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Passport Security (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: There are a few questions that need to be answered. The pre-2005 passport had the same name and details as the original passport but a different serial number. How come this was not picked up by the authorities in the countries in question? I am disappointed the Minister said he will not publish the report on the Israeli passport affair, or that he has not published it yet. He promised...

Passport Security (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: Yes.

Passport Security (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: When does the Minister hope to have the review on passport security carried out?

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he will take to clear the backlog of applications for passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30198/10]

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: The Minister mentioned an increase of 13.8% in the number of passport applications being processed this year. However, it is highly unlikely that the increase is due to people going on holiday. Rather, it is down to people emigrating because Government policies have left them with no hope. I have a number of concerns. For example, that it still takes 15-20 working days to process a...

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: The Dublin area contains a larger population. The Minister stated that he would examine the option of providing another passport-----

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: I really only asked two questions.

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: I would like to elaborate on my last question, as it needs more time.

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: My supplementary question will be on the additional staff.

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: They see no hope.

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: I have two brief questions. What progression has the Minister made in regard to the provision of an additional passport office? Being parochial, I should like to see a passport office being set up in the mid-west region, building on the success of the Cork passport office, particularly given the fact that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food office in Ennis is closed, and staff...

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: Can I ask a few questions, as regards Question No. 30?

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: The Minister in his reply to Question No. 27 said how serious the fraudulent use of an Irish passport was. It is a very serious matter and it came to light last February and again recently with the name of the famous Richard Murphy. In light of the previous case in Dubai, the Minister called in the Israeli Ambassador for questioning, as regards what happened there, as he was justified in...

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: The fact is an Irish passport was allegedly used in a given situation, and this has more or less been confirmed by the authorities. I ask the Minister to talk to his Russian counterpart because Ireland does not want to be seen as a soft tough on the international scene. Here we have Israel and Russia, two so-called superpowers allegedly using Irish passports for fraudulent purposes. That...

Passport Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: Why cannot the Minister act in regard to the Russian Foreign Minister?

Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla (6 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the request by Israel to the UN to shelve plans for an international independent investigation into Israel's interception of a humanitarian aid flotilla en route to Gaza which led to the death of nine activists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29583/10]

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: A very good dog.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: Like my colleague, Deputy Carey, I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Pardon the pun, but with unemployment levels and ordinary families struggling to make ends meets, it is not surprising that ordinary people out in the street think that the Government has finally gone to the dogs. I tried to go through the Minister's speech but it is only a face-saving exercise for the Fianna...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason payment has not issued to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29159/10]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the staffing levels in County Clare public dental health service; the number employed in the service at 31 May 2010; the number of vacancies in the service on this date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28546/10]