. A number of issues arise, the first of which is that every house that goes through a sale or transfer transaction must have an energy efficiency rating certificate. Will something have to be done about that in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Issues (28 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the credit union sector regarding the implications for fixed deposit investment products held by its members arising from the liquidation of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; the role of the regulator in protecting the interests of credit unions in the liquidation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10617/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Licence Sale (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of initial expressions of interest in the National Lottery licence that have been received; the prospective date on which the awarding process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10402/13]

State Forestry: Motion [Private Members] (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. There are many issues which arise, including those which relate to Coillte and the sale of the trees for which it is responsible. Making flippant comments is not the way to proceed. For a raft of reasons, we have major reservations with regard to how it is proposed to proceed in respect of this matter. The Government and the Minister...

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...