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Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: On a point of order -----

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: May I make a point of order?

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I have already advised the House that a block grant comes from Westminster for the Six Counties. Sinn Féin has no influence on that.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Before commenting on this particularly nefarious piece of legislation, I would like first to comment on another matter. While I accept the Government's comment around the legacy it inherited from the previous Government, the latter is not responsible for what is happening today.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I hope the response from the Minister of State, Deputy White, will not be to comment on what Sinn Féin is doing in the North because that is not helpful.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: As everybody is aware, these issues are addressed in the North by way of block grant from Westminster. The Government's concern, while belated, is quaint. Until such time as we have a united Ireland, on which project it is hoped the Government will work with Sinn Féin and that it will soon be achieved, and there is one good Government for all the people of this island, I will focus on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Editorial Review of The Frontline Presidential Debate: Discussion with RTE (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. I and my party of Sinn Féin welcome this report. We would support RTE's view that the audience and participants in shows are entitled to expect fairness and honesty and that integrity is at the basis of everything that it does. We support and expect independence and unbiased broadcasting. We would agree with the statement that...

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: The spring of 2011 was a time of political excitement. After 14 years of mis-government, which left a legacy of political corruption, service malfunction and financial destruction, there was a chance of a new start. The general election in 2011 was an exciting time for me, as a first-time TD, but it was also an exciting time for the Irish electorate who were crying out for change from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Court of Human Rights Rulings (11 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the decision in the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), in MM v United Kingdom, ruled that the indefinite retention and disclosure of minor criminal records infringed Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) which protects private and family life; and his plans to address same in the context...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (11 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of funding allocated to disability groups and organisations over each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54477/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (11 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the correspondencethat he has had with a person (details supplied) in County Sligo regarding their agri environment option scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55319/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (11 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the correspondencethat he has had with a person (details supplied) in County Sligo regarding their agri environment option scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55319/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (11 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the correspondencethat he has had with a person (details supplied) in County Sligo regarding their agri environment option scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55319/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I thank Mr. Scollan and Mr. Gilmore for their presentation. However, I believe we have the wrong witnesses before the committee today. We should have the Minister here. My question to the Minister would be what does he have against the people of the north west. At a previous committee meeting I drew out a rough sketch of the infrastructural map of Ireland. North of a line from Dublin to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Priory Hall Development (4 Dec 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the refurbishment and rebuild plans being considered for Prior Hall, Dublin; the reforms he will introduce to present recurrence of such a disaster including the end of self regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54249/12]

Other Questions: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I am aware of the Minister's very keen interest in renewable energy and he will have our full support in this regard, always provided that any developments are done with full public consultation. It is certainly the way to go and we will support the Minister. Our concerns are related to security of supply as this is a requirement in any environment where electricity is produced. Also,...

Other Questions: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: When will it be possible to obtain a county by county breakdown of the figures for 4G coverage? Will provision be made for counties where there are unacceptably large gaps in 4G coverage?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Offshore Exploration (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I am aware that the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has issued a report on a pricing structure for oil and gas finds. When does the Minister propose to implement it, or does he propose to do so?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Offshore Exploration (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: The Minister of State is as aware as I am that the jobs, income and oil security promised in the non-negotiations in this development are illusory. All exploration costs can be written off against any tax rate we set. Surely, we need to button down our expected return from these companies. We need to know in advance that this return will be made. Otherwise, we are risking our environment...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Offshore Exploration (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the tax percentage the State would take from a company (details supplied) following oil extraction from the proposed site off Dalkey, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53500/12]