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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (27 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: My question relates to the uncertainty around the survival of our post office network and the mail distribution network, comprising four mail centres. What are the options for the survival of the post office network and the mail centres? We have had the Kerr and the McKinsey reports. What has happened to the former report? Two years or more were spent on that but we are in the dark in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a universal service obligation will be retained in the national broadband plan. [29477/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (27 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timeframe in place to improve mobile telephone coverage here and in particular areas identified as blackspots for mobile telephone coverage. [29478/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal Charges (27 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 111. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timeframe in place for the introduction of the pay by weight system for household waste collection; and the pricing structure that is envisaged. [29479/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: My question relates to A Programme for a Partnership Government and the commitment for a new model of affordable cost rental scheme. It is a measure that Sinn Féin broadly supports. I know that there is broad support for it in the House. There is a commitment to develop that and to set out a plan within the first 100 days of Government. A situation is arising with the cost rentals....

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: Down the country in Laois and Kildare-----

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (21 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 66. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ambulances that are owned by the HSE ambulance service that are stationed in counties Laois, Kildare and Offaly; and the specific areas they are based in. [27644/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (21 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 137. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of money spent by the HSE in 2016 on hiring private ambulances in counties Laois, Kildare and Offaly. [27645/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: I thank the delegates for their attendance. I agree with Deputy Dooley that in terms of witnesses we are a little overloaded today but it is good to have everybody involved in this area here at the same time. I agree also that there is a need for greater ambition and leadership. Currently, there is a lot of passing the parcel and little focus on the issue. Some 37% of our CO2 emissions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: I did not hear the answer to my question on land use. The witness said there are 800 charging points in the State. There are a number of DC, quick charging points. Am I correct in saying that the slow chargers are based solely at commercial premises or in people's homes? Will Mr. Mulvaney explain where the 800 are located?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: Are there 80 of those?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: There are 800 overall and they are generally in public places.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: That is a better figure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Oversight of Commission for Energy Regulation: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: I thank the CER members for staying on so long this evening. Will the commission give a timescale for the roll-out of the integrated single electricity market? Rolling it out is more important for the North because its supply is a bit more precarious than ours. It is also important for having a stronger market with a stronger grid for dealing with fluctuations. For example, much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Oversight of Commission for Energy Regulation: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: How much higher?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Oversight of Commission for Energy Regulation: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: Can the CER clarify a point on the bills for a householder or business? We are looking at approximately a 25% increase in the PSO. Is that correct?

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 85. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will remove Coolrain bog, County Laois from the list of bogs that are designated as special areas of conservation when the overall plan is being submitted to the EU Commission. [27546/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 102. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the assessment of Coolrain bog special area of conservation, County Laois being conducted by consultants working on behalf of her Department; and the date on which she expects this to be completed. [27545/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 830. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prison clerical officers employed by the Prison Service currently; the number employed in each prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28229/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (20 Jun 2017)

Brian Stanley: 831. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason prison clerical officers do not receive a rent allowance payment as other Prison Service employees receive; if he envisages a policy change in regard to providing this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28230/17]