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International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: In view of the fact that we are a small country with no axe to grind, can we not lead on this issue? Does the Minister agree that reform of the UN is required? Does he agree that the UN Security Council, with its five permanent members, is totally out of date in the current era? Does he accept that the 500 million people of the EU contribute more than anyone else to the running of the UN?...

International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: What has happened to that?

International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: I have heard nothing about it.

International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: It is a closed shop.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the steps being taken to prevent family members of bank employees being taken hostage and bank employees being coerced into facilitating bank robberies; if he regards the existing protocols applicable to such circumstances and training afforded to bank employees as adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35221/10]

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: One of the main foreign policy commitments of the Fine Gael Party is to the vigorous pursuit of the goal of universal nuclear and biological disarmament. For that reason, this legislation is entirely in keeping with this policy and commitment and Fine Gael will be supporting the Bill to ensure its passage without delay. In the past 20 years there has been a fundamental change in...

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: We should avail of the five-year reviews to examine how the convention is working in new circumstances, how it can be improved and how we can attract new states to signing up to the principles of the convention. A group has been established within the Department, involving other State agencies and Departments, to examine these conventions. I welcome that participation. It is important that...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (5 Oct 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the Animal Health and Welfare Bill will come before the Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34506/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Sep 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will approve an exemption from vehicle registration tax and taxes to a registered charitable organisation (details supplied) on a vehicle used solely for the transportation of sick, disabled and terminally ill children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32225/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Sep 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 1151: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33328/10]

Order of Business (29 Sep 2010)

Seán Barrett: What about Deputy Kenny's proposal for a time extension?

Order of Business (29 Sep 2010)

Seán Barrett: An offer has been made in regard to an extension of time.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2010)

Seán Barrett: It is a waste of public money.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)

Seán Barrett: Did they give the Taoiseach an idea?

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)

Seán Barrett: We do not have the revenue from stamp duty. That is gone.

Cabinet Committee on Economic Renewal (29 Sep 2010)

Seán Barrett: What about Fine Gael's proposal for a wholesale bank?

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the costs, staff numbers and premises associated with the Embassy of Ireland to the Holy See and the Embassy of Ireland to Italy respectively in 2007, 2008 and 2009; their respective budgets for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31588/10]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Irish embassies and or diplomatic residencies that had up grade works carried out, minor or otherwise, in 2007, 2008 2009 and to date in 2010; if he will provide a list of same; and the expected cost of same. [31589/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 644: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from early architectural planning to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31006/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 645: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31007/10]