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Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Road Projects
Michael Colreavy
297. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an approach has been made to the National Roads Authority to construct the North-South interconnector underground in ducts as part of the A5-N2 project; and if the NRA have commented on the matter. [29975/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Natural Resources
Michael Colreavy
301. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of commissioning the Wood Mackenzie report into Ireland's oil and gas fiscal system to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30001/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Broadcasting Sector Regulation
Michael Colreavy
311. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a section of the funds allocated to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will be ring-fenced for community broadcasting projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30346/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Gas Exploration Revenue
Michael Colreavy
312. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projected income to the State from the Corrib gas field in the years 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30347/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Departmental Contracts
Michael Colreavy
313. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form, a list of consultants to his Department for the past ten years; the amount each consultant was paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30348/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Renewable Energy Exports
Michael Colreavy
314. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the State money spent on the pursuing the memorandum of understanding with Britain on renewable energy export; the money that was spent on its outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30349/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Public Service Obligation Levy Application
Michael Colreavy
315. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the basis on the public service obligation on energy costs; the amount collected in 2013; the way this money was used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30350/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Tellus Border Project
Michael Colreavy
316. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the function of the TELLUS project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30351/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Water Services Provision
Michael Colreavy
317. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the function of subscribing to the UK groundwater forum; the amount this costs the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30352/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Michael Colreavy
318. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason his Department provides funding to Bytel; the costs each year since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30353/14]
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael Colreavy
114. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way positions to the board of Bord na Móna are advertised and filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28693/14]
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Irish National Petroleum Company
Michael Colreavy
276. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the functions of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation; the funding it receives from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28289/14]
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Natural Gas Grid
Michael Colreavy
287. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of Irish households that have access to the gas network; the way this compares to the European average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28447/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Petroleum and Gas Exploration
Michael Colreavy
125. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the potential tax returns to the State if the proposed changes to future oil and gas contracts were applied to existing contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27631/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Offshore Exploration
Michael Colreavy
336. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the State is liable for the derelict Bantry offshore jetty; the reason there is no limit on time or amount to this liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26953/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hydraulic Fracturing Policy
Michael Colreavy
2. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the British Government's plans to expand fracking operations in Britain; his views on whether fracking is being promoted at a European level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24805/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hydraulic Fracturing Policy
Michael Colreavy
5. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has received any report on the environmental damage caused by flooding in an area in Colorado, USA where hydraulic fracturing has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24806/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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National Postcode System Establishment
Michael Colreavy
8. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the minimum turnover requested in respect of companies tendering for the post code project; the reasons for the minimum level of turnover requested; his views on whether the minimum level of turnover would have rendered many Irish companies ineligible to quote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24783/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Energy Prices
Michael Colreavy
19. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his Department's role in tackling fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24785/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Offshore Exploration
Michael Colreavy
20. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there have been results from the seismic survey of Ireland's ocean floor; if these reveal any further detail regarding Ireland's oil and gas potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24786/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Wind Energy Generation
Michael Colreavy
109. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reasons the exporting of wind energy from Ireland to Britain was shelved; the financial arrangements that were under negotiation; his views on whether this project will be reactivated; the impact this will have on Ireland's commitment to maximising our renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19988/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Michael Colreavy
112. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the areas that are covered by the roll-out of fibre optic broadband to rural areas of the country under the national broadband plan; the expected time frame; the alternatives for areas not covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20088/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Hydraulic Fracturing Policy
Michael Colreavy
113. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the communication his Department has had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment regarding the extension of the hydraulic fracturing licence in the Six Counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19950/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Postcode Implementation
Michael Colreavy
118. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if An Post will be using the proposed new Capita postcode; if so, will the company adjust the sorting technology to use postcodes, what will this change cost and who will pay for it; whether An Post's costs are included in the Government's predicted cost of the postcode; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19949/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Electricity Transmission Network
Michael Colreavy
119. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the panel carrying out an independent review of EirGrid pylons will meet with residents affected by these structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19953/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Michael Colreavy
420. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Health the reason a vacancy for a hospital play specialist has not been filled at Sligo Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20237/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Water Meters Installation
Michael Colreavy
442. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the arrangements that will be put in place to support householders and local authorities repair internal sometimes under-floor leakages identified following installation of water meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17910/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Health Services Provision
Michael Colreavy
659. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Health Service Executive west is reducing the level and frequency of day centre services in County Leitrim and withdrawing the service entirely in at least one rural location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17929/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Schools Amalgamation
Michael Colreavy
217. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) to be completed; and the steps that are being taken by his Department to advance that amalgamation. [15069/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Child Care Services Provision
Michael Colreavy
484. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) in County Leitrim has been seeking a suitable building for its preschool and after-school services for many years; and if she will engage with the Department of Education and Science regarding the possibility of these child care services moving to one of the school buildings that have been vacated following the recent opening of the new secondary school in Ballinamore. [15070/14]
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Social Welfare Code
Michael Colreavy
104. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Social Protection if after a death of a relative, their next-of-kin can continue to claim their payment for a period of six weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14261/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Health Services
Michael Colreavy
1081. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in establishing a Cath Lab service at Sligo Regional Hospital as persons suffering heart attacks in the region must presently travel to Galway or Dublin which would dramatically reduce the opportunity for effective medical intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13451/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Traffic Calming Measures
Michael Colreavy
1253. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be traffic calming measures put in place where the Barrack Road, Collooney, meets the N4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13521/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Postcode Implementation
Michael Colreavy
4. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of the awarding of the contract to oversee the introduction and maintenance of postcodes here; the number of companies that applied for the contract; the way a decision was reached to award the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11909/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Electricity Transmission Network
Michael Colreavy
7. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Askon report into the undergrounding of pylons will be considered by the independent review group into EirGrid's projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11910/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Wind Energy Generation
Michael Colreavy
8. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the studies that have been carried out into the uncontrollable changes in frequency by connecting large amounts of variable wind power to the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11493/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Environmental Protection Agency Expenditure
Michael Colreavy
13. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of the Environmental Protection Agency study into hydraulic fracturing; the funding arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11496/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Renewable Energy Exports
Michael Colreavy
19. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with the British Government regarding the amount it would pay for Irish renewable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11495/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Fisheries Protection
Michael Colreavy
23. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if studies have been carried out into reopening inland eel fishing here; if studies have been carried out into restocking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11492/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Wind Energy Generation
Michael Colreavy
34. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will indicate the degree of sensitivity to which the national grid is to massive increases or decreases to supply and or demand challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11494/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Hospital Equipment
Michael Colreavy
521. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Health when the decommissioned mammography equipment at Sligo Regional Hospital will be replaced and staffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11677/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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National Parks Projects
Michael Colreavy
207. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the education programme for north midlands region National Park and Wildlife Service, Ballinafad, County Sligo is being terminated while there is a considerable waiting list of schools and other participants awaiting discovery primary science maths registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10256/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Renewable Energy Generation Targets
Michael Colreavy
221. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the breakdown in terms of electricity, transport and heat in respect of Ireland's renewable energy target for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10491/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Renewable Energy Generation Targets
Michael Colreavy
222. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the infrastructure that is required for Ireland to reach its renewable energy target for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10492/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Energy Usage
Michael Colreavy
223. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown of heat energy demand between domestic, public, commercial and industrial buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10493/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Energy Resources
Michael Colreavy
224. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there has been a study carried out into the potential energy production from hydroelectricity here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10494/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Energy Resources
Michael Colreavy
225. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of energy that is currently generated from hydroelectricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10495/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Fisheries Protection
Michael Colreavy
226. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current planning restrictions surrounding hydro generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10496/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Implementation
Michael Colreavy
227. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the studies completed into the environmental damage caused by tidal energy power systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10497/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Energy Resources
Michael Colreavy
228. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the studies completed into the different variable outputs from differing renewable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10498/14]