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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Construction Industry (13 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: The Construction Contracts Act, 2013 came into force for certain construction contracts entered into after the 25th July 2016. In advance of commencement, the Department engaged in a national information campaign. The Act applies to both written and oral construction contracts, although some do not fall within its remit, for example, if the value of a contract is not more than €10,000....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements (13 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 463. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46842/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Services Staff (8 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent, statutory body which was established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The WRC assumes the roles and functions previously carried out by the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA), Equality Tribunal, Labour Relations Commission and the first-instance functions of the Employment Appeals Tribunal. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Renewal Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: Deputy Ó Laoghaire has said he wants the project to happen. The Government also wants it to happen and it will. I say to Deputy Barry that there is no stunt. As I mentioned, there are complexities owing to the size and cost of the project. As the Deputies know, there is significant procurement and State aid involved. It is really important that we deliver value for money. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Renewal Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: It is a priority for all Deputies in Cork. As I mentioned, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is continuing to engage with Cork City Council and there are ongoing meetings about additional funding for the events centre. However, like all capital proposals of this size, it is subject to evaluation and appraisal in accordance with the provisions of the public spending code,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Renewal Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I cannot give a decision now, but the process is moving in the right direction. When it happens, I am sure the Deputies will acknowledge it also.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Renewal Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank both Deputies for raising this issue. The Cork event centre project consists of the design, construction and operation of a new multifunctional event centre in Cork city with a capacity of approximately 6,000 people. It is envisaged that the event centre will be capable of accommodating a range of events, including concerts, festivals, family entertainments, arts, cultural, sports,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Child Benefit Eligibility (7 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this issue. It is obviously one that is raised regularly in her constituency office in Limerick. Child benefit is a payment to help families with the cost of raising children and plays an important role in helping to tackle child poverty. It does not rely on a means test or social insurance contributions. Child benefit is currently paid to around 628,835...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Child Benefit Eligibility (7 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I can see where she is coming from. Education is key for the future of our workers and for the youth of today who will be the people working in the jobs of tomorrow. That is particularly so given the type of jobs we are attracting to Ireland, which are professional jobs in the IT sector and in various other areas. That is where...

Agreement with Kazakhstan: Motion (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank all the Deputies who made a contribution. Many genuine concerns were expressed and we all understand the nature of those concerns. I repeat that we must recall that Kazakhstan is still a relatively young country, gaining its independence in 1991. It is on a reform path but, as we all know, it takes time to build a democratic society. The agreement provides for a broad framework to...

Agreement with Kazakhstan: Motion (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: Please allow me to speak. This is a step that has been carefully considered. While I would prefer to dwell on the agreements with countries such as Georgia that have brought about positive reform, there are times when the EU activates the mechanisms within these agreements when there is a deterioration in the human rights situation. While it rarely happens, it sometimes occurs. I will...

Agreement with Kazakhstan: Motion (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part, signed at Astana on 21st December, 2015, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 6th July, 2018. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the motion...

Agreement with Kazakhstan: Motion (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: The agreement is the first of its kind to be concluded between the European Union and the former Soviet states of central Asia. It is a clear acknowledgement that Kazakhstan is a priority country within the European Union's central Asia strategy. The agreement also forms part of Kazakhstan's multi-vector foreign policy which is intended to diversify Kazakhstan's political and economic...

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

Pat Breen: As advised in previous responses to the Deputy, I attended the following meetings with David McCourt of Granahan McCourt. These included one speaking engagement at an event that I attended in June 2016 on request from the Department of Foreign Affairs, and two meetings recorded in the Departmental diary for October and December 2016. Date Details 2 June 2016 At the request of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 581. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45020/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Data (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 773. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 416 of 9 October 2018, when the inspection will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45099/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 774. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45100/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 775. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 263 of 24 October 2018, when the inspection for a remote sensing eligibility will be completed; when payments will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45176/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: 263. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44010/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (23 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: Our first thoughts are with the families affected. Some 180 people have lost their jobs as a result of this. Our response plan was put into place immediately after the liquidator was appointed. It was put into place on Monday but the process started over the weekend. The emergency response plan was put in place by our teams in Dundalk. As the Deputy correctly pointed out, the first issue...