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Topical Issue Debate: Schools Amalgamation (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State. The one concern I have relates to the phrase in the second last paragraph "the value for money perspective", but we will leave that issue to one side. Time is passing. I know that requests were made that the officials from the OPW, the Department of Education and Skills and Cork County Council meet the local stakeholders, the patrons and members of the boards...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Amalgamation (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The very important amalgamation of the two primary schools in Kanturk has been a long-running issue. Much work has been done in the past three or four years under the stewardship of Canon Jackie Corkery, who has brought great impetus, fairness and transparency to the ongoing issue. A considerable effort has been made by the VEC. In 2010 the Department of Education and Skills sanctioned a...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I have just one question on the broadcasting licence fee and its appropriation among the independent broadcasters and RTÉ. How is that broken down percentage-wise? Would it be possible to take a look at how it is shared? Many independent broadcasters, particularly local radio stations, find it extremely difficult to operate and have cut their costs to the minimum. I do not need to...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Capital funding for inland fisheries has increased by €334,000, which is a significant sum. Will the Minister provide a breakdown of the figure? Inland fisheries and waterways are among our great untapped resources. A significant level of activity has been developed around inland fisheries in various areas. We should encourage that as far as possible. When I see the heading...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Under subhead D4, I note an increase from €256,000 in 2012 to €3,692,000 in 2013 for mining services. Will the Minister elaborate on this? Under subhead D3, the allocation for petroleum services was reduced from €1.1 million in 2012 to €398,000 in 2013. Will he explain this reduction? People believe we are going to have a significant oil or gas strike. I know...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: One of the big anomalies in the warmer homes grants scheme is that local authority housing which is being rented to tenants does not qualify. The Department is stating it is up to the local authority to provide for improvements that may be needed, but there is not enough money in the system to facilitate this. I accept that there has been a pilot scheme. Some of the local authority stock...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: On the issue of energy, there is a raft of questions that could be asked. I refer, in particular, to the sustainable energy programmes, the warmer homes scheme and the impact of these on reducing energy consumption, particularly through retrofitting, for example. Perhaps the Minister will state how the new system of grants is operating. Is there sufficient funding within the sustainable...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I asked a few questions on policy formation in the area of broadcasting with which the Minister might deal. As the Chairman has noted, the figure pertaining to the licence fee sticks out. In addition, the Minister might explain the position regarding the capital grant for TG4. Many people have noted that while almost €200 million goes into RTE from the public purse each year, it...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Will we go through the different programmes - communications, broadcasting and so forth?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Vote covers a raft of areas in the Department. I will deal with communications. There is a provision of €500,000 under subhead A6, change management fund. Will the Minister give us an explanation? Our aspirations for broadband services have been discussed previously by the committee and in the Chamber. Will the Minister outline the progress that has been made to date in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Rates (9 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 96. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an assurance to Dáil Éireann that there will be no reduction in child benefit rates in the forthcoming budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33227/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Directives (9 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 268. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way the collective Rights Management Directive will impact here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27864/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 25. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the early years strategy will be brought forward; the reason for the delay in this happening; the financial package that will accompany same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32572/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Restricted Electrical Works Regulations) 2013: Motion (3 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: This a commonsensical regulation. I was going to say it would not set the world alight. There have been accidents. All kinds of electrical work were done in the early days, but people are now conscious of the dangers of electricity. RECI and others have been serious about their business. This regulation must be welcomed and I have no difficulty with it. The regulation deals...

Other Questions: Economic Growth Initiatives (2 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions he believes ECOFIN ministers can take to provide a Europe economic stimulus; the reason this has not happened to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31920/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Information and Communications Technology Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 392. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his estimate of the number of graduates with communications technology skills that will be required here over the next three years; his views on whether this demand will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27849/13]

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (26 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the experience from the Mali mission would suggest that, while individual member states of the European Union could respond rapidly, the decision making process within the EU had been found wanting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30806/13]

Special Educational Needs: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak and compliment my colleague, Deputy Charlie McConalogue, for tabling the motion. Despite all the denials over the weekend that there was a cut and a reversal of services, we welcome the decision on a full reversal of what was announced last week. As we move forward, there will still be a cut to the number of special needs assistants in the classrooms from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Policy (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 85. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of hospital reconfiguration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30438/13]

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I ask the Minister not to interrupt.