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Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: I am sorry but it is a completely separate question. This is very unfair.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: This is very simple. Questions are listed for priority.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: We wait for five or six weeks to have them addressed. All I am asking for is my minute, a minute for the Minister to respond and a minute for me to come back in.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: That is not how I have seen it working here. The Chairman is deviating from the practice of the Ceann Comhairle and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: You are. I have been here when questions were grouped.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: All I am asking for is one minute to raise the question with the Minister and a minute for the Minister to respond. Two minutes is all I am asking for. It is very simple.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: I am trying to be fair.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: A quick response.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: And I will get a minute to come back in.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: Okay. The clock shows 55 seconds now.

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: My question relates to the changes in An Post and the expansion of services. As the Minister said, doing nothing is not an option. We totally agree with him on that. It is not an option. We believe that it has to be sorted. We have put forward a number of proposals. The Kerr report and the McKinsey report are sitting there. I note that the Minister announced a €30 million loan...

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: -----and linking in with the credit union where there has been a successful pilot scheme. However, we need to see that action ramped up in the coming weeks. I have told the Minister many times in this Chamber that we do not have time on our side when it comes to the post office network. We need to see improvements. If the services are not expanded, the reality is that many smaller post...

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: 40. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy in terms of progress towards changes in services available through the post office network or broadening services to maintain a viable network of post offices. [49250/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: 54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans with regard to the future charging network following a recent decision by the regulator on the future financing of the public charging points for electric vehicles. [49010/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Heat Incentive (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there will be the creation of a renewable heat incentive under proposals in budget 2018; the long-term role of this incentive; when it will be established; and if it will be directed toward commercial, community projects or domestic use. [49009/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: 77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the precise reduction or derogation that his Department is seeking on the 2020 targets. [49006/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: 73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has the power to issue a policy direction to the regulator under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999; and if he has considered the use of this power to address rising electricity prices here. [49008/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: 86. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he received reports on the developments of the horticultural sector of Bord na Móna. [49007/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (21 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: 155. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken over the past 18 months to reduce the exorbitant cost of insurance on private and commercial vehicles; the further steps planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49027/17]

Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016 Report: Motion (16 Nov 2017)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and I thank Deputy Cullinane for bringing forward the Bill that is the subject of this report. I also thank the committee for the work it did in putting forward suggested amendments and improvements. Over the past seven years, I have seen many items of legislation go through this House but few have been as necessary as this one, which...