Results 21-40 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy

Departmental Bodies (13 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Gabhaim comhghairdeas leis an Aire Stáit. Teagasc provides research and advisory services that are very well used by farmers in every county. Its director, Professor Gerry Boyle, has asked that some of the money that has been made available through the sale of assets within Teagasc be reinvested in its research and advisory services. It is not clear from the Minister of State's reply...

Departmental Bodies (13 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I am not sure what would be the point of the Minister of State writing to Teagasc because its director-----

Departmental Bodies (13 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Has the Department indicated or made a decision on the percentage of the money derived from the sale of Teagasc assets that will be reinvested in its research and advisory function?

Food Industry (13 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle-----

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: While I am a new Deputy and there is much I do not know, I am learning day by day.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I am totally confused by this Bill. It is not that I do not understand the language used in it; I do as it is fairly clear. As I understand it our current postal service is highly regarded. I know that is the case in my area. It is regarded as a reliable and confidential service which provides good employment for the thousands of people working therein. People regard it as a good service...

Written Answers — Agriculture Policy: Agriculture Policy (13 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he will take to ensure the achievement of the targets outlined in Food Harvest 2020. [7786/11]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (13 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his proposals for the 14,700 ha. annual forestry planting programme. [7785/11]

Air Services (20 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: It seems to me no economic or social impact analysis has been carried out about decisions made to cut expenditure on services. I am familiar with Sligo Airport and I know the number of people employed there. I know the value of that airport. The PSO service has been withdrawn from it and in all probability, flights between Sligo and Dublin-----

Air Services (20 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I have a question. As well as looking at the amount of money that needs to be saved, will the Minister and his Department take into account the loss of employment with the consequential movement of those people onto jobseeker's allowance or jobseeker's benefit? There will be a reduction in tourism potential in the region because people like to be able to fly into an area from abroad....

Road Network (20 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the tender process for services areas on new roads that is used by him. [8627/11]

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I had a speech prepared for this debate but I will ignore it, having listened to what has passed for debate on this topic earlier. I will address some of the issues that arose during the so-called debate. I always seek to try to find areas in which agreement can be found and everyone will agree that this nation, our people, our economy and our dignity, demands that all negotiations...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: What more can I say about it? Fine Gael and Labour are singing from the same hymn sheet and in fact, it is probably the same script. It is as if by repeating a mantra often enough people will believe it, particularly Labour people. I thought that Deputy Michael McCarthy's contribution was, frankly, a little ill-mannered but it shows that the Labour Party is having difficulty with its...

International Agreements (21 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 10: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his plan to incorporate a recommendation as stated at the Irish Joint Consortium Annual Event in November 2010, that Ireland's NAP should include a strong monitoring plan that is implemented effectively and ambitiously particularly one that includes oversight by the Houses of the Oireachtas and allow for opposition members...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (21 Apr 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 32: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will honour the commitment given at the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Change Summit to pledge €1 million in support for developing countries to deal with climate change; and if so, the fund from which it will be taken. [8786/11]

Bank Guarantee Scheme (3 May 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Finance the job description and scope of work given to each of the public interest directors appointed by the State to banks which have received State assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9668/11]

Written Answers — European Stability Mechanism: European Stability Mechanism (3 May 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria that will be used for the debt sustainability analysis under the European Stability Mechanism; the person that will be conducting this review; the provisions being made for situations when post 2013 the ESM find that a country's debt burden is unsustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9644/11]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 May 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the procedures he followed and the selection criteria used in the recent appointment of a person (details supplied) as chairman of Bord na gCon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9449/11]

Vocational Education Committees (4 May 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the vocational education committees. [9834/11]

State Examinations (4 May 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Depending on the form they will take, I will certainly welcome any reforms that are put forward. Will the Minister include in the study the position of dyslexic children, many of whom are intelligent but who struggle to deal with examinations? Prior to the conclusion of the work relating to the report, will the Minister instruct the Department to ensure that children who had access to...