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Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: I will deal briefly with some of the comments made. I thank Deputies Billy Kelleher, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Louise O'Reilly and Thomas P. Broughan for their participation in and comments during the debate, to which I have listened attentively. Some of the issues raised will be dealt with on Committee Stage. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh referred to the Defence Forces. The Department of...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (18 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (18 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: 329. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42982/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (23 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank the Deputies for raising this sensitive issue, which has arisen as a result of the closure of The Authentic Food Company in Dundalk. Our thoughts, like those of the two Deputies, whom I know have been in touch with the employees, are always with the families affected by the closure of a company. It is a difficult time for them. We all understand that very much. The Protection...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (23 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: Our first thoughts are with the families affected. Some 180 people have lost their jobs as a result of this. Our response plan was put into place immediately after the liquidator was appointed. It was put into place on Monday but the process started over the weekend. The emergency response plan was put in place by our teams in Dundalk. As the Deputy correctly pointed out, the first issue...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (23 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: -----that the 180 employees will get priority with regard to any upskilling that is necessary. I promise I will take note of what Deputy Adams said earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (23 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: 496. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43319/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (23 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: 497. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43335/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Oct 2018)

Pat Breen: 263. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44010/18]

Agreement with Kazakhstan: Motion (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part, signed at Astana on 21st December, 2015, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 6th July, 2018. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the motion...

Agreement with Kazakhstan: Motion (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: The agreement is the first of its kind to be concluded between the European Union and the former Soviet states of central Asia. It is a clear acknowledgement that Kazakhstan is a priority country within the European Union's central Asia strategy. The agreement also forms part of Kazakhstan's multi-vector foreign policy which is intended to diversify Kazakhstan's political and economic...

Agreement with Kazakhstan: Motion (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank all the Deputies who made a contribution. Many genuine concerns were expressed and we all understand the nature of those concerns. I repeat that we must recall that Kazakhstan is still a relatively young country, gaining its independence in 1991. It is on a reform path but, as we all know, it takes time to build a democratic society. The agreement provides for a broad framework to...

Agreement with Kazakhstan: Motion (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: Please allow me to speak. This is a step that has been carefully considered. While I would prefer to dwell on the agreements with countries such as Georgia that have brought about positive reform, there are times when the EU activates the mechanisms within these agreements when there is a deterioration in the human rights situation. While it rarely happens, it sometimes occurs. I will...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: As advised in previous responses to the Deputy, I attended the following meetings with David McCourt of Granahan McCourt. These included one speaking engagement at an event that I attended in June 2016 on request from the Department of Foreign Affairs, and two meetings recorded in the Departmental diary for October and December 2016. Date Details 2 June 2016 At the request of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 581. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45020/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Data (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 773. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 416 of 9 October 2018, when the inspection will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45099/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 774. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45100/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: 775. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 263 of 24 October 2018, when the inspection for a remote sensing eligibility will be completed; when payments will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45176/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Renewal Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank both Deputies for raising this issue. The Cork event centre project consists of the design, construction and operation of a new multifunctional event centre in Cork city with a capacity of approximately 6,000 people. It is envisaged that the event centre will be capable of accommodating a range of events, including concerts, festivals, family entertainments, arts, cultural, sports,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Renewal Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Pat Breen: Deputy Ó Laoghaire has said he wants the project to happen. The Government also wants it to happen and it will. I say to Deputy Barry that there is no stunt. As I mentioned, there are complexities owing to the size and cost of the project. As the Deputies know, there is significant procurement and State aid involved. It is really important that we deliver value for money. The...