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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Issues (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Given the considerable emphasis on wind energy and the talk about expanding wind energy capacity, is EirGrid or the Government concerned that we could become over-reliant on wind energy such that there would not be enough electricity in the system during crucial periods of high demand if there were insufficient wind at the time? On the subject of the proposed wind energy farms in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Issues (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: That basic point is fundamental to the issue of EirGrid. If we are capable of running an underground cable from the midlands to the point at which it goes under the sea for export, why can we not run cables underground for the internal supply? I refer to the North-South and east-west interconnectors, which are part of the Grid25 programme. If cables can be run underground for the purpose...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: With regard to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government having jurisdiction of another aspect of the project regarding health, the project itself and the concerns of the communities, the two Departments should be on song and completely together. With regard the statement that was issued on Tuesday, it should have been announced that one Department was commissioning...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding EirGrid’s Grid 25 plans; the total cost of these plans; if he will issue a response to the 35,000 submissions to the Grid Link project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4479/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Will the Minister update the House on EirGrid's Grid25 plans, the total costs to date of the plan and respond to the 35,000 submissions on the Grid Link project?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister. EirGrid's Grid25 project is exercising minds in a raft of the countryside where it is proposed to go ahead. Is the North-South interconnector covered under the jurisdiction of Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness? Will it be part of her considerations? There are conflicting reports from various political parties and I would like it clarified. For completeness, we...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions his Department has taken to cover the reduction in funding to RTÉ of €5 million due from the Department of Social Protection; if he will provide an update on the proposed introduction of the broadcasting charge; the expense his Department has incurred thus far in introducing the broadcasting...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress he has made in developing a new fiscal and regulatory framework for oil and gas exploration industry here; the person he has consulted in developing this new framework; the costs of developing this framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4249/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Digital Strategy Implementation (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made by his Department in implementing the national digital strategy; if he is satisfied with the progress made to date with national broadband scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4252/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (30 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has made submissions to the European Commission regarding European-wide regulations relating to the practice of hydraulic fracturing; when guidelines will be issued here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4251/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 160. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason persons (details supplied) in County Cork have not received their disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4346/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 607. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork had a single farm payment reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3591/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Expenditure (28 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 703. To ask the Minister for Health if there has been cuts to funding for children with severe speech and language therapy needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3721/14]

Report of Joint Committee on Addressing the Growth of Social Media and Tackling Cyberbullying: Motion (24 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the publication of the report on addressing the growth of social media and tackling cyberbullying. Fianna Fáil believes action must be taken to address the growing problems of cyberbullying. The State cannot disregard its responsibility in this area by saying that social media is too difficult an area to regulate. The practical steps outlined by the Oireachtas committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 229. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the current impasse at Cork University Hospital regarding the use of the cystic fibrosis ward by other patients whose infections may result in severe damage to cystic fibrosis patients. [3366/14]

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: Fianna Fáil welcomes this Bill in principle and believes it is a positive step forward for the provision of high quality communications services in Ireland. The entry of the ESB into this area should increase competition in the broadband and electronic communications market. I hope that will result in reduced costs and an increase of broadband coverage throughout the country. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (21 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 512. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has discussed policies and procedures with the Garda Commissioner to deal with certain types of road traffic accidents and situations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2639/14]

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I compliment Deputy Cowen on the tabling of this fundamental motion, which relates to an issue about which there is widespread concern among the public. We might have a debate in here, but there is a great deal of anger outside the House regarding many issues which have been raised forcibly. In recent months, as progress was made with the establishment of Irish water, those involved with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 276. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason single farm payment and disadvantaged payments were reduced in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1932/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the reply. I think he stated the obvious. Has the Department or the Minister made any contact with the company or SIPTU today to ensure wise heads prevail and that there is a resolution to this issue? This is a fundamental issue to the people of the south west and for Ireland Inc. Has the Labour Relations Commission been in contact? The Government needs to ensure...