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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Exports (11 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 346. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the memorandum of understanding signed between his Department and the British Government regarding the export of renewable energy from Ireland is a legally binding document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6298/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (11 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 347. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there is any legal requirement for companies supplying energy to Irish consumers to source a percentage of their energy from renewable sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6373/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (11 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: 349. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the legislation that has been introduced to set a minimum standard for broadband speed access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6407/14]

Energy Regulation (Code of Practice) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I welcome Deputy Moynihan's Bill. It is important that there is a clear and proper code of practice for electricity and gas suppliers in dealing with their customers. I am disappointed that the Government will oppose this proposed legislation. In a time of declining incomes and increasing charges, more and more people will be left without electricity or gas. It is a serious and growing...

Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I commend Deputy Finian McGrath for introducing this legislation. In any civilised society there are some fundamental principles to which every single citizen must be entitled. Among these fundamental principles are: the right of access to quality health care, when needed; the right to live in a warm, secure home; the right to adequate clothing and nourishment; the right to a level of...

Topical Issue Debate: RTE Compensation Payment (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: The Minister said it is not up to him or the Parliament to oversee the day-to-day operations of RTE. Yes, but if this Parliament and the Minister do not say that was wrong, if we do not identify it as being wrong, we support it and it will happen again and again. There will be people out there waiting to be offended, doing automated word searches to find offence. I know people, many of...

Topical Issue Debate: RTE Compensation Payment (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: The appearance of Rory O'Neill, aka Panti Bliss, on RTE's “The Saturday Night Show” has sparked a debate on homophobia. Rory O'Neill identified several individuals as having homophobic beliefs. I could go into a debate on what these people have said and written and how it could be identified as homophobic. However, I am willing to rely on Rory O'Neill, and his alter ego Panti...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: In which context does it apply to this Bill?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: May I ask two questions for clarification, not related to the amendment?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: Will the Minister clarify from a regulatory perspective if ComReg or CER will be the regulatory authority? How will that framework be handled under the proposed joint ventures? I understand that UPC and Sky are not currently covered under those regulations and will be brought in under these regulations? If not, it would appear there are different requirements for one company but not for others.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: That will not change.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: The company will but it does not make any change in terms of the joint arrangements.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: The second point is that-----

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: They have in the cities.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: For the record, as I know that some CWU workers have concerns that this legislation might make it more difficult for them to do their work, will the Minister make it clear that, for example, Eircom will be able to work on this as a joint venture?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I am proposing this not in terms of community disruption caused by the project but in terms of it being good practice if we are serious about job creation and taking people off the live register. Perhaps what we need to do is provide in all legislation that this would be good practice as part of publicly funded contracts. If it were already a general requirement, I would not be seeking to...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: "2. (1) The Board may engage in all or any of the businesses of—(a) developing electronic communications networks and electronic communications services infrastructure, (b) leasing, licensing and otherwise providing, making use of an engaging in any service in connection with electronic communications...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Michael Colreavy: Can we be sure that the reference to selling in the section does not provide for the selling of the fibre optic cable that is being carried along the lines?