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Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: People are being charged for a service they do not have.

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am; I am looking for jobs in north Kerry.

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister for bringing the Bill before the House, as it is important and worthwhile.

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: I, again, thank the Technical Group for allowing me some of its speaking time on this important Bill, which I welcomed last night. The Electronic Communications Network Bill 2013 will be a major benefit, particularly to rural areas. With the ESB entering the broadband market, and the Government's decision to allow it to use the electricity distribution network to provide telecommunications...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3439/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 150. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the operation of quarries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3318/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Prices (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 199. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he will be putting in place to ensure that we will never again have a situation where, before Christmas, some of the large retailers sold vegetables for virtually nothing, as this endangers the future viability of growers of this valuable food and totally distorts the market; if there is going to be an enforceable code...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 200. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the new rural development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3353/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 201. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the new GLAS scheme should have a higher maximum payment than the proposed €5,000 and it is essential that the €2,000 top up GLAS is available to all farmers with natura land; if this new scheme should also be open for applications in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3354/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry Issues (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 202. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the economics of Irish farmers producing beef all year round (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3355/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (23 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 203. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to farmers who are being paid AEOS 3 payments and who joined up over 12 months ago, the reason the 2013 payments of €4,000 in total is not being paid until March 2014 and at that only 75% is first paid and the remaining 25% afterwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3356/14]

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will. There have been recent U-turns by the Government, including opening the embassy to the Holy See, and they are all welcome. We appreciate the Government taking our views on board.

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: He would be entitled to a sound bonus because he has it well earned. Any man who has had only one day off since the week before Christmas is remarkable. Eircom was up against it and it was the height of bad timing that so many people who had a wealth of experience left on 31 December. I do not blame them for going and I know the Minister does not either. If the package is available,...

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: I mean it in the best possible way. I am sure people have said a lot worse to the Minister. Running a small business is difficult. Ministers should try to look at the business people we have, who are creating a job for themselves, jobs for family members and jobs for their neighbours and friends. This is important. A person who creates between two and ten jobs is every bit as important...

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: I sincerely thank the members of the Technical Group and their staff for allowing me some of their speaking time. This is an important Bill and I compliment and sincerely thank the Minister for bringing forward this progressive legislation. It is important from the view of having access to a proper fibre telecommunications service in the Irish market. It is as important as a good road...

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Government is after putting down some carpets itself.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 134. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which RPS consultants became appointed to do a study on our bogs; the amount they are paid and the the outcomes of their study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2999/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 151. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that immediate funds are put in place for the progressing of a sewerage scheme in Kilcummin, Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3154/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding repayment of money in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3036/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (22 Jan 2014)

Michael Healy-Rae: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding farm payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3122/14]