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Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I raise the question of the Tánaiste's visit to Thomond Park in Limerick last week.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: She was out too early for us. We were doing other business.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: The Tánaiste was asked by Clare FM and other local media——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: ——about the travel tax and she said the Government was in discussions with Ryanair which resulted——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: ——in Ryanair stating no discussions were taking place. The Department of Finance stated it was surprised at the Tánaiste's comments. Now that the Minister for Transport is sitting close to the Tánaiste perhaps——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: ——we can know if talks are taking place with Ryanair regarding the travel tax, as the Tánaiste stated last Friday. It is very simple——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: ——and straightforward. The Minister for Transport is beside to her to answer the question.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I put down a parliamentary question and the Minister for Transport said he had no talks, but the Tánaiste said they were in discussions and the Department of Finance is denying it. I want to know——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I want clarification of the situation.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Can the Tánaiste clarify the situation regarding talks with Ryanair? It is having a devastating affect on the region and is part of the reason a deal is not being done with the Shannon Airport Authority.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Both of the Ministers are there.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: The Tánaiste said it. It is on audio.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: The Tánaiste said discussions took place between the Government and Ryanair on the travel tax.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I want clarification on that in the House this morning.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: The silence is deafening.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has given consideration to the reconfiguration of psychiatric services in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40796/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (11 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 233: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation in relation to the licensing of septic tanks; if so, his views on the cost implications of licensing for the elderly and the less well off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40739/09]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (11 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a revised scheme to replace the REP scheme will be finalised; if discussions with the European Commission have been completed in relation to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40813/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1675 of 24 September 2008, the status of a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40814/09]

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak to this Private Members' motion. As the main shareholder of State and semi-State companies, the taxpayer demands and is entitled to value for money. This guiding principle should underpin the provision and delivery of all services throughout the public sector. Indications in recent weeks of an internal report which suggests that the taxpayer...