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Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Is that all I have left? Single double summertime is the method proposed in the Brighter Evenings Bill. It proposes to move the clocks forward by one hour all year and then to continue the practice of moving the clocks back in the spring and forward again in the autumn. To implement single double summertime in practice, in year one the clocks would remain on summertime in the autumn, then...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Aftercare Services (4 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 22. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of young persons who were in receipt of an aftercare service during each of the past eight years. [32588/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Budgets (4 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 51. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her priorities for Budget 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32599/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education (3 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 35. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on reports that children with special educational needs from middle-class backgrounds continue to receive more support at school than those from working-class areas as a result of having enhanced access to private psychological assessments when compared to schools dependent on the State funded National Educational Psychological...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Traveller Community Issues (3 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 36. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is appropriate for the statistics section of his Department to contact schools to request in writing from the parents of traveller children confirmation of their ethnic status in order to qualify for the higher capitation grant; if he considers this method of data collection at odds with the concept of integrating traveller children into...

Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Equality must be the foundation stone of any republic. People must have not only freedom from oppression but freedom to achieve everything that is within their ability. Unfortunately, barriers are often placed in front of groups and individuals and they are unable to achieve their full potential. I congratulate and commend my comrade, Deputy Mac Lochlainn, on introducing the Bill. It aims...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (2 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason persons (details supplied) were employed by Irish Bank Resolution Corporation under this Government; if he will outline the amount they were paid since the nationalisation of Anglo Irish Bank; and if he will outline the severance and pension package each received. [31860/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2014 Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance the budget adjustment in Budget 2014 according to the plans he has sent to Ministers; and the proportion of this adjustment which is tax related and the proportion which is expenditure related. [31874/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mobile Telephony (2 Jul 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 230. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of funding his Department received arising from the mobile spectrum sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26704/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Religious Sectarianism, Trauma of Conflict and using the Good Friday Agreement as a Template for International Relations Negotiations: Discussion (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: What are we going to do about the proposal to create a safe place where A, B, C and D can get together?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Religious Sectarianism, Trauma of Conflict and using the Good Friday Agreement as a Template for International Relations Negotiations: Discussion (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the delegates for their presentations. I do not like to make a complex situation even more complex, but there are two additional factors that should be taken into account. Dr. Mason has mentioned that the war is over, but we are making a poor job of winning the peace. Is it not more the case that the politicians and former combatants have won institutional power? Is there a sense...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Co-operation in Education: Discussion (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I warmly welcome the delegates, particularly Professor Linda Clarke of the University of Ulster. They all are welcome to Leinster House. Deputy Crowe extends his apologies. He cannot attend today. The truth is that I asked him whether I could come in his place because this is a special day for me and for those in the area I represent. I am so proud to be here today. It is an important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Co-operation in Education: Discussion (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: The Senator would be more than welcome and he would not have to put his hand in his pocket. I would encourage members to visit. I am also aware of the high reputation of the University of Ulster. I believe that both institutions' reputations will be enhanced by this development. I hope it provides a model for other developments in the future, not only in the sphere of education. I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Co-operation in Education: Discussion (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Co-operation in Education: Discussion (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: It was my pleasure. I have two questions. Dr. Taheny stated she would welcome any advice and assistance that the committee may offer in dealing with the financial pressures and challenges caused by enhanced co-operation. No doubt the committee will use its every influence with the Minister but if there are specific projects within the memorandum of understanding that they can document and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meaning of recent statements that the State will become a more active shareholder in Aer Lingus and what this means for the States long term plans for its stake. [31037/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to incorporate the Dublin Bikes scheme into the Leap card system further linking transport options in Dublin City. [31028/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (26 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 28. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any funds from the Africa Agri-Food Development Fund have been granted to the Irish, Kenyan, or Tanzanian private sector yet; the person that received the grants; and the amount they have received. [30769/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (26 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when grants from the Africa Agri-Food Development Fund are expected to be disbursed; the criteria, in terms of impact on poverty reduction, environmental sustainability and gender equality that were employed in selecting partners for the pilot. [30770/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jun 2013)

Michael Colreavy: 165. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown of the administration costs in the Natural Resources section of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31092/13]