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Common Agricultural Policy (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the measures he will take to ensure regionalisation does not adversely impact on farmers in the more disadvantaged areas of the west and north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7541/12]

Common Agricultural Policy (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister for his reply. There are serious concerns in the area I represent, Sligo-Leitrim, with people already pointing out that there are great imbalances between the north west and other parts of the country. The key point here is the incentive for farmers to be as productive as possible. To a certain extent, the particularly disadvantaged areas have brought a benefit to...

Private Members' Business: Community Employment Schemes: Motion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Ireland today, more than ever, depends on the strength of its communities. Those communities have withstood the reckless actions of bankers and developers in recent years. Right across the island of Ireland, they are the bonds that hold our society together. The proposal by the Government to cut the community employment schemes training and materials budget by 66% is an unmitigated attack...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Policy, legislation and enforcement always should aim to make it easy for people and companies to do the right thing and make it difficult to do the wrong thing. There is ample evidence that the current competition legislation is not working and I acknowledge the introduction of this Bill seeks to try to correct this. From my perspective, it is unjust that any small business or any person...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the manner in which, under section 30(4) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner decides the fees to charge for police services on a non-public duty basis for commercial events such as sports fixtures and concerts; if the fees charged cover the total costs of Garda involvement in such events; and if he will make a...

Prisoner Releases (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the results of the Irish Prison Service comprehensive review of the pilot project which involved electronically tagging and monitoring 31 prisoners on release; and the date on which this review will be published. [6535/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (2 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 23: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of social housing units that will be built in the next three years. [5922/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (2 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 28: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if city and council manager new entrants will continue to be awarded added years and special severance gratuity payments on retirement. [5901/12]

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I have a good deal of understanding for the predicament the Minister and her colleagues are in as she tries to grapple with the crisis in our health care system. In this regard, the Minister was handed a poisoned chalice by the previous Government. I am not sure, however, that the Minister and her colleagues are aware of the real fears Irish people have as they contemplate the future. I am...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (31 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he has taken to secure the future of 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin; and if he will ensure that the area around Moore Street can be developed into a revolutionary quarter at the heart of Dublin city. [5194/12]

An Ghaeilge (31 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 56: To ask the an Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén polasaí atá aige chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn sa tsochaí shibhialta in Éirinn. [5183/12]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to progress the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Sligo by 1 March 2012; if he will provide an update on the situation and a projected time frame for when this may take place. [4480/12]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will detail the way in which he will offset recent regional job losses with job creation within the relevant region. [4131/12]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will details his plans to ensure job retention and creation in the pharmaceutical sector in view of the fact that a series of major patents come to an end in the coming year. [4130/12]

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: As this is my first time to speak on this Bill I wish to briefly set out the context. I will not delay as I am conscious that there are many amendments to be considered. It should not be necessary for anybody to have to say that it is in all our interests to have clean water throughout the length and breadth of Ireland. Every person in this House would agree, as would the good people from...

Written Answers — Commercial Semi-State Bodies: Commercial Semi-State Bodies (24 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the restructuring of any State companies is currently being considered. [3803/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (24 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the enhanced measures of accountability of senior civil and public sector management and office holders he has put in place. [3802/12]

Written Answers — School Uniforms: School Uniforms (19 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a progress report into efforts to make school uniforms more affordable for parents. [2969/12]

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Will the Minister clarify whether the Bill will lead to different protocols and sets of rules for private and public buildings?

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jan 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Based on that clarification, we will support the amendment.