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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Development Fund: Motion (29 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister of State. My question relates to the latter part of his contribution which referred to the collaboration that takes place between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Irish Business and Employers Confederation. He can answer my question along with the other questions that members will ask. Have Irish companies a big disadvantage when they tender for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: On a different note, as the ambassador departs our shores, will he make a brief comment on Irish-Nigerian bilateral relations, particularly the number of trade visits and other visits we have had recently? How does he see Ireland moving forward with Nigeria?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the ambassador and wish him well in his new role in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I thank him for his services in this country. He worked very closely with the Irish ambassador, Mr. Fay, in Abuja. We are delighted that another expert in Nigeria, Sean Hoy, has been appointed ambassador and we know he will work with Mr. Pwol's successor. I acknowledge the presence of Mr. Umar...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: We will allow the ambassador to conclude and I will then let Senator Walsh back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: There are a lot of questions there between Deputies Crowe and O'Sullivan, so perhaps the ambassador could answer some of those.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: I thank the ambassador. In recent days, we have heard that a senior military chief has said he has some idea of where the children are located. While the President has said there will be no negotiation, are negotiations ongoing in relation to the release of the schoolgirls?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: We have received apologies from Senator David Norris, whom I believe is progressing well following his surgery. We continue to wish him well. We sent a letter expressing our good wishes and received an acknowledgement. I congratulate Ms Deirdre Clune on her success in the European Parliament elections. I also congratulate Senator Lorraine Higgins, a member of this committee who also did...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Nigeria: Ambassador of Nigeria (28 May 2014)

Pat Breen: Before commencing with the meeting, I wish to remind members, witnesses and all those in the Public Gallery to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting, as even in silent mode they cause interference with the recording equipment in our committee rooms. I am delighted to welcome His Excellency, Mr. Felix Yusufu Pwol, the Ambassador of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Driver Licence Exchange (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 63. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the concern among the Irish community in Canada regarding the delay in reaching agreement with various Canadian provinces on driving licence exchange; and if he will provide an update on this matter. [23043/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Closures (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of discussions with the INTO in relation to the future of rural schools, if a special case will be considered for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22833/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 383. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22452/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 384. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22454/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 385. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22455/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 452. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a rent supplement appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23078/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 590. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of disadvantaged area scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22334/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 604. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri-environment options scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22660/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 605. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment under the agri-environment options scheme 2013 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22690/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (27 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 621. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on single farm payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22962/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (15 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 180. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when final payment of a forestry grant will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22036/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Appeals (13 May 2014)

Pat Breen: 349. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a child benefit appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20992/14]