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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 614. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount spent on EirGrid's Grid25 project to date; if he will provide in tabular form the cost of public relations, consultancy costs and advertising costs since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13528/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 615. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the Grid25 project is being financed; if this will increase the cost of electricity to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13529/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 616. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Grid25 project is a point to point project; his views that this will best serve the regions of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Sale of State Assets (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 617. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress in the sale of Bord Gáis Energy; if a decision has been made as to where the revenue raised form this sale will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13531/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 625. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the Shannon LNG project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13928/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 626. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the Shannon LNG project would be subject to a levy for pipelines they would not use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13929/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 627. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with those involved in the Shannon LNG project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13930/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: An Post (12 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: An Post has two strengths - the network and the trust the public has in it. After Mr. Sheehan's brief exchange with the Chairman, I am even more fearful. It is very worrying if the management of An Post think, in their wisdom, that having PostPoint in Tesco or any other retail outfit is not going to cannibalise the network and they will stop the trial if this happens. The dogs on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Nuclear Safety (12 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 11. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has had contact with his British counterpart regarding the higher than normal levels of radiation measured at the Sellafield nuclear plant in January 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10964/14]

Other Questions: Post Office Network (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Is it not the kernel of the issue that An Post has a major asset in terms of the number of retail outlets it owns? Any company operating in an urban or a rural setting whose business is in decline as a result of the impact of electronic transactions and so forth will seek replacement business. There is a huge volume of such business available. The board and management of An Post does not...

Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Along with the other reports. The point about AC-DC lines being bandied about is in respect of changes, interconnectors, etc. When I sought advice on this matter from technical people, many claimed that going from one to the other was not as major an issue as had been suggested. I am unsure as to whether the experts have advised the Department on the technicalities.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Will the Minister clarify that the aim of the directive is to provide a level playing field for all the market players to ensure competition in the market and that the cost of energy to householders and businesses can be driven down? Also, what are the limited number of additional legislative provisions to which the Minister referred in his reply? I understand these were to be enacted on 3...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: As I understand it the ultimate aim of the directive is to ensure that there is more competition in the market. In view of that I ask the Minister to make sure that any outstanding issues are complied with as soon as possible because we hear on a daily basis, and I note the Bord Gáis increase announced this week, that there must be more competition in the market. It is difficult to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will respond to the European Commission’s decision to refer Ireland to the European Court of Justice for failing to fully transpose EU internal energy market rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11700/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for his response to the European Commission’s decision to refer Ireland to the European Court of Justice for failing to transpose fully EU internal energy market rules, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: The importance of the post office network cannot be overstated. The Irish Postmasters Union is very concerned about any threat to post offices, including issues concerning their closure. It is time we examined the post office network, which is a trusted high street brand. Like other public services, including the ESB, there is a public service obligation to maintain the network. We must...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: It is important to place an obligation on An Post to maintain the network.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Can some obligation be put on An Post to maintain the network? The ESB is a case in point - it is a commercial semi-State company but is obliged to maintain networks in every community. Is it not time to be realistic? It is 23 or 24 years since the "Save our post offices" campaign began, yet the post office network has been steadily eroded. When a post office closes, the community closes...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to outline his plans to guarantee the future of the Irish post office network; if he is concerned at the possible movement to e-payments by the Department of Social Protection which would have a dramatic impact on the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11699/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Moynihan: The question relates to the future of the Irish post office network. Is the Minister concerned about the movement to e-payments by the Department of Social Protection? What plans does the Minister have to guarantee the future of the Irish post office network?