Results 1,141-1,160 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy
- Bethany Home: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: That is scurrilous.
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: International Agreements (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is proposed to include in an intergovernmental agreement between the Government and the British Government on the export of electricity a commitment that all electricity generated above that required to meet this State's 2020 target will be exported to assist the UK in achieving its target. [53206/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: 98. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the 2007 target of 500MW per year to be generated by ocean energy will be met. [53257/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: 114. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the empty housing estate in County Sligo will be demolished in view of the need for social housing there; if there is a bond from the developers; and who will pay the cost of demolition. [53337/13]
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: Cuirim fáilte mór roimh an CER and thank its representatives for coming before the committee today. I have six questions. I preface my remarks by saying that sometimes we put questions to witnesses when we should be putting them to ourselves, because we are the people who decide on legislation and determine policy. The Gas Regulation Bill 2013 passing through the Houses allows...
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: I understand this. Airlines set a price for fuel for a number of years. Do energy companies do this?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: The CER does not have an input-----
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: Is this with regard to the security deposit I mentioned?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: I apologise; I understand.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: I contacted the office.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: I understand the risk. My concern is because the security deposit is added to the indebtedness of the company it effectively means customers cannot switch until a security deposit is paid.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: I thought the person involved sent it in at the time. I will follow up on it. What are the witnesses views on shale gas?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: That is what I would have thought.
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: I have three questions that my colleague, Deputy Ellis, wanted to ask but unfortunately he had to leave. When the CER is establishing an price increase, does the level of profitability of a company play any apart in that calculation? Does the CER get such information and are the delegates satisfied that they are getting accurate information in terms of company profitability? Has there been...
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: Do the witnesses have details of the profits of the companies when they assess increases?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: The second question is on the projected lifetime of gas supplies from Europe.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: Cuirim fáilte mór roimh an CER and thank its representatives for coming before the committee today. I have six questions. I preface my remarks by saying that sometimes we put questions to witnesses when we should be putting them to ourselves, because we are the people who decide on legislation and determine policy. The Gas Regulation Bill 2013 passing through the Houses allows...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: I understand this. Airlines set a price for fuel for a number of years. Do energy companies do this?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: The CER does not have an input-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)
Michael Colreavy: Is this with regard to the security deposit I mentioned?