Results 921-940 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy
- Other Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: 119. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the panel carrying out an independent review of EirGrid pylons will meet with residents affected by these structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19953/14]
- Other Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the advice, which I will take.
- Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: I asked the question before but did not receive a clear answer. As well as conducting research on the scientific data, will the EPA or the company engaged by it to carry out the research meet representatives of communities in other jurisdictions who have said they were damaged by fracking?
- Other Questions: Postcode Implementation (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: 118. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if An Post will be using the proposed new Capita postcode; if so, will the company adjust the sorting technology to use postcodes, what will this change cost and who will pay for it; whether An Post's costs are included in the Government's predicted cost of the postcode; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Other Questions: Postcode Implementation (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: On 11 March my party colleague, Deputy Pearse Doherty, tabled a parliamentary question asking the Minister to send him a copy of correspondence received from the European Commission on the procurement process for the national postcode system. As yet, he has not received the information sought from the Minister's office. Will the Minister make the information available to him and me?
- Other Questions: Postcode Implementation (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: Yes, it does.
- Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: On this part of the island.
- Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: Is there the same commitment respect of the Six Counties?
- Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: 113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the communication his Department has had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment regarding the extension of the hydraulic fracturing licence in the Six Counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19950/14]
- Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in the Six Counties recently extended the timescale for the hydraulic fracturing licensing test drill. Has the Minister had discussions with that Department on this issue? Does he have concerns about the extension of a licence to a company which appears not to be sufficiently well organised to keep within the timeline it negotiated with the...
- Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: The Minister of State says this is a policy matter solely for the authorities in the Six Counties. Unfortunately, poisoned water and air do not stop at any border and, as such, decisions made in the Six Counties will impact on people living in the Twenty-six Counties. Is the Minister of State aware that the British Government is considering the introduction of legislation which will make it...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Services Provision (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: The Minister says he understands people's frustration. I explained to him previously the frustration felt by a person who is running a home industry, but has to travel around in a car with an iPod to try to get reception. That is no way to run a business. It would be beneficial for the Department and for people seeking information if the Minister could tell us whether it would be possible...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Services Provision (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: I agree that much of the necessary work is going on and people are heartened by that. However, there is little certainty for people living outside of our towns and villages regarding when they can expect action will happen. Also, there is no communication protocol on this issue, even in regard to keeping the Department informed of the situation. Mention was made of the gap analysis....
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Services Provision (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: 112. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the areas that are covered by the roll-out of fibre optic broadband to rural areas of the country under the national broadband plan; the expected time frame; the alternatives for areas not covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20088/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Services Provision (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: When I talk to small businesses and people in their homes in the north west, one of the recurring complaints is that people do not have access to broadband or proper Internet speeds. I explain that the Minister and the Department are doing a lot of work, much of which is good. However, people say to me that broadband is as essential in rural areas as rural electrification was. They want to...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wind Energy Generation (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: An awful lot of work is ongoing in this area. It is also an area in which there is much uncertainty. Pending publication of the Government's Green Paper on renewable energy and the debate on the Wind Turbine Regulation Bill, would it not make sense to introduce certainty by having a moratorium on planning for major wind farms? The companies are still negotiating leases and people are still...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wind Energy Generation (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reasons the exporting of wind energy from Ireland to Britain was shelved; the financial arrangements that were under negotiation; his views on whether this project will be reactivated; the impact this will have on Ireland's commitment to maximising our renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wind Energy Generation (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: We introduced the Wind Turbine Regulation Bill to curtail the export of renewable energy while, as a nation, we are so reliant on fossil fuels. From reports, it seems the British Government was not willing to pay the price. People are uncertain, as the Dáil and I are uncertain, as to whether the negotiations are about securing our energy needs or making the economic part a little more...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (6 May 2014)
Michael Colreavy: 420. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a vacancy for a hospital play specialist has not been filled at Sligo Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20237/14]
- Order of Business (30 Apr 2014)
Michael Colreavy: Last month, this party brought the Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014 before the House and it was not opposed by the Government. A fortnight ago, thousands of people marched through the streets of Dublin to protest against the development of turbines and pylons in their communities. Many, if not most, of those people are sceptical that the Government's decision not to oppose was more to do...