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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Grassland and Single Farm Payments: Irish Farmers Association (25 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: The way to protect it is to couple it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Grassland and Single Farm Payments: Irish Farmers Association (25 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: That is what I am getting at.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Grassland and Single Farm Payments: Irish Farmers Association (25 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: Is it possible to do that under Pillar 1?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the provision included in section 6(1) of SI No. 3 of 2014 is fair and proportionate and in compliance with the principal of natural justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13995/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: Section 6(1) of SI No. 3/2014 states that points assigned to a holder of an Irish licence remain assigned regardless of any criminal proceedings pending or the outcome of such proceedings in respect of the serious infringement concerned. Is this provision in compliance with the principles of natural justice and appropriate for inclusion in the regulations?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: The Minister is trying to make the case that there is a difference between this penalty points system and criminal proceedings. However, where criminal proceedings are taken and they fail, in law no offence has taken place. If there is a difference, this provision should not form part of the statutory instrument. The Commission regulation and Council regulation are silent on this matter....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: This section was described recently by the SFPA at a committee meeting as a novel approach. I imagine it is not an approach that is taking place across the remainder of the European Union. It appears that Irish fishermen are again to be treated separately and differently from other fishermen across the European Union in terms of the application of this process. It is important to note...

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: That is the question.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: Members never get the answer.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: He did not deny the conversation.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this evening's debate on the Garda Inspectorate report. The Minister finally, belatedly, gave a conditional apology today for impugning the integrity of two fine Garda officers. He stated: "If any upset was caused I hope that correcting the record today will put the matter to rest", and continued by stating "I apologise for any offence that may...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 18. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the issue of unwanted horses and equines will be addressed in the animal welfare conference to be held in May; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13221/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Natura 2000 Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 21. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of appropriate assessments completed on Natura 2000 sites as part of the aquaculture licensing process; the number of AAs which are currently underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13219/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 29. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the agreement reached with the Faroe Islands in relation to the share-out of the north Atlantic mackerel quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13719/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on any discussion that took place regarding opportunities that exist for the agrifood sector and the dairy industry during his visits to New Zealand and Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13220/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 35. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if in the event of a fishing license being permanently revoked under the provisions of SI No. 3 of 2014, if the tonnage and kilowatts will remain available to the Irish fishing fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13218/14]

Patient Safety Authority: Hospital Staff (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important issue for discussion. Its importance is emphasised by the fact that it has been raised by the four Opposition Deputies who represent the county. As Deputy Pearse Doherty stated, the Government Deputies from the county support the request we are making. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the Donegal Diabetes Parents Support...

Patient Safety Authority: Hospital Staff (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: Like other Deputies, I thank the Minister for his response. He stated that the HSE needed to listen to parents and those who use the service and deliver a service that responds to their needs instead of just telling them what they will get. This is important. I hope that the Minister will be able to reassure parents at next Tuesday's meeting that he will go down this road. What will make...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Many Deputies have outlined a litany of instances that have caused us to believe the Minister, Deputy Shatter, should resign. For the same reasons, the Dáil should vote no confidence in him. It is well worth mentioning them again. I think everybody should put them on the record. They include the manner in which the penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Carbon Tax Implementation (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if the second phase of the carbon tax increase will be introduced in May 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14787/14]