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Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: The Deputy voted for it.

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this important motion for the constituency I represent, Clare. I understand the Opposition spokesperson, who is also from the constituency, Deputy Dooley, has outlined his opposition to this measure. I do not wish to characterise unfairly what he has said and I understand his opposition is two-fold, first he is concerned that the plan is...

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: I will deal first with the criticism that the plan is too ambitious. I make no apologies for the fact the plan is ambitious. I recognise there is a risk. There is always a risk when one tries to do something. Abraham Lincoln said that when one tries, there is always the danger one will fail, but if one does not try, it is certain one will fail. I am very much heartened by the fact the...

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: I also thank the mayor of Ennis for doing likewise, when he urged everyone to get behind plans for the independent Shannon Airport, saying it is critical for the local economy and employment in the town. With regard to Aer Rianta International, I wish to cite a recent article by Mr. Liam Skelly, a former director of Shannon Airport. He lives in the same parish as I do and he knows Shannon...

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (7 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important issue which, as previous speakers stated, is the most divisive in Irish politics. That is perhaps why successive Governments have done so little for 20 years. The fact that something is difficult is no reason to do nothing. If that were the case, this august Chamber would still be a lecture theatre of the Royal...

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: Deputy Finian McGrath is all right with his €40,000 allowance.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Finance the saving to the Exchequer that would accrue from including child benefit as taxable income. [54999/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Finance the saving to the Exchequer that would accrue from including child benefit as taxable income; if the Revenue Commissioners have the capabilities to do if so directed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54932/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Rates (6 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount that would be raised for the Exchequer by cutting the children's allowance by €10 per child. [54998/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Rates (6 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason required saving to the Exchequer expenditure on child benefit cannot be achieved in a progressive manner rather than a crude cut; if it is possible to tax it instead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55000/12]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: I agree with the Minister on this but I have concerns regarding the wording of the amendment. It could be open to anybody to claim that he or she was recording for investigative purposes. Perhaps the amendment should read "for the purpose of investigating a crime" or something along those lines. My concern is that if people are caught, they might come up with the defence that they were...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: The definition says that it "includes" a criminal investigation but in what other circumstances would recording be allowable, other than for a criminal investigation? At present, it is open to anybody to say "I am investigating it". Obviously, the purpose of investigation "includes" a criminal investigation but it is not limited to it and that is my concern. The law enforcement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (4 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline his Department's assessment of the demographic needs for new primary and post primary schools (details supplied) in County Clare; the basis for that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54282/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (4 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when naturalisation status will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54493/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Dec 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Health if levels of transport conveying persons with learning disabilities to the Brothers of Charity centre in Kilrush, County Clare, will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54280/12]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2012)

Michael McNamara: I stand corrected and thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2012)

Michael McNamara: The Minister mentioned good or decent barristers and I would not claim to be either, but I was called to the Bar. "Reasonable" has a very different meaning to that which the Minister has ascribed to the word. "Reasonable" does not mean what one thought was reasonable. A "reasonable man" test is fairly common in law and means what an ordinary person would believe to be reasonable. This...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (27 Nov 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a final decision will issue on an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; if she will expedite the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52615/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (27 Nov 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a naturalisation application will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52256/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (27 Nov 2012)

Michael McNamara: To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether the number and standard of ambulance vehicles and levels of medical staff available throughout County Clare is adequate to support the cardiovascular services available at Limerick Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52491/12]