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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the delegation for their presentations. I can understand why these proposals are being put forward by the Commission because they are now technologically possible. On the face of it, it is a fairly easy sell with advantages such as streamlining and ease of access. However, it does not mean it is in the best interests of the citizens of Ireland or other EU member states. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Schemes Issues (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 39. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which funding for the €25 million investment in housing energy efficiency in the recent budget announcements has been sourced; how it will be allocated; the criteria for persons seeking funding from this initiative; and if there are any short, medium and longer-term deadlines for implementation. [44839/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Expenditure (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 36. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the increase in funding in budget 2014 of 19% for the environment and waste management, how this funding will be used; and the reason for the cut in the landfill levy by 21%. [44813/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cruthú Fostaíochta (22 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 86. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cé mhéad post atá cruthaithe agus caillte sa Ghaeltacht le 12 mhí anuas; agus an bhfuil na figiúirí seo de réir na spriocanna atá leagtha síos ag a Roinn; agus an bhfuil sé i gceist aige an maoiniú a bheidh ar fáil don Údarás a mhéadú i bhfianaise an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (22 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 92. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the names of the museums that received funding under the local and regional museums scheme 2012; the amount allocated to each museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44236/13]

Cochlear Implants: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: While I am happy to be here and welcome the families of deaf children to the House today, I do not know why we are still here dealing with this, because it is an issue that should have been sorted out years ago. I confess, to my shame, that it was only when I attended a briefing hosted by Deputy Adams here in July that I got an insight into cochlear implantation and the case being made for...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I had intended to spend my five minutes addressing issues relating to my brief - that is, communications, energy and natural resources - but the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, will be disappointed that I changed my mind this morning. I changed my mind because I received this document. Every Deputy, Minister and Senator received one this morning. It is a four-page newsletter from Irish Autism...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (15 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 389. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that all elderly persons with severely limited mobility and living in isolated rural areas with poor public transport services were entitled to be considered for motorised transport grant while that grant was open to new applicants, and that eligibility was not restricted solely to those requiring a car for the purposes of travelling to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (10 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 15. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created as a result of the increase in exports since the Government came to office. [42594/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (10 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 46. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the target number of additional jobs to be created in the manufacturing sector over the life time of this Oireachtas; and the number of additional manufacturing jobs created since the Government came to office. [42595/13]

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Report Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Deputies will notice that there are no Report Stage amendments in my name. I submitted four amendments prior to Committee Stage, but they were ruled out of order because they were deemed to be in conflict with the principles of the Bill. I understand that ruling. I tabled the amendments in an effort to mitigate the worst consequences of this legislation. Given that I believe this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Semi-State Bodies Privatisation (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 31. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when, as part of his Department’s asset disposal programme, he expects the sale of Bord Gáis Energy to be complete; and if negotiations have begun on the future terms and conditions of BGE staff. [42517/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Licence Sale (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 39. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason An Post National Lottery Company Labour Relations Commission proposals have been uploaded to his Department’s licence competition virtual data room and presented as an agreed document despite no staff ballots on the proposals having been held thus far. [42516/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the legislative basis for placing a person of unsound mind in a group home; the basis for setting charges relating to the care of such a person; the procedures used to ensure the proper and accountable management of the person's financial resources. [42555/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (8 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make a commitment to protect the maintenance grant and its qualification criteria at current levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42199/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (8 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that will benefit from the 70 anti-bullying training sessions to which he has allocated €40,000; and his plans to expand this scheme. [42198/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 11. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure all companies incorporated in Ireland but not tax resident anywhere pay corporation tax here. [41514/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banks Recapitalisation (3 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 18. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made on separating banking and sovereign debt. [41496/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (2 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 18. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the protests in Catalonia on 11 September for self-determination; if he supports the demand of the majority of Catalan people to hold an independence referendum in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41174/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 31. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the loyalist violence which erupted during July in Belfast; if he has discussed this issue with political representatives and community representatives in Northern Ireland and his counterpart in Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41153/13]