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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (27 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 21. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on whether an investor-state dispute settlement process will be part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership; if he will be in favour of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48814/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Industrial Disputes (26 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding talks with the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50111/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Uniforms (26 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he will ensure that all schools that operate a uniform policy will ballot parents on their preferences; the way he foresees the uniform policy based on the ballot results being implemented for the 2014-15 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50110/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (20 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 18. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the future of credit unions; if he will provide an update on the 100 credit unions portfolios that are being assessed by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49250/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (20 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the 20 credit unions in financial difficulty; if he foresees a similar situation to the takeover of Newbridge Credit Union occurring with any of these credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49251/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Coillte (19 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I did not see in the presentation any reference to wood biomass as a potential growth business. I believe wood biomass will have a very key role as an asset for the State. It should be part of Coillte's renewable energy policy. Could the delegates outline their plans for wood biomass? The presentation referred to renewable wind energy. It was stated that much of the energy is generated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2011: Discussion with Marine Institute (19 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: In terms of the quarter scale site in Galway Bay, is that the site where the Wavebob is located? How many prototypes are being tested and have there been any preliminary results as to the potential for generating electricity?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2011: Discussion with Marine Institute (19 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: Is it solely up to the market to decide whether a project will move on to the next stage or will the State fund or support any initiatives?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Annual Report 2011: Discussion with Marine Institute (19 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I join colleagues in congratulating staff at the Marine Institute on the discovery at the Goban Spur. It will be interesting to hear how that discovery might be further developed and the potential spin-off for the State. The delegates mentioned their involvement in shipping and maritime services development in collaboration with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Have they...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (19 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 103. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the consular visit to a person (details supplied) who is facing a capital murder trial in Florida, USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48815/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 573. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise how much longer it will take for a person's maps to be digitised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49001/13]

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I would like to share time with Deputy Tom Fleming.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: Before I discuss the Local Government Bill 2013, I might suggest that Deputy Maloney should read the library service's insight into localism in politics, which was published a couple of years ago and contains interesting information about single-seat constituencies. It reveals that British MPs spend more time working on local issues than Deputies in this House. Given that the survey on...

Other Questions: Trade Agreements (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Minister of State. There is no doubt that the agreement will provide some short-term gains in opening up further export opportunities for the Irish agrifood business. The Minister of State mentioned in his reply that there are structures in the negotiations about dealing with regulatory problems and barriers to trade. Part of these negotiations is a secret committee that will...

Other Questions: Beef Imports (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects the announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in relation to the importation of beef to take full effect; if he will outline the veterinary requirements that are to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48350/13]

Other Questions: Beef Imports (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the announcement that the US Department of Agriculture has published the regulation that will allow for the re-importation of beef into the US. When does the Minister expect the export of beef to commence, what veterinary requirements are currently being examined in this regard by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and what impact might these have on production?

Other Questions: Beef Imports (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is good to see that progress is continuing. Is an estimate available of the potential gain for farmers and the agribusiness here of beef exports to the US market?

Other Questions: Trade Agreements (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the current trade negotiations between the USA and EU and the possible industrialisation of agricultural production. [48349/13]

Other Questions: Trade Agreements (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: This question relates to the trade negotiations recently commenced between the USA and EU on the opening up of trade agreements and the control by three companies of the vast majority of seed production in the world. It seems that these trade negotiations are opening up the potential for the further industrialisation and consolidation of the entire agrifood sector and all business. What is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions Participation (14 Nov 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the details of his trade mission to the Gulf region; if he foresees any benefits this will have for the agrifood sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48351/13]