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Leaders' Questions (13 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Taoiseach for his very clear and definitive answer "No", to which I will hold him in the House. However, the constant debate in recent months has been totally about further integration and further fiscal union. Chancellor Angela Merkel says we cannot have a solution unless we first get to that full fiscal union. Will the Taoiseach tell Angela Merkel and Germany that the Irish...

Common Fisheries Policy: Statements (13 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the statements on the Common Fisheries Policy review. I welcome the positive news from the Council meeting last night and early this morning in Luxembourg, as well as the Minister's contribution to this debate. When we debate the Common Fisheries Policy in this House, we should always start by mentioning the historical precedent that was set. I...

Common Fisheries Policy: Statements (13 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Does each side have equal weighting?

Services for People with Disabilities (14 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for discussion today. As the House is aware, news came through late last night that the residential service provided by Wisdom Services at Cregg House in Sligo was to be withdrawn. That was devastating news for the many families who have a member in residence there. There are more than 214 residents at Cregg House. The service covers...

Services for People with Disabilities (14 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I reject the Minister of State's contention that I am trying to frighten service users and their families. When I met family members today after they received the letter from Wisdom Services, they expressed concern for what the future holds. When I look around the country and see how the HSE has been withdrawing services and cutting home care packages, I realise they are right to be...

Services for People with Disabilities (14 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: His Department spent the money.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will intervene in the matter of two Palestinian political prisoners who are currently on hunger strike in an Israeli prison and have been confirmed as facing an imminent threat to their lives. [29907/12]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (20 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 434 of 1 May 2012, in relation to a study conducted by Inland Fisheries Ireland (details supplied) his views on the way such a conclusion could be reached, in view of the fact that the study in question did not address the issue of lice larvae emanating from farmed salmon...

Written Answers — Salmon Management: Salmon Management (26 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures that are being taken to protect migrating salmon smolts being killed going to sea from hydros and fish farms causing sealice; and his plans to review dams under the responsibility of his Department. [30424/12]

Written Answers — Fish Farming: Fish Farming (26 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that are being taken to protect migrating smolts being killed at hydros and from sealice emanating from his Department licensed fish farms. [30423/12]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (26 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 484: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of aquaculture licenses granted to non Natura 2000 sites since late 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30775/12]

Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 29: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his plans to reduce the numbers on the housing waiting lists, which currently stand at 96,000; if he is proposing a maximum waiting time for housing applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31261/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 21: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of social housing units that will be provided in 2012 and 2013 in each local authority; the manner in which they will be provided whether by direct provision of council houses, by leasing arrangements with private landlords or by discussions with the National Assets Management Agency; if he will...

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I am delighted to speak on the Education (Amendment)(Protection of Schools) Bill 2012, which I wholeheartedly welcome. The future of our schools is an integral and national issue which in one way or another affects us all. It is essential our children receive the quality education they deserve to set them on the right path for their futures, as well as the future of this country. Not only...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Jul 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 555: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 484 of 26 June 2012, if he will outline, in tabular form, the locations and year that each of these licences were granted. [32196/12]

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2012)

Thomas Pringle: As the trappings of power are bestowed, Members should remain aware that we are here by the grace of the people. Given that everyone should be treated with equal respect and dignity, why is this not the case for certain citizens? The Government has spouted much talk about the importance of a decent quality of life for people with disabilities. The so-called programme for Government pays...

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2012)

Thomas Pringle: The Taoiseach's response will give cold comfort to the people who are losing those personal assistance hours. One does not need a value for money report to show their value, as one only needed to attend the presentation in the audiovisual room by the centres for independent living to see the value and quality of life improvements such hours provide. People need a commitment that their...

Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Thomas Pringle: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate. As the Minister said, this is a short Bill which was introduced as a reaction to the striking down by the Supreme Court of section 29 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. The Minister has described it as a necessary weapon for gardaí in their armoury in fighting serious crime. This language in itself indicates that the...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 Jul 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Land Commission entered into any Q3 purchase agreements for plots in a bog (details supplied); and if so, if he will list the plot numbers for which Q3 agreements exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32515/12]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (4 Jul 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any rights of turbary existed on a bog (details supplied) prior to the turbary regulations being made under instrument 1546/9/56, 24 September 1956 and instrument 1673/5/56 of 14 May 1956; and if so, if he will list the plot numbers for which these rights exist. [32542/12]