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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank Mr. Aiken and Ms Glen for a very interesting and thought-provoking presentation and discussion. The British Irish Chamber of Commerce is in safe hands with them at the helm. I wish them and the chamber's members every success in their work. That trade increased by 2% last year between the UK and Ireland shows the great potential for trade between us and I wish them well in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: There are five speakers who want to contribute to the debate so, obviously, the delegation's answers must be very good. I call Senator Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I will bring in Senator Norris as well because I know he is anxious to get back to the Seanad Chamber.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: Senator Norris should be careful not to mention anybody outside the House because they are not here to defend themselves.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I am not talking about Albert Reynolds. I am referring to the chief executive of Iceland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: Senator Norris said there had been three meetings in a row on economic matters. There will be lots of meetings for him in respect of human rights.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: The EU special representative on human rights appeared before us two weeks ago. The Pakistani ambassador will appear before us tomorrow to discuss drones, while the Moroccan secretary general will appear before us on 26 February to deal with Western Sahara. Amnesty International will be coming on 27 February, while the UN representative on human rights in Iran will appear before us on 5...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I wanted to keep Senator Norris on his toes as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: Perhaps the delegation could answer Senator Norris's questions first, because Senator Daly is not present.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: A mobile phone seems to be causing some interference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: Okay. Work away.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank Mr. Aiken for a comprehensive report that will be very helpful to us. I am sure members will have questions similar to the one I am about to ask. Our trade with the United Kingdom is worth approximately €14 billion a year. The recent horsemeat controversy is not just an Irish or European issue, but a worldwide one. What damage has been done to Ireland in this regard, or are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I invite Mr. Aiken to respond on those few points.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: I have received apologies from Senator Jim Walsh, who is unable to be with us. Draft minutes of the meeting of 13 February have been circulated to all members. Are the minutes of 13 February agreed? Agreed. Unless there are any matters arising from the minutes we will proceed with the main business of the meeting. The main reason we are here this afternoon is to consider the matter of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (20 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 21 February 2012, if he will provide an update on the provision of broadband for a town (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9247/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the development of the new Shannon Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8601/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following on from the Sports Capital programme for 2012, if he intends to introduce a new scheme for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8602/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8699/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a review of carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8701/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the provision of a service (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8365/13]