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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Aer Lingus and Stobart Air (17 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: How can Mr. Kavanagh get options in shares that will not exist if this deal goes through?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Aer Lingus and Stobart Air (17 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: It could be to Mr. Kavanagh’s financial detriment. That would tell an interesting story but I am just asking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: I listened carefully to what Mr. Walsh said on RTE radio this morning about developing transatlantic passengers and transit passengers into Heathrow. It seemed clear to me that he intends to develop a hub in Ireland, which is good news. However, he also said something contradictory earlier today. He said most countries have one hub and most businesses would be crazy to give a guarantee to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: If there is no CEO to consider, there might not be a Government either if we do not get to the vote.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: Mr. Walsh mentioned having additional wide-bodied aeroplanes on transatlantic routes. Will all of them be located in Dublin? I am surprised that my Sinn Féin colleague did not ask about the plans for Dublin Airport. Mr. Walsh was very clear about them and, unfortunately, his plans for Shannon Airport. Will any takeover bid have an impact on connectivity between Heathrow Airport and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: However, the concrete commitment is for four extra flights into Dublin rather than Shannon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: Mr. Walsh said he hoped to. Is the hope to bring them into Dublin or Shannon?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: He did not specify and that is why I am asking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: The four flights were into Dublin and Shannon-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) IAG (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: What about Belfast?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: 90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the lease in respect of a property (details supplied) in County Clare was not renewed by the State, in particular whether it was the decision of the lessor or lessee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6441/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: 126. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme 2013 will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6443/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Tax Reliefs Availability (12 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: 255. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the subsidies available to wind farm developers; the incentives and-or tax breaks available and what they amount to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6442/15]

Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: First Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: In the event that the Government does not make Government time available to remedy a breach of Ireland's international obligations, I have no alternative but to move that the Bill be taken in Private Members' time. However, I hope the Government might deal with said breach in its own time.

Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: First Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: Although it is disappointing to have to do so. Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha." I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2014: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2014: First Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: We all know the honour of representing our counties.

Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: First Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the right of representative associations established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Síochána Act 1924 or the Defence (Amendment) Act 1990, to carry on negotiations for the fixing of pay or other conditions of employment of their members and to join national umbrella organisation...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (10 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: 490. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will press his counterpart in the Republic of Indonesia, Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi, to allow international journalists access to West Papua and commit to genuine media freedom for local and international journalists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5878/15]

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: As a Taoiseach who told this House that he is not a Catholic Taoiseach but a Taoiseach who is Catholic I think he would nevertheless accept the virtue of forgiveness in society and the merits of giving people a new start. However, Ireland remains one of the few countries in the Council of Europe which does not have spent convictions legislation on its statute book. Report and Final Stages...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Industry: Bord Bia, ICOS and Positive Farmers (3 Feb 2015)

Michael McNamara: I am interested in cheese exports. What proportion of cheese exports are from big processors? I refer to cheeses such as Dubliner, Kilmeaden, and the various brands that have been developed. What proportion of exports are from small farmhouse industries? What proportion of exports are pasteurised and unpasteurised? Is there a growing market for farmhouse, organic and unpasteurised...