Results 301-320 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I wish Ms O'Neill the best.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I apologise to our guest because I must go to another meeting at 11 a.m. I offer her my very best wishes.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Data (1 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications that were made under the home renovation incentive scheme; the amount that was awarded in value added tax returns; and the number of homes renovated under this scheme. [26536/15]

One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Ireland is a tough place to raise a child, particularly for lone parents. They can take little or no solace from the actions of the Government if they hope society, through government, will protect them and the interests of their child. Ireland has one of the highest level of child care costs in the OECD. This, coupled with a poor public transport infrastructure, particularly in rural...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Yes. I thank Mr. Delaney for coming before us. I know he has offered to attend on a number of occasions. Now that he is here, I was concerned for a while that we would not have a quorum. I am conscious that he has travelled all the way from Cork. While I have a little knowledge of this matter, obviously I do not have Mr. Delaney's extensive experience of this whole area. I have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I will follow up on that. I am just outlining the concerns I have. When I initially outlined them, the response from the Department, the Minister and Capita was that the new code is more than just a geographic code, as it will help services and Departments. It is something that they will build on into the future in order to provide a better service. I have asked about what processes will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I ask Mr. Delaney to talk me through whether he had access to the specifications or requirements when he made the offer. If he has the information, I would like him to talk me through what he sees as the difference between the proposed system and that which he offered for free. Can he identify any service benefits for the future offered by the Eircode solution that would not be available...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: That was in the tender documents.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: To my mind, this is crucial to everything. Mr. Delaney said he was happy that the system he offered for free could meet the requirements as outlined by the national postcode project board in 2006 and as requested in the tenders. He has commented that Eircode cannot. That is a crucial question that needs to be answered. We have-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I agree with Senator Barrett that a project appraisal cost-benefit analysis needs to be done on this because the public, as well as some elected representatives, are asking questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: What would have been in it for Mr. Delaney and his company if the Government had accepted his free offer based on the original specifications as agreed by the national postcode project board? What are the downsides for his company and similar companies in Ireland if the Eircode system is adopted nationally?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 659. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the element of the national broadband plan that requires State intervention is likely to reduce significantly following Eircom’s announcement to roll-out fibre broadband to 300,000 premises which had been included in his Department’s national broadband plan, given that Eircom had participated in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Efficiency (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 660. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the obligations on energy providers to promote energy efficiency and microgeneration in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings. [26048/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Regulation (30 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 664. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the process and cost for angling clubs in issuing day permits to visiting anglers. [26350/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (25 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no independent mechanism to investigate a relative's allegations (details supplied) of serious psychological, emotional and financial abuse of a vulnerable person while in the care of the Health Service Executive. [25501/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (25 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 171. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive refuses to arrange an independent assessment, as suggested by a qualified clinical psychologist, on foot of a relative's allegations (details supplied) of serious psychological, emotional and financial abuse of a vulnerable person while in the care of the Executive. [25502/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (25 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 242. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if The Fairways estate in Ballygawley in County Sligo will receive funding under the unfinished development special resolution fund. [25446/15]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I move amendment No. 12:In page 8, line 24, to delete "its terms."." and substitute the following:"its terms.66F. (1) The use of the postcode to breach the data protection rights of a data subject is an offence.(2) A person who commits an offence under this Part is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €1,000,000, or in the case of a body corporate, whichever is the...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I did not get an answer to my question on the cost to the State of getting Departments' databases ready to use the Eircode.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report Stage (24 Jun 2015)

Michael Colreavy: It is pertinent to the overall legislation.