Results 441-460 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (9 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the specialised training given to teachers tasked with teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder; and the numbers of teachers who have availed of this training. [43115/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Operations (9 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Finance if full banking services such as a night safe and the lodging of cheques is available to customers of AIB due to the contract the bank has signed with An Post to continue banking services at local post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42986/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Operations (9 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Finance if banking services will be made available to older residents of Collooney, County Sligo, who do not have easy access to Sligo Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42988/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding asylum status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42982/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Closures (9 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to close the Garda stations in areas (details supplied) in County Sligo; the remedial actions he intends to take in order to alleviate policing deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42993/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Someone who will be present in the Visitors' Gallery is slightly hard of hearing. When he attended a previous meeting and members did not speak into their microphones, he missed 50% of what was stated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: For future meetings perhaps we might also consider using audio assistive technology for those who are hard of hearing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: No. I am referring to persons who are aurally challenged.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: My family and I live five or six miles from what would be the centre of operations in this case. One hears people talk about conflicts of interest; I certainly have one in this instance. It is a pity this meeting is not being held in north Leitrim instead of on Kildare Street. At some stage members of the committee will need to meet in north Leitrim to see the countryside and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I have a number of valid questions and must be given the time to ask them. The first question has been answered in the introduction. I take it that there is a typographical error in the phrase: "Holders must decide by end February 2012". I presume it should read 2013.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Who makes the decision to grant or refuse an exploration or production licence? What input, if any, will the committee have in reaching that decision? Is the committee a talking shop or will it have a real input in reaching that decision? Is there any provision in legislation for a Dáil vote on a decision of such crucial importance for the nation? My view is that little is known...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I appreciate that. How can the Department independently evaluate the figures proposed by a company in support of its case for the receipt of an exploration licence, given the paucity of information available on geological data? Given the possibility that a company may sell on the permission or engage in a joint venture with another company, how will the Department enforce commitments made...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I think it would be an efficient use of time to have a committee meeting in north Leitrim and I could arrange a suitable venue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I am more concerned now than I was. We are speaking about the process the Department would use in granting an exploratory licence. Is it within the gift of the Minister and the Department or are there legal implications for the Minister to follow the advice of the Commissioner and say we do not wish to seek tenders for applications for exploratory licences? Can the Minister say we are not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Does an exploration licence permit hydraulic fracturing in north Leitrim?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Would an exploration licence permit hydraulic fracturing in north Leitrim?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Was the Chairman's reminder aimed at me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Ms Burke for the presentation. I am still unclear. Does an exploratory licence permit hydraulic fracturing in north Leitrim? I received an answer to that question, but I did not understand it. It is not clear to me. This document points out that people have the right to make a submission. We are talking about the potential for environmental impacts such as the poisoning of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I will again ask whether the exploration licence allows hydraulic fracking? Do we have to frack in order to get the information to see whether fracking is safe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Can hydraulic fracking be permitted under an exploration licence, notwithstanding the role of the EPA in approving or not approving the licence? Is it within the gift of the Minister or Department or whoever grants an exploration licence to say to companies they can carry out hydraulic fracking in order to test the safety of the process?