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Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 23: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on his response to the recent massacre of 16 civilians in Afghanistan in view of the fact that Irish troops are serving in that country. [17182/12]

Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2012: Motion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: As mentioned by the Minister of State, this motion addresses what is primarily a technical issue to do with the carryover of unspent moneys. I will discuss that point but, given the fact that he referred to the capital programme, I will make an equally brief comment. According to the Minister of State, the capital investment programme remains substantial at €17 billion, but it is important...

Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2012: Motion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I look forward to his explanation because the Government has spoken at length about the importance of this initiative and its potential for job creation. It is odd that we have not spent the money allocated to this area. The biggest figure is €26.9 million for agri-food and the rural economy. This is an area in which we have the natural resources, ability and tradition to produce food to...

Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2012: Motion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: If there were no outsourcing, we would not have that problem.

Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2012: Motion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister of State is talking about bidders.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Ceann Comhairle-----

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Government announced that the referendum on the Treaty on Stability, Co-ordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union will be held at the end of May. Government spokespersons have on a number of occasions stated that if this treaty is not passed we will not be able to access-----

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am asking about the European Stability Mechanism legislation.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister, Deputy Howlin, will be aware that that is not the case unless the relevant legislation is not passed by the Dáil. Perhaps the Minister will tell us when the legislation on the European Stability Mechanism will come before the Dáil and can he assure us it will not come before the Dáil until after the referendum is passed?

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: You will not be getting it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is weak.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: In addition to endorsing Deputy McDonald's comments, while it is reasonable to say the matter will be discussed here in the Dáil and that the Dáil takes precedence, the problem is that the structure of the debate is such that we will not be able to properly scrutinise the different items. We should be able to ask questions about the specific carry-overs from particular Departments-----

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Not if we just have a set-piece speech. That is what we have - a set-piece speech. There is no interaction.

Written Answers — Haulage Industry: Haulage Industry (28 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the cuts to the Luas services and previous cuts to bus services in and around Luas lines will mean that the public service obligation in terms of transport will still be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16848/12]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (28 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made in relation to deciding a date for the fiscal treaty referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13956/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the decision to delay the school building project at a school (details supplied) until 2015/16. [17081/12]

Public Transport (28 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The question revolves around the planned cuts to Luas and the spill over impact in this regard on bus services running off the Luas line. I was surprised that some of my other questions on Luas were ruled out of order. I do not understand why the Minister or Department of Transport is not directly responsible for the provision of Luas services and so on given that is the function of that...

Public Transport (28 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Any reduction in service is hardly a good signal to send to potential investors in areas like the strategic development zone at Cherrywood, which is supposed to be a hub. Given that it was projected that 5,000 jobs might be created there, it is a very bad signal indeed. The Minister of State did not respond on the question of whether the inspectors are self-financing. According to the...

Public Transport (28 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if the cuts to the Luas services and previous cuts to bus services in and around Luas lines will mean that the public service obligation in terms of transport will still be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16848/12]

Employment Levels (27 Mar 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Of course I welcome new jobs. It is disingenuous to say otherwise. I welcome every job that is announced but the figures speak for themselves. There is no movement in the proportion of the population who are unemployed. Is it not a fact that our unemployment would be bordering on catastrophic were it not for the tens of thousands of people who leave the country every year? We would be...