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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: Before commencing with the meeting, I wish to remind members, witnesses and all those in the Public Gallery to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting, as even in silent mode they cause interference with the recording equipment in our committee rooms. I am delighted to welcome His Excellency, Mr. Felix Yusufu Pwol, the Ambassador of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the ambassador. In recent days, we have heard that a senior military chief has said he has some idea of where the children are located. While the President has said there will be no negotiation, are negotiations ongoing in relation to the release of the schoolgirls?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: There are a lot of questions there between Deputies Crowe and O'Sullivan, so perhaps the ambassador could answer some of those.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: We will allow the ambassador to conclude and I will then let Senator Walsh back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: On a different note, as the ambassador departs our shores, will he make a brief comment on Irish-Nigerian bilateral relations, particularly the number of trade visits and other visits we have had recently? How does he see Ireland moving forward with Nigeria?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the ambassador and wish him well in his new role in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I thank him for his services in this country. He worked very closely with the Irish ambassador, Mr. Fay, in Abuja. We are delighted that another expert in Nigeria, Sean Hoy, has been appointed ambassador and we know he will work with Mr. Pwol's successor. I acknowledge the presence of Mr. Umar...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Development Fund: Motion (29 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I remind members and those in the public Gallery that their mobile phones should be switched off completely for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference even in silent mode with the recording equipment in the committee rooms. The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the order referred to the select committee by Dáil Éireann on 6 May concerning the ratification by...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Development Fund: Motion (29 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister of State. My question relates to the latter part of his contribution which referred to the collaboration that takes place between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Irish Business and Employers Confederation. He can answer my question along with the other questions that members will ask. Have Irish companies a big disadvantage when they tender for...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Development Fund: Motion (29 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister of State for his constructive and comprehensive replies to the members' questions. It is good to hear that the reputation of ESB International continues to be enhanced abroad. The reputation of Irish companies is important and their business will be enhanced by the scheme in which the Minister of State is involved with IBEC. It is good to hear that EDA funding is being...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Message to Dáil (29 May 2014)

Pat Breen: In accordance with Standing Order 87 the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has completed its consideration of the following motion: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the ratification by Ireland of the Internal Agreement concerning the 11th European Development Fund, signed in Luxembourg on 24th June, 2013,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: 92. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a jobseeker's allowance appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23720/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: 96. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an illness benefit appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [23787/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: 124. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 655 of 30 April 2014, when an agri-environment options scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23723/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: 132. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for agri-environment option scheme 3 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23786/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Exchange of Views: Mozambique Ministerial Delegation (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: As usual, I remind members, delegates and those in the Public Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference with the recording equipment in the committee rooms, even in silent mode. It is a great honour for the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Exchange of Views: Mozambique Ministerial Delegation (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank Mr. Balói for his kind remarks on our country. I call Deputy Brendan Smith who is the Fianna Fáil Party - the main Opposition party - spokesperson on foreign affairs and trade to put his questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Exchange of Views: Mozambique Ministerial Delegation (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: Before I hand over to the Foreign Minister to answer questions, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery His Excellency Valeriu Zgonea, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania. He is most welcome to the Irish Parliament and I hope we will see him later. There are many questions for the Mozambican Foreign Minister. As he can see, members have a real interest in the situation in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Exchange of Views: Mozambique Ministerial Delegation (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister for updating the committee on the progress of his country over the last number of years and the strides that have been made. We are very proud of our development aid programme in Mozambique and it is good to see the country is less dependent on aid than it was a number of years ago. As the Minister rightly said, we have given €36 million to Mozambique this year,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (10 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: 342. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 4 June 2014, when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24738/14]

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Reports (11 Jun 2014)

Pat Breen: I welcome the presence of the Minister for Health to take the matter. I thank him for being here. It is obvious that all five Members who are raising the matter have the same goal, which is to make the accident and emergency unit in University Hospital, Limerick, a pleasant place for patients. We want to get rid of the overcrowding which has reduced privacy and bring dignity back to...