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Patient Safety Authority: Hospital Staff (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: Like other Deputies, I thank the Minister for his response. He stated that the HSE needed to listen to parents and those who use the service and deliver a service that responds to their needs instead of just telling them what they will get. This is important. I hope that the Minister will be able to reassure parents at next Tuesday's meeting that he will go down this road. What will make...

Patient Safety Authority: Hospital Staff (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important issue for discussion. Its importance is emphasised by the fact that it has been raised by the four Opposition Deputies who represent the county. As Deputy Pearse Doherty stated, the Government Deputies from the county support the request we are making. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the Donegal Diabetes Parents Support...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Carbon Tax Implementation (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if the second phase of the carbon tax increase will be introduced in May 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14787/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Friendly Societies Regulation (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 241. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the agency responsible for the investigation of breaches of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1893 in relation to friendly societies; the way an investigation can be initiated; the powers it has in relation to breaches of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14940/14]

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this evening's debate on the Garda Inspectorate report. The Minister finally, belatedly, gave a conditional apology today for impugning the integrity of two fine Garda officers. He stated: "If any upset was caused I hope that correcting the record today will put the matter to rest", and continued by stating "I apologise for any offence that may...

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: Members never get the answer.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: He did not deny the conversation.

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: That is the question.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the provision included in section 6(1) of SI No. 3 of 2014 is fair and proportionate and in compliance with the principal of natural justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13995/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: Section 6(1) of SI No. 3/2014 states that points assigned to a holder of an Irish licence remain assigned regardless of any criminal proceedings pending or the outcome of such proceedings in respect of the serious infringement concerned. Is this provision in compliance with the principles of natural justice and appropriate for inclusion in the regulations?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: The Minister is trying to make the case that there is a difference between this penalty points system and criminal proceedings. However, where criminal proceedings are taken and they fail, in law no offence has taken place. If there is a difference, this provision should not form part of the statutory instrument. The Commission regulation and Council regulation are silent on this matter....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: This section was described recently by the SFPA at a committee meeting as a novel approach. I imagine it is not an approach that is taking place across the remainder of the European Union. It appears that Irish fishermen are again to be treated separately and differently from other fishermen across the European Union in terms of the application of this process. It is important to note...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 18. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the issue of unwanted horses and equines will be addressed in the animal welfare conference to be held in May; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13221/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Natura 2000 Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 21. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of appropriate assessments completed on Natura 2000 sites as part of the aquaculture licensing process; the number of AAs which are currently underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13219/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 29. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the agreement reached with the Faroe Islands in relation to the share-out of the north Atlantic mackerel quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13719/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on any discussion that took place regarding opportunities that exist for the agrifood sector and the dairy industry during his visits to New Zealand and Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13220/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 35. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if in the event of a fishing license being permanently revoked under the provisions of SI No. 3 of 2014, if the tonnage and kilowatts will remain available to the Irish fishing fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13218/14]

Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013 and I commend my colleague, Deputy Halligan, on bringing it before the House. I urge the Government to accept the Bill so that it can become part of our criminal justice system. The contributions thus far have focused on burglary rates across the State. The burglary rate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Grassland and Single Farm Payments: Irish Farmers Association (25 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: The only way to protect it is for it to be coupled.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Grassland and Single Farm Payments: Irish Farmers Association (25 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: Mr. Kinsella made the point, which makes perfect sense, that it will be lost for farmers above the average because they converge downwards.