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Dáil Éireann Vol. 840 Tuesday, No. 1 6 May 2014 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DÁIL ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) Insert Date Here /2014A00150Ceisteanna - Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 06/05/2014A00200Priority Questions� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 Electricity Transmission Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 06/05/2014D00050Wind Energy Generation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 06/05/2014E00350Renewable Energy Generation Issues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 06/05/2014G00250Post Office Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8 06/05/2014J00250Broadband Services Provision � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 06/05/2014L00125Other Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12 06/05/2014L00150Hydraulic Fracturing Policy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12 06/05/2014M00700Hydraulic Fracturing Policy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13 06/05/2014N00650Postcode Implementation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 06/05/2014O00500Electricity Transmission Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17 06/05/2014P00700Leaders’ Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19 06/05/2014T00400Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 06/05/2014T00450World Economic Forum � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 06/05/2014Z01200Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 43 06/05/2014DD00500Order of Business � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 50 06/05/2014EE01300High Pay and Wealth Commission Bill 2014: First Stage � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 53 06/05/2014FF00800Internal Agreement on the 11th European Development Fund: Referral to Select Committee � � � � � � � � � � � � 55 06/05/2014FF01100EU Scrutiny Work Programme 2014: Motion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56 06/05/2014FF01400Message from Select Committee� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56 06/05/2014FF01600Europe Week: Statements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56 06/05/2014NN00400Topical Issue Matters � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 71 06/05/2014NN00600Topical Issue Debate � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 71 06/05/2014NN00700Water Services Provision � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 71 06/05/2014OO00650Medical Card Eligibility � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74 06/05/2014PP00350Symphysiotomy Issues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 76 06/05/2014QQ00500Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 79 DÁIL ÉIREANN Dé Máirt, 6 Bealtaine 2014 Tuesday, 6 May 2014 Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p�m� Paidir. Prayer. 06/05/2014A00150Ceisteanna - Questions 06/05/2014A00200Priority Questions Electricity Transmission Network 06/05/2014A00300108� Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Nat- ural Resources if he will provide an update on the review of EirGrid’s Grid25 project; when this review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter� [19990/14] 06/05/2014A00400Deputy Michael Moynihan: I ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to provide an update on the review of Eirgrid’s Grid25 project, outline when the re- view will be published, and make a statement on the matter� 06/05/2014B00100Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte): EirGrid’s Grid25 national transmission grid development programme is vital for future socio- economic progress in Ireland, regional development and to ensure consumers have access to reliable, sustainable and affordable energy� During the course of engagement by EirGrid in its recent public consultation processes a number of key concerns emerged� I have put in place a number of measures to deal with the immediate concerns related to the Grid West and Grid Link projects, while also addressing the generality of commentary on the need to improve stakeholder and community engagement on all future Grid25 projects� I have appointed an independent panel of experts, chaired by Mrs� Justice Catherine McGuinness, to examine the Grid West and Grid Link projects� The panel of experts will decide the terms of reference for comprehensive, route-specific studies of full 2 6 May 2014 underground and overhead options for both projects� The panel has been asked to ensure the studies are complete, impartial, objective and comparable and will submit a report to me on these matters in due course� The two studies will consider environmental impacts, technical efficacy and cost factors. The overhead and underground options will be published side by side in objective and comparable terms before consideration is given by EirGrid to the appropriate next steps for each of the projects� The panel has also been asked to consider what, if anything, it can do with regard to the North-South transmission line project� The panel has commenced its deliberations and I understand it expects to be in a position to announce the terms of refer- ence for the Grid Link and Grid West transmission line projects soon� EirGrid published an interim report on the emerging themes from the Grid Link project consultation on 28 January� A copy of this report is available on EirGrid’s website� All of the submissions which EirGrid received on the project are being examined by the EirGrid project team� I understand once a thorough and detailed examination of all the submissions has been completed, a report will be published on the project website and EirGrid will respond to all cor- respondence as quickly as possible� 06/05/2014B00200Deputy Michael Moynihan: On the Minister’s statement that the terms of reference will be announced soon, what is meant by “soon”? There is great concern among all of the com- munities affected by the EirGrid projects� An issue constantly raised is that of health� I am concerned that this issue was not referred to in the Minister’s reply in relation to the terms of reference� It is vitally important that health be a key factor in deliberations on the overground and underground options for the projects� The Minister might also update the House on the North-South interconnector in terms of the reviews to be carried out� 06/05/2014C00100Deputy Pat Rabbitte: I understand the panel met as recently as last Friday� According to what I hear, I for one will be surprised if it does not issue its report on the terms of reference before next Friday� That is my expectation but I do not speak for the panel� With regard to health, the Deputy is correct that this matter has been a concern among resi- dents and others during the recent public consultation phase� Responsibility in this regard does not repose in my Department. Health concerns about electromagnetic fields and non-ionising radiation are the responsibility of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government� The Department is engaging or has engaged expert assistance to study interna- tional developments in matters concerning non-ionising radiation� This will serve as an update on the report that the Deputy will be familiar with, namely, Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields, which was produced by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Re- sources in 2007� 06/05/2014C00200Deputy Michael Moynihan: For the individuals and communities affected by these pro- posals, the matter needs to be clarified. The project is the responsibility of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources while the health issue is the responsibility of the Department
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