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The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Breen: I concur with Deputy Ring and my party leader, Deputy Kenny, who stated on Tuesday that the Government was bereft of ideas, decisions, direction and the courage to govern. No one denies the extent of the problems facing the economy. With a hole in our finances worth €15 billion, we must find a further €2 billion this year. The ESRI forecasted that another 120,000 people will be...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Breen: They are dealing with it.

Energy Prices: Motion (3 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: I commend Deputy Coveney on tabling this genuine, timely and positive motion. Small businesses are sinking on a daily basis, while others are barely remaining afloat. Many business interests are being crippled as a result of high costs. The high price of energy is a major factor in this regard. As Deputy Coveney stated, Ireland dropped from fourth to 22nd on the global competitiveness...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in the context of the growing number of company failures, she intends to protect employees who have contributed to insolvent pension schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3240/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a refund will issue to persons (details supplied). [3341/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an appeal will be heard for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3483/09]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (3 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when country of origin labelling will be displayed on all pork products sold here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3082/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 47 of 30 October 2008, his views regarding the farm waste management scheme; when farmers can expect to receive payments under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3184/09]

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: On the air navigation and transport (pre-clearance) Bill, it appears an announcement from Ryanair that it may reduce the number of aircraft on its services into and out of Shannon from six to five in the summer and from six to two in the winter is imminent. Ryanair is blaming the Government travel tax imposed in the budget for this development. It was expected that the pre-clearance...

Written Answers — Asgard II Replacement Vessel: Asgard II Replacement Vessel (4 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made regarding the possible refloating of the [i]Asgard II[/i]; if a temporary replacement vessel has been procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3635/09]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (4 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3682/09]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (4 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views in the event of another serious dioxide scare in the pork or beef industry; if he has plans to introduce a bar code on products which would identify the farm where the product originated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3699/09]

Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: This morning, Michael O'Leary announced 100 job loses at Shannon Airport and a reduction of services from six to five aircraft and to two aircraft in the winter. These job loses are on top of those recently announced at Dell. During an interview on local radio this morning, Mr. O'Leary blamed the Government travel tax for this. Will the Tánaiste sit down with Ryanair and the Shannon...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (5 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 28 January 2009; the position regarding the development of Doolin Pier, County Clare and the provision of a new building for the Doolin coastguard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3949/09]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (5 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the three airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon following his decision to postpone separation; his plans going forward; if changes are required in terms of corporate governance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3965/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (5 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 211: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be allocated to Clare County Council for schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3969/09]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (10 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the pork and poultry products sourced by the Health Service Executive; if these products are produced here; if, in view of the recent scare in the industry, her attention has been drawn to the importance of supporting and promoting Irish products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4358/09]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 447: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4359/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of an application by a person (details supplied in County Clare); when same will be inspected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4360/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Feb 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4361/09]