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Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I have five minutes. I am not an economist. I suppose I am fortunate enough to have a resident economist at home. Otherwise, I would be insolvent at this stage. I do not intend to discuss economics, what the Government did or did not do in 2008 or the decisions it took. I would prefer for us to consider what is right and wrong, just and unjust, fair and unfair. I believe the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 130. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the bulk of the projected wind energy exports to Britain will be supplied by offshore or onshore installations. [50908/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 131. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether it is good policy to develop wind farms in this State to generate electricity for export; and when that electricity will be taken into the national grid and assist in attaining targets. [50957/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Telecommunications and Energy Council of Ministers Meeting: Discussion with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I apologise for my late arrival. I got lost in Galway. I think the internal roads there have changed since I last updated the Sat Nav.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Telecommunications and Energy Council of Ministers Meeting: Discussion with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I apologise to Members for my late arrival.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Telecommunications and Energy Council of Ministers Meeting: Discussion with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I will be brief. I welcome the Minister's statement that the Government will not accept any of the bids for Bord Gáis. I predicted at the time that the announcement of the pending sale would bring the bargain basement purchasers out in force. In a spirit of co-operation, I will work with the Minister and the Department in their stated aim of continued investment in and development of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Telecommunications and Energy Council of Ministers Meeting: Discussion with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I believe that would ensure that we can preserve what is precious in our unspoiled landscape. Had this been done, the EPA would not even be considering fracking in the north west. Critically, it would permit rational discussion of the impact on host communities and measures needed to minimise or, if necessary, compensate for adverse impact where it exists. It would enable us as a nation to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Scrutiny Reports: Discussion with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Mr. Griffin and offer him best wishes on his appointment, which is a crucial role. There is development at EU level and developments within member states. Are they operating at different paces? Are there any areas of concern to Mr. Griffin in which Ireland may be falling behind or going ahead, perhaps working on the assumption of EU legislative catch-up at any stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Scrutiny Reports: Discussion with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: On a point of clarification, Mr. Griffin's definition of "consultation", my definition and that of the communities might differ.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Scrutiny Reports: Discussion with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Consultation depends on the extent to which options are open or closed. If I tell a community that I am going to engage in full consultation when a decision to overground has been made, it is not consultation. Overcommunication could be viewed as just nagging people to the point at which they give up and say "okay". To what extent is the Government considering the range of options and...

Electricity Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: It is at least ten years, and possibly a little longer, since, as a member of Leitrim County Council, I tabled a motion stipulating that a multi-service roadside duct that could be used for anything, including water pipes, gas pipes, electrical wires and broadband lines, be installed during every roadside development. I suggested that such a duct be constructed as part and parcel of road...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Mr. O'Connor for coming before the committee today. When people like Mr. O'Connor get a great deal of flak, it is sometimes because the Government has not been doing what it should be doing. Is he aware of any jurisdiction that has a land and landscape planning and management policy which guides the development of infrastructure like pylons, wind turbines, pipelines for bringing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Does Mr. O'Connor believe such a strategy would help or hinder the development of infrastructure in this country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: In his submission, Mr. O'Connor said he understands the critical importance of "meaningful public consultation". Many people feel that the most critical question to be considered during the public consultation process is whether to locate these cables underground or overground. Rightly or wrongly, they feel that a decision in this regard was made in advance of the beginning of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: There is a lack of good information on the issue of whether to place these cables overground or underground. We need information on the technical feasibility, the levels of technical difficulty and the comparative costs. Some serious economists are questioning the economic aspects of wind energy generation. They have pointed out that a public subsidy will continue to be required here and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Is it wise to be exporting our green energy to Britain?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Surely they will have an impact on the ability of Ireland Inc. to hit its targets.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Does Mr. O'Connor have continuing membership of any State, semi-State or private company, other than the pyrite resolution board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Has Mr. O'Connor's remuneration package been agreed yet?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Mr. O'Connor has not yet asked.