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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]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (19 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the cut of €7 billion from the €9.2bn earmarked by the EU to meet the digital agenda goals of 100Mbps for half of Europe will have any impact on the Government's national broadband plan, especially in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8632/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (19 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, with regard to the delivery of the national broadband plan, his Department has completed its engagement with the commercial service providers to identify those parts of the country which the commercial market will serve; if not, when he expects such engagement to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Health the reason there continues to be geographical inequity of access to Omalizumab, Xolair, medication, with asthma sufferers in the Health Service Executive south region particularly disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7482/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Health when the Universal Primary Care Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7496/13]