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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: While I hear what Mr. Evans is saying, it is not what I am asking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: Could Mr. Evans answer the question as to whether the European Commission has required that the limitation be imposed and a habitat management plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: Is this an additional stipulation being introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to exclude Irish farmers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: Then why is it being introduced?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: The ineligibility could be caused by a farmer meeting the requirements of an SPA or SAC but not doing so otherwise than because he or she was required to do so under a habitat management plan. He or she could have done it under his or her own volition or allowed the lands to fall into a state that would meet the requirements of an SPA or SAC, but not because it was ordered by a habitat...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: Not necessarily.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: The introduction of clear criteria is welcome, as is the fact that the Department will re-examine this point which has many implications in the area of Slieve Aughty. Many farmers in the area had management plans, while others were left outside at the time, but they were still involved in the hen harrier SAC. The legal criteria are still the same. It is the same regulation - Council...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Remit (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: 226. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is not in a position to administer the national lottery grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16311/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Vehicle Registration (28 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: 415. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the recommended or legal limit for the length of time allowed for which a vehicle can be licensed by motor dealers without the motor dealer's name appearing in registration book; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16317/15]

Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: I will address a number of points that were raised. According to the Minister of State, the right to strike of An Garda Síochána - it was decided that Ireland was in breach of the European Social Charter because this was denied - raised serious issues. I accept this in terms of the security of the State. Deputy Calleary went further and ruled it out as being incompatible with the...

Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: That is fine.

Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill arises out of the exclusion of members of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces from industrial relations law that applies to all other workers in the State. Gardaí and members of the Defence Forces are precluded from joining a trade union, engaging in collective bargaining and taking industrial action, while...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (23 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: 197. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the National Parks and Wildlife Service will erect signs in the vicinity of nesting white tailed eagles to warn fishermen, other lake users and members of the public not to inadvertently disturb them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16108/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of the Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (22 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: The witnesses talked about lending being one of the bank's most important functions and duties within the State. I received a communication from a constituent associated with an SME. Obviously, SME lending is crucial to the future of the State. The SME employs approximately 100 people so it is quite big by the standards of a rural constituency such as Clare. It is a well-known and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of the Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (22 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: My point was not on what the bank can legally do. It was on how-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of the Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (22 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: How does a small fish fight the bank when it decides to play hardball and exercise the option I described? One could appoint a receiver, whose appointment could be challenged, but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of the Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (22 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: The second question is very short. What interest rate does the bank charge on moneys the bank gets from the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland and reloans?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of the Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (22 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: What is the normal rate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of the Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (22 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: There is a 2% saving.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Michael McNamara: I was intrigued by what Mr. Doyle had to say about own-brand selling, etc. Certain supermarket chains offer a 1 kg bag of carrots labelled, albeit in relatively small print, as having been grown in Ireland. Presuming that bag of carrots is not sold below cost, are the witnesses claiming that Irish growers are worse off if their carrots are sold in that way than if they are sold loose and...