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Topical Issue Debate: Upward-Only Rent Reviews (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: I am glad to hear it but I am not so glad to hear Deputy Stanley compare himself to former Deputy Ahern-----

Topical Issue Debate: Upward-Only Rent Reviews (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: What we are talking about is a narrow change to the contours of the right to private property such that upward-only rent reviews would be deemed contrary to public policy and, therefore, unenforceable by the courts. The retail sector has the potential to provide 15,000 jobs. This was the Labour Party's assessment in advance of the last election, and that has not changed. This is still an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision on subsidiary protection and leave to remain will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14847/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that the deferral of further development of increased productive capacity for salmon set out in the Irish Seafood National Programme 2007-2013 is still applicable having regard to the fact that in their statement of 29 of November 2012, the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland has stated that concerns remain about the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of his statement in the Dáil on 6 March 2013 that Food Harvest 2020 constitutes a Government strategic plan he will now have its aquaculture proposals subjected to Strategic Environmental Assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15104/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion with Musgrave Group and Tesco (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: With my colleagues I welcome the representatives of the Musgrave Group as it employs many people and is one of the few Irish firms that has reached the level it is at and will open a new store in Clare in the near future. I note that the witness said that the Musgrave Group sells only 100% fresh Irish meat. I apologise if I am duplicating a previous question, in which case I hope the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion with Musgrave Group and Tesco (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: I wish to apologise for missing the earlier part of the meeting but I was speaking in the Chamber. I apologise if this question was asked while I was absent. With regard to meats, I note the information on where the company's meat is sourced. The presentation says Tesco brand sausages and rashers are 100% Irish. Are those Tesco brand sausages and rashers sold in the Republic of Ireland or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion with Musgrave Group and Tesco (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: Regarding Mr. Breen's justification, did he mention a 14% higher cost in Ireland over Northern Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion with Musgrave Group and Tesco (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: It is based on higher energy and wage costs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion with Musgrave Group and Tesco (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: Today, Northern Ireland's utility regulator produced a report stating that the cost of energy for manufacturers - it might be different for retailers, but I would expect the figures to be similar - is higher in Northern Ireland than it is in the South. What proportion of our guests' overall costs is constituted by wages? I am sorry, as I am not a mathematician, but the percentage would need...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion with Musgrave Group and Tesco (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: Mr. Keohane indicated that below-cost selling did not make sense but the company occasionally engaged in it. Would it be fair to say that the company fairly regularly engages in below-cost selling of alcohol products? What percentage of the alcohol products sold by the company on an annual basis is sold at or below cost? What is the company's position on a minimum pricing order for...

Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: I wish to express my appreciation to the Minister for the spirit in which he has approached the Bill and the amendments he has made on Committee Stage and today, particularly amendment No. 25, which changed section 30 to introduce due process requirements. My question is not rhetorical. I welcome the Minister's amendment, which greatly improves the section. The obvious intention of...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: I agree with previous speakers. I do not believe anybody in this country is not aware of the huge mortgage arrears crisis that besets us all. It feeds into the difficulties that people have with public sector pay and the negotiations on public sector pay. The great majority of people in Ireland recognise there was a bubble which has simply burst and that what went before the bubble burst...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (27 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consular or other assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15480/13]

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: I, too, come from a coastal community, although it is less recognised, for whatever reason. Clare does have a coastline and there are small fishing communities, which, like all small fishing communities, have suffered a great deal, particularly in places such as Quilty. I have some specific questions. Sustainability has become an increasingly important keyword in the food industry. More...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: Is there any movement towards adopting the system of geographical area of origin for island fisheries? Is there any movement at European level towards applying for brands such as "Island caught"? I am not sure whether it is possible for fish.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Apr 2013)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a decision on their appeal for Invalidity Pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16725/13]

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Michael McNamara: I support the amendments. Previous speakers have referred to groups that perform an important function locally. I would like to cite an example, which is both national and local. The Irish Seed Savers Association is based in my home town, Scarriff, County Clare. The organisation is well known throughout the country and, in the past, it has received funding occasionally from the Department...

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Michael McNamara: Prior to Independence, the authorities introduced a programme under which they sponsored orchard plantations. However, one of the conditions of the programme was that growers plant a certain type of apple tree. As a result, the apple trees that had been grown since time immemorial were replaced by new strains of apples in the early years of the 20th century. This is only one example as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Michael McNamara: I welcome Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Mackay and thank them for appearing before the committee. Other members have already expressed their regret that the representatives from Lidl fell ill so unexpectedly but I presume we will make a date available for them to appear at some point in the future. I also welcome the recent jobs announcement by Aldi.. One of the most important ways to protect jobs...