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Other Questions: Energy Security (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister.

Other Questions: Energy Regulation (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: A number of issues arise in terms of the flexibility for all businesses. Arrears is one issue and another is customers who wish to move. Issues also arise in connection with the price increase. The argument has been made in committee meetings with the energy regulator. The industry and people with small businesses have informed us that only three countries in the EU - Cyprus, Greece and...

Other Questions: Energy Security (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Yes.

Other Questions: Energy Security (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Although the Minister said in his reply that nothing could be further from the truth, when one reads the article and the reference to preparing for energy rationalisation-----

Other Questions: Energy Security (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Yes. I beg the Minister’s pardon. A couple of issues arise. Are any energy shortage shocks foreseen in the short term or long term in the information received by the Minister from the various bodies? How strenuous have the stress tests been that have taken place? Is the Minister satisfied that the sale of Bord Gáis will not create any difficulty for the energy market in the...

Other Questions: Independent Broadcasting Sector (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The social content of what independent local radio stations do must be applauded because they have contributed enormously to vulnerable and elderly people. Is the report on RTE by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland imminent within the next couple of weeks? When is it likely to be published?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister will have to head for Scartaglin.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Postcode System Establishment (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated costs of the rolling out of the national postcode system; if the implementation of the postcode system will have any impact on employment levels in An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35401/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Postcode System Establishment (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: This issue is vitally important. We had a discussion on the post office network yesterday. There is need for fundamental engagement with all of society on the post office network. I am glad the Minister foresees that there will not be any employment issues and I hope that is correct. Another issue is to get the public to buy into this new system. Often when the change of this magnitude...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Postcode System Establishment (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Has any study or report been done, or have there been any discussions within the Department or the sector, on what impact a postcode system would have on the post office network?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the current operation of the electricity grid in the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36725/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The integration of the grid by both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland is fundamental to our energy security for the future. There are issues relating to energy security in our neighbouring island. However, there is a plan to have the EU energy system fully integrated by 2014. Is the Minister satisfied that what is in place and the infrastructure being developed will allow us to be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The other point I raised was the EU Internal Market by 2014. What is the position with being fully integrated into that?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: However, there is a plan for that.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when single farm payment 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35565/13]

Report on Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I would like to share time with Deputy Troy.

Report on Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this discussion. I understand the Minister has to return to the Cabinet meeting. We are dealing with an important report. The joint committee put a great deal of work into its examination of the future of the post office network. I do not think there is anything more emotive in urban or rural communities than the closure of an office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Spatial Strategy (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 78. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the timescale for the development and implementation of a new national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33757/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 315. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the proposed extension of a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [34192/13]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the debate and compliment Deputy Michael McGrath on moving a timely motion. This is one of the more serious issues with which every public representative is dealing on a daily basis. Deputy Fleming said the banks must learn from this. The parties opposite will remember that a bubble was created in the agricultural sector when we joined what was then...