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Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I am a little concerned that the Minister wishes to leave the question as to whether the fine in the case of a shortfall would be imposed every year. Surely the need to purchase energy credits should be a major incentive to the State to achieve its targets, especially as the potential cost to the Exchequer is €300 million per annum. With a little imagination - the use of clustering,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Production (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish the cost-benefit analysis report of wind energy and its potential effects on consumers' energy bills; the reason for any delay in publishing the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Production (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: This question relates to the cost benefit analysis report on wind energy and the impact it could have on the energy bills of consumers. When will the report be published and if it is delayed, what is the reason for the delay?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Production (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I take it the report will be published shortly, whenever that will be. It is vital the report is comprehensive and that we know the facts. There have been reports in a number of other European countries where subsidies towards renewable energy have led to significant increases in household bills for consumers. We are in a situation where a huge investment needs to take place in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Production (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: Will other technologies be investigated in terms of the potential costs? The wind energy programme was established in 2007 and at that time technology pointed to wind as being a solution. However, technology has moved on since then and biomass is very much a solution, requiring a significantly lower investment. I have seen figures that indicate that with 10% of the cost of the upgrading of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he envisages the Government will roll out broadband to those in remote rural areas and areas, not considered commercially viable for high speed broadband; if he has considered case studies done in other European countries and their approach to broadband roll-out in remote areas; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 29. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will maximise opportunities for citizens to participate in the transition to a carbon-free future and for community involvement in renewable energy initiatives, as proposed in the forthcoming energy White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16284/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 130. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of basic payment accounts that have been opened since the scheme was rolled out; if An Post has been included in the provision of the accounts; if an evaluation of the scheme has been carried out since its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16689/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to explain the reason the maximum funding available under article 50 of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund is €50,000 for the new farmers scheme for new entrants into aquaculture; his views on whether it is adequate to encourage new entrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16688/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland Issues (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 224. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of an incursion by at least one armed member of the Police Service of Northern Ireland into County Donegal during March 2013; if she has raised that matter with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland; the Government's view of such incursions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16687/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 349. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the recent report produced by Defence for Children International, entitled Operation Protective Edge A War Waged on Gaza's Children, and the alarming evidence of international humanitarian law violations committed by Israeli forces, including direct attacks on children and the disproportionate attacks on civilian homes,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 448. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will take on board the six-point action plan, as presented by the Irish Postmasters' Union; if he will provide an update on the Government's engagement with postmasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16483/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (28 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 512. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the need for preservation of Saint Naul's Well in Inver, County Donegal; the role of her Department in preserving this monument and its access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16736/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (23 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 27. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the capacity of voluntary housing associations to deliver social housing on the scale required; if he will consider allowing the use of local authorities to form housing associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15681/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (22 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 16. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on her Department's engagement with the two national schools on Arranmore Island in County Donegal; if her Department has considered alternative proposals, apart from merging the two schools; if cutbacks will be reversed for small schools, as more focus is generated on the preservation of rural communities; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 34. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Donegal was not granted capital funding during the current five year construction programme, despite the fact that 32% of children are attending classes in prefabricated units, and will continue to do so for half of their primary education; if she will reconsider the need for funding in view of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (22 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 74. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide for a crane on the slip in Killybegs Harbour, County Donegal, which is needed to facilitate the small inshore boats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15911/15]

Self-Employed and the SME Sector: Motion [Private Members] (21 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I will concentrate on the PRSI and social welfare treatment of self employed people. As the motion stated, there are approximately 350,000 self-employed people in the country. Many of these are working in jobs that would traditionally have been employee jobs but, because of moves by the employers, are on contracts for services and have become de facto self employed although they have no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I thank Mr. Foley and his colleagues for their presentation. It is good to see people are willing to come and outline the problems. We had hearings throughout 2013 on the grocery goods sector and it was stated during those hearings that people were reluctant to come forward and discuss the problems because of the fear of retribution from the multiples if they made their views known. Mr....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Resolutions (21 Apr 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 197. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Ireland voted no against the United Nations ad hoc mechanism on sovereign debt restructuring processes and missed the first meeting of the committee on sovereign debt restructuring; if the International Monetary Fund advised the Government in any way on Ireland's foreign affairs policies; and if he will make a statement on the...