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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Will there be a separate set of either underground or overground wires to carry energy for export?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: That is significant.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I am sorry. I did not get a response to the final point. If EirGrid is looking at the possibility of undergrounding, will it consider roadside multi-purpose service ducting? That is possibly something that could be spread over a number of different services.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: On a point of clarification, did we not previously get evidence that the minimum distance was the height of a mast plus 1 m?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Will Mr. Slye confirm that the cables that will be used for Grid25 - regardless of whether they run above ground or underground - will not carry current generated through the use of wind energy? Is it a technical limitation or a policy? Is there a possibility that there will have to be parallel lines to carry wind?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I apologise to our guests for being late. I was late because there were questions to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in the Dáil at 9.30 a.m. when this meeting began. This is the second time that has happened in two weeks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: If it happens a third time I will think that it is a strategy not a mistake. I will leave it at that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Most people I speak to agree about the benefits of this project. There are very few who would disagree. Some might argue with it when we are reaching oversupply but I would be much more critical of under supply. The benefits are not the problem. We need to learn from what happened in Rossport. If it taught us anything it is that walking over people’s concerns leads to project...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Projects (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether this State needs to achieve its targets for renewable energy production and self-sufficiency in electricity generation prior to initiating the large scale export of energy generated from renewable sources. [51806/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Projects (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: The Minister has previously stated that the export of wind energy will not interfere with achieving our targets, but there is a broader issue. We should aim for self sufficiency before we export energy generated by wind power. In the longer term the export of energy is a valid and potentially beneficial objective, but self sufficiency should come first. Five or six months ago I asked the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Projects (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: The Minister has not addressed the fact that just yesterday the British Government announced it will reduce subsidies on land-based turbines, while increasing subsidies on offshore turbines. This could be seen as Britain being quite prepared to spoil the Irish environment because it was not permitted to spoil its own one. Britain is also prepared to receive energy supplies from Ireland and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord Gáis Privatisation (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of his rejection of private sector bids for Bord Gáis Energy, his views on the fact that privatisation is not a viable option and that the optimum strategy for BGE going forward is to retain and develop it in public ownership. [51805/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord Gáis Privatisation (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I am very disappointed with the Minister's response. When it was first proposed that Bord Gáis Éireann would be sold off I predicted that the venture capitalists, or vulture capitalists as I called them at the time, would be swooping and looking for a basement bargain. I also pointed out that the privatisation of public utilities in the neighbouring island had been nothing short...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord Gáis Privatisation (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: The Minister could say that he is not going to privatise the company.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord Gáis Privatisation (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: The Minister says it is impossible to make me happy, but that is not true. I welcomed the decision not to sell the company off to the bargain basement hunters. However, I am pointing out that privatisation would be detrimental to this company and to the people of Ireland, and there are ample examples - remember Eircom - in which privatisation damaged a utility that the public had enjoyed....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (4 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will define the consultation means in the context of overhead pylons, in view of the fact that the decision has been made in many instances. [51672/13]

Electricity Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: It is at least ten years, and possibly a little longer, since, as a member of Leitrim County Council, I tabled a motion stipulating that a multi-service roadside duct that could be used for anything, including water pipes, gas pipes, electrical wires and broadband lines, be installed during every roadside development. I suggested that such a duct be constructed as part and parcel of road...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Mr. O'Connor should ask his spokespersons not to say that there is no evidence that this happens because it undermines any contribution they may make.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Some people are concerned about Mr. O'Connor's previous role vis-à-vis his current role. Can the terms of reference be examined-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Colreavy: In an effort to be helpful, I ask if the terms of reference for the post could be examined to ensure there is no potential conflict of interest.