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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 20: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the Freedom Waves initiative and the efforts of the Irish ship [i]MV Saoirse[/i] to bring aid and solidarity to the besieged persons of Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33710/11]

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I welcome a Bill that addresses such an important sector and the opportunity it gives us to discuss this issue. There are elements in the Bill that we welcome. Anything that enhances or improves energy efficiency is welcome, as is setting targets and making resources available to improve energy efficiency. Similarly, anything that gives greater powers to State agencies to ensure safety is...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: On a matter not directly related to the Bill but something one could possibly squeeze in as an addendum to it, measures might be enacted to compel energy companies such as EirGrid and the ESB to have a little more consideration for landowners over whose land they want to put large electricity pylons and transmission lines to avoid the appalling situation which led Ms Teresa Treacy into prison...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yesterday on the Order of Business, the Taoiseach refused to allow for some debate on the outrageous position whereby 14 of our citizens are being held in custody, after being kidnapped by the Israeli authorities-----

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----and held for days, humiliated, shackled and mistreated, as described previously. I ask the Tánaiste to do what the Taoiseach failed to do. He should giving a commitment that he will make a statement, having again contacted the Israeli Embassy and authorities this morning-----

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----to ask them when our citizens will be released.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Tánaiste should allow for a variation of the Order of Business in order that a statement can be made in this Chamber to clarify-----

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: -----that our citizens will be brought home today.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I seek a variation of the Order of Business. Deputy Ó Cuív asked for that but that is okay because he is from Fianna Fáil.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Why can Deputy Ó Cuív do it?

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Tánaiste is wrong and has not read the paper. There are two of them. The Tánaiste has not read the paper and is wrong.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: They are in the paper, which the Tánaiste obviously has not read.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is not a funny matter comrades.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in relation to job retention and creation at Dún Laoghaire harbour and at Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33440/11]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been in contact with a company (details supplied) in relation to the ongoing threat to jobs and downgrading of ferry services from Dún Laoghaire; and if he will provide an update on the actions taken regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33439/11]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: While there is nothing directly objectionable in this Bill-----

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: To be honest, I am indifferent to it.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Because, having listened to the speeches from the other side of the House, the Government is trying to suggest enacting the Bill will do something to deal with the reasons we are in the deepest economic crisis the State has ever faced and the European economy is teetering on the edge of an abyss. These measures on which the Government is being dictated to by the European Union and the IMF...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister of State can think what he likes, but I think the Government is bluffing.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am sure the Government side has had its opportunity to speak, has it not?