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EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made contact with his EU counterparts to support the candidacy of the EU's Ambassador to Washington and former Taoiseach, Mr. John Bruton for the position of EU president; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42346/09]

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister for his reply. What soundings has he taken from Foreign Ministers in the European Union regarding ambassador John Bruton's interest in the position of President of the European Union? Having looked at the CVs of all the candidates mentioned for the job, I believe Mr. Bruton is well qualified. He has served for five years as European Union ambassador to the United...

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Mr. Gordon Brown is very vocal in his support for Mr. Blair, not like our Taoiseach. Does the Minister believe a decision will be made tomorrow in Brussels on the Presidency or will the decision be postponed until the December meeting? What support does the Minister believe Mr. Bruton has for his candidacy among the major countries, such as Germany and France?

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Is the Government keeping its cards close to its chest?

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I am talking about governments.

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the future of the pilot rural transport night time scheme; if he has completed a report on the viability of this scheme; if funding will continue for existing projects in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41597/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to comments (details supplied) made regarding discussions in relation to the €10 air travel tax; his views on these comments; if he plans to hold discussions with the airline in question on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41268/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the humanitarian problems at the Palestinian refugee camp on the Syrian-Iraqi border as a result of persons being displaced by the Iraqi war; if the EU, including Ireland, has plans to assist in repatriating these Palestinian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41309/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Palestinian refugee problem in Syria will be discussed at a forthcoming General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41310/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41462/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will fund the upgrading of broadband facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Clare where the broadband speed is slow and where an alternative is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41278/09]

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I wish to share my time with Deputies Neville, Creed and Clune. Given the limited time I have, I wish to speak on only one issue, which is the air travel tax. Since it was introduced by the Government in last year's budget it has left a trail of destruction. Even in July, the height of the summer season, trips abroad by Irish residents were down 11.3% compared to 2008, while the number of...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 23: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to review the work permit rules; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40890/09]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 13 October 2009, if a college (details supplied) in County Limerick will be included for grant aid from the European Globalisation Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41120/09]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will qualify for training under a scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41235/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance if discussions have taken place with an airline (details supplied) regarding the €10 air travel tax; if he will report on these discussions; if not; if he will hold discussions with the airline in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41109/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance if, following his comments that the discussions are taking place with an airline (details supplied) regarding the €10 air travel tax, he will report on those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41110/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to comments made (details supplied) stating that discussions are taking place with an airline regarding the €10 air travel tax; if he will report on those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41111/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41182/09]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41144/09]