Results 961-980 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: Yes, he is here also. Well done to him. We are well represented, although so far we have not troubled the GAA in championship terms very often. We do intend to get over this. Like other Deputies, sometimes it feels that because we are asking detailed questions there is criticism of an organisation. I do not think anybody could or should undervalue the great work being done by Cumann...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (15 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 442. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the arrangements that will be put in place to support householders and local authorities repair internal sometimes under-floor leakages identified following installation of water meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17910/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 659. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Health Service Executive west is reducing the level and frequency of day centre services in County Leitrim and withdrawing the service entirely in at least one rural location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17929/14]

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 118.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I begin by thanking my colleagues, Deputies Stanley and Martin Ferris, Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, as Deputy Pearse Doherty mentioned, Councillor Matt Carthy, Mr. Simon Gillespie, our legal draftsman, and our own office staff because it was a true team effort in producing this piece of legislation. I welcome the Government's decision not to oppose the Bill at this Stage and thank -...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Renewable Energy Technologies and Practices: SEAI (9 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Dr. Motherway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Renewable Energy Technologies and Practices: SEAI (9 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: With the permission of the Chair, may I comment on that point? People in the midlands have seen energy companies paying money to lease land. They suspect that deals are being done behind closed doors. These guys would not be going out and spending their money unless they knew they would get permission to erect turbines. If there is one single thing that unnerves people, it is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Renewable Energy Technologies and Practices: SEAI (9 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. They are welcome to the committee. Sustainable energy is something everybody should applaud and support. Wind energy is something everybody should applaud and support. Of course, we should reduce our use of fossil fuels. However, we are doing something wrong. We are not making the progress we should be making. Obstacles are not being...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: The Fianna Fáil speakers had not read the Bill.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: With regard to the water services (No. 3) Bill, Uisce Éireann has proposed that if repairs are required outside a house, it will fix leaks up to within 1 m of the curtilage of the house. In respect of leaks inside the house, many of which in rural areas may be under floors, Uisce Éireann seems to think the insurance industry will pick up the tab. I would love to see the insurance...

Order of Business (8 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: If the only problem is that the meter is showing the leakage is causing excessive use of water, I very much doubt that the insurance industry will cover it. Will this issue be addressed? Will there be a realistic way for people to have internal leaks fixed, including leaks under floors identified during meter installation?

Social Housing and Homelessness Policy: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: There is a crisis in the provision of social housing in Ireland. It seems to stem from an ideological debate that is going on at the moment concerning what care must government provide to citizens. Sinn Féin believes that everyone has the right to a roof over their head regardless of their financial situation. We believe that this is a right that should be enshrined in law. A safe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: National Reform Programme for Ireland 2014: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I will try to be brief. I thank the Chairman for inviting me to attend this meeting on the national reform programme. As I am a member of the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, most of my questions will be in that area. In my previous day job a programme meant more than a statement of objectives; one set out a map on how one would achieve the objectives. Once...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (1 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) to be completed; and the steps that are being taken by his Department to advance that amalgamation. [15069/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 484. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) in County Leitrim has been seeking a suitable building for its preschool and after-school services for many years; and if she will engage with the Department of Education and Science regarding the possibility of these child care services moving to one of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Strategic Plan 2012-17 and Other Issues: RTE (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Colreavy: That was tongue in cheek.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Strategic Plan 2012-17 and Other Issues: RTE (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for attending today's meeting. I and most people would agree with the vision as outlined by Mr. Curran on behalf of RTE. Visions are beautiful things in that they do not have constraints. However, strategies and plans do. I count myself among the 71% of people who believe that in general RTE does a quality job and that this country and its people...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (26 Mar 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 104. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if after a death of a relative, their next-of-kin can continue to claim their payment for a period of six weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14261/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 1081. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in establishing a Cath Lab service at Sligo Regional Hospital as persons suffering heart attacks in the region must presently travel to Galway or Dublin which would dramatically reduce the opportunity for effective medical intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13451/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (25 Mar 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 1253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be traffic calming measures put in place where the Barrack Road, Collooney, meets the N4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13521/14]