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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard (19 Feb 2013)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will acknowledge the work of Coast Guard volunteers; if he will continue to maintain support for them and other volunteer rescue units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8524/13]

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Barry: I am delighted to speak on this motion. I will not go into the minute details of the deal. This is a very good deal for business and for jobs. People are wondering whether this will benefit them. Of course it will. Last Monday, I spoke to a business person in Cork with whom I deal regularly. He said he had been contacted by one of the pillar banks for the first time in almost four...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Legislative Programme (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she plans to amend the Civil Registration Act 2012 to allow for the registration, in Ireland, of the deaths of Irish citizens abroad. [7518/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Land Acquisitions (12 Feb 2013)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the agreed land prices per hectare for lands purchased for schools in the Munster area, on a county basis, over the past five years. [7021/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural and Environmental Practices on Farms: Discussion with Comhairle na Tuaithe (29 Jan 2013)

Tom Barry: I thank the representatives of Comhairle na Tuaithe for their presentation. I have a few thoughts on the matter. A few years ago, when a rural scheme was promoting access to pathways through farms, I was anxious to establish a path through my land. I encountered all the obstacles that other members have noted. Insurance was a huge issue. The matter seemed to involve a number of agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Land Acquisitions (29 Jan 2013)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the progress, if any, made regarding the acquisition of Annesgrove Gardens by the State. [4164/13]

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Jan 2013)

Tom Barry: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Before discussing it, we must acknowledge the work that has been done for children during this Government's term of office. There was the establishment of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the referendum on children's rights and the drafting of the action plan by the anti-bullying working group. Much work is being done in this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Application Numbers (18 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients here in receipt of carer's allowance, disability allowance and invalidity pension; the number of carer's allowance recipients who are either the spouse or parent or child of the person being cared for, if he will provide the figures from 2005 to 2012. [56879/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total amount of money annually for carer's allowance, disability allowance and invalidity pension from 2005 to 2012; and if there is ongoing assessment of applicants to determine their continuing qualification for the payment in question. [56880/12]

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: I understand that but it is insulting to those of us who tried to maintain the industry. I could spend ten minutes talking about why we do not have a sugar industry and I am upset that Deputy Ó Cuív is not here to respond to me.

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: I will resume my seat but it is an absolute disgrace that Deputy Ó Cuív tabled this question and his colleagues know that.

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: It is insulting for those of us who have suffered. I am not going to allow this sort of behaviour. The Deputy tabled a question but he knew damn well-----

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: I understand that.

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: I understand that but the Deputies on the other side know that their party was responsible for closing down the sugar industry. It is a disgrace-----

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: The Fianna Fáil Deputies brought it inside the House.

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: I have a problem with this question. It is an absolute disgrace that this question has been tabled. The question asks the Minister what steps he is taking to promote the sugar industry. I have news for the Deputies opposite: we do not have a sugar industry. It is an insult to people like me and others who grew beet and worked in the factories that Members opposite would table a question...

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: I have a problem with this question. It is an absolute disgrace that this question has been tabled. The question asks the Minister what steps he is taking to promote the sugar industry. I have news for the Deputies opposite: we do not have a sugar industry. It is an insult to people like me and others who grew beet and worked in the factories that Members opposite would table a question...

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: I understand that but it is insulting to those of us who tried to maintain the industry. I could spend ten minutes talking about why we do not have a sugar industry and I am upset that Deputy Ó Cuív is not here to respond to me.

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: I will resume my seat but it is an absolute disgrace that Deputy Ó Cuív tabled this question and his colleagues know that.

Other Questions: Sugar Industry (13 Dec 2012)

Tom Barry: It is insulting for those of us who have suffered. I am not going to allow this sort of behaviour. The Deputy tabled a question but he knew damn well-----