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Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: -----probably had a more challenging environment in which to roll out broadband. It is informative to see how well it was handled there.

Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projected cost to the Exchequer if the State is to build a broadband network to areas not reached by commercial operators. [31748/15]

Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Given that we are running out of time, I will cut to the chase. The questions refers to the roll-out of broadband to areas which are not commercially viable for the commercial operators. Do we know how much it will cost and will ring-fenced funding will be made available to ensure the more remote areas will have broadband services? Do we have an idea as to what roll-out period will be...

Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I attended the launch in Sligo and I am delighted to say that in Sligo there will be 1 GBps from mid-2016. The Minister of State will understand the concern of people who live outside the areas of population, because it would not be the first time something that was supposed to be a national development went as far as the bigger areas of population and then the money was gone. Such...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister of State. I assume the White Paper will also cover aspects of retrofitting and maximising the efficiency of dwellings and businesses. On wind turbines, in the absence of revised guidelines there is still a very great fear that the old guidelines are being used by companies that are imposing wind turbines on populations. I argued at the time that there should be a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 88. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he expects Ireland to reach its renewable targets for 2020, as set out by European Union law; and the recommendations that will be contained in the White Paper on energy to reach these targets. [31916/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. Does the Minister of State expect that Ireland will reach its renewable energy targets for 2020 as set out by the European Union? What recommendations will be contained in the White Paper on energy to ensure that we reach those targets?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Reaching our targets is not simply something we have to do; it is something we should be doing. A lack of energy strategy has caused us to fall behind somewhat on our targets at the minute. It was scary to see the kind of ham-fisted attempt that was made to impose the massive wind farms in the midlands with little real discussion with the people living in the midlands. I expect the White...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Warmer Homes Scheme Funding (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 98. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projected cost of providing funding for window and door insulation as part of the better energy warmer homes scheme. [31750/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 99. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department will provide resourcing to Inland Fisheries Ireland to ensure that it is able to meet its statutory obligations, as legislated under the Fisheries Acts. [31749/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 110. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he has taken at a European level to tackle fuel poverty. [31751/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 115. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there is a proposed legislative framework to provide for developing renewable energy co-operatives. [31752/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (16 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 412. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs given the commitment to improve the standard and availability of child care facilities, the provisions and supports that are available to child care facilities which are proving to be financially unviable and at risk of imminent closure in areas where there are no alternative child care facilities. [29867/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (16 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 793. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of grants, in tabular form, that were awarded as part of the better energy scheme in each year since its introduction. [29699/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System Establishment (16 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 813. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on apparent discrepancies in a report (details supplied) regarding the postcode procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30281/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System Establishment (16 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 814. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the European Commission investigation into the postcode procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30282/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Funding (16 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 820. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the level of funding made available as part of the BenefIT digital skills training grant scheme; and the way this funding is administrated. [30315/15]

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: So the Minister of State is saying that what I am looking for is already in place and that there is a tamper-proof and calibrated flow meter system that shows the volume at every stage.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I move amendment No. 2:In page 15, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following:“(12) A petroleum undertaking shall not use the method of flaring of gas. (13) A petroleum undertaking shall not use unconventional methods of gas exploration or extraction.”.There are two aspects to the amendment. The first is that a petroleum undertaking shall not use the method of flaring...

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I move amendment No. 3:In page 16, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following:“(6) Any activity referred to in subsection (5) where relevant activity was suspended shall be reported to the Commission.”.I understand legislation does not contain negatives. Amendment No. 2 states a petroleum undertaking shall not use unconventional methods of gas exploration or extraction....