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Topical Issue Debate: Wind Energy Generation (28 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: A statement of objectives is not a strategy.

Topical Issue Debate: Wind Energy Generation (28 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Well, it is mistitled.

Topical Issue Debate: Wind Energy Generation (28 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: This nation is 89% dependent on imported fossil fuels in order to meet its energy needs. The cost to our economy in this regard is €6 billion per annum. This is despite the fact that we possess undeveloped capacity in the context of indigenous renewable resources which is capable of allowing us to meet our energy needs several times over. If one looks at a map of Ireland, one can...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Debtors (28 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the treatment of developers at National Assets Management Agency, following reports that certain developers with substantial loans in NAMA continue to enjoy lavish lifestyles; his views on the €200,000 NAMA allowance certain developers enjoy. [10571/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Sale of State Assets (28 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Finance the effects on the Exchequer and Central Fund of the sale of Irish Life. [10570/13]

Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: This month I witnessed the best and the worst aspects of the operations of Dáil Éireann. The worst came two weeks ago in the form of the Taoiseach's initial response to the Magdalen report in the aftermath of its publication. The Taoiseach gave a lecture on statistics instead of dealing with the crimes perpetrated against the girls and women who were put in Magdalen laundries. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Cork Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I do not have figures, but I imagine the businesses and industries based in the Port of Cork would be particularly heavy energy consumers. Should we consider the possibility of locating renewable energy projects nearby which would feed this business and industry campus and perhaps have competitive rates to attract new businesses and industries?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Cork Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I am asking about an extension whereby the Port of Cork community would become sustainable and any overflow would go to the national grid. If it were self-sustaining it may attract lower energy costs and more businesses and industries. Is this a possibility?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Cork Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Mr. Mullins for attending. He has an impressive curriculum vitae and I assume from his presentation that he has the energy, enthusiasm and interest to perform this task. Does he have any continuing involvement in one or more of the companies referred to on his curriculum vitae? Is there a potential for a conflict of interest in any of them? How much time does Mr. Mullins propose...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm if National Procurement Service contracts are now mandatory for all local public sector contract procurement; and if so, the necessary minimal annual turnover of a business to qualify to tender for a contract. [10437/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts Social Clause (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has progressed the inclusion of a social clause in public sector procurement contracts. [10438/13]

Other Questions: Energy Schemes (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: These are good schemes and every euro spent on them is spent in and provides work in local economies. They provide for energy efficiency in houses and businesses. However, there is scope to look further at the possibility of providing for small area power supplies. EirGrid, for example, besides looking at national and transnational areas, needs to explore further the use of small area...

Other Questions: Broadband Services Provision (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: There appears to be an oversupply of fibre optic lines between this country and Britain through undersea and expensive lines. They more than cater for current and projected Internet traffic. However, there is an inadequate fibre network in this country. I am glad the Minister referred to the ESB project because we need to examine how utility networks such as water mains, telecoms, rail...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I have read the strategy but I see nothing in it that gives me any comfort that the issue of maximising employment potential, income to this State, the potential return of the investment and energy security in the State has been addressed. Of course, there is nothing wrong with exporting energy provided the benefits are accruing to this State. I see nothing relating to that in this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: I have not asked for that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce a national wind energy strategy that deals with all issues concerning wind turbines and wind energy, including planning, public consultation, taxation and energy supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10413/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: While the Minister did not get to finish all of his reply, I would have been happier if he had just acknowledged that this country does not have a strategy for renewable energy. What he has described is an action plan with targets, but that is not a strategy. We urgently need a strategy and, from that, to develop a set of policies in the whole area of renewable energy, whether it is wind...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: Will the Minister consider setting up an expert group to consider this issue, and particularly whether we should be encouraging the building of turbines in this country? Must we always respond to the diktats of those coming in to set up these industries? Should we not take the initiative, and would that not form part of a strategy? Can we have a strategy and a resulting set of policies...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects the Environmental Protection Agency report on hydraulic fracturing to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9975/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any licencing options or exploratory licences will be granted for hydraulic fracturing prior to the publishing on the Environmental Protection Agency report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9976/13]