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Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: I am asking the Minister to accept an amendment.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: I did not accuse the Minister of that.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: I am here now. The Minister is seldom here anyway.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Not with this side of the House.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: We are debating an Opposition amendment.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: We are debating an Opposition amendment. That is the issue before the House.

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: The President of the European Commission yesterday warned that the future of the euro depends on the implementation by the EU of stronger, stricter and broader governance of the financial markets, better co-ordination of member states' budgetary proposals and tougher sanctions for countries breaking budgetary rules. He was correct. The regulation of financial services was also discussed at...

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: If I may, I agree entirely with the Minister of State on publicising what happens in the Oireachtas, particularly with regard to European matters. I am sure the Minister of State will support the efforts made by many Members, myself included, who consistently have asked for the Oireachtas to have its own live broadcasting system. The Government should put its back behind this proposal to...

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: I welcome the fact that Europe has agreed to the adoption of the 2020 strategy. However, strategies are one thing but their implementation is another. I look forward to the Taoiseach's publication of the national reform programme, which will set out our individual targets in the various areas. I recommend strongly that we should use our committee structure to establish these targets. We...

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (6 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the progress of negotiations for Iceland to join the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29686/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (6 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 542: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the response to the proceedings instituted against Ireland in the European Court of Justice by the European Commission for continually failing to fulfil its obligations under the Waste Directive 75/442/EEC since 1977; if Ireland is currently in compliance with the Directive; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 543: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing environmental pollution and danger to drinking water caused by domestic sewage from the septic tanks and other effluent treatment systems; the reason for the lack of effective action by his Department in dealing with the problem; the reason for the absence of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 544: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his response, if any to the call in May 2009 by the Joint Oireachtas Committee to provide effective standards, joined up regulation, effective policing and guarantees on performance and durability of waste water treatment systems, together with the provision of credible certification including site...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Jul 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 306: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the educational provision planned in the areas of primary, post primary and special needs education for patients in the proposed new national children's hospital of Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29154/10]

Leaders' Questions. (30 Jun 2010)

Seán Barrett: There are 34 health agencies.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2010)

Seán Barrett: One can stay in bed.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2010)

Seán Barrett: Tell him to answer the question.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 Jun 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in his current review of the scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector, he will provide adequate funding to enable those national organisations working to alleviate poverty, exclusion and inequality empower and respond to the needs of disadvantaged groups and communities; and...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Seán Barrett: The public cannot wait for a new Dublin mayor.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Seán Barrett: That is a ticking off for Deputy Ó Caoláin.