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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Energy Prices: Discussion (25 Feb 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I was further advised by this business owner, who felt he was being treated unfairly, that not having paid the security deposit prevented him from switching to a competitor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Energy Prices: Discussion (25 Feb 2015)

Michael Colreavy: If Mr. Stapleton gives me his contact details after the meeting I will provide the details of the case.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I welcome this legislation, the purpose of which is to give effect to the new back-to-work family dividend. It must be remembered that family support in this country has been savaged over the past eight years. It took the Government a long time to wake up to the reality of the impact of this savaging on the poorest people and families in this country. While I welcome the provisions of this...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: That is what is happening, as the Minister of State, Deputy Humphreys, well knows if he has been engaging at his clinics with his constituents.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: It is not. People are being told that if they do not participate in the scheme their entitlements will be called into question. It is a national scandal that must be condemned and stopped. Under JobBridge restaurants are taking on people to wash dishes; garages are taking on people to wash cars and pubs are taking on people to wash down tables and collect glasses. Is that training? Not...

Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: On a point of order, I did not hear one word of the Taoiseach's response to Deputy Gerry Adams's supplementary question.

Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: It is unfair and does a disservice to the Dáil. I could not hear one word. I do not know whether the Taoiseach answered the question because of the racket that was going on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Western Rail Corridor: Discussion (4 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Deputies Seán Kenny and Michael Fitzmaurice. I have to speak in the debate on the social welfare Bill. I thank the delegates for their presentations. Sometimes with presentations one receives a slide with the words, "This slide has intentionally been left blank." When I look at the map, north of the Sligo to Dublin line there is a big blank space and I am tempted to say...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 479. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that a school (details supplied) in County Cavan will be permitted to retain two teachers. [10319/15]

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill sets out to amend the Constitution to allow the voting age for presidential elections to be lowered to 16 and for the voting franchise in such elections to be extended to citizens in the North of Ireland and to the Irish diaspora throughout the world. These...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Trade Agreements (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Ireland is at risk of hydraulic fracturing being introduced if the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, agreement is introduced, especially from the investor-state dispute settlement, ISDS, aspect of the proposed agreement. [10730/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Trade Agreements (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Many people are concerned by the way in which the TTIP and ISDS negotiations are being conducted. Most of the lobbying has been done on the part of big business. There is a great deal of debate, but little has emanated from the negotiations so that citizens might consider the directions taken in decision making. Some have pointed to the example of tobacco companies threatening to take...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Trade Agreements (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: The key point is that we should not have granted an exploratory licence. We have brought in a company that pretends to be a friend to the Irish people, has been gathering information and will take the Government and the people to court to protect its imagined future profits. The Minister of State is aware that it has already taken legal action in connection with the Belcoo development. In...

Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an apprenticeship initiative will be rolled out across other semi-State companies and State bodies similar to the one launched by ESB recently. [10505/15]

Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: One of the consequences of the collapse of our economy was that many infrastructural projects came to a sudden halt and, in tandem with that, there was an end to the engagement of apprentices. The announcement by ESB of its intention to create 300 new apprenticeships is welcome. Will the Government engage with other State and semi-State agencies to determine whether there is an opportunity...

Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister of State for that information. I accept, of course, that companies must make their own decisions in regard to operational matters. However, if I were Minister, I would be surprised and disappointed if State and semi-State companies did not have due regard to Government policy and priorities. If we are serious about taking people off the unemployment lines and getting...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Expenditure (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there is a projected cost to the Exchequer for the roll-out of fibre broadband under the national broadband plan; and a projection of the number of jobs that could potentially be created. [10503/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Efficiency (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the 5 per cent charge on energy efficiency obligation is to be transferred on to customers. [10502/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Legislative Measures (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for legislation to remove surcharges on top-ups for pay-as-you-go meters for electricity and gas, considering those who avail of them are those who are most at risk of fuel poverty. [10501/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (12 Mar 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 276. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if European funding will be made available to semi-State companies for the development of renewable energy here. [10731/15]