Results 141-160 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy

Veterinary Fees (6 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he has any proposals to cap the fees paid by farmers to veterinarians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28144/11]

Job Protection (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the basis on which Industrial Development Agency Ireland engaged with the management of Aviva; his views that it is unprecedented that the IDA would engage with a company before it's staff were even notified of any threat to their jobs. [28873/11]

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Yes, you do.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Those listening to this debate must be very disappointed. We tabled this motion to try to stop some of the worst ravages that have been, and are being, inflicted on the community sector. Instead of having rational debate and putting forward just cause or showing empathy with the people working in that sector and those who receive the services of the sector, the parties in government have...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: We are calling for Deputies to support those working in the community sector and, most of all, to support those people who depend on the community sector for their quality of life. The Deputies are in their clinics, walking the streets and talking to people; they know how hard things are for many people and they know the desperation that is out there. They know that what the Government is...

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I apologise to the Minister as I missed the beginning of his address. It is one of those days. I described the rumoured proposals which emanated on CAP reform as "steady as she goes" rather than ambitious or challenging and this has been confirmed. After months of speculation and leaked documents, I welcome the fact the Commission has produced a set of formal legislative proposals for the...

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Can the Minister tell us his negotiation position on caps on maximum payments and payments to agribusiness? How does he propose to handle the negotiations on redistribution between small and large farmers? The document refers to regional flexibility. To what extent can we anticipate flexibility in terms of allowing each member state to design schemes to meet their particular interests?...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (18 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made to date in securing properties under the control of NAMA that may be suitable for use as local arts facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29866/11]

Written Answers — Fishing Licences: Fishing Licences (19 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in granting licences for oyster fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27919/11]

Written Answers — Petroleum Extraction: Petroleum Extraction (19 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is concerned that an attempt to use hydraulic fracturing to extract gas in the area known as Lough Allen basin could have catastrophic consequences on the quality and reputation of our agrifood industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27911/11]

Written Answers — Homelessness Strategy: Homelessness Strategy (20 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the increase of 265 in the number of rough sleepers in Dublin city; and his plans to address same. [30406/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 27: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a failure to license alternative systems to supersede septic tanks in areas with poor porous ground has resulted in virtual shutdown of house building in rural areas of counties such as Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Roscommon; if his further attention has...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of information letters issued to victims of crime utilising the Pulse computer system, broken up into divisional areas and based on the year of sending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31238/11]

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (25 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects receipt of the interim report from the group assessing the State's responsibilities regarding the victims of the Magdalene laundries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31237/11]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (3 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she plans to expand the number of places in the child care education and training support programme. [32525/11]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (3 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to expand the resources available to the national review panel of deaths of children in care. [32524/11]

Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I do not propose to look in detail at the mechanics of how the State and its citizens should handle the €30.6 billion, rising to €74 billion by the time it is repaid in 2031, of toxic debt of the zombie Irish bank which is now known as the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation. I always get suspicious when I see people or corporations changing their names. The reason I do not propose to go...

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (8 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Health if will implement the recommendations of the National Audiology Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32961/11]

Written Answers — ICT Projects: ICT Projects (8 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to proceed with the national client index project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33025/11]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has with the National Asset Management Agency in relation to making NAMA properties available as local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33413/11]