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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Line Rental Charges: Discussion with Commission for Communications Regulation (14 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Line Rental Charges: Discussion with Commission for Communications Regulation (14 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Chairman and welcome the ComReg representatives. On the last occasion the regulator was present, we were given a presentation that was written in gobbledygook, and I said that at the time. I compliment Mr. O'Brien on using understandable English for the layman on this occasion. I am concerned about the answer to the Chairman's question. Rural people have contacted us stating...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome Dr. Geiss and I thank him for appearing before the committee. I wish him well with the conference. The debate on renewable energy has been ongoing for the past decade. We have witnessed major investments, including in the interconnector between the UK and Ireland and in the wind energy section into which we are tapping. I hope those attending the conference visit the wave energy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with National Anti-Bullying Coalition (13 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: We are trying to get an overall view on cyberbullying and prepare a report to ensure action is taken at other levels. I congratulate the work being done by the witnesses and the amount of time and effort they put into it. Where are the flaws in the laws and treaties? Bullying has existed since Adam was a boy and certain standards and positions have been put in place. Many of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with National Anti-Bullying Coalition (13 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: What recourse to international law do we have to deal with these cyber-scum? What is the system's deficiency?

Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on co-financing of rural development under CAP Pillar Two; the impact of Multi Annual Framework budget cuts to Pillar Two on rural development schemes here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12689/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Forestry Sector (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has raised any concern with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in relation to the effect the proposed sale of the forest crop could have on rural recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Ownership (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that there is enough media diversity here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12568/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Ownership (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if media ownership has the potential to impact on media diversity here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12569/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Press Council Powers (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the Press Council has sufficient powers to enable them to balance press freedom with accuracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12571/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether there is a need to implement a fully independent toxicological and epidemiological study into the public health effects of adding fluoride to all public water schemes here in view of the mounting scientific evidence against the practice of water fluoridation (details supplied), and the increasing abandonment of the policy of public water...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with Twitter and Facebook (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms McSweeney and congratulate her for her well presented overview of Twitter. What legal options are there when someone posts and abusive or incorrect tweet or one that causes someone to feel harassed? This is a worldwide phenomenon by now. What recourse to the law have those who have been defamed or had malicious statements made about them on Twitter? The Minister pointed out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with Twitter and Facebook (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: If someone in the United States put up a false tweet that causes harm to a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, is there any recourse in the law because it now involves two jurisdictions? Is that not where the difficulties arise?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Guidance Counsellors (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of the number of guidance hours being provided at individual secondary schools for the current academic year following on from the removal of the ex quota allocation for guidance counselling in budget 2012; if he is committed to monitoring the hours being provided in each school in future years; and if he will make a...

Topical Issue Debate: Miscanthus Industry (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the reply. The difficulty is it appears to indicate that a logjam has been reached with regard to those people who have invested in the industry and are now faced with a decision in which they had thought they had an outlet for the crop but are experiencing difficulties. I had not been informed that the Minister had met the company concerned. I really seek to...

Topical Issue Debate: Miscanthus Industry (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue. People around the country have invested a large amount of money in growing miscanthus, but they are worried about the future of the industry which may be at risk. The fear is that the sector is in jeopardy and it is believed that the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has not adjusted the REFIT scheme to allow...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the officials from the office for Internet safety. Their role is challenging given the speed at which technologies continue to evolve. In her opening remarks, Ms O'Keeffe encouraged respect but I think that at this stage, we have to go beyond that kind of language. I know the office does not have the power to investigate but comes under the remit of the Department of Justice and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the committee. The Minister outlined in detail the problem and the complexities of arriving at a solution to it. There are a number of issues to consider. The Minister acknowledges that there appears to be a gap in the legislation. In the first instance, it is an international issue. Are discussions taking place at forums such as the United...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for Garda vetting clearance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11659/13]

Health Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I compliment Deputy Kelleher on putting down this motion and I thank him for the opportunity to speak on it. There is a number of issues in this regard. First, before I go into the motion itself, there are anomalies in the system. As public representatives, we meet people who come to us who would have had paid up membership of VHI or other insurers who, because of one application or one...