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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Iarnród Éireann: Chairman Designate (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Mr. Gaffney for his stark presentation which contained a number of red flags. It is informative to hear about his success in Hong Kong and elsewhere and the significant challenges facing Iarnród Éireann. He referred to a substantial reduction in the amount of capital funding available to the company. A reduction of 75% over five years is significant in any industry....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Bus Éireann: Chairman Designate (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: Mr. Murphy feels it is there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Bus Éireann: Chairman Designate (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Mr. Murphy. Like Deputy Timmy Dooley, I agree that Mr. Murphy's experience and qualifications render him suitable for the post of chairman of Bus Éireann. Bus Éireann is a trusted and well-regarded company, which goes a long way for any business. I foresee risks facing the company in terms of the privatisation of routes, particularly where companies can cherry-pick the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Road Projects (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 297. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an approach has been made to the National Roads Authority to construct the North-South interconnector underground in ducts as part of the A5/N2 project; and if the NRA have commented on the matter. [29975/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Natural Resources (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 301. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of commissioning the Wood Mackenzie report into Ireland's oil and gas fiscal system to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30001/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 311. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a section of the funds allocated to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will be ringfenced for community broadcasting projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30346/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Exploration Revenue (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 312. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projected income to the State from the Corrib gas field in the years 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30347/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Contracts (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 313. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form, a list of consultants to his Department for the past ten years; the amount each consultant was paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30348/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Exports (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 314. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the State money spent on the pursuing the Memorandum of Understanding with Britain on renewable energy export; the money that was spent on its outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30349/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy Application (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 315. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the basis on the public service obligation on energy costs; the amount collected in 2013; the way this money was used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30350/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Tellus Border Project (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 316. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the function of the TELLUS project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30351/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Water Services Provision (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 317. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the function of subscribing to the UK Groundwater Forum; the amount this costs the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30352/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 318. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason his Department provides funding to Bytel; the costs each year since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30353/14]

Oil and Gas Fiscal System Review: Statements (3 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: Reports are reports, whether they come from an Oireachtas committee or from Wood Mackenzie, but let us look at what is happening in this country at present. The gas from the Corrib field is expected to start flowing next year or in 2016. Do we know how much income the State will receive once the operation is in full production? Do we know how much it will cost the State in facilitating...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister. It is a good news story and, therefore, I do not have many questions. I take his point that we should not get too hung up on speeds and I am not concerned about the lights going out but the Australian strategy said that to be capable of transmitting electronic health records and providing education electronically, it is seeking to have a speed of 1 GB per second...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: Perhaps I took it from the wrong plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: What about availability of technology and accessibly from the point of view of cost? Can we influence that beyond what we can do currently?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Appointments to State Boards (2 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 114. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way positions to the board of Bord na Móna are advertised and filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28693/14]

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I am disappointed that the Government proposes to introduce an amendment to the motion. The vision and steps set out in the text we have introduced should have enjoyed the support of every Deputy in the House. In 2011, RTE performed a valuable public service when it broadcast a two-part documentary, "Behind the Walls", which investigated the history of Ireland's psychiatric services. Made...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Irish National Petroleum Company (1 Jul 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 276. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the functions of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation; the funding it receives from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28289/14]