Results 281-300 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: I understand that.
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: It is the context. It was part of the deal struck with the troika for the receipt of bailout funds. This is why the Bill is before us today. The introduction of the water charge has seen a massive reaction from ordinary people throughout the country. People who had never attended a protest in their lives have been organising in their communities. There have been protests on every...
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: Instead what we have is a Labour Party engaged in the privatisation of our national assets. It privatised Bord Gáis Energy-----
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: I could say much more about the context. The Bill is attempting to streamline and make it much easier for the Government to get its hands into the pockets of poor folk. That is what it is all about. Will the lawyers be rubbing their hands with glee at this legislation? What about employers who are fair-minded and who will say if the Government wants to do so it can, but they will not put...
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: I have a certain sympathy for Deputy Mathews because last night, when I was thinking about what I would say today, I remembered that I would normally look for a theme in speaking to a Bill before the House. I would examine the specifics of legislation. I found, going through the Bill, that the context within which the Bill is being brought forward and its potential outcome are, to a certain...
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: Thank you, that is most helpful. In my thought process on a theme last night, Walter Scott was the only person who could come to my aid. He wrote: "Oh, what a tangled web we weave/When first we practise to deceive!" I feel a certain sympathy for the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, as she introduces the Bill today. It was always going to be a difficult idea to sell to the Dáil and,...
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: If Deputy Ó Cuív wishes, he may proceed.
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: I yield to Deputy Ó Cuív.
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: I assume we will have our Sinn Féin slot afterwards.
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: We will not lose the slot.
- Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: And once the understanding is that Sinn Féin will not lose an overall slot.
- European Council Meeting: Statements (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: I am speaking on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Seán Crowe, who cannot be with us here today. In stark contrast to the statements of the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and the leader of Fianna Fáil, I echo the words of my colleague, an Teachta Adams, commending the actions of Syriza in upholding the principles of democracy by holding a referendum on the so-called offer of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: I welcome Ms O'Neill and wish her well in this crucial organisation. I have difficulty understanding the extent of the role of SEAI and will go through that shortly. I note that Ms O'Neill is a certified bank director. That seems to be a side-road from the route she was on previously. Why did she feel it was necessary to be certified as a bank director?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: It takes courage.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: Has Ms O'Neill any links to any energy companies?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: I will now talk about SEAI, but my questions may be unfair questions for Ms O'Neill as chairperson designate. The Government sets out a vision for energy and SEAI has a vision for energy, but should SEAI have an input into a decision as to whether there should be defined targets and dates for a climate change strategy? There has been significant discussion on this issue. Should SEAI have a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: Has Ms O'Neill seen any areas within the legislation where, in an ideal world, she would like to have the legislation updated?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: When Ms O'Neill was on the cusp of retiring as Secretary General did she have this in mind as part of her life?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: Ms O'Neill has worked with different Ministers, Governments and complexions of political parties. To what extent would she be prepared to stand up to a Department or a Minister if she felt a wrong choice was being made in the area of sustainable energy?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)
Michael Colreavy: And that is legitimate.