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- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: That Ireland is a decent country.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: They would be proud.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: My understanding is that the Government was to sign it but it could not because the AAA-PBP demanded that it should have the right to amend it.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: Everyone else was agreed and we were waiting to sign it but the AAA-PBP issued a statement. It was the AAA-PBP that refused to sign it.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: Everybody else agreed to sign it.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: From the meeting.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: My understanding is that the Government was due to support it but it could not insert the changes.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: The United States and Ireland are woven together in so many different ways. We have an incredibly complex and far-reaching history. The first tune people learn on the fiddle when they are taught music here is the hornpipe "The Rights of Man". I was amazed to find out recently that weeks after "Rights of Man" had been published in New York it was published on Grafton Street and it took hold...
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: Okay, he will go. I would not go, but if he is going we cannot do with the way of business as usual. We cannot issue a statement which says nothing. We must stand up for rights because they represent what we stand for. What is our shared history with the United States that is important to us, that is close to us and that we value? In the short run it may be tricky, but in the long run we...
- Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: I would love to be able to ask the Taoiseach why Ireland has just been referred to the European Court of Justice for a breach of the water framework directive. I would love to ask him about the national planning framework, which is, as the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, stated, the most important thing that can be done in the lifetime of...
- Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: It would be interesting to hear the views of every party on whether other gardaí who have suffered in this way should be included in the terms of reference of the tribunal of inquiry. While this is a tough call, if the Dáil were to decide collectively such cases should be included, it would be unwise to leave the matter to the judge. It may be better for the House to give...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: The European Commission has referred Ireland to the European Court of Justice for breach of the water framework directive on the basis that in various places across the country raw sewage is being pumped into our rivers, streams and lakes. Will the Government defend that case and how is it proposed to fund the measures which would avert that problem? Was the Government aware of the...
- Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: The Green Party will not be able to affirm confidence in the Government this evening. In effect, this debate is about an issue that we have been debating intensely this week and for many years. What is it that has allowed this issue more than any other to trip up the Government? Is it that Fine Gael, in terms of its identity dating back to Michael Collins, Michael Staines and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 283 of 12 July 2016 to outline the status of the process discussed; his views on the issue of the lack of school places in the Dublin 6 area, with particular reference to non-denominational schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7492/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: 164. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he has reviewed the exempted development provisions to ensure that hard landscaping or off street car parking would be exempted only when complying with sustainable drainage principles, as outlined in the 2009 planning system and flood risk management guidelines (details supplied). [7769/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (15 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: 235. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to drug checking services (details supplied); the amendments to existing legislation that would be necessary to enable a pilot of such a service; and his position on the matter [7699/17]
- Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: I stand to agree with Deputy Shortall. I think we are rushing this and will regret it. We must be careful. The Tánaiste and I spoke yesterday and today and my proposals in terms of paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) of amendment No. 1 are not key. However, I have a serious concern about one issue. I would like a bit of time. It is sad that the Chamber is empty. We do not have a single...
- Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: -----but, when it comes down to us setting up the terms of reference, I would say we are not giving it due attention. The Tánaiste has done a lot to accommodate other speakers, but I have a concern. There is a reason I included paragraph (c) in amendment No. 1-----
- Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: -----which is to amend paragraph [i] in the Minister's terms of reference. I do not see why we are restricting the investigation of records relating to telecommunications interactions between some of the key people - Superintendent Taylor, former Commissioner Callinan and Commissioner O'Sullivan - to the period finishing on 31 May 2014. It should run through to 31 May 2016. I have a...
- Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)
Eamon Ryan: If I could finish the point-----