Results 161-180 of 2,343 for speaker:Michael Colreavy

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (9 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the expansion of the bike scheme in Dublin to other urban centres will be based on a joined-up national system. [33436/11]

Written Answers — Government Debt Ratios: Government Debt Ratios (15 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the deteriorating Government debt ratios that are contained in the mid-term financial statement which shows a higher Government debt in 2013, 2014 and 2015 than that contained in the April stability programme update, this despite the fact that the €3.6bn accountancy error has reduced our debt ratio by 2.3%; and if he will make a...

Bullying in Schools (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the rise in incidents of alleged child bullying and the role of some principals and staff in schools; if he understands the adverse impact of such incidents on students and their families; his views that some parents feel that their only recourse for justice is via civil law; if and when he proposes...

Bullying in Schools (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the recourse available to a victim of serious school bullying in cases when the school authorities may have contributed to the problem and the school board of management have not successfully resolved the issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34865/11]

Bullying in Schools (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: While the Minister and I are here today exchanging questions and answers about education policy and legislation, there is a 15 year old child in my constituency who has been taught at home for the last two years because he has not been able to get back to school. The Minister is familiar with the case because I sent the file over to him. He has all the medical, psychological and psychiatric...

Bullying in Schools (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister. I would be happy to meet with him to discuss this matter because I am very worried about this child and others like him the length and breadth of the State.

Fishing Industry Development: Statements (23 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: It is good to have an opportunity to discuss this matter with the Minister. There are two aspects to sustainability - the sustainability of fish stocks and the sustainability of the fishing industry. Three fundamental facts need to be taken into account in this regard: fish do not provide an infinite source of food for Ireland, Europe or the world; fishing practices, protocols and quotas...

Ealaín na Gaeltachta (24 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 9: To ask the an Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil comhaontú aige leis an gComhairle Ealaíon chun cómhaoiniú a dheimhniú d'Ealaíona na Gaeltachta do na blianta atá romhainn. [36565/11]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (24 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the progress that has been made to date in securing properties under the control of the National Asset Management Agency that might be suitable for use as local arts facilities; if he will list those properties in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36574/11]

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: The Government parties appear to be trying to intimate that in some way those who are opposed to the legislation do not care about water quality. They know that is nonsense. Those of us who live in rural areas are conscious of the need to have pure water. We are concerned about the Bill because it represents a further attack on those who live in rural communities. In Sligo, Leitrim and...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I want to see the scientific data-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: -----that was considered in the EU court hearing.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I want to get a copy of the scientific data that was considered during the course of the EU court hearings. If it is not available and if it was not considered by the EU court, it is time to change the lawyers. I suspect that the EU court threatened that because a system was not in place, we are in breach of our obligations but there was little, if any, regard paid to the level of water...

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: When I first sat in this Chamber in March of this year, I listened as the Taoiseach hailed this as a new era. Perhaps I was a little naive, but I was impressed when he said the new Government would listen to constructive contributions from Opposition parties. I reckoned it was the best way to go. I was glad to hear the Taoiseach's remarks. What have I witnessed since? The Government does...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (30 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 14: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is necessary for those applying for local authority housing to supply leases for all rented addresses over the past five years. [37561/11]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (30 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 32: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to move towards zero-carbon homes. [37562/11]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Dec 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of migrant women with dependant immigration status who have experienced domestic violence and applied for independent status; and the number of these women who were granted independent status and were facilitated with access to the labour market or social welfare system. [37913/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 Dec 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that under the UN Paris Principles the Irish Human Rights Commission holds an A status rating, meaning it must be appropriately mandated and financially secure; and his plans for how the proposed merged body of the IHRC and the Equality Authority would work effectively with less resources....

Financial Resolution No. 7: Stamp Duties (6 Dec 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I have mixed views on this resolution. I understand the value and logic behind reducing stamp duty to make it easier for young people to get involved in farming and take over farming businesses. However, I have a deep terror of making it easy for the developers and financiers who have failed the country to do the same all over again. I believe it is by design that this measure is tied to...

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I welcome some of the provisions related to agriculture in the budget. The encouragement provided to transfer farms to younger people is good, while the encouragement to form farm partnerships can be built on. However, the 10% reduction in the REPS, when added to stealth and other charges, will have a major impact in rural areas. It will make matters much more difficult for small farming...