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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Moynihan: ...the presentation. Could the witness give the committee an outline of what is entailed in that? Did I hear Mr. Breslin say that the key definition of minerals would exclude stones, gravel clay and peat?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bioenergy Strategy Implementation (11 Dec 2014)

Michael Moynihan: ...when he will publish a biomass strategy; if he has sought to examine the possibility of transforming Moneypoint, County Clare, to biomass to reduce our carbon emissions; his views on converting our peat power stations to biomass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47396/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Production (18 Nov 2014)

Michael Moynihan: 537. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to outline his plan to examine proposals to convert coal-fired generators in Moneypoint, County Clare, and peat fired generators in the midlands to biomass to reduce carbon emissions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44089/14]

Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (30 Apr 2013)

Michael Moynihan: Will the recent decision by the European Commission to place a maximum cap of 5% of total transport fuel for bio-fuels have any impact on energy crops? Prior to converting the peat fired plants to biomass, a full cost benefit analysis of the implications for the energy generation, cost and security should be undertaken. Has the Minister any plans to carry out such a study?