Energy

636. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown of the number of public sector workers under the aegis of his Department who have been approved for inter or intradepartmental or agency work transfers, both to and from County Waterford, in each of the past five years. [48804/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

636. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown of the number of public sector workers under the aegis of his Department who have been approved for inter or intradepartmental or agency work transfers, both to and from County Waterford, in each of the past five years. [48804/14]

635. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the final Government report on the future of An Post and the postal network will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48459/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

635. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the final Government report on the future of An Post and the postal network will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48459/14]

634. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will reconsider his Department's approach to a wind energy project (details supplied) and its application for entry to the REFIT scheme in view of the necessity of the scheme's support for the project's viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48446/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

634. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will reconsider his Department's approach to a wind energy project (details supplied) and its application for entry to the REFIT scheme in view of the necessity of the scheme's support for the project's viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48446/14]

633. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the costs of importing fossil fuels to Ireland for the past five years; his views on the increasing costs and the effect that this will have on competitiveness for businesses here, and the increasing costs to households; the measures he will take to reduce these costs and improve Ireland’s competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48432/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

633. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the costs of importing fossil fuels to Ireland for the past five years; his views on the increasing costs and the effect that this will have on competitiveness for businesses here, and the increasing costs to households; the measures he will take to reduce these costs and improve Ireland’s competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48432/14]

631. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a strategic environmental assessment was carried out prior to the granting of petroleum options licences for onshore basins here in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48305/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

631. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a strategic environmental assessment was carried out prior to the granting of petroleum options licences for onshore basins here in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48305/14]

630. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the structures and processes in place that ensure that the conflicting aims, that is maximisation of benefits versus safety and environmental impact, are handled within the petroleum affairs division; the control functions that are in place for the oversight of those same structures and processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48304/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

630. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the structures and processes in place that ensure that the conflicting aims, that is maximisation of benefits versus safety and environmental impact, are handled within the petroleum affairs division; the control functions that are in place for the oversight of those same structures and processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48304/14]

629. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of all official foreign trips he and Ministers of State in his Department plan to take between now and the end of 2015; if he will provide the names of the persons he and Ministers of State in his Department will meet on these trips; the purpose of the trips; the duration of the trips; if there are plans to use all of these trips to promote Ireland as a good place for doing business and as a destination for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48029/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

629. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of all official foreign trips he and Ministers of State in his Department plan to take between now and the end of 2015; if he will provide the names of the persons he and Ministers of State in his Department will meet on these trips; the purpose of the trips; the duration of the trips; if there are plans to use all of these trips to promote Ireland as a good place for doing business and as a destination for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48029/14]

628. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has received proposals from the private or public sector to generate energy from wave power in the County Waterford offshore area. [47965/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

628. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has received proposals from the private or public sector to generate energy from wave power in the County Waterford offshore area. [47965/14]

627. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is the owner of fishing rights on the northern bank of the Gweebarra river in County Donegal pursuant to a deed of conveyance of 6 July 1905 from the Tredennick Estate to the Congested Districts Board, which deed (details supplied) is held by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Cavan town, County Cavan. [47945/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

627. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is the owner of fishing rights on the northern bank of the Gweebarra river in County Donegal pursuant to a deed of conveyance of 6 July 1905 from the Tredennick Estate to the Congested Districts Board, which deed (details supplied) is held by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Cavan town, County Cavan. [47945/14]

626. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of management advisory committee meetings which were held for each of the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of management advisory committee meetings that were attended by him, the Minister of State, the political adviser, the Secretary General and all other titles of attendees in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47875/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

626. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of management advisory committee meetings which were held for each of the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of management advisory committee meetings that were attended by him, the Minister of State, the political adviser, the Secretary General and all other titles of attendees in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47875/14]

625. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department held meetings separate to the management advisory committee meetings which were attended by either him or the Minister of State and the management advisory committee; if so, if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of such meetings that occurred in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47859/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

625. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department held meetings separate to the management advisory committee meetings which were attended by either him or the Minister of State and the management advisory committee; if so, if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of such meetings that occurred in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47859/14]

624. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 570 of 26 November 2014, the reason his Department failed to mention management advisory committee meetings held on a weekly basis with him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47855/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

624. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 570 of 26 November 2014, the reason his Department failed to mention management advisory committee meetings held on a weekly basis with him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47855/14]

623. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the recent National Competitiveness Council’s report, which warned against the State's over-support of wind turbines and recommended a full cost benefit analysis of wind energy, the steps he will take to implement these recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47848/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

623. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the recent National Competitiveness Council’s report, which warned against the State's over-support of wind turbines and recommended a full cost benefit analysis of wind energy, the steps he will take to implement these recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47848/14]

319. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made in encouraging farmers to utilise farm waste to provide an alternative source of energy through anaerobic digestion, as is done in other countries. [48227/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

319. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made in encouraging farmers to utilise farm waste to provide an alternative source of energy through anaerobic digestion, as is done in other countries. [48227/14]

193. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies or persons based in County Waterford who have successfully applied for the accelerated capital allowance in the past four years; and the cumulative tax relief granted to County Waterford applicants for energy efficient equipment over that period. [48320/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2014

193. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies or persons based in County Waterford who have successfully applied for the accelerated capital allowance in the past four years; and the cumulative tax relief granted to County Waterford applicants for energy efficient equipment over that period. [48320/14]

EU-Klimaziele 2030 und Anrechenbarkeit von Offsets

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 December 2014

Anrechenbarkeit von Emissionsreduktionsgutschriften (Offsets) aus Emissionsminderungsprojekten außerhalb der EU auf das 40-Prozent-Reduktionsziel für Treibhausgase bis 2030, EU-interne Erreichbarkeit des Ziels<br /> (insgesamt 4 Einzelfragen)

Brennelementefabrik Lingen und AREVA

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 December 2014

Genehmigter Uran-Durchsatz, Herstellungskapazität, Auslastung, Rückholung frischer Brennelemente aufgrund des Atomausstiegs, ausgelieferte Brennelemente, Geschäftsentwicklung seit dem Atomunfall von Fukushima, Einsatz von Gadoliniumoxid in Brennelementen (Rechtsgrundlage, Strahlenschutz, Auswirkungen auf Zwischen- bzw. Endlagerung u.a.); Stilllegung im Bereich der Trockenkonversion, Riss in einer Stahlbetonkonsole, falsch assemblierte Brennelemente; Befristung des Betriebs und Einbeziehung in den Atomausstieg<br /> (insgesamt 28 Einzelfragen)

Verzoek van het lid Leegte om het antwoord op vragen van de leden Leegte, De Liefde en Ziengs over activiteiten van netbeheerbedrijven op de markt voor laadpalen voor elektrische auto’s te agenderen voor een algemeen overleg Energie.

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 December 2014

Verzoek van het lid Leegte om het antwoord op vragen van de leden Leegte, De Liefde en Ziengs over activiteiten van netbeheerbedrijven op de markt voor laadpalen voor elektrische auto’s te agenderen voor een algemeen overleg Energie.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT pursuant to Article 294(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union concerning the position of the Council at the first reading on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (COM(2012) 595 final- 2012/0288 (COD))

European Union · European Commission · 16 December 2014

Kontamination mit HCB und die Versäumnisse des Bundesministers

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Heinz-Peter Hackl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit betreffend Kontamination <i>(von Lebensmitteln)</i> mit HCB <i>(Hexachlorbenzol)</i> und die Versäumnisse des Bundesministers

Hundekadaver in Mayrhof

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit betreffend die Hundekadaver in Mayrhof

Community Energy

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 December 2014

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what steps he is taking to support community energy schemes.

Energy: Prices

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 December 2014

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what steps he is taking to help households with energy bills.

Energy: Prices

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 December 2014

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what steps he is taking to help households with energy bills.

Council and Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/60 of 15 December 2014 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community within the Association Council established by the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, as regards the adoption of decisions of the Association Council on the Rules of Procedure of the Association Council and those of the Association Committee and of Sub-Committees, the establishment of two Sub-Committees, and the delegation of certain powers by the Association Council to the Association Committee in Trade configuration

European Union · EUR-Lex · 15 December 2014

Energy security and reliability

European Union · European Parliament · 12 December 2014

Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms in den Bereichen Energie und Umwelt

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Michael Pock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms in den Bereichen Energie und Umwelt

Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms im Bereich Umwelt schützen und nachhaltiges Wachstum fördern

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Michael Pock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms im Bereich Umwelt schützen und nachhaltiges Wachstum fördern <i>(Klimaschutz)</i>

Österreichs Finanzierungsbeitrag zum Green Climate Fund

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Mündliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek (Grüne) an den Bundesminister für Finanzen Dr. Johann Georg Schelling betreffend Österreichs Finanzierungsbeitrag zum Green Climate Fund <br><br>Wann und mit welcher Beitragshöhe wird Österreich - als eine der letzten Industrienationen - das 2009 in Kopenhagen gegebene Versprechen eines Finanzierungsbeitrages zum Green Climate Fund einlösen und damit eine Bedingung zum Gelingen der Klimakonferenz von Lima und zum Abschluss eines Klimavertrages 2015 erfüllen? <br><br>

Umweltförderungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Johann Höfinger, Rudolf Plessl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Umweltförderungsgesetz (UFG), BGBl. Nr. 185/1993, zuletzt geändert durch das Bundesgesetz BGBl. I Nr. 40/2014, geändert wird

Bundesgesetz zum Schutz von Mensch und Umwelt vor Schäden durch nichtionisierende/elektromagnetische Strahlung

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Bundesgesetz zum Schutz von Mensch und Umwelt vor Schäden durch nichtionisierende/elektromagnetische Strahlung <i>(im Zusammenhang mit Mobilfunkeinrichtungen)</i>

THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1975: ARE WE POSITIONING AMERICA FOR SUCCESS IN AN ERA OF ENERGY ABUNDANCE?

United States · United States House of Representatives · 11 December 2014

Energy: Meters

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 December 2014

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what estimate he has made of the (a) number of prepayment meter customers who self-disconnected at least once in each year since 2010 and (b) total number of prepayment meter customers in each y

213. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to upgrade broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47694/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

213. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to upgrade broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47694/14]

212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the full requirement in terms of high speed, high quality broadband is available to hospitals, schools, local authorities and third level educational institutions throughout the country, with particular reference to the need to compete with the best in Europe and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47674/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the full requirement in terms of high speed, high quality broadband is available to hospitals, schools, local authorities and third level educational institutions throughout the country, with particular reference to the need to compete with the best in Europe and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47674/14]

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which imported oil, gas or other energy sources are likely to be replaced by existing or anticipated onshore or offshore discoveries; their anticipated impact on this economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47673/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which imported oil, gas or other energy sources are likely to be replaced by existing or anticipated onshore or offshore discoveries; their anticipated impact on this economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47673/14]

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress regarding the availability of product from the Corrib gas field to the national grid in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47671/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress regarding the availability of product from the Corrib gas field to the national grid in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47671/14]

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his expectations in regard to the development of the wind energy sector; the extent to which national grid requirements are likely to be met through wind energy including potential backup in respect of both targets for the internal or export markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47670/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his expectations in regard to the development of the wind energy sector; the extent to which national grid requirements are likely to be met through wind energy including potential backup in respect of both targets for the internal or export markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47670/14]

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the growth and development of electric motor engines, with particular reference to technical advances affecting range, acceleration and speed; the extent to which these developments have been factored into energy requirements for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47669/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the growth and development of electric motor engines, with particular reference to technical advances affecting range, acceleration and speed; the extent to which these developments have been factored into energy requirements for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47669/14]

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which improvements in quality and speed of broadband are envisaged over the next two years, with particular reference to County Kildare and the need to meet the requirements of customers therein as matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47667/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which improvements in quality and speed of broadband are envisaged over the next two years, with particular reference to County Kildare and the need to meet the requirements of customers therein as matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47667/14]

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the need to enhance the role of An Post continues to feature in discussions with relevant bodies or agencies with a view to possible increased use of postal service infrastructure as a means of providing increased services to the community nationally in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47666/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the need to enhance the role of An Post continues to feature in discussions with relevant bodies or agencies with a view to possible increased use of postal service infrastructure as a means of providing increased services to the community nationally in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47666/14]

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent of the requirement of electricity generating capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in the future; the extent to which this will facilitate compliance with EU or other guidelines and-or agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47665/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent of the requirement of electricity generating capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in the future; the extent to which this will facilitate compliance with EU or other guidelines and-or agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47665/14]

204. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources following the launch of the proposed high speed broadband network to all premises here, the total cost of this programme for each year up to 2020; and the resulting network and broadband assets which will be owned by the Irish State as a result of this programme. [47585/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

204. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources following the launch of the proposed high speed broadband network to all premises here, the total cost of this programme for each year up to 2020; and the resulting network and broadband assets which will be owned by the Irish State as a result of this programme. [47585/14]

203. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list, following the completion of the post-primary broadband network, of the broadband connectivity assets and network which are now owned by the State. [47584/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

203. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list, following the completion of the post-primary broadband network, of the broadband connectivity assets and network which are now owned by the State. [47584/14]

202. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details in tabular form by county for 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 of the number of persons who have been prosecuted for non-payment of the television licence. [47578/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

202. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details in tabular form by county for 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 of the number of persons who have been prosecuted for non-payment of the television licence. [47578/14]

201. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the totally inadequate broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; when it is planned to have this infrastructure upgraded to ensure that business and households in that area have an appropriate level of communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47512/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

201. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the totally inadequate broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; when it is planned to have this infrastructure upgraded to ensure that business and households in that area have an appropriate level of communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47512/14]

40. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he is taking to tackle increasing energy costs which are undermining the viability of small and medium-sized businesses in the retail sector. [47119/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

40. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he is taking to tackle increasing energy costs which are undermining the viability of small and medium-sized businesses in the retail sector. [47119/14]

39. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to bring forward legislation to implement the recommendations of the Internet content governance advisory group to help tackle the issue of cyber bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47114/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

39. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to bring forward legislation to implement the recommendations of the Internet content governance advisory group to help tackle the issue of cyber bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47114/14]

38. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the supports provided through REFIT or otherwise by his Department, the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and ESB to small scale hydro-microgeneration; and the supports provided through REFIT or otherwise to persons who install small-scale wind turbines including those turbines not requiring planning permission; and if the ESB will enable a grid connection and purchase the surplus electricity generated. [47121/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

38. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the supports provided through REFIT or otherwise by his Department, the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and ESB to small scale hydro-microgeneration; and the supports provided through REFIT or otherwise to persons who install small-scale wind turbines including those turbines not requiring planning permission; and if the ESB will enable a grid connection and purchase the surplus electricity generated. [47121/14]

37. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a timetable of the objectives outlined by the broadband mapping project; the way he will ensure that all communities have a basic access to broadband by the timetable outlined; the costs surrounding this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47262/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2014

37. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a timetable of the objectives outlined by the broadband mapping project; the way he will ensure that all communities have a basic access to broadband by the timetable outlined; the costs surrounding this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47262/14]