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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I will bring in Senator Norris as well because I know he is anxious to get back to the Seanad Chamber.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: Senator Norris should be careful not to mention anybody outside the House because they are not here to defend themselves.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I am not talking about Albert Reynolds. I am referring to the chief executive of Iceland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: Senator Norris said there had been three meetings in a row on economic matters. There will be lots of meetings for him in respect of human rights.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: The EU special representative on human rights appeared before us two weeks ago. The Pakistani ambassador will appear before us tomorrow to discuss drones, while the Moroccan secretary general will appear before us on 26 February to deal with Western Sahara. Amnesty International will be coming on 27 February, while the UN representative on human rights in Iran will appear before us on 5...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I wanted to keep Senator Norris on his toes as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: Perhaps the delegation could answer Senator Norris's questions first, because Senator Daly is not present.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: Mr. Aiken mentioned that the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, is taking part in a large trade mission to India. As the anniversary of the joint statement by the Taoiseach and David Cameron about greater economic ties, approaches in a few weeks' time, what is the likelihood of a trade-focused visit by the Prime Minister to Ireland in the near future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank Mr. Aiken and Ms Glen for a very interesting and thought-provoking presentation and discussion. The British Irish Chamber of Commerce is in safe hands with them at the helm. I wish them and the chamber's members every success in their work. That trade increased by 2% last year between the UK and Ireland shows the great potential for trade between us and I wish them well in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he wil provide an update on an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [9409/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal on an extension to a participation on a community scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9714/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9742/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to extend the provision of broadband to an area (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9874/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of the agri environment option scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9668/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for a decision in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9535/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of a RDP afforestation grant will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9591/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 847 of 16 January 2013, when payment of the agri environment option scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9689/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (27 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10512/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (27 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged area scheme 2012 payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10472/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Applications (27 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not been facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10487/13]