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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: Despite being applauded elsewhere in Europe, our bottom-up approach to Leader funding is about to be dismantled. The abolition of a House of Parliament is a wrong step to take. Previous speakers referred to there being too much talk but problems occur when talking stops. In Northern Ireland, for example, we engaged with people and a democratic process emerged as a result. We need to get...

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: While we may be on the same side, he is certainly not working with us.

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: My party would be in a much better position if we had never allowed him or the founders of his party to work with us.

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: Unfortunately, that is true and we paid an electoral price for doing so. The lesson to be learned is that there are no quick fix solutions. The Progressive Democrats Party offered a quick fix solution in 1985 and 1986 by pursuing the same policies as Thatcher and Reagan. These policies led us into our current predicament and were similar to those that caused the world economic crash in...

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 welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. This Bill is the result of an off-the-cuff commitment given in 2009 that the Seanad would be abolished. The public tends to support any proposal to get rid of politicians but the democratic process across the world has also been a vehicle for change. The European Parliament is a good example of this. Brussels is built around the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 26. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated expenditure on agri-environmental schemes, rural environment protection, agri-environment option scheme this year and the projected expenditure on the same schemes next year based on the current number of participants in AEOS 1, 2 and 3 as well as REP schem 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29344/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Applications (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 49. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the implications of the judgement made in the High Court by Mr Justice Hanna 2009 (details supplied); the actions he proposes taking on foot of this judgement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29371/13]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Representation (18 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 19. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on PDFORRA taking up associate membership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29095/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Recreation Promotion (12 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 26. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to introduce legislation in relation to countryside access; his view on the recent legislation introduced in the house by Deputy Dowds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28053/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Policy (12 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 58. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when it is intended that CEDRA will report to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28060/13]

Other Questions: Broadband Services Charges (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister concluded his reply by suggesting that broadband costs in Ireland are almost on a par with the EU average. Some reports have suggested that the cost of broadband to households, businesses and services in this country is 27% higher than the EU average and 7% higher than the OECD average. Broadband is a fundamental issue for Ireland. I think it will define our society into the...

Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: We are heading into uncharted territory with fracking. The EPA’s report will be crucial in this regard. The Minister expects the report to be published in 2015 but there are significant concerns in communities that have been identified as sites with the potential for fracking exploration. It is important the correct messages are given out regarding environmental compliance and that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: We expect the highest standards from the national broadcaster and have seen the disastrous consequences when it has not adhered to best practice. That is a debate which has taken place in committee rooms and elsewhere. As the Minister said about the licence fee, society is changing and RTE, for all its technical advice and backup systems which were seen as the leaders in technology, seems...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: On the last point, the Minister stated that he had received the report and was considering it, and indicated that the work would commence in the autumn. Is he talking about the early autumn or about having something in place by the end of the year? With regard to RTE's revenue, we recently received and examined the value-for-money report. The State broadcaster has an important role, and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he has planned to ensure that RTÉ has a sustainable future; the reforms he intends to bring to the current licence fee system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27900/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Are the Minister and the Department happy with the role of the Commission for Energy Regulation? Has the Department explored the possibility of extending the commission's remit in the light of the number of disconnections and ensuring the best possible price for householders and businesspeople? Is the Minister satisfied with the commission's remit and has he looked at ways of extending it?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he will take to enhance competition in the energy market; the actions he will take to protect Ireland from external energy price shocks; if he will examine the remit of the Commission for Energy Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27899/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for his reply. We have seen reports in recent weeks about the increase in the number of households whose gas or electricity supplies were cut off during 2012, and that figure is still increasing. Is the Minister satisfied with the role the regulator is performing and the duties it is carrying out? Commodity oil and gas prices reduced by about 11% in the wholesale market...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the creation of the European Internal Energy Market can be used to reduce energy prices for consumers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27856/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 541. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the continued ban on the killing of any sea trout in the Galway, Connemara or Ballinakill area in the Salmon and Sea Trout Regulations 2013 in view of the official IFI reports from fisheries such as Lough Inagh Lodge showing sea trout numbers in 2012 were comparable to 1985 levels; the length of time this...