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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41462/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will fund the upgrading of broadband facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Clare where the broadband speed is slow and where an alternative is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41278/09]

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made contact with his EU counterparts to support the candidacy of the EU's Ambassador to Washington and former Taoiseach, Mr. John Bruton for the position of EU president; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42346/09]

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister for his reply. What soundings has he taken from Foreign Ministers in the European Union regarding ambassador John Bruton's interest in the position of President of the European Union? Having looked at the CVs of all the candidates mentioned for the job, I believe Mr. Bruton is well qualified. He has served for five years as European Union ambassador to the United...

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Mr. Gordon Brown is very vocal in his support for Mr. Blair, not like our Taoiseach. Does the Minister believe a decision will be made tomorrow in Brussels on the Presidency or will the decision be postponed until the December meeting? What support does the Minister believe Mr. Bruton has for his candidacy among the major countries, such as Germany and France?

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Is the Government keeping its cards close to its chest?

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I am talking about governments.

Diplomatic Representation. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: In regard to the full pre-custom clearance facility in Shannon which ambassador Rooney opened in July, did the Minister have discussions with the ambassador on how that facility is proceeding? I understand some problems have arisen with having the full facilities in place, particularly in regard to general aviation. The Minister might clarify that because it is the first facility outside of...

Diplomatic Representation. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: The Minister might come back to me on that. I understand it is not operating to its potential, particularly in one area.

European Union Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: It is probably will be someone with Fianna Fáil connections.

European Union Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Card-carrying members.

International Human Trafficking: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I commend my colleague, Deputy Naughten, on bringing this important motion before the House. Trafficking in human beings is one of the greatest infringements of a person's human rights. It is modern slave trading. The United Nations estimates that over 2.4 million people are trafficked worldwide, mainly for sexual exploitation. International policing of human trafficking has proved...

Written Answers — Kidnapping of Irish Priest: Kidnapping of Irish Priest (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent release of a person (details supplied); if a ransom was paid for their release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41868/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent human rights reports of the existence of illegal detention centres in China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41869/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce legislation in relation to social networking sites; the need for privacy default settings following the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42440/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the status of a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42369/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: He has gone to Ardnacrusha.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: What about the Ennis one?

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: It did not work too well in Ennis.