Results 241-260 of 24,382 for speaker:Seán Barrett

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Famine in Africa and Yemen: Médecins sans Frontières, Oxfam and Concern (6 Apr 2017)

Seán Barrett: I was not in any way being critical. Mr. O'Loughlin should not think that for one moment. I was expressing frustration that the crisis in Somalia has continued for such a long period and asking if anything could be done that would have an impact, no matter how small, on the situation. It is frustrating when one considers the long period involved.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Diplomatic Representation: Motion (6 Apr 2017)

Seán Barrett: It would be reopening, in fact, rather than opening. We did have a full embassy there.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Freedom of Information Remit (4 Apr 2017)

Seán Barrett: 308. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if business improvement districts established under the Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Act 2006 will be brought in under the Freedom of Information Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16081/17]

Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: Again, I just do not understand what difficulty there could be about having a clause in legislation that it would come before the House again after a two-year period. We all learn from experience and things change. Hopefully there will be less and less demand for these sorts of centres because we will get on top of this very sad issue. That is what Parliament is all about; being able to...

Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: I support Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan in her request for a review of this legislation on a two-yearly basis. I raised this matter on Committee Stage and I thought the Minister of State might have listened and given some sense of comfort in regard to this whole new idea. I wish to state that I support the concept of helping people with drug problems. As I said on Committee Stage, I have lived...

Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: On a point of order, I suggest, with respect, that the amendment is not carried.

Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: It is the normal practice from the Chair.

Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: The Minister did.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: I congratulate the Naval Service on the support it has provided for those escaping wars in various parts of the world and I am delighted we took part in that programme. Is there a continuation of that requirement on us, which I would fully support? If so, how does affect fisheries protection? The exit of the UK from the Union will have an impact on fish quotas. Has preparatory work been...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: Could I respectfully suggest that in light of the effect of Brexit on fisheries and fisheries protection, perhaps a quarterly or half-yearly report could be provided on the arrangements that are being put in place so that we are kept up to date and know exactly what is happening in that area? Perhaps the Minister of State would consider putting in place some sort of system whereby a report...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: That is a very important part of the process.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: The Irish Sea was never a real issue but protection of the stock will be a big issue with the exit of Britain from the EU because the fish in the Irish Sea do not know there is a boundary somewhere. We must prepare for those issues and make negotiators aware of them.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: Absolutely.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: The captain, who was buried recently, was the daughter of Mr. John Fitzpatrick, the returning officer for County Dublin who had Cavan connections.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: That is correct. It is a great tragedy.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2015: Motion (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: I thank the Minister of State for a very comprehensive report. There was reference to the motion being placed on the Order Paper for Dáil Éireann. I respectfully suggest we seek some time, even if it is an hour or two, for the motion to be debated in the Dáil. Very often, there is ignorance of what the Defence Forces are about, the comprehensive duties they perform...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2015: Motion (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: This shows the wise decision taken some time ago which we continue to follow in respect of involvement with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, NATO. It is important that we perform peacekeeping roles and be seen to be totally independent. Rather than spending vast sums of money in supporting NATO, we are much better off spending our money on these missions, particularly smaller ones....

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2015: Motion (23 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: They play an extraordinary role. When I was Minister for Defence, I had the pleasure to visit some of the places mentioned. Ireland Inc. is promoted by the personnel who serve on these missions and the heights they rise to in commanding some of them. It is a great boost to the Defence Forces to know that they are appreciated and that we know that personnel do not just march up and down a...

Select Committee on Health: Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: Unfortunately, I was ill for the debate on Second Stage. That is why I wanted to make some points on Committee Stage. I appreciate what the Minister of State is trying to do here, but this is dangerous territory for the State to be involved. This is not about outside agencies. This is about the State doing something that allows for illegal drugs to be brought into premises under the...

Select Committee on Health: Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2017)

Seán Barrett: She was having a conversation with her officials.