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Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----and it has taken until now for the issue to be taken seriously. Yesterday, we had the sudden sacking of the confidential recipient. That is good, but major questions remain. That person had been a political donor to the Minister in his election campaign. I do not know the exact nature of their relationship with one another but on the face of it they would seem to know each other...

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Fair enough, but we need to examine that closely to ensure people do not feel they will face a huge financial loss if they blow the whistle.

Topical Issue Debate: Corporation Tax Regime (20 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for debate. I also appreciate that the Minister has come into the Chamber to participate. Between the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, and the Garda whistleblowers, this week may well go down in history as one in which attempts to cover up scandals were exposed. I certainly believe that what has been going on...

Topical Issue Debate: Corporation Tax Regime (20 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The one aspect on which I agree with the Minister is that assessing corporation tax rates is a more of an art than a science. There is plenty of artisty when it comes to covering up the reality of what firms are or are not paying in tax. I agree with the Minister that there are two separate issues involved. The first relates to the global profits of the multinational companies that are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (20 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 30. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the growing controversy around Ireland's effective corporate tax rate following the recent academic paper suggesting a 2.2% effective rate here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8363/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (20 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 28. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he will take to deal with rapidly rising rents in Dublin and other urban centres particularly in terms of reviewing the appropriateness of real estate investment trusts, the private housing and rental market generally and the policies of the National Asset Management Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8364/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): State Visits (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings with the Japanese Government during his visit to Japan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6349/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with US Vice President Joe Biden in Japan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52668/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if the issue of corporation tax here was raised at his meeting with US Vice President Joe Biden in Japan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52669/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he does not feel it appropriate to talk to the parents and board of management of a school (details supplied) in view of the uncertainty surrounding location for the school which is due to open in September; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9148/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 155. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has examined the likely impact on the imposition of fees for apprentices in view of the Government's stated aim of prioritising training and education in order to reduce unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9149/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 280. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for new secondary education in Maynooth, County Kildare including patronage, denomination and the way it will link with other secondary education in the area. [9196/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for primary education in Ballyfermot and the possible transfer of patronage from the De La Salle Brothers to Educate Together. [9197/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 347. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Deparment has conducted any impact assessment on the outsourcing of management of heritage sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4016/14]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Are amendments Nos. 1 and 19 grouped?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The purpose of these amendments is to insert prioritisation of the protection of ancient woodlands into the Bill. Section 2 pertains to definitions, and obviously it is necessary to define "ancient woodlands". Later on, amendment No. 19 relates to a section containing a list of responsibilities for the Minister regarding what he or she should prioritise. It proposes that the issue of...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister of State and I must agree to disagree. He may have a point about the date and whether it is a little too prescriptive. I take his point that there are woodlands dating from after the 1650 period that could be included. While I would be open to considering that suggestion, I will return with this amendment on Report Stage. This is a forestry Bill, and the fact that some issues...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I want to table it again on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It can be pressed and then withdrawn. Is that the procedure?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (25 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: No.