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Seanad: Legal Metrology (Measuring Instruments) Bill 2017: Second Stage (19 Oct 2017)

Pat Breen: I am delighted to be here. I apologise for the delay but there was ongoing voting in the Dáil for which I had to stay back. I dealt with this Bill on Committee Stage in the Dáil and am delighted to present it to the Seanad today on Second Stage. It is a technical Bill which is required to transpose Articles 1 and 3 of Directive 2014/32 EU of the European Parliament and the...

Seanad: Legal Metrology (Measuring Instruments) Bill 2017: Second Stage (19 Oct 2017)

Pat Breen: I thank all three of the main political parties, Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and Fine Gael, for their excellent co-operation with this Bill. Senator Mac Lochlainn pointed out that he would have liked to have had the Bill go through more quickly. It is left to us, of course, to decide the appropriate constitutional methods for transposing this matter into domestic law. The issue...

Seanad: Legal Metrology (Measuring Instruments) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2017)

Pat Breen: My apologies. Unfortunately, we cannot take Report and Final Stages today. When the Bill was initiated some time ago, my Department had a different name - Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation - and is now the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. That change must be given effect in the Bill, but the legislation is straightforward enough and we will return to it. If it is okay with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (25 Oct 2017)

Pat Breen: 226. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when ANC, GLAS and headage payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45130/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Applications (25 Oct 2017)

Pat Breen: 265. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45189/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Guidelines (7 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: Before replying to the substantive matter, I should say I do not understand the Deputy's statement that Apple has gone to Denmark. Ireland and Denmark were chosen at the same time and it just happened that planning in Denmark was approved more quickly than in Ireland. It is not a matter of Denmark being greener.

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Guidelines (7 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: The Deputy stated that he accepts the planning process. I recognise that the project in question would be a landmark investment for Galway and the west. The Deputy left County Clare out of his contribution but it is very important to Athenry, which is just up the road from the county. Most parts of County Clare are accessible from Athenry within 20 or 30 minutes, especially with the new...

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Guidelines (7 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: The Deputy is completely missing the point. When Apple proposed this project it was quite clear to it that there was ample energy for its needs in the area. That is why it went ahead with the process. The problem is the planning process here and the Deputy failed to mention that. In fact, the Deputy acknowledged the planning process at the start of his question. We want to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Court Recommendations (7 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: Ireland’s system of industrial relations is essentially voluntary in nature and responsibility for the resolution of industrial disputes between employers and workers, rests primarily with the employer, the workers and their representatives.  As Minister, I encourage full participation by all parties involved in an industrial dispute to come to the best possible accommodation and...

Topical Issue Debate: Quarrying Sector (8 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. As a local Deputy, I can understand the situation. My constituency, Clare, faced a similar situation a few years ago when a major quarry and concrete company closed. We know the devastation caused on a personal basis, as the Deputy outlined, for the many families concerned. The company was established in the 1930s and was a major supplier to the...

Topical Issue Debate: Quarrying Sector (8 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: It is not a disgraceful answer. I said I would deal with some of the matters raised in the second part of my contribution. I have had to deal with the overall picture as well. I listened attentively to the Deputy's comments about what is happening in Carlow and again I say that I sympathise with the plight. This was only brought to my attention this afternoon and I tried to get as much...

Topical Issue Debate: Quarrying Sector (8 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: It is very unfair. I said this afternoon I am prepared to listen to the Deputy's concerns and convey them to the relevant people. We know some of the plants are going for public auction. It is not for me to decide who will buy those plants, whether they are new or existing owners. I sympathise with the Morrissey family and I have made that quite clear. They are in business since 1930 and...

Topical Issue Debate: Quarrying Sector (8 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: The sale is next Saturday and he has raised the matter on Wednesday afternoon.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: 162. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be allocated a date for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47272/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: 257. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47476/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: 258. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47477/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: 259. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47478/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: 260. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47479/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: 303. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47793/17]

Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016 Report: Motion (16 Nov 2017)

Pat Breen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to be here this evening for the scrutiny of this report. I acknowledge the good work done by the chairman, Deputy Mary Butler, and the Joint Oireachtas Committee on their detailed scrutiny of Sinn Féin's Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016. I believe they have produced a balanced and very fair report. I am pleased to see that the...