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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If the Deputy wants to come back in, that is fine.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I join those who have commended the British Prime Minister for the selection of County Fermanagh as the location for this year's G8 summit. I also commend the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, who was quick on the uptake when he linked the summit with The Gathering. That is a very positive.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is good that the Taoiseach will be at the summit as a guest. Does he envisage that he will seek formal bilateral meetings with other leaders in the course of the summit? Does he think he will have an opportunity to extend formal invitations to them to visit the Republic? In the aftermath of the announcement of this positive development, some media reports unfortunately suggested there...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We appreciate the Taoiseach's commitment in this area, but there is some validity in the points that Deputy Adams raised. We are looking for a clear indication from the Government that it is taking a systematic approach and maintaining constant pressure on the British authorities to achieve progress in the cases of Pat Finucane and the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. It is important to cite on...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is welcome that the Taoiseach has grouped just ten questions on the Northern situation as there were 13 last time. It is important that we have adequate time at Question Time to actively explore the plethora of issues arising in the Northern context that need to be debated. I thank the Taoiseach for not taking 25 questions from today's list which would have been possible.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: On the de Silva report, the House must acknowledge the positive approach the UK Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, has taken to it. We must also acknowledge the demand of the Finucane family for a full public inquiry into the matter. Fianna Fáil supports the Taoiseach and the Government in their support for the family in adopting that approach. I am conscious that while Desmond de...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who applied for a derogation under the stocking density rules of the 2012 disadvantaged area scheme; the number who have been granted a derogation to date; the number refused and the number of outstanding appeals to be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6993/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is intended to fund the development of forestry from the next common agriculture policy programme; and if so, the effect this could have on agricultural payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6990/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that an appeal is processed urgently by Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7267/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Appeals (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the renewal of a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7219/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Health if he will direct the Health Service Executive to restore therapies to a child (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6943/13]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Operations (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I ask the Minister to keep the matter under continual review. We are all very conscious of the activity of criminal gangs along the Border. We are aware that some of them describe themselves as dissident republicans. We know they are criminals and that their activities are particularly nefarious. Should the need to arise for the military to be involved in supporting the civil power, it is...

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister is assuring us that if participation is to happen it will be in the area of training rather than in the area of force protection. Given that the mission is about teaching the Malian defence force members to respect human rights, does the Minister envisage challenges arising from participation in this mission were it to be agreed by Government and the Houses?

Other Questions: Departmental Properties (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: What have I got, two minutes?

Other Questions: Departmental Properties (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for the response. Two critical pieces of property exist here, in Columb Barracks in Mullingar and, grounds with which I have particular affinity and about which I have concern, the Magee Barracks in Kildare. What is important about these two pieces of property is their strategic locations in respect of the two significant towns where they are located. We all wish to...

Other Questions: Departmental Properties (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Acting Chairman for his guidance.

Other Questions: Departmental Properties (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I acknowledge the Minister's role in securing the site although, unfortunately, it continues to be breached. The Department incurred significant expenditure in attempting to secure the site. I deplore the fact that Kildare County Council did not achieve ownership of the site when it was offered to it in 2009. It is a disgrace that the local authority did not proceed at that time. I put...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Policy (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: On the Minister's dual role, are any of his European partners in the same position as the Minister with both portfolios or can he point out any developed democracy where a similar situation prevails? I accept the Minister does not represent a threat to the security of the State. The gardaí might not be thrilled about the threat the Minister represents to them and I hope the Defence...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is usual to allow a supplementary question, Chairman.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (7 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister is attempting to give a comprehensive answer. That answer should not deprive Deputies of the opportunity to ask a supplementary question.