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Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: We have to know the figures or else we cannot have the debate.

Written Answers — Local Government Efficiency Review Group: Local Government Efficiency Review Group (19 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 86: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the recommendations of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group which will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37452/10]

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Where is she? She has gone missing.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Why did he resign?

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Taoiseach should not tell us he resigned for no reason.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: It is a get together.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: That is a very important point.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Government is making decisions on a budget without knowing what it will spend.

Passport Security (13 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this matter. I would have raised it as a priority question but the latest event occurred past the date for submitting such questions. The abuse of Irish passports is gravely worrying and reflects a failure, I am sad to say, on behalf of those responsible for the implementation of effective security measures to protect the...

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, and your private secretary for contacting me regarding my request to raise the important issue of the ongoing abuse of Irish passports. I understand your position. However, will the Taoiseach introduce new regulations, along the lines of those in the United Kingdom, to protect the integrity of the Irish passport, which has long been respected throughout the...

Marriages of Convenience (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: I read recently that a Latvian NGO that offers support to victims of human trafficking claims there has seen an avalanche of sham marriages during the past year. It also claims that Ireland and Cyprus are the two countries where Latvian sham marriages are most common. I am fully aware this is not an easy problem with which to deal given the State must meet its responsibilities under EU law...

Written Answers — Headshop Closures: Headshop Closures (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the reason headshops have not been closed down as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36161/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the lack of progress in talks between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35889/10]

Marriages of Convenience (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: I did not think it would be a responsibility of the Minister for Defence to defend these sham marriages.

International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Does the Minister agree that if there is no reform, there is always a danger that other arrangements will come into place, and that they will have an impact on the overall effectiveness of the United Nations? The United Nations is well worth maintaining provided it is updated and has modern practices. The real danger is that there would be more alignment between the European Union and NATO...

International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: I do not need to. I am asking the Minister questions.

Middle East Peace Process (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: As I understand it, both the Palestinians and Israelis accept the two-state solution. Am I correct in saying that? As with our experience in Northern Ireland, it is a question of achieving a basic understanding and sticking to that. Surely there are times when we must keep working towards acceptance of one particular fact. I would be horrified to see the talks collapsing when there is...

Middle East Peace Process (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: That trust did not exist initially in Northern Ireland.

Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Is the Minister aware of the suggestion made by Brigadier General Stefan Andersson, who commands the Nordic Battlegroup 2011, in which Irish troops will take part next year with Sweden, Norway, Finland and Estonia and will be on standby for rapid deployment in the event of a military crisis, that the EU should consider broadening the range of possible deployments for the battle groups to...

Adjournment Debate Matters (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: On a point of order, I submitted a private notice question on the up to date position on passport abuse. I have not yet heard if that question will proceed. This is a matter of grave urgency.