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Other Questions: Workplace Relations Commission (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: The Minister made my argument for me. I do not know whether she is aware that the majority of the 95% of inspections-----

Other Questions: Workplace Relations Commission (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: -----were carried out - if I could have a bit of quiet on my left - on foot of abuses reported by the ITF, as opposed to WRC inspectors. Unlike in other jurisdictions, however, union people have been frozen out of the follow-up process. The record of the WRC inspectorate in bringing successful prosecutions has been poor. There has only been one successful prosecution in an industry where,...

Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: If this Bill is passed and progressed through the Oireachtas without being watered down and then implemented, it would be a historic achievement for environmental campaigners. It would be a victory built on the back of struggles by communities like the community in Rossport, which has stood up to Shell for many years and has braved State repression and media opposition all along the line. ...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: We will share that time. We are debating this Bill because major public health issues surround alcohol in this country. Many people enjoy their alcohol, have a positive relationship with it and look on it as a positive in their lives but many people do not. I will read some facts into the record. There are 88 deaths every month in Ireland that are directly attributable to alcohol. One in...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: "Senator Doctor"?

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: That is even more interesting. In any case, I think what the alcohol industry has done here is to use the Seanad debate to water down the proposals concerning the separation of alcohol from other products in shops in order that it not be sold alongside the cornflakes. As we know, 37% of wine sales are impulse buys. The idea of separation was a very positive idea but the alcohol industry...

National Broadband Procurement Process: Statements (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: With more than 0.5 million homes, schools and businesses in rural Ireland without high speed broadband and nearly 40% of the population affected by this, we have this situation. It is a fiasco. What is the position facing a student in one of these areas who has examinations coming up in a few months who does not have proper access? What is the position facing a business that is trying...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Union Recognition (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: 54. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the efforts by a union (details supplied) to obtain recognition from a company that is in receipt of State contracts from several Departments and recognise a union (details supplied) in Northern Ireland in which they receive similar State contracts. [2053/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Union Recognition (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: 60. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will raise with her colleagues the Ministers for Health, Justice and Equality and Children and Youth Affairs that they query with a company (details supplied) that they engage on State contracts, the reason it does not recognise a union in view of the fact it recognises a union in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fishing Vessel Safety (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: 56. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the rate of inspections carried out by the Workplace Relations Commission on fishing vessels has altered since the atypical scheme for undocumented non-EU fishers began; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5973/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fishing Vessel Safety (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: 63. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the way in which the atypical scheme for undocumented non-EU fishers is being observed in view of inspections on fishing vessels carried out by the Workplace Relations Commission to date. [5974/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fishing Vessel Safety (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: 154. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will direct the Workplace Relations Commission to devote more resources to carrying out inspections on fishing vessels in view of the reported case of a Filipino national losing a finger on a fishing vessel in December 2017. [2055/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fishing Vessel Safety (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: 156. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the rate of inspections carried out by the Workplace Relations Commission on fishing vessels has altered since the atypical scheme for undocumented non-EU fishers began; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2056/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fishing Vessel Safety (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: 157. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the level to which the atypical scheme for undocumented non-EU fishers is being observed on the basis of inspections on fishing vessels carried out by the Workplace Relations Commission to date on fishing vessels. [2057/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: I thank Ms Murray and Mr. Moran for their presentations. I apologise in advance that I must leave the committee to attend in the Chamber and will not be present for their answer. However, I will read the transcript of their response to my questions later. I wish to put the following questions to Mr. Moran. In his statement he states that he requested a meeting with the chief executive...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: I thank my Social Democrats colleague for that comment, which was fully accurate. I will be brief. I have three points or questions. I will have to leave shortly after I make the point to be in the Chamber. The first is on the issue of staffing of stations. I put it to the Minister that one cannot have full accessibility for all without staffing in all stations. I do not see how it can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: This is a disability issue. Who will be affected the most if rail lines are axed? People with disabilities will be disproportionately affected. I want to ask this question now because I may not be here for the later part of the discussion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: This is a disability issue as people with disabilities will be disproportionately affected if rail routes are axed. The Taoiseach gave a commitment yesterday that, as long as he is sitting at the top table, lines will not close.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: I will come back to ask that question as it is a very important issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Mick Barry: Is the commitment going to be matched with cash? That is the issue.