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Report on Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I will conclude. We should not take it out of the ground unless we have a State company that is doing it and controlling it, where we are guaranteed security of supply, community gain and proper consultation with local communities, and where it is taken out at a safe distance from human habitation so that there is no danger to communities or to the environment. Norway proves it is possible....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 88. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline in detail the plan for health services in South County Dublin with regards to the new configuration of services at Loughlinstown, St Michael's and St Vincent's Hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22625/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Records (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 468. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking to ensure that officials keep accurate visa statistics regarding the number of tourist visas being issued in the Beijing office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22418/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 469. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality under the MEI pilot programme, the number of visas that were issued to non-MEI schools; the exact number of visas issued and the number refused under the MEI pilot programme. [22419/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 732. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of the Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland budget for promoting English Language schools in Ireland for 2013; the way marketing targets are agreed with the EFL industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22420/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 733. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Failte Ireland will fund the MEI workshop in 2013; and the number of meetings that have taken place with Enterprise Ireland to discuss the marketing of Ireland as a centre of excellence in international education. [22421/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sale of Coillte's Harvesting Rights: Discussion (Resumed) with IMPACT (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I thank the Vice Chairman for the opportunity to address the committee. I commend IMPACT on its campaign and its report, which is an excellent report not just in outlining the need to oppose the plan to sell off the harvesting rights of our public forestry but also in highlighting how important forestry is and its enormous potential for the State and the economy if properly managed,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sale of Coillte's Harvesting Rights: Discussion (Resumed) with IMPACT (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: On the noises coming from the Government I have heard a narrative to the effect that we do not need to worry because it is not going to be sold off. I do not think we should be complacent until we hear a definitive statement. What does IMPACT make of the noises from the Government on this issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sale of Coillte's Harvesting Rights: Discussion (Resumed) with IMPACT (14 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Further to Deputy Flanagan's point the timber industry representatives said that the key issue was to expand forestry, that this would deal with the price issue. What is IMPACT's view of that? It seems obvious to me that for various reasons we need to expand the amount of forest cover in this country which is very low by European standards. What does IMPACT see as the obstacle to that...

Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I hope the discussions will deliver a positive outcome for the workers at Bus Éireann, whom I commend on their determination and willingness to take industrial action to protect their pay and conditions. We are familiar with the line that core pay is not being touched. Allowances, overtime and other forms of remuneration for workers are under attack in the cost-cutting plan. The...

Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The workers are just as concerned as the Minister of State and everyone else about their jobs and the viability of the company. However, they are not in a position to take a hit of in the region of €3,000 each per year. The figure of €51,000 to which the Minister of State referred relates to all employee costs and contemplates the salaries of executives who are on much higher...

Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Why are the subventions available elsewhere in Europe much larger than those given to Bus Éireann?

Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is still a fraction of what is available throughout the rest of Europe.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The debate will roll over, as it is not scheduled to finish this evening.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I thank the Acting Chairman; I appreciate it, and I am ready to speak when Deputy Healy-Rae concludes.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Will the debate roll over if I am not finished?

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I have a big problem with the rationale behind this Bill. The legislation is part of a suite of measures that arises from our commitments under the troika programme and under the fiscal treaty, both of which I oppose. On the face of it, the Government's arguments might seem reasonable - that we require budget discipline, need to balance the books and have medium-term planning. In addition,...

Good Friday Agreement: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The most recent phase of conflict in the North began when civil rights protesters campaigning on matters such as equality in housing were beaten off the street by the Royal Ulster Constabulary, RUC back in the late 1960s. That produced 30 years of conflict. We all welcome the fact that an Agreement arose out of the fact that people in the North got sick of communal violence, demanded some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Staff (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to problems with the pension fund of the Dun Laoghaire Harbour company in view of the fact that the workforce have raised concerns regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22944/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 May 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This is an important petition - not just for the petitioner, but in light of the wider implications for many people. A series of firms have been liquidated and employees have been left high and dry - at least, they would see it that way - as regards whether they can have proper recourse. Our deliberations could feed into suggestions for the legislation. I agree that we should hear from the...