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European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Jul 2016) See 4 other results from this debate

Eamon Ryan: ...not put ourselves on the other side of the argument. He said in his speech earlier today that one of the interventions he made in the European Council was that we should immediately advance the TTIP negotiations. I do not know how that is possible. Where would the United Kingdom be in such a renegotiation of TTIP or the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA, with Canada? The...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Bríd Smith: ...incorporating an EU-wide army that included the British. They are also concerned about the effect this exit might have on the arrangements for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, and other competitive and trading arrangements. The sentiment behind Brexit is definitely complex. Racism played its part, but so did a sentiment that is part of a wider revolt against...

Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Paul Gavan: ...with the provisions of Article 18.2. Will the Department ensure there are proper social clause provisions in place requiring companies that tender to recognise trade unions and pay a living wage? I raise the issue of TTIP and last month's European Commission study on the agreement, which only confirms my party's worst fears. TTIP will cause significant competition between Ireland and...

Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Maire Devine: ...to come in to this country. I know our MEPs in Europe, certainly those in the group Ms Boylan is in, have bought fiercely against it. They have been in the vanguard. Most Senators are aware of TTIP and I hope the majority are against it. It will destroy our society, our workers, trade unions and any idea of standing up and fighting to hold on to what we have, never mind progressing to...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (30 Jun 2016) See 2 other results from this debate

Paul Murphy: ...of trade relations between the European Union and other states and the kind of trade relations that exist. There is a lot of controversy around the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, deal between the EU and the US, in particular because it contains a provision for an investor-state dispute settlement mechanism, ISDS, which are effectively private courts where...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (30 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: .... These are some of the benefits of the trade deal with Canada as well as providing new market opportunities in many sectors for Irish firms. The proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) EU-US agreement is still being negotiated. Like the CETA, it is intended that the EU-US Agreement will cover not only tariffs, services and investment but also include...

Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...in respect of migration. Ireland can lead in this regard by promoting a positive message on migration. We also need to show that Europe is responsive with regard to some of the issues, such as TTIP-----

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: ..., between the European Union and Canada at the European Council? This includes a mechanism for investor-state dispute settlement, the element that has aroused most opposition to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, because it effectively allows corporations to sue states if they interfere with their right to profit. As well as being completely odious to any vision of...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016) See 3 other results from this debate

Carol Nolan: ...they were humiliated to protect the status quoof the European elite. Millions of European citizens are currently campaigning in opposition to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, agreement, which is being negotiated behind our backs - and behind closed doors - and which will hand over huge powers to the elites and to corporate bodies. Sinn Féin has constantly...

Leaders' Questions (23 Jun 2016) See 1 other result from this debate

Catherine Murphy: My questions were primarily focused on TTIP and the changes that it will bring about. Looking at some of the evidence from Canada on the approximate tally of winners and losers, the big winners are extra large companies, the very rich individuals, the investor-state dispute settlement, ISDS, legal sector and large companies. The big losers are the respondent countries. This is information...

Seanad: EU-UK Relations: Statements (22 Jun 2016) See 1 other result from this debate

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...are battling out what type of Europe we should have. I share the concerns many people have, for example, on trade, having campaigned against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP. I am also concerned about the potential impact of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA, between Canada and the European Union. Major concerns arise about the austerity...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...such as if-and-when contracts, protection in cases of insolvencies and, crucially - given the process of development of our public procurement policies in terms of our trade agreements such as CETA and TTIP - protection of employment standards within public procurement. These are legislative issues which we know are on the table. I look forward to us having the opportunity to speak again...

Other Questions: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (15 Jun 2016) See 2 other results from this debate

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank the Deputy. I fully recognise that TTIP, and the process it involves, is full of many complex and difficult issues. Nobody wants a bad deal and along within every country, we in Ireland have our priorities. The Copenhagen economic study has shown that the right agreement could create anything up to 10,000 jobs here. Irish companies in the US employ approximately 80,000 people....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agrifood Sector (8 Jun 2016) See 2 other results from this debate

Martin Heydon: ...offices here to portray to them that it would have a negative impact on our country. We should also examine any potential positives of a Brexit and how they would feed through. In terms of TTIP, low commodity prices, which are a very significant concern for the primary producer at present, are an issue and access to the markets is absolutely crucial. As part of TTIP we should make...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (8 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: ..., hormone treated beef and GMOs. All of these arose in the recent negotiations with Canada for a Free Trade Agreement and were resolved, and I believe they will also be capable of being resolved in TTIP. We have made the point, and I am confident that it is shared by the European Commission and other Member States, that the principle of equivalence must continue to apply so that, even...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (8 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: ...hormone treated beef and GMOs. All of these arose in the recent negotiations with Canada for a Free Trade Agreement and were resolved, and I believe they will also be capable of being resolved in TTIP. We have made the point, and I am confident that it is shared by the European Commission and other Member States, that the principle of equivalence must continue to apply so that, even...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (8 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: ...and with other representatives of the agrifood industry, including those engaged in dairy and beef processing in particular. It will continue to consult with these stakeholders as the negotiations on TTIP evolve over the coming months.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (8 Jun 2016) See 1 other result from this answer

Bernard Durkan: 571. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to ensure the future security of the food industry here throughout Europe notwithstanding TTIP or other global agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14888/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016) See 7 other results from this debate

Enda Kenny: I will respond to Deputy Eamon Ryan. It is important that we have a debate in this House on TTIP. I expect the Whips to make arrangements for the business organisation committee to reflect on that and have an appropriate time for the entire House to discuss TTIP. It is very important. All of the material, as I have said, is on the relevant websites. Yes, it is my view that people...

Domestic Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 May 2016)

Bríd Smith: ...and agribusiness. One should watch this space because we are going to come under pressure through various means from industry, privatisation and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, to bring fracking into this country, which is the biggest waste of water that has been seen on the planet. We must resist that and link it to resistance to water charges and the...