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Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: Open wards.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position regarding the continuation of Bus Éireann services on the N78 route from Athy to Kilkenny and the N7 route from Borris-in-Ossory to Monasterevin. [14002/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to fund the construction of the remaining section of the Portlaoise orbital route. [14001/17]

Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: While I acknowledge that some positive things are taking place, by the Minister's own admission both privately and publicly, Ireland has fallen behind and must catch up. We are approaching the edge of a carbon cliff, as I forecast several years ago. We must develop other sources of renewable energy, including grasping the nettle on solar power. There is opposition to everything. We must,...

Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: My question for the Minister is on the status of the draft national mitigation plan, which the Minister has outlined, as part of the Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development Act and his views on whether it will be sufficient to meet renewable energy and emissions targets.

Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: I have an initial response.

Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: Will I get to come back in?

Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: It was outlined by the Minister that we are going to miss our targets. The approach is lack lustre and the concern is that there is not just the question of environmental damage but also the potential of financial penalties. These must be avoided at all costs. We cannot allow ourselves to be the bad guys of Europe. We have an opportunity. We present a green image but, my God, we are not...

Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of Ireland's national mitigation plan as part of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 and his views on whether it will be sufficient for Ireland to meet its renewable energy and emissions targets. [13888/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Postal Services (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: We have three Ministers with some level of responsibility for An Post and the post office network, which is a ludicrous situation. While I have admired the Minister for some things he has done, I have criticised him for others. I am approaching this matter constructively, however, as I know that Government Deputies are also frustrated with the situation. I am asking the three relevant...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Postal Services (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he is pursuing in view of the difficulties faced by An Post; and the timeframe for the necessary changes to be made at the company and the implementation of the Kerr report recommendations. [14096/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Postal Services (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: I ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what actions he and his Department are pursuing in view of the serious difficulties faced by the post office network, with the An Post corporate structure, and the timeframe for the necessary changes to be made at that company for the implementation of the Kerr report and the McKinsey report.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Postal Services (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: The situation at An Post is critical. I am not too lifted by the response that we have received. We need decisive action and we need it quickly. An Post does not have time on its side. The 1,150 post offices around the country do not have time on their side. An Post is a trusted service. The current difficulties provide an opportunity. We need to make a move. We have been hearing talk...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Tyre Disposal (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the tyre industry regarding the monopoly on collection and recycling and the issue of excessive costs. [13887/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Brexit Issues (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 50. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the mobile phone and broadband task force plans to deal with the impact that Brexit will have on coverage and roaming charges for persons in border communities. [13886/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Brexit Issues (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 63. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the effects he anticipates Brexit will have on Ireland's gas supply; and the measures he is taking to deal with this. [13885/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Mergers (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has reached a decision on whether to grant permission for a company (details supplied) to purchase a media group; and his views on the concerns raised in the recent public consultation on the matter. [13889/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 146. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is proposed to begin the new round of community CCTV schemes as announced in budget 2017. [13735/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 841. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a MRI scan for a person (details supplied). [13332/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (21 Mar 2017)

Brian Stanley: 1007. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for home help in counties Laois and Kildare; and the length of time they are on those lists. [14157/17]