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Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: On 16 April, Deputies Jim Daly, Éamon Ó Cuív and myself submitted a Topical Issue matter on the crisis. The Minister was in the Dáil building on that day, but he did not come into the Chamber to respond on the issue.

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister was in the building.

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister must have been in two places at the one time, because half an hour before the debate I met him in the corridor and asked him about the weather crisis. That is the only private conversation I have had with him since the issue of the milk quota prices in 2011. I met him half an hour before I stood up here in the Dáil.

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister may think that was more important, but this is a desperate crisis. I will not read the last two or three paragraphs of the response put on the record of the Dáil as an adequate response. Deputy Dara Calleary mentioned that the IFA came out the following day saying the response was grossly inadequate. At that stage co-ops were sourcing silage for farmers all over the...

Other Questions: Aquaculture Development (8 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the temporary restriction on development grants included in the text of the Irish Seafood National Programme is still in place; whether a decision has been taken to reverse the decision in this programme to defer until after 2013 the targets for the increased productive capacity for salmon; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Framework Plans (8 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 50. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the updated situation on the revised commonage plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21477/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (7 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 95. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the Defence Forces mission in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21309/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (2 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 33. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current waiting times for Garda vetting in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20759/13]

Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund Management (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 6. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to reduce the liability on the State for the re-imbursement of dormant accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20469/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: An Post: Discussion Chairman Designate (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome Mr. Mueller and wish him well as incoming chairman of An Post. As the Chairman said, An Post and its services are an integral part of urban and rural communities. I appreciate the points Mr. Mueller made in regard to Europe and services. This debate on the future of the post office network and the provision of as many post offices as possible throughout the country has been...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Spatial Strategy (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 50. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the consultations he held with regional authorities and local authorities regarding to his decision to abolish the national spatiel strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20455/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown between sea angling, coarse angling and game angling in terms of numbers of the general public and tourists taking part each year in each activity; the revenue generated for the State by each activity; the contribution of each activity in jobs, tourism business, and income for local...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (1 May 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide the official national figures for salmon and sea trout caught and killed by rod and line for the most recently available five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20819/13]

Other Questions: Online Business Voucher Scheme (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: This is a vital initiative. Traditionally, there have been a raft of industries that would have worked very well but have been slow to move on to the digital age. There is also a generational gap. The younger generation, right up to middle age, go online to look for everything. It is vital to encourage this approach. It is the same in the marketplace. It is like the development in...

Other Questions: Seismic Surveys (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: With regard to much development in not only the Corrib field, but also elsewhere, people are willing to add fuel to the idea that we do not comply with regulations or best practice on environmental issues. It is very important, if we are develop into other areas, that all environmental assessments and issues are taken into account so they cannot be raised as issues in other situations. The...

Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Are there advanced discussions or plans on the bio-energy company bringing the strengths of both Bord na Móna and Coillte, of which the Minister spoke?

Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Will the recent decision by the European Commission to place a maximum cap of 5% of total transport fuel for bio-fuels have any impact on energy crops? Prior to converting the peat fired plants to biomass, a full cost benefit analysis of the implications for the energy generation, cost and security should be undertaken. Has the Minister any plans to carry out such a study?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: We have previously discussed the price of energy in both the domestic and commercial markets. We spoke in particular about the profits of the ESB. Figures released recently indicated a fourfold increase in the company's profits in 2012. It was suggested previously that the half-yearly profits were unduly high compared to what would be expected in the second half of the year. The public is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I understand that. The ESB is a public company and the Commission for Energy Regulation exists to protect the consumer. The Minister indicated that the profits surpassed the expectations of both the commission and the Department. Is it not the case that the commission should only sanction price increases that domestic consumers or businesses can pay that are necessary to give a profit to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he can bring about lower energy prices for domestic and business consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20511/13]