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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Effect of proposed withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion. (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am moving on to Mr. Brady now to answer the other questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Effect of proposed withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion. (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Do other witnesses wish to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Effect of proposed withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion. (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is COM (2016) 767, a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable source.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Effect of proposed withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion. (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I ask the witnesses to comment, in the context of Brexit, on the Ireland-France interconnector, where it stands, what the challenges are, what the Department is doing, the progress of its engagement and whether it has plans in this regard. I am probably asking a question in respect of which there are certain unknowns with elections coming up, but what is the Department doing in this area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Effect of proposed withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion. (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: What is the Department doing about Brexit and its challenges?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Effect of proposed withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion. (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I call Deputy Ryan again before we finish up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Effect of proposed withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion. (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Very briefly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Effect of proposed withdrawal of the UK from the EU on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion. (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: On behalf of the committee, I thank all the officials for attending this evening and giving their time. It is proposed to publish the opening statements. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Staff (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: 47. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by the operators of private creche facilities in recruiting and retaining staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6714/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (14 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: 430. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on pre-planned and pre-admit waiting lists for Galway University Hospital; the number currently on waiting lists published by the NTPF (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6952/17]

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I remind members the meeting will be conducted in public session. I also remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode as they interfere with the sound system and make it difficult for parliamentary reporters. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related. They are logical alternatives and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Is Deputy Ryan pressing his amendment?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Is Deputy Ryan withdrawing his amendment?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendment No. 3 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is a vote in the Dáil. I do not want to rush members. Does the Deputy wish to put his question?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does Deputy Lawless wish to speak very briefly on amendment No. 5?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Amendment Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: We could suspend. We will let the Minister of State come back in if he wants to reply. Does he want to wait until after we come back after the vote?