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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations: Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (11 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: I have one or two questions about getting the information on this to the industry. Does the authority intend to or has it had any consultation with the industry, either through the producer organisations or the publications, or how does it propose to bring to the attention of the industry the effects of this statutory instrument? How will the introduction of electronic logbooks impact with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations: Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (11 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: The electronic logbook is a relatively new practice. Is its use widespread throughout all the coastal communities of the European Union? Is it the standard now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations: Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (11 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: In terms of the European context, they are reducing the capacity of the European fleet and it used to be done by way of compensation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations: Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (11 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: I thank the Chairman for allowing me to contribute even though I am not a member of the committee. I welcome Dr. Steele, Mr. Kinneen and Mr. O'Mahony to the meeting. I will commence by making a general point. The sea fishing industry has dealt with the SFPA for some time. It could be acknowledged that they got off to a rocky start but now they share a mutual respect. The industry has...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Expenditure (11 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: 381. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the public consultation process phases to be undertaken by ComReg prior to finalising the cost structure for water supply/investment by Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12056/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (11 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: 473. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total allowable catch of all species allocated to a fishing vessel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12050/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (6 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: 181. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a non-EU citizen married to an EU citizen over 15 years prior to the introduction of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons ) Regulations 2006 and 2008 and living in Ireland with their spouse for this period is subject to these regulations or the previous regulations regarding an application for residency; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Tuarascáil an Choimisinéara Teanga 2012: Díospóireacht (5 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: Gabh mo leithscéal ach níl mo chuid Gaeilge go maith. Mar sin, cuirfidh mé mo cheisteanna trí Bhéarla. This committee is concerned with the role of the Coimisinéir Teanga and the commissioner presents his annual report to the committee. The commissioner expressed strong concern in his report regarding the proposed amalgamation of his office under the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Severe Weather Events Response (4 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: 252. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if funding is available to compensate tourist projects that have been damaged or lost facilities due to the severe weather conditions experienced since the start of the year; if not, if he has applied for access to any European Union funds that may cover such events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10866/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Private Partnerships Data (4 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: 283. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 246 of 20 February 2014, (details supplied) if he has available to him and his Department the amounts that were paid to Dublin Corporation/Dublin City Council for each year of their partnership with National Toll Roads and Dublin Port regarding the East Link Bridge; if will provide...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (4 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: 344. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he intends to announce funding from his Department for annual repairs for piers and quays to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10643/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Scheme (4 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: 360. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied ) will receive all outstanding moneys due to them for compensation under the TB eradication scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10897/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (4 Mar 2014)

Noel Harrington: 519. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 246 of 20 February 2014, (details supplied) if he has available to him and his Department the amounts that were paid to Dublin Port for each year of their partnership with National Toll Roads and Dublin Corporation-Dublin City Council regarding the East Link bridge; if will provide these figures in...

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Noel Harrington: They do.

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Noel Harrington: I will begin by declaring an interest; I am a postmaster based in a stand-alone post office in Castletownbere in west Cork. Since I became a postmaster in 1992, I have been a member of the Irish Postmasters' Union and I compliment the union on bringing this campaign to the Dáil and to Government this evening along with the many postmasters and postmistresses throughout the country. I...

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Noel Harrington: -----that I submit only a half of them do if the pattern is similar to that of the general population. If it is similar to that of general population, only half of the Members of this House would access their social protection business in post offices. How many of the Members access their utility bills in the post office? If the pattern is similar to that of the general population, it...

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Noel Harrington: I call on all Oireachtas Members to lead by example and access the post office for their business. I am pleased that An Post has again won the social protection contract for another five years. It is imperative that postmasters, An Post, the Government and the public step up to the mark and support the post office. An Post management also needs to come forward to support the sub-office...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Noel Harrington: I am aware, as are all postmasters, that we have making electronic fund transfers for years, whether through interest payments or salaries to An Post staff being paid by electronic transfer through a facility in An Post or the Post Office Savings Bank. Has the Irish Postmasters Union engaged in discussions or negotiations with An Post to ascertain how the role of the Post Office Savings Bank...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Noel Harrington: At the outset, I would like to declare an interest. I am a sub-postmaster and have been a member of the Irish Postmasters Union since 1992, so this is my 22nd year as a postmaster. When I took over that office, it was a manual office like all other offices throughout the country. It became automated in the mid 1990s. In 1997, I recall a protest taking place. I remember it because it was...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Exemptions (25 Feb 2014)

Noel Harrington: 477. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 385 of 30 April 2013 in respect of the financial year of 2013, the number of vehicles that were granted the concession road tax rate for vintage vehicles; if he will give a breakdown of the ages of these vehicles; the classes of these vehicles; the horsepower categories of these...