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Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Was it discussed at Cabinet earlier?

Written Answers — Employment Protection: Employment Protection (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he intends to introduce to protect current employment levels in the restaurant sector; if he will provide assistance to the sector which contributes €2 billion each year to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43036/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the problems being experienced by medical card patients (details supplied) in County Clare who require regular blood tests; if she will ensure that these patients continue to have this service provided as heretofore free of charge at their local medical clinics; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the US preclearance facilities at Shannon Airport; the feedback from airlines availing of the service; when he expects an airline (details supplied) to commence using the facility; if there are outstanding issues or difficulties which need to be addressed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42924/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the measures he intends to introduce to assist the restaurant sector here which employs one in four workers in the tourism industry and contributing €2 billion to the Exchequer; if he intends to increase marketing support for the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43037/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 569: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43076/09]

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I will start with the words of a ten year old child rescued from the waters in Ennis on Thursday: "It was scary, it was really scary, all the water was everywhere. It was like our house was in a big puddle and all the water was going into the house, just going in and in and would not stop." Those are the words of Clodagh, a ten year old child who was rescued along with her mother and...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: What about the Ennis one?

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: It did not work too well in Ennis.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: He has gone to Ardnacrusha.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42440/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the status of a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42369/09]

Written Answers — Kidnapping of Irish Priest: Kidnapping of Irish Priest (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent release of a person (details supplied); if a ransom was paid for their release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41868/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent human rights reports of the existence of illegal detention centres in China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41869/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce legislation in relation to social networking sites; the need for privacy default settings following the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/09]

International Human Trafficking: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I commend my colleague, Deputy Naughten, on bringing this important motion before the House. Trafficking in human beings is one of the greatest infringements of a person's human rights. It is modern slave trading. The United Nations estimates that over 2.4 million people are trafficked worldwide, mainly for sexual exploitation. International policing of human trafficking has proved...

Diplomatic Representation. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: In regard to the full pre-custom clearance facility in Shannon which ambassador Rooney opened in July, did the Minister have discussions with the ambassador on how that facility is proceeding? I understand some problems have arisen with having the full facilities in place, particularly in regard to general aviation. The Minister might clarify that because it is the first facility outside of...

Diplomatic Representation. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: The Minister might come back to me on that. I understand it is not operating to its potential, particularly in one area.

European Union Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: It is probably will be someone with Fianna Fáil connections.

European Union Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Card-carrying members.