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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Services (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: My question relates to the schools broadband initiative. We have schools that do not have any broadband connection. As the Minister outlined in his reply, broadband connectivity is of importance. A school in Milford in north Cork has no access to broadband which puts the pupils at significant disadvantage as they progress to second level and beyond. It is vitally important that we examine...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the need to ensure that energy prices are kept under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53547/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: As this is the first time I face the Minister across the Chamber in my new role as spokesperson I hope we can work in a constructive fashion. There is no doubt the issue of energy and energy prices is a matter of concern for many people. An issue that arose recently was the granting of a price increase to Electric Ireland by the Commission for Energy Regulation and later it emerged that its...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: It it vitally important in all the sectors that are independently regulated that the consumer has confidence in the Regulator. What has transpired in recent months has led to some people losing confidence in the regulation of the energy market. It is important that clarity is brought to the issue of companies making profits on the backs of others. If there are issues in respect of returns...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the future of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53242/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to secure the future of an Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53549/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the position regarding the new dedicated Office for Regeneration which was announced on 3 February 2012 and according to that announcement, was to be a separate entity with the unified local authorities of Limerick city and council and to have responsibility for the management and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will [provide an update of the operation of the specific fund of €1 million (details supplied), for community initiatives that would contribute to regeneration in specific areas of Limerick city and to be managed by the new Office for Regeneration; if he will provide details of the way in which the fund will...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details regarding the amount of funding available in 2012 and 2013 to support the community and voluntary sectors delivering the regeneration social interventions under the Limerick Regeneration Project in Moyross, Southhill, St Mary's Park and Ballincurra Weston; and if he will outline the criteria,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork got a reduced single farm payment of €7.14 [53629/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has made any progress in setting out an environmental impact assessment for a new development near the Moore Street monument, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53003/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the meetings he has held with the British Ambassador and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in relation to the decade of commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53019/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (27 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the implementation of Warmer Homes: A Strategy for Affordable Energy in Ireland; the progress made on implementing its key objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52170/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Initiatives (22 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consultation he has had with the Department of Social Protection regarding the jobbridge scheme; his views on whether the current scheme is adequate in scale in the context of the jobs crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51855/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Regulation of Energy Sector: Discussion with CER (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the commission for attending the committee and for its presentation. Energy prices are a major issue as they are constantly spiralling up. I was in correspondence with the commission before about an increase in ESB prices several months ago. Subsequently, the ESB announced it had a half yearly profit of €230 million and was facing a €500 million profit for the full...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Sustainable Energy: Discussion with SEAI (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: With regard to grant applications from smaller companies, is it correct that the SEAI accepts applications from larger but not smaller companies?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Sustainable Energy: Discussion with SEAI (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the officials from SEAI. Mr. Motherway indicated that €500 million was being spent in the economy through grants and so forth. Some of the people registered by SEAI to install solar panels have complained about the treatment of smaller companies in comparison to larger companies. I understand that some of the larger companies can apply for grants on behalf of their...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Croke Park Agreement (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects negotiations to commence on a successor to the Croke Park Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51648/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Services (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the expected deficit of RTÉ and if it will be approximately €57 million as outlined by him in May 2012; if he has approved this deficit; his views on whether it is State aid; if agreement from the EU has been sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51801/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Services (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Moynihan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied regarding the cost of new programmes at RTÉ; his views on whether these costs are under control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51802/12]