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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2014)

Denis Landy: As we mark the third anniversary of the election of this Government, I want to welcome the efforts it has made to reduce unemployment. The employment position has improved over the past 18 months. Unemployment figures have decreased. Given that the previous Administration, by contrast, oversaw 250,000 job losses, it is clear that this Government is doing a good job. Some 5,000 jobs are...

Seanad: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House. I join other speakers in complimenting the ESB workers on the effort they have put in. We sat here on Private Members' legislation one Wednesday night to prevent utility workers from having the right to withdraw their labour. On that occasion, I spoke of the efforts that the ESB workers, among other workers, put in during the 2010 snow...

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Industry: Statements (19 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: We will take the hurling and Senator Heffernan 's area can be the home of the dogs.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Industry: Statements (19 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: I welcome my constituency colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes. He and I come from Tipperary, which is classed as the home of greyhounds. In the past I was unfortunate enough to co-own and to be a member of syndicates which owned some seriously bad dogs. I had the luxury of collecting winnings on perhaps only four occasions. Dog owning and breeding are traditions which date...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: Yesterday, the environment committee had a charm offensive launched at it by two representatives from several wind energy organisations, Bord na Móna and Element Power Ireland. There was much marketing speak with claims that local communities would receive €250 million in 25 years and benefit from educational bursaries while homes would become more energy efficient and get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: I was asked by Mr. D'Arcy to clarify something.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: Mr. D'Arcy is representing Bord na Móna, of which the Government is the largest shareholder. The Government and Bord na Móna are responsible to the taxpayer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: As I understand it Element Power will not be using the grid but will, in terms of export, be using some of the power it produces in this country. Will Element Power be using the grid in any sense other than for export? Many witnesses appearing before the committee are not answering the questions they are being asked. I respectfully ask Mr. Cowhig to answer the questions I put to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: Is Mr. Cowhig saying he will not respond to my other questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: With respect, Mr. Cowhig is here to answer the questions that members of the committee wish to put to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: If the UK does not sign the export agreement, will this hamper or jeopardise the price that Element Power expects to get?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: I thank Mr. Cowhig.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: Is it a partnership?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: Does that include the two companies I mentioned that have lands adjoining?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: Can Mr. D'Arcy confirm that they have been considered?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: That is fine. It is important that we know that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: I can clarify that if Mr. D'Arcy would like me to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: I welcome the three groups. I do not know why Ms Doolan has spent money on a planning consultant. She is able to do it herself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: There is no rush to make decisions on the issue of sustainability, as everyone involved in energy supply agrees that we have done enough to take us to 2030, even if we were to do nothing else. I am heartened in some ways and disappointed in others by the efforts invested in promoting bio-energy, which most of us accept is the most sustainable way of creating energy. It is done through the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Denis Landy: My apologies. I will couch my next question properly. Mr. D'Arcy has stated words to the effect that we could average out our requirements between countries. That is news to me.