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Written Answers — Air Navigation Orders: Air Navigation Orders (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 1032: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of requests to carry munitions of war or dangerous goods on civilian aircraft under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders in the first four months of 2012, January to April; the number of these requests that were made; the number granted; and the number of these that...

Written Answers — Air Navigation Orders: Air Navigation Orders (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 1033: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the exact number of US troops that passed through Shannon Airport in the first four months of 2012, January to April; and if a change is expected in the overall numbers for 2012. [27469/12]

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It is typical of the chaotic approach that has been taken by the EU leadership over a period that this Bill comes before us today in this form. From day one of this crisis, there has been no joined-up and thought-out attempt to deal with the core issues causing this significant social catastrophe for people across Europe. The rule book has been thrown out the window, along with the...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 8: To ask the an Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige aon scéim cosúil le Líofa 2015 a chur ar bun sa stát seo; agus, mura bhfuil, míniú a thabhairt ar an bhfáth nach bhfuil. [27088/12]

European Council: Statements (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Let us hope they are digestible.

European Council: Statements (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The substance of my question has been dealt with. I do not think I will get a better answer.

European Council: Statements (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: When the Taoiseach spoke to us last before the informal Council meeting he warned that at this Council meeting, "The intention is that we will not at this stage take decisions or draw conclusions." Why would the Council take decisions, given the current situation where unemployment is sky high across Europe and when there are queues for soup kitchens in many places, not just in Greece? I...

European Council: Statements (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Is the Government supporting changing the investment rules of the European Investment Bank, in particular, the 50:50 lending ratio, at which Sinn Féin has looked and suggested a 75:25? That would be extremely important to Ireland in terms of using the National Pensions Reserve Fund as a means to drive forward. I welcome these opportunities for this House to-----

European Council: Statements (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I acknowledge the "Yes" side put and won its argument. That is fair enough. That is democracy. However, the Government also has a huge responsibility to deliver. The Taoiseach will be aware that a considerable section of the Irish people who voted "Yes" did so with gritted teeth and with a concern around future funding. I understand their concerns. Their hope is with this renewed chance...

European Council: Statements (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I will wrap-up with this. The Taoiseach can see the range of questions, concerns and issues. The German Government has outlined its strategy and approach. It is time the Taoiseach outlined our plan and strategy to the people, particularly given the opportunity he has been given by those who feared the future and gave the Government one more chance with a "Yes" vote. Let us see what the...

Written Answers — European Globalisation Fund: European Globalisation Fund (24 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total amounts of money returned to the European Commission or expected to be returned to the European Commission from the European globalisation fund programmes for Dell, Waterford Crystal and SR Technics; his views on whether any of the EGF funding allocated for the redundant construction workers programme will also be returned...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will uphold the appeal of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal and reinstate the 10 hours teaching time that is to be cut from the school from September, 2012, onwards. [25793/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has estimated the potential costs that may be faced by banks as a result of the personal insolvency legislation; and if there is an estimate of the maximum the banks will be able to absorb from potential mortgage and other defaults. [25636/12]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (23 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether Irish banks have sufficient staff numbers with the skills necessary to deal with impaired and loans of deteriorating quality. [25635/12]

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (resumed) (23 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Occasionally I get an opportunity in Donegal to give a talk to American students. It is a brush stroke history of Ireland, and I always enjoy the part about the lead up to the 1916 Rising, its aftermath and what it meant for the Irish people. Juxtapose the slaughter in the Somme not long after the Rising in which Irish Unionists and Nationalists were slaughtered - more than 20,000 people...

Tax Collection (23 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Yesterday, there was a debacle in County Donegal when officials from Revenue and agents acting on its behalf sought to remove machinery from Highland Bakery, which is located on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The employees working there then barricaded themselves in and a stand-off ensued between Revenue officials and the staff there. The background to this matter is that like many good...

Tax Collection (23 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Minister for his response. I accept that the Minister is unable to intervene for legal reasons. However, it is, as Deputy Doherty pointed out, critical in the case of Highland Bakery that Revenue look at the wider impact of an unsustainable repayment plan. The cost to the State, in terms of social welfare payments if the 42 employees lose their jobs, will be €20,000 per...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Taoiseach has called him that at least ten times. He started this.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: "Yes" to a debate.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Let us have a debate on it.