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Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Words such as "biodiversity" confuse people because they are technical. We are talking about the birds, bees, trees and fish that sustain the ecosystem on which we depend for our survival. That ecosystem is under threat. It is an economic threat in the sense that the depletion of biodiversity means that, among other things, we potentially face huge fines. A diverse environment acts as a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yes, I am happy with that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I also thank Deputy Micheál Martin. The people in west Cork will say very differently, in that the boxes were ticked but it was not a real consultation as very few people actually knew what was happening and what was proposed. We do not know what the impact of the cutting down of kelp may be, but it is certainly a spawning ground for many marine species and we do not know what the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There was no answer on the Heritage Bill.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address problems with recruitment and retention across the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27741/18]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister of State is keen to slag off the agenda of the left. I have a big problem with boosting military expenditure at the behest of the European Union to bolster the military-industrial complex and arms manufacturers in Europe. I would be quite happy, however, to see money spent on soldiers and their families to give them a decent wage and livelihood in order that they do not have to...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is what the soldiers said to us when they were outside protesting.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: How does the Minister of State explain the following comment from one member of the Defence Forces?:We're only a priority for the State when the State wants to highlight it themselves worldwide. We are far from a priority when it comes to the welfare of our troops, their wages, their conditions, their health. Another member talks about the fact that he earned approximately €150 per...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We must have people to sail the ships.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether the issues of pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces and the lack of suitable equipment to enable them to carry out their duties are the crucial factors in the difficulty in recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27742/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (26 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 242. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a stamp 4 application (detail supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27496/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Roll on the people's socialist republic.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Papal Visit (27 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The visit of the Pope will be an important event for those of the Catholic faith in this country and they have every right to celebrate his visit and the occasions around it. I acknowledge Deputy Micheál Martin's comments that Pope Francis has spoken in a very progressive manner on migration against a frightening background of a rise in far right xenophobic and anti-migrant political...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Structured Dialogue Process (27 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met with church leaders and faith communities recently. [27747/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Structured Dialogue Process (27 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Both the marriage equality referendum and that on the eighth amendment show that there has been a sea change in Irish society and that whatever people's religious convictions, or none, that people believe that religious expression and freedom should be separate from the policies and institutions of the State. There is no doubt in my mind that that is the majority opinion by a significant...

Pre-European Council: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: "Trump is a pig" ran the banner at the Roger Waters gig last night in the 3Arena. The audience at the gig erupted in applause and cheering when it saw the words emblazoned behind Roger Waters. The visual imagery conveyed the horror of Trump's racist, anti-migrant policies, his plans for walls and his incarceration of children. It was then followed by another banner that highlighted the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (27 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 83. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the military exercises that Irish troops have been involved in in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28119/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Court (27 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 167. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which a person that has had a ruling in their favour from the Labour Court can have that ruling upheld in cases in which their employer refuses to accept the ruling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28184/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 186. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons with disabilities under 18 years of age are not able to access personalised budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28158/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jun 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This concerns the programme for Government.