Results 1-19 of 19 for esb speaker:Pat Breen

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: ...November 2017. I also met with a local representative of SIRO Network on 14 May 2018 to discuss their delivery of broadband services in Shannon town. I was also guest of honour at an Ennis Townhall launch by ESB/Vodafone/SIRO on 7 April 2017 of their Gigabit Broadband Network. In March 2018, I received a delegation from IBEC to discuss data protection, in the context of the forthcoming...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Dec 2015)

Pat Breen: ...perhaps the Minister of State could give me an update on the current situation in Ennis and when he expects the Ennis south scheme to commence. He might also have some updated information from the ESB regarding the potential flooding of south east Clare, in Springfield and Clonlara, which is a real worry for the many residents and landowners in that area.

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Dec 2015)

Pat Breen: ...It is anticipated that in the coming days more houses, property and roads could be damaged along the lower banks of the River Shannon in the Springfield area of Clonlara in south-east Clare as the ESB is set to increase the release of water from the Parteen Weir. I spoke to residents and householders affected by flooding and one issue arises constantly, namely, the maintenance and...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Pat Breen: ...economy several years ago. Last week, I attended a book launch with the former Taoiseach, Liam Cosgrave, who spoke about the trouble his father, W. T. Cosgrave, had in 1928 and 1929 when the ESB was formed. At the time, every newspaper and Opposition politician was completely opposed to the formation of the ESB, but it is now one of the most successful utilities in the country. We...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Development Fund: Motion (29 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister of State for his constructive and comprehensive replies to the members' questions. It is good to hear that the reputation of ESB International continues to be enhanced abroad. The reputation of Irish companies is important and their business will be enhanced by the scheme in which the Minister of State is involved with IBEC. It is good to hear that EDA funding is being...

Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Pat Breen: ...emergency workers in my county who have toiled so hard over the past number of months. I include in this tribute the workers on the ground and the management of Clare County Council, as well as ESB crews which have worked night and day to restore electricity. Eircom crews and local volunteers have also worked tirelessly to help people in affected areas. There is a great human dimension...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: ...make an ideal location for the establishment of a research facility. Deputy Coveney visited Moneypoint last year and saw for himself the environmental retrofit project being completed there by the ESB, which will lead to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. However, the lifespan of Moneypoint is short and it is expected to close by 2025. Therefore, we must be ready to harness...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: The Minister referred to the ESB and Inniscarra. Has he had discussions with the company regarding the release of water at Ardnacrusha? Is he satisfied everything was handled properly there? Will he comment on the IFA president's statement at the weekend that there are too many bodies in charge of our rivers? Is that a contributing factor to what happened in our rivers? They are all...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: ...community of Sixmilebridge is divided in two, with the bridge cracked, which will cause huge problems for the area. There are huge problems in south-east Clare with the flooding and I appeal to ESB to be honest and let the authorities know when it is releasing water. It should do it early in the morning so the emergency services can see the devastation when Springfield and Clonlara are...

Energy Costs. (12 Mar 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will justify the continuation of an electricity price regulation model that does not allow the ESB to compete on price with its competitors in the domestic supply market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10397/09]

Energy Prices: Motion (3 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: ...of oil reached an all-time high of $150 a barrel. In the interim, it has decreased to somewhere in the region of $40 a barrel. Unfortunately, this decrease has not been reflected in householders' ESB or gas bills. Motorists are complaining that the reduction in fuel prices has not been passed on at the pumps. When the price of crude oil decreased in the autumn of last year, there was a...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: ...a 20% increase in the price of gas charged to households and small businesses. The increased rates came into effect last month, adding approximately €13 to the average domestic bill. The ESB, which supplies electricity to 1.7 million households, also expects an increase in the price of electricity to be approved. These price increases will have the greatest impact on low income...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Jun 2006)

Pat Breen: ...continue living in the areas in which they were born and grew up. However, they are deeply disillusioned with the planning system as a result of their experience. In Ennis, another State body, the ESB, appealed to An Bord Pleanála a planning refusal by the local authority to erect a mast for telecommunications purposes. Again, the celebrations of huge numbers of local people were...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (30 May 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will request the ESB not to proceed with the erection of a telecommunications mast at Clonroadmore, Ennis, County Clare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20561/06]

Written Answers — Electricity Supply: Electricity Supply (21 Mar 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will request the Electricity Supply Board to facilitate Members with a help-line telephone number for ESB queries in view of the difficulty consumers have in contacting the ESB since offices have closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10208/06]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Breen: ...Health and Children if she proposes to introduce the system known as risk equalisation for customers of a company (details supplied); if so, the reason the money has to be paid to the VHI and the ESB; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23792/05]

Written Answers — Harbour Authorities: Harbour Authorities (29 Jun 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the details of any negotiations he has had with the ESB on usage of the deep water port at Moneypoint, County Clare, for other marine based activities including the long standing proposal to develop a transhipment business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22984/05]

Written Answers — Harbour Authorities: Harbour Authorities (29 Jun 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to have negotiations with the ESB on usage of the deep water jetty at Moneypoint, County Clare, for other marine based activities including the long standing proposal to development a transhipment business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22985/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 May 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not receive compensation from the ESB as a result of mast interference through his lands which has resulted in loss of forestry premium; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17681/05]