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Self-Employed and the SME Sector: Motion [Private Members] (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Will I move that the debate be adjourned until tomorrow?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the delegation for coming before us. This is a very contentious issue and there are different aspects which cause concern for people. Everybody agrees that in this country we need secure, affordable and sustainable energy supplies. Everybody is conscious of that but how can we get there in an economic way and in a manner that respects people's lives and ways of living? How we can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: If I may intervene, was that process ongoing during the preparation of this study? Was there any interruption in the process in terms of waiting to see the outcome of this study? Were people working on the design assumptions that existed two years ago?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: And that would have included design documentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: And it was sent to An Bord Pleanála while this study was under way.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: In November of last year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: That is all I was trying to establish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Is it the case, therefore, that there is no converter or receiver to receive the transmission in one format and convert it like one would with a modem in communications?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Has there been any financial analysis of the impact? What is the estimated cost to the tourism industry if this were to proceed? What would be the financial impact on property values - homes and land - in the area if this proceeds? I know the need to take it into account was identified, but was any scientific analysis done on the financial impact?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: Will it quantify the financial impact of adjustments to property value, land value, agriculture value and tourism value or will it just be taken into account in a general environmental impact statement without quantifying it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: It will be difficult.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: It would be difficult to say it would be good value if the adverse impact cannot be quantified.

Fair Pay, Secure Jobs and Trade Union Recognition: Motion [Private Members] (15 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: If two words could be used to describe the intention underlying this Sinn Féin Private Members' motion, they would be "fairness" and "decency". Low paid precarious work is one of the worst enemies that a worker can face. Workers are at their most vulnerable when they have to live from week to week, not knowing what kind of hours he or she will be given, or how much he or she will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (15 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 29. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the criteria laid down by her Department regarding the implementation of community employment schemes; and the reason an existing scheme could close because it fails to meet new criteria. [14096/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Funding (15 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 30. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the position of supervisor of the North Leitrim Men's Group will be advertised and filled in view of the fact that the current incumbent retires within the next month. [14097/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland (15 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: 838. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the decision was made for Inland Fisheries Ireland to open a research centre in Dublin 24; what is the rationale for this decision. [14315/15]

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I move:That leave be granted to introduced a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Communications Regulation Act 2002 to enact a complaints mechanism for electronic communication services.This is simple, non-controversial legislation. My aim is to provide the legislative basis and the legislative imperative for this and future Governments to monitor on an ongoing basis the adequacy of Internet,...

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Colreavy: I welcome the officials from the Department and thank them for their presentation. However, I must state at the outset that I do not understand the purpose of the presentation. What we are at here today is not pre-legislative scrutiny. We seem to be examining the intentions behind different Parts of the Bill, but we are not actually looking at a draft Bill. As such, I am not sure what is...