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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Outstanding Legacy Issues in Northern Ireland: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the joint committee, I thank the delegates for meeting us. We have had a very informative discussion on an issue that goes to the very core of seeking peace and reconciliation for all those affected by the troubled past of Northern Ireland. I commend the delegates' genuine commitment to the peace process and for their work in that regard. Groups such as theirs coming together...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: I apologise for the delay. I welcome the representatives of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Ms Emily Logan, who is the chief commissioner, and Mr. David Joyce and Mr. Mark Kelly, who are members of the commission. I also welcome the representatives of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, Mr. Les Allamby, who is the chief Commissioner, Ms Virginia McVea, who is the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: I am afraid I will have to stop Mr. Allamby there because we have a vote in the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: Does Mr. Allamby have much more of his presentation to read?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: No, we will come back to it. I apologise about this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: Thank you Ms Logan. Before I call Deputy Pringle I wish to put some questions. In her presentation, Ms Logan states that withdrawal from the European Convention could have negative consequences for the uniformity of human rights standards across these islands, will she expand on this and specify the areas of particular concern? Does Ms Logan believe that a Northern Ireland bill of rights...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: I propose that the witnesses answer this round of questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: Does anybody else wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: I call Mr. Pat Doherty MP.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the committee, I thank Ms Logan, Mr. Allamby and their teams for meeting us today. The discussion has been very informative on an issue that is of profound significance to future peace and genuine reconciliation in Northern Ireland. It is also intrinsic to the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Numbers (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: 116. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a new herd number will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim, relating to farmlands in Arigna in County Roscommon. [25642/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: 204. To ask the Minister for Health when a home care package will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [25643/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (25 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: 260. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when payment under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme on special areas of conservation bogs will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [25641/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Resolution Processes (24 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: The Deputy should refrain from naming names.

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Resolution Processes (24 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: The rules are that we do not name names here in the Chamber.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: 22. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures the Government has in place to discourage persons coming into the country and falsely claiming benefit; the measures in place to stop so-called sham marriages that enable persons to qualify falsely for benefit; the success rate to date; if this is an increasing or decreasing problem. [24633/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (24 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: 177. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide a commitment that Vita House in Roscommon town will continue to provide its outstanding, much needed services and responses to women and children who are experiencing domestic violence in County Roscommon; and if he will ensure the continuity of care for service users, as part of an integrated community-based service,...

Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: When will the apprenticeship Bill come before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments (16 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: 245. To ask the Minister for Finance the investments made through the National Pensions Reserve Fund, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, and the Innovation Fund Ireland in biotechnology start-up companies since 2011; if he will project the long-term employment dividend that is expected to result from these investments; if he will provide relevant data (details supplied); and if he...

Direct Provision Report: Motion (12 Jun 2015)

Frank Feighan: I am glad to be afforded an opportunity to speak on this issue. The system of direct provision for asylum seekers was 15 years old earlier this year. This issue has certainly led to much substantial debate, some of it informed and some of it misinformed. I would not say that some of the commentary sometimes borders on the hysterical, but it is certainly not always informed. Many issues...