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Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2013)

Noel Harrington: I welcome what Mr. Maguire has said. The only currency in terms of getting the aquaculture industry to increase the outcomes from the industry is licensing. It is the only game in town as far as I am concerned. There is the willingness, the people are in place and the expertise is becoming available. The international comparisons are frustrating, and Mr. Maguire explained the historical...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2013)

Noel Harrington: Perhaps it is a question on which we could revert to the Department. Has Mr. Maguire any idea how long it typically takes to assess an EIS?

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2013)

Noel Harrington: What I am trying to do is determine the scale of the problem.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2013)

Noel Harrington: I have a question for him also. We have got so much conflicting information on the effects of aquaculture. Sea lice and escapees comprise a major issue. The IFI has a view, to which it is entitled, and the industry has a view. Does the delegation agree that the Marine Institute is the competent authority to adjudicate on and publish the scientific data on aquaculture, particularly in...

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the Bill. It is interesting to note some of the differing views put forward by members of the Technical Group. I welcome Deputy Finian McGrath's support for the Bill. However, I am disappointed with those Members who have used this debate as an opportunity to attack the Government for not funding local government and roads infrastructure throughout rural Ireland. To be honest,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (1 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 197. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a rural environment protection scheme 4 payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20684/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (1 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: I support the committee in referring the petition to the Department of Health. Ultimately, it will become a public policy issue and like most policy issues, there will be people who will agree with it and those who will strongly disagree with it. This issue will evoke a great deal of public interest. However, as a first step, the reasonable action to take is to get the opinion of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: An Post: Discussion Chairman Designate (1 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: I declare an interest in that I am a postmaster of a sub-office with An Post, so I am a contractor to the company, albeit at a low level. I welcome the appointment of Mr. Mueller as chairman designate of An Post. He will bring a depth of experience and expertise based on the global brand companies and Irish companies, such as Aer Lingus, Fáilte Ireland and An Post with which he has...

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this motion. The crisis that hit our agricultural sector was extremely difficult for many farmers. It was clear that certain areas were particularly badly hit including parts of west Cork, north Cork, west Limerick, north Kerry and other counties. Equally, other areas were better insulated and did not feel the effects of the shortage until...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (7 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 308. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to replace vessels in the naval fleet over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21431/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (7 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 309. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will outline his plans for the future and maintaining of the Reserve Defence Forces base on Bere Island, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21432/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: I welcome and thank the Minister of State for his presentation. Like Senator Brennan and others I welcome the way the sports capital programme operates, whereby modest amounts are given to a greater number of clubs and organisations throughout the country. This has been of great benefit. Often such clubs only need modest support and it is a great lift for them. The Minister of State...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (9 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 153. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing offers in each of the councils that were refused in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22119/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (9 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 154. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing offers in each of the councils that a housing unit was refused more than once; the number of refusals for that unit in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22120/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Administration (14 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 434. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way he intends to distribute the remaining 20% of the revenue received from the local property tax in view of the concerns of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22401/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (14 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 506. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has not received their REP scheme payment in full for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22258/13]

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

Noel Harrington: 596. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied ) will be called for an appointment by a consultant in the South Infirmary Hospital Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22237/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety at Sea Issues (15 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will initiate a cross-departmental review of maritime safety and investigate the possibility of putting in place a maritime safety strategy modelled on the road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22680/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (15 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: 233. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a REP scheme 4 payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23169/13]

Other Questions: Financial Instruments (21 May 2013)

Noel Harrington: Deputy Andrew Doyle is not in the Chamber as he is chairing a committee meeting. I thank the Minister for his response. The review of the markets and financial instruments directive is a very complex area. Speculation on food and other commodity derivative markets has significant repercussions not just for producers in Ireland and the European Union but also global consumers. The effect...