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Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: We have been hearing about the so-called "engine" in the economy for the last couple of years, as the Taoiseach has spoken about the so-called recovery, but that engine has not spluttered into life for anybody outside the Pale.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: The Taoiseach has suggested that extra funding is being provided for the health service, but I remind the House that the budget for the health service is still €1.5 billion less than it was before the economic crash. The services are not being provided. The Government has focused on improving the lot of the wealthy, for example, by giving them tax breaks, rather than looking after...

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: No. It is obvious that the Taoiseach has not listened to anything I have said.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: What would happen if the mental health services in Mayo closed?

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: What would the Taoiseach say?

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I am talking about people.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Information and Communications Technology (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 11. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the provision of electronic tablets to school children to reduce the excessive weight of their school bags is feasible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43865/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 37. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will meet with the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal to discuss urgent accommodation matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43864/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Data (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount directly paid in allowances under the adult refugees programme to persons and their dependants residing in a hotel (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44362/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the length of time it will take for payment under the disadvantaged areas scheme to issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44328/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Costs (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 100. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality why she consented to the order of the Supreme Court in Case No. 219 JR of 2003 (details supplied) that provided for the awarding of costs for an unsuccessful High Court action to the applicant, and the striking out of an appeal and cross appeal in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44368/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commencement of Legislation (9 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 198. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the commencement date for rent certainty measures as outlined in recent legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44332/15]

Establishment of Independent Anti-Corruption Agency: Motion [Private Members] (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I fully support the motion on behalf of the Technical Group and commend Deputies Murphy, Donnelly and Shortall on tabling it. It is very timely and should be given serious consideration and supported by all Members of the House. It was really brought home to us when we saw the "RTE Investigates" programme at 9.30 p.m. last night, which featured images which were shocking for many. While we...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: The Minister of State's response gives a good outline of the long-term programme and the planning that has taken place regarding how some of these problems can be alleviated. The catchment flood risk assessment and management programme has produced flood maps and so on, but there is a need for urgent funding to be made available to local authorities to take some measures now to alleviate the...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for taking this issue today. It is a sign of the extent of the damage throughout the country when one sees that many Deputies submitted a Topical Issue matter on this subject today. I pay tribute to the members of the emergency services and staff of Donegal County Council who worked tirelessly over the weekend to help residents and citizens across the county....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Minister for his response, although it probably raises more questions than it answers. There are a number of issues. There has been much concern over the past four to six weeks about the operation of these vessels off the west coast. As the Minister has said, there are four vessels there today and at various stages there have been four or five operating continually over the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: It is the towing away of fishing gear by these vessels. It is a civil criminal matter rather than a matter for the SFPA. On receipt of such a report, how would gardaí interview the masters of these vessels when they stay offshore and do not land into Irish ports? Could they be asked to come in? These are major questions on how this is policed and we can do that as a member state....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: That is the information I was given.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: The SFPA advised me that it only has a quota for horse mackerel in Irish waters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: The SFPA has given the wrong information in that case when I queried the operations of the vessel. I will leave it at that.