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Trade Union Movement and Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: Property prices only go up.

Trade Union Movement and Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion which, I believe, is a shameless attempt to hijack the 100th anniversary of the 1913 Lock-out to promote a range of agenda as colourful and meaningless as the Technical Group collective. The 1913 Lock-out has an honourable place in Irish history and the terrible events of that tumultuous period...

Topical Issue Debate: Living City Initiative (18 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: I wish to raise with the Minister of State the possibility of using the Finance Act, in particular the Living City initiative contained within the Act, as a blueprint for the regeneration of towns and villages throughout the country. I acknowledge that this initiative was limited to the cities of Limerick and Waterford. It was most welcome but I also welcome the announcement which succeeded...

Topical Issue Debate: Living City Initiative (18 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: I am glad the Minister of State did not do so, given its content. I do not in any way advocate a return to section 23 - the Department might well have concerns about that. Many people would, because to return to that section would merely be to go back to what was wrong without having learned anything. What was introduced in the Living City initiative was very targeted, as the Minister of...

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: While it is almost 10.30 p.m., many fire fighters have waited a very long time for this and I believe we in this House can wait a couple of minutes longer. Many measures which are long overdue are included in this Bill and there are also many reforming measures, but this is a particularly important measure given the fact the great majority of fire services across rural Ireland are provided...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) with Fáilte Ireland (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: Will committee members be able to speak to the witnesses after the meeting?

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) with Fáilte Ireland (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: It is disused now.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) with Fáilte Ireland (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: I welcome Mr. Pender and his colleagues to the committee. It is one of the more exciting things I get to do because it is one of the few areas where we can possibly contribute to the regeneration of rural areas. So much of what we do in both Houses of the Oireachtas is predicated on decisions made in Brussels and Strasbourg and this is one of the few areas where there is scope for Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 271. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the savings that were made in 2012/2013 as a result of no longer being able to combine learning support and resource allocation to create a full-time position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27039/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Adult Cautioning Scheme Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 709. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of minor offenders have been diverted from the courts over the Garda adult caution scheme since its inception in 2006. [27404/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Adult Cautioning Scheme Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 711. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to include the possession of cannabis resin in its schedule of the Garda adult caution scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27406/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 710. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the numner offenders that have been successfully prosecuted for possession of cannabis resin, as opposed to possession with intent to supply since 2006. [27405/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 712. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of offenders benefitted from the Probation Act in respect of convictions for possession of cannabis resin, as opposed to possession with intent to supply since 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27407/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 714. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the practice of imposing passport controls on air bridges between the door of airplanes and the airport was commenced by GNIB at Dublin Airport; if its purpose is to prevent asylum seekers entering the State; if he concerned that it might have such an effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27410/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 715. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware that the Garda vetting process for persons seeking to take up places on community employment schemes in Clare (details supplied) is taking 16 weeks, if he considers this to be satisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27414/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 769. To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence forces will be disposing of 4x2 TCV Man vehicles or EOD 4x2 vehicles in the coming year; if he will consider giving it to the Irish UN History Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27767/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (30 May 2013)

Michael McNamara: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the total amount of corporate tax avoided by companies registered in Ireland as a result of the Double Irish tax scheme in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively; if he will outline that amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26474/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (30 May 2013)

Michael McNamara: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the total amount of corporate tax avoided by companies registered in Ireland as a result of our laws on transfer pricing in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively; if he will outline that amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26475/13]

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McNamara: It might seem ironic to some that this motion tabled by Fianna Fáil would contain so many references to the rule of law, given one of the party's founder members, Seán Lemass, described it as a "slightly constitutional party". In fairness, his reference in that regard was owed to the party's revolutionary past rather than to its commitment to the rule of law, a commitment it still...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McNamara: If that is the case I will conclude. I had intended to cover Garda figures and the fact that this Government has protected them at a higher level than Fianna Fáil did. It consulted with both the GRA and the AGSI with regard to pay measures which, although painful, are necessary. That is something the previous Government also failed to do.