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Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: On a point of order, I did not say it was a stage-managed arrest by the authorities. I said it was stage-managed by the two fishing trawlers.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I accept that.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: While I understand and accept that boats must be owned and operated in both jurisdictions, can someone come in, set up a company in Northern Ireland, register a boat and avail of that reciprocity? I noted in my contribution that while the Minister keeps talking about management, it would surely be sensible to limit it to currently registered boats owned and operated in both jurisdiction...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (2 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 408. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are long delays in applications for the SEAI home energy grants; his plans to make additional funding available to the scheme in order to increase the number of contractors involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14977/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Many are debating the issue of housing. The Minister and Minister of State responsible for housing are in the House. The public is very cynical about any progress on this issue. The Central Statistics Office told us that, in 2016, in excess of 12% of houses were vacant. We are approaching local elections. Anybody who examines 100 good houses in any housing estate, in my constituency or...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2019 is before us. The scourge of crime and subversive activity, from drugs, ATM thefts, fuel laundering to tobacco and alcohol smuggling, has led to a loss of €25 million to my own community, as was announced last week. Illegal landfills are also a problem. When will the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, give a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones completely or switch them to safety or flight mode for the duration of the meeting. It is not sufficient for members to place their phones on silent mode because they may still interfere with the broadcasting system. I welcome to the meeting Mr. John Kelpie, chief executive of Derry City and Strabane...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I can testify to the success, to date, of the north-west strategic partnerships group. A number of committee members were in Washington in connection with the Good Friday Agreement and its strapline was on every office we went into. It was great to see it being promoted in the US and I commend its representatives on the "Gateway for Growth" strapline. I empathise with the areas they cover...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Before we invite the witnesses to speak again, it should be noted that any proposals made today will be put to the next meeting of this committee, next week, for approval.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I acknowledge other Members of the Oireachtas from Donegal, including Deputy Gallagher, who was here for a short period. They are co-operating and working with Donegal County Council and its councillors, and in Derry and the north west generally. Gabhaim buíochas leo as ucht na díospóireachta agus an taispeántais. Bhí sé ar fheabhas agus tá sé...

An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2018 : An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Please do not interrupt.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 531. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made with Transport Infrastructure Ireland in respect of timescales for the delivery of the bypass at Ardee, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16290/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 532. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made to alleviate the concerns expressed by residents of the negative impact of creating a cul-de-sac at Mulleston and Townpark road once the N52 realignment is constructed in 2019, further to his meetings with local resident groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16291/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 533. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if priority will be given to the necessary retrofit upon the completion of the realignment of the N52 in order to remedy the negative impact of creating a cul-de-sac at Mulleston and Town Park road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16292/19]

Rural and Community Development: Statements (10 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Irish proverb - ar scáth a cheile a mhaireann na daoine - people live in each others shadows, was certainly true of rural communities in the past. We saw the importance of meitheal, neighbours looking out for each other, with a deep sense of who they were, where they wanted to be and with a vision to better one another's quality of life. However, despite all the modern...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Promised legislation is due before the House on in vitrofertilisation and assisted human reproduction availability. We all know that at present, private patients who can afford it can avail of services. One in four couples in this country struggle to have children and the cost of treatment is excessive and prohibitive for many. I am well aware that income tax relief can be claimed for this...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Money was promised in this respect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the commissioner for her presentation and Mr. Bracknell. It is on days like today that my belief in politics is restored. The first thing I want to say is that this report should be delivered to each and every one of the victims and survivors. Sometimes I think, although this is a live broadcast, we are talking to ourselves. If the report was delivered to the victims and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: No, I am fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I propose, as Ms Thompson has just said, that this committee call on that action that she has just referred to and that we write, as a committee, calling for that action. Without wanting to come back in, separate to that I omitted to say that I thought it is appropriate when we are dealing with the issue of the victims and survivors that this committee in whatever capacity would publicly...