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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: There were so many questions raised that I had better let the Minister start to answer as many of them as he can. Perhaps he can give short answers, because there are many members who want to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank the Tánaiste. Before I hand over to members, who I am sure will have a lot of questions on what is a very comprehensive programme, I ask the Tánaiste to comment on David Cameron's pledge today to hold a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU. He has pledged to hold an in-or-out referendum between 2015 and 2017.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: I have received apologies from Senator Deirdre Clune. On behalf of the joint committee, I extend sympathy to the Senator on the death of her mother, Mrs. Margaret Barry, who was buried yesterday. Margaret was the wife of former Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Peter Barry. I am sure I speak for all members when I express our deepest sympathy to Senator Deirdre Clune on the death of her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: I remind members and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure mobile phones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting, as they cause interference with the recording equipment, even when left in silent mode. I welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, and his officials. It is great to see a good turnout of members and a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: I add my voice to the congratulations to Ms Hynes and wish her well in the future. Obviously, her job is very challenging. She spoke about an all-time high of 3.5 million passengers to 1.4 million this year, so there is a task to be done. Connectivity is extremely important for an island nation. I have a few questions but I would like to comment briefly on the situation which has been...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3360/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an oral hearing in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3361/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3384/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3386/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (23 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3387/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 251. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for assistive technology in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2791/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 350. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2569/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 358. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on jobseeker's allowance appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2651/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Appeals (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 361. 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. [2662/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 379. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a disability allowance appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2918/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 412. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 438 of 27 November 2012, when payment of bog compensation will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2919/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 541. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 566 of 13 November 2012, the position regarding an application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2656/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 553. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 587 of 27 November 2012, the position regarding a headage payment appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2917/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 574. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding inter country adoptions with Belarus and Ethiopia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2793/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (22 Jan 2013)

Pat Breen: 575. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding inter country adoptions with Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2794/13]