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

Michael Colreavy: Sometimes I wonder why people and parties which have good plans and policies, as soon as they enter government with a larger party have those good plans and policies watered down. I do not know whether it happens during the negotiations around forming the Government or if it is a question of continuing as before with the Civil Service; that phenomenon could probably be called civil...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any form of hydraulic fracturing will be permitted should an exploratory licence be granted in the Lough Allen Basin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53331/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (29 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any person or agency working on behalf of his Department had any meetings with personnel from a company (details supplied); if they have, the nature and outcomes of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53501/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: On a point of order, could we remind the speaker that he is addressing the Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Reform of Third Level Education: Discussion (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I have a final question and had I thought of it earlier I would have done some preparation for it. I do not know how much taxpayers' money is spent on external consultancy work by national and local government, and State agencies. I suspect some academic departments have people with the skill and knowledge to do much of that consultancy work. Would the HEA tender for that type of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Reform of Third Level Education: Discussion (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: As a general principle, if taxpayers' money is to be spent on consultancy, there should be a return on the taxpayers' money that has been invested in higher education and that an element should feed the income stream for higher education.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Reform of Third Level Education: Discussion (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: The knowledge and skills are there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Reform of Third Level Education: Discussion (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I have only one further question to ask after this one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Reform of Third Level Education: Discussion (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: There is concern in some colleges that funding has not been made available for next year and subsequent years. I seek the witnesses' comments in this regard. Finally, with regard to the designation of institutes of technology as technological universities, this is a good, progressive and exciting phase of work. I work closely with the Institute of Technology Sligo and in many such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Reform of Third Level Education: Discussion (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the delegates for attending. I apologise on behalf of Deputy Jonathan O'Brien. He asked me to deputise for him today as he has to attend another meeting. We certainly agree with any strategy that aims to have a more modern and flexible education system. It is good that the relevant studies have been carried out and that the Government is examining ways to improve education. With...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the €1m in costs and fees he expects to save as a result of the abolition of the boards of the National Museum and the National Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53060/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (28 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an dtabharfaidh sé míniú ar na critéir a d’úsáid sé chun baill Bhord nua Údarás na Gaeltachta a roghnú, ar chuir an tAire critéir ar nós taithí i bpleanáil teanga, i bhfiontar, agus i bhforbairt pobail san áireamh, ar chuir sé san áireamh an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (27 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there will be a derogation provided to her Department from European competition law to continue using post offices to administer social welfare payments into the foreseeable future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52702/12]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I apologise on behalf of Deputy Martin Ferris who had to attend a funeral unexpectedly. He asked me to deputise for him. I thank the Minister for the outline. There is compelling logic behind badger culling, as mentioned in the report thereon. I have no issue with it. With regard to fur farming and hare coursing, the review group found that, on balance, there were no compelling...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which his Department is working with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland to promote job creation and innovation. [51891/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken by his Department to promote job creation along the border corridor. [51892/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Sustainable Energy: Discussion with SEAI (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: What is the name of the company to which Dr. Motherway referred?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Sustainable Energy: Discussion with SEAI (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I would like to follow up on that aspect briefly. As a nation, we cannot have two main priorities. There has to be positive discrimination in favour of what we, as a nation, believe to be a proper source of energy. I do not believe we are there, or anywhere near there yet and we need to start thinking about how to get there. We need to have very clear thinking on what is our main priority.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Sustainable Energy: Discussion with SEAI (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the delegation for coming. Our targets for the use energy from sustainable and renewable resources are grossly under-set. As a nation, we should be in a position to avail significantly more of such energy. There are a number of issues, one of which is pricing. It is not just the current price of electricity that makes it difficult for citizens and businesses to operate, but also...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Proposed Legislation (21 Nov 2012)

Michael Colreavy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider including the following definition of good faith in the Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest Bill 2012, a thing is deemed to be done in good faith within the meaning of this Act when it is in fact done honestly, whether it is done negligently or not; and if he will confirm the date by which this legislation will...