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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Media Pluralism (26 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: 10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has read a recently published report (details supplied) on the concentration of media ownership here; his views on the monopolisation of the media market here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32281/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Media Pluralism (26 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: Has the Minister read the report launched this week on media ownership in the State? It was commissioned by Ms Lynn Boylan, MEP, and highlights a number of serious concerns about the development and domination of the media by one very wealthy individual, in particular. Does the Minister share our concerns and those of journalists and the wider public about the issues raised in this and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Media Pluralism (26 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister for his reply. I received my copy of the report yesterday morning. It was launched on Monday. It raises serious concerns about media concentration and notes that Ireland has one of the most concentrated media markets in any democracy. It points out that media plurality is an essential component of a well functioning democratic society. As the Minister knows, the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Media Pluralism (26 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: The report has been available for the past couple of weeks. I had hoped the Minister had a copy, but I recognise he has not had access to it. We will correct this. With regard to retrospective legislation and the Constitution, Article 43 is the article to which the Minister alludes. It states exercising the right to private ownership ought to be regulated by the principles of social...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (26 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to improve the quality of mobile telephone coverage here. [32043/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: 24. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he will take to ensure Ireland meets its targets under the Paris agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32045/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (26 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: 27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the procurement process for the national broadband plan will be complete; and the estimated ratio of public to private spending on the project. [32044/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Brexit Issues (26 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: 34. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way in which it is estimated Ireland's gas supply will be affected by Britain's exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32041/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the officials from the agencies and Departments and thank them for their worthwhile presentations. Questions are being asked about the new flexibility that is being bestowed on us. Some of us argued for these factors to be taken into consideration during the legislative procedures that led to the Act. There was a great deal of discussion on them when the previous committee was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: Peatlands were not mentioned in the presentation. I ask the witnesses to outline the carbon sink value, if any, of peatlands that have not been cut away, both raised and blanket bogs. Can their carbon sink value be used to assist us in making up ground in meeting our targets?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: The Minister has not read the document.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: It is there in black and white.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. The country's bogs are very important. The Bill sets out to deal with the 75 raised bogs, most of which are in the midlands. As a Deputy representing Laois-South Kildare, this matter is very important to my area. The Bill makes provision for the redesignation of 46 NHAs, the retention of 36 NHAs and the new designation of 25 bogs previously...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: While the previous Fine Gael-Labour Government may not have handled it well, it inherited an awful situation. I was often critical of what the former Minister, Jimmy Deenihan did, with gardaí going onto bogs and everything that happened during the past four or five years. It is not for me to defend the Government that entered power in 2011 but, by any objective analysis, it inherited an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: 62. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to transfer maternity services from Portlaoise Regional Hospital; and if such matters are being considered by his Department and the HSE [30304/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: 126. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a date for the publication of the report on the future of services at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. [30305/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: 392. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an appointment at Tullamore hospital. [30226/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: This budget, which we had anticipated and hoped would bring some good news, is disappointing. There are some measures in it that Sinn Féin looked for, as the previous speaker said, but unfortunately, they are very few and far between. There are a number of questions to be asked about the budget. Has it reduced the cost of living for those on low and middle incomes? Has it put money...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: It is the pay of the highest paid which should be cut.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2016)

Brian Stanley: It is for a millionaire.