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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gas and Electricity Disconnections (31 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he will take to reduce the number of disconnections of services by gas and electricity companies in homes around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4891/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gas and Electricity Disconnections (31 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The issues in front of us include the doubling of disconnections and the significant issue of fuel poverty. The energy regulator increased the prices even though it would have had evidence that disconnections were being doubled. We need to look at its modus operandi. Gas installation is another issue facing us. Due to the economic downturn, people are unable to employ certified fitters...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gas and Electricity Disconnections (31 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Companies can take out advertisements in newspapers but the socioeconomic groups we are talking about by and large do not access the media. Every public representative has people coming into their offices who cannot pay their bills and are in negotiations with charity organisations to see if there is any help they can give them. However, this only carries the issue on for another month or...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Water Services Bill will come before the Houses of the Oireachtas next week and will be debated at length. We should show good faith and show that we are all serious about the provision and maintenance of the post offices. There is a fear in rural communities in particular and in urban communities that they are awaiting the retirement of the postmaster or postmistress. Something should...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his strategy to ensure a viable post office network, especially in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4890/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I accept the independence of An Post but for generations there has been an ongoing debate about the survival and maintenance of rural post offices. It is tied in with other issues such as rural isolation. We may have ghost estates but we also have ghost villages. Communities are losing their post offices not just in rural areas but in urban areas as was seen in Blackpool in Cork city...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Social Media Issues (31 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to introduce new regulations for social media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4734/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Social Media Issues (31 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to regulate the social media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4892/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Presidency Agenda (30 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his priorities during the Irish presidency of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4475/13]

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: I wish to sympathise with the wife and extended family of Detective Garda Donohoe and with the Garda Síochána and, by extension, the State, following his horrific murder last Friday evening. Almost everyone in the House has spoken of it today. This motion is about the staffing of Garda stations in the future, and every Member has spoken. I compliment Deputy Niall Collins on...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: According to newspaper reports, a recruitment ban means epilepsy units remain closed, even though 200 patients are on waiting lists. As epilepsy can be a life threatening illness, some of these individuals' lives are at risk. The two specialised units in question are crucial to assessing the appropriateness of epilepsy patients for surgery. They were closed, in spite of the fact that they...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister has stated the HSE is finalising its plans for the centres. I ask him to apply the same urgency to this matter as he did to the issues discussed earlier in regard to Kilkenny and Wexford hospitals. He will need to take a hands-on approach because people are suffering from epilepsy and young children are unable to access the full spectrum of services they need. I ask him to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an outstanding REP scheme 4 payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4118/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Availability (24 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consultation he has had with the Department of Finance on foot of the assessment of the Credit Review Office; the actions he is taking in response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3337/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Proposed Legislation (23 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans regarding legislation for Oireachtas inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/13]

Other Questions: Education Funding (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give consideration to introducing an annual education impact study in advance of the budget each year so as to ensure that the impact of changes to staffing schedules are properly assessed in advance of decisions being taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2696/13]

Other Questions: National Procurement Service (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will amend proposed procurement rules requiring schools to purchase stationery from one national supplier in order that they may purchase from local stationery suppliers who are able to offer similar or better value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2718/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 438. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the application forms for the upcoming septic tank grants be made available; where will the funding be coming from for these grants; the persons who will be administering this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2397/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: 523. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made in relation to an application for a visa in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3015/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (17 Jan 2013)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to tighten existing revenue rules in relation to tax exiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2026/13]