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Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the motion. In recent years we have considered several motions addressing the economy. As we face into the second half of 2008 there is a significant difficulty facing the country as the external economic environment is very difficult and I know the Government and the Department of Finance are seriously examining this difficulty....

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (28 May 2008)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the changes to the electoral boundaries. Since the independent Constituency Commission was first established in the late 1970s, the decisions of successive commissions have been accepted in full for Dáil, European and local authority elections. The independence of the Constituency Commission must be maintained. Many speakers have referred to changes to...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (28 May 2008)

Michael Moynihan: He was not here when I rose to speak. The parish of Kilshannig has moved into the Deputy's constituency. It is strange that the urban constituency of Cork North-Central is being extended almost as far as Mallow, to within eight or ten miles of Kanturk and into east Cork. While I am aware that population factors were an issue for the constituency, nevertheless, a predominately urban...

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome this opportunity to commend the Government's amendment to the House. I congratulate the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Mansergh, on assuming their new roles. The national development plan is one of the cornerstones of the Government's strategy for the future. It is vital that we continue to develop...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Eirgrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 May 2008)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I wish to raise several issues. The Bill seeks to expand the functions of EirGrid, the licensed electricity transmission operator, to include the construction, ownership and operation of the interconnector subject to the grant of the relevant licences and authorisation by the Commission for Energy Regulation and the Energy Regulator for gas...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2008)

Michael Moynihan: I wish to share time with Deputy Chris Andrews. I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate on the Lisbon treaty. Following the Treaty of Rome and the establishment of the Common Market, Ireland joined the European Economic Community in 1973. For many years, the European Community was closely associated with the agricultural industry and many of the benefits flowing from membership...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2008)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Student Support Bill. Many issues have been raised in this debate, including that of attending third level colleges right across the spectrum. Broadly, I welcome the Bill. The Government made a commitment in 2002 to introduce a unified system for the maintenance grants for higher education. Many of us, as public representatives, know of the...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to continue my contribution on our deliberations on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008. Section 8 raises the earnings limit for those in receipt of one-parent family payment to €425 per week. I note from discussions of this matter that some lone parents find themselves in a poverty trap. While I welcome the provisions governing family income supplement...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Feb 2008)

Michael Moynihan: Public representatives on all sides of the House are familiar with the social welfare system and the impact social welfare provisions have on the less well-off in society. Certain anomalies will always crop up. In recent years the Government has addressed some of these anomalies in social welfare payments. I compliment the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Cullen, and his...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome several of the initiatives set out in the Finance Bill. The first matter to which I wish to refer is the green element of the Bill and the provisions relating to improving the environment. We have employed various incentives and educational and other methods to try to encourage people to change their ways regarding refuse and the dumping thereof. I drove through various parts of...

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2007)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare Bill 2007. I wish to raise a number of issues. The increases in State old age pensions have been of great benefit. These increases have been incremental over the past number of years. Many people in receipt of social welfare pensions have great regard for this payment and in the case of couples it provides a great income. The...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 Dec 2007)

Michael Moynihan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a review of a pension for a person (details supplied) has been carried out by the Employee Relations Section of the Health Service Executive in Wilton Road, Cork in relation to the directive from her Department that those former part-time nurses and midwives who worked in excess of ten hours per week from 25 May 1977 to 19 December...

Schools Amalgamation. (4 Dec 2007)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue. I ask the Department of Education and Science, the Minister and the Government to outline to the House the progress that has been made as regards the amalgamation of the two schools in Kanturk, St. Colman's boys' school and the Convent of Mercy girls' school, as this initiative has been ongoing for some time....

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Michael Moynihan: Given that much discussion has taken place on the provision of sports facilities it would be remiss of me not to congratulate the Ceann Comhairle on what he did for young people across the country in his time as Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism. This debate can lead on to a huge range of issues for young people. However, there are three or four specific issues with which I wish to deal....

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I commend the Government on the success of the not-for-profit child care facilities which have been of great benefit to communities where they have been provided. Significant voluntary effort has been made by local communities to access funding and, in co-operation with the Department, fantastic facilities have been set up across the...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to say a few brief words on the establishment of the Oireachtas committees. Previous speakers have commented on the effectiveness or otherwise of the committees. The committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas are responsible for reflecting on the issues appertaining to their various remits. There is scope for the committees to do far more exploratory work with...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Michael Moynihan: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment to office. I also congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Carey, on his appointment. He will do an excellent job in steering this legislation through the House. This Bill provides for the dissolution of the Commissioners of Charitable Donations and Bequests for Ireland and the establishment of a charities regulatory authority....

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Michael Moynihan: I propose to share time with Deputy Mansergh.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Apr 2007)

Michael Moynihan: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the projects undertaken by the CLÁR programme in County Cork; the investment made in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13711/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (20 Mar 2007)

Michael Moynihan: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the level of funding which has been provided in Cork north west through his Department's CLÁR scheme since 2002. [9699/07]