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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation of Baha'i Faith in Iran: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Pat Breen: Members have proposed a number of ways we can raise this issue. I suggest that we contact the Tánaiste's office. He is at the General Assembly in New York this week, and he could raise this issue. We could also ask the Tánaiste to raise this at EU level. It is important. Deputy Crowe raised the case of Mr. Rezvani. What does he suggest we do?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation of Baha'i Faith in Iran: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Pat Breen: We can write to the Iranian ambassador on that. Is the committee happy with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation of Baha'i Faith in Iran: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Pat Breen: This is one case but we should highlight all cases of the treatment of citizens in Iran.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation of Baha'i Faith in Iran: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Pat Breen: That is correct. Human rights legislation requires that we treat all citizens as equal before the law.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation of Baha'i Faith in Iran: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Pat Breen: We could mention that case and all human rights problems. It is important that we also acknowledge the fact that people have been released in recent times while expressing our hope more of this will happen. We will get the secretariat to draft a letter and discuss it during next week's private session. Is that agreed? Agreed. I sincerely thank the delegates for coming before the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (26 Sep 2013)

Pat Breen: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40263/13]

Other Questions: State Airports (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding legislation to establish the Shannon group plc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40507/13]

Other Questions: State Airports (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: I compliment the Minister on his actions with regard to the airport. Since he took over the transport portfolio passenger figures at the airport have improved, after years of decline. This is the third consecutive month there is growth at the airport, which is extremely important and is directly due to the policy of the Minister and the Government. I compliment the chairperson of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 123. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a toll holiday for HGVs; if he plans to review toll charges in general for HGV’s with a view to encouraging greater utilisation of motorway networks by HGV's; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40506/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 325. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40391/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 330. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on domiciliary allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40404/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 340. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40469/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 341. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40470/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 391. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40853/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 422. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when payment of bog compensation will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40852/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: As we have a quorum, I will commence the meeting in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputy Nash, Senator Clune who is in Strasbourg, Senator Norris and Senator Walsh who is away on business. Draft minutes of the meeting of 26 September have been circulated to members. Are the minutes agreed? Agreed. Unless there are any matters arising from the minutes, we will proceed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Gallery to ensure that their mobile telephones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting because, even in silent mode, they can interfere with the broadcasting equipment. Today's meeting is an important part of our work programme. I am delighted to welcome the president of the Irish Farmers Association, Mr. John Bryan, to our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank Mr. Bryan. At every opportunity in my own travels and the travels of the committee we promote the Irish food sector at every level. That is something we do as part of our trade promotion remit. I will take questions now from members. Mr. Bryan is familiar with our foreign affairs spokesperson for Fianna Fáil, Deputy Brendan Smith. As a former Minister for Agriculture,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: Does Mr. Bryan want to comment on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: Although a vote has been called in the Dáil as well, if Mr. Bryan does not mind I will take another question from Deputy Crowe.