Results 281-300 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Michael Colreavy: -----that there was a structural problem. Sinn Féin did not support the bank bailout once that was made clear and once the lies were cut through. Turning to the matter under discussion, citizens have witnessed much bad governance in recent years. The political elite allowed bankers, developers and private speculators a licence to use and abuse the State. When those bankers, developers and...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 Mar 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children currently in the care system; the number of these children who require high levels of support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15114/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (22 Mar 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will detail her involvement in a roll-out of programmes for children in disadvantaged areas; the level of investment that will be made in this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15115/12]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (27 Mar 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Health his plans regarding the funding and staffing of Health Service Executive care homes for older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16272/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Health if he will make a statement on the Health Service Executive Regional Plan 2012 for the West [16261/12]

Regional Airports (28 Mar 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on the future of Galway Airport in view of rumours that a company (details supplied) might be interested in purchasing it. [16858/12]

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I am not usually at a loss for words but I find it difficult to speak for two reasons. First, it is difficult at the end of three days of debate to say anything that has not been said already. Second, as Deputy Buttimer noted, we should not have to be speaking about these matters. I prepared a speech last night but I will ignore most of it because I want to reflect on where we have come...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: The so-called Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union is wrongly named. Instead it should be called a treaty to ensure the people of Ireland and other European Union states will suffer the consequences of bad decisions by the European Central Bank. Additionally, the treaty will enable the Government to claim a democratic mandate and the blessing...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I agree that Ireland should be at the heart of Europe, but we must do so by being assertive and independent and fighting our corner for the people of this State. Ratifying this treaty, on the other hand, will lead only to further hardship. It will oblige the State to achieve a structural deficit of 0.5% when the current programme with the troika runs out in 2015. This will require a...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: The Government must realise that austerity does not work. Our banking system is in a state of disrepair and barely functional. Individual households are suffering under a huge burden of debt and tens of thousands of people are in severe mortgage arrears. The rules laid out in the austerity treaty are binding and permanent and will be given the protection of the Constitution. They can only...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: It is a small issue compared with the enormous problems facing the national economy, but it shows that the Government is unable to fight for the rights of Irish citizens at a European level. How can the people trust a Government that tells them to vote "Yes" to the austerity treaty when all logical thought demonstrates that so doing would be bad for them and when that Government's...

Written Answers — Credit Union Regulation: Credit Union Regulation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Finance when the forthcoming legislation on the regulation of credit unions will be published; and if he will detail in general terms the contents of the Bill at this stage. [19314/12]

Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (19 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his decision to establish a forum to help address bullying in Irish schools if he will outline a timetable for when this initiative will be implemented; if he will report on any progress that his Department officials have made with their counterparts in the North to progress this initiative; his views on developing an...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (19 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on claims by the Teachers Union of Ireland that schools are facing an estimated loss of 800,000 class periods from September 2012 onwards; his view on whether the loss of so many study hours will have a detrimental impact on the quality of education in schools here and that it will have the greatest effect on marginalised...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I agree with the broad intent of the Fianna Fáil Bill, but it does not go nearly far enough. A reduction of four or five cent per litre, while welcome, is not enough to get this country moving again. Let us think for a moment about the agri-food sector. Everybody talks about how well the sector is doing, which is true. However, the industry is under significant threat from rising fuel...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Any Deputy of any party, Government or Opposition, who goes out talking to his or her constituents will know there are many families going cold at this time because they cannot afford oil. This will get worse unless corrective action is taken.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of cooperative models of business promoted and developed by Enterprise Ireland or the county enterprise boards over the past three years; and the steps taken to promote the development of cooperatives as a model for job creation and business growth. [20902/12]

Scéimeanna Teanga (1 May 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 141: To ask the an Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cad atá i gceist aige a dhéanamh faoin méid scéimeanna teanga faoi Acht na Teangacha Oifigiúla atá fós le daingniú; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [21655/12]

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I am a little puzzled by this proposed legislation. Normally there is a fairly clear rationale with the presentation of legislation, although we might agree only with part of that. Legislation would usually look to do something better or in a more cost-effective or streamlined fashion. It would try to ensure there are more consistent standards or that it would be easier for people to...

Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Yesterday was May Day, a day on which workers throughout the world march, organise and remember their long tradition and the difficulties faced by them, not only in Ireland but throughout Europe and many other parts of the world. There were thousands of people in cities throughout the world demanding better rights and opportunities for themselves and fellow workers. It is apt that we are...