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Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I will ask a couple of quick supplementary questions generated by Dr. Hynes's response. They might be useful for the committee's work. Dr. Hynes mentioned the difference between urban and rural EDs. To aid the committee in its work, would it be possible for him to break the figures down further? For example, neither Donegal nor Mayo have a major urban centre and have typical rural EDs...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: If Dr. Hynes could, please. I know the answer to my next question, but I will ask it anyway. It relates to assessing possible policy decisions. Will there be a recommendation to the effect that social impact assessments should be carried out in advance of future policy decisions? Will Dr. Delaney comment on the balance between alternative and traditional methods, changes in communities,...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: Maybe Dr. Delaney could talk about her sense of it.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I thank Dr. Delaney and Dr. Hynes for their presentations. The work this committee is attempting to do is to try to see if it can formulate or propose a policy response that will protect rural coastal communities and communities dependent on inshore fishing or which have traditionally been dependent on inshore fishing for their livelihoods and help sustain those communities. The...

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this evening's debate on the Bill. As Deputy Healy has outlined, for most people living outside the major urban centres, a car is an essential mode of transport. It is not a luxury or something people can afford to do without. Every rural Deputy knows the public transport system is non-existent. One needs a car for day-to-day living, to go to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Administration (24 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 33. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the situation in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council owned Ballyogan Recycling Depot, aat which a number of persons have been taken on to the JobsBridge scheme which has resulted in other workers being displaced [18808/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (24 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 43. To ask the Minister for Social Protection with regards to young homeless persons on the half rate social welfare payment who are trapped in emergency accommodation if she will consider proposals that will allow these young persons to access a full payment in order that they may find secure accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18806/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) with FDII and IFA (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the IFA representatives for their presentation. My first question is on the code of practice. Mr. Bryan said it should set a limit on the use of own brands by retailers. Why does he hold that view and will he expand on it? Some of the retailers who came before the committee cited that they only sell Irish beef in their stores but given that 90% or 95% of Irish beef is exported,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) with FDII and IFA (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: On listing fees, issues relating to invoices, etc., does Food and Drink Industry Ireland have evidence of specific incidents involving the multiples? When they came before the committee, all of the multiples categorically stated that listing fees are not requested. As a result of the fact that individuals cannot come forward or are afraid to do so, we have not been able to establish the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) with FDII and IFA (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I thank Mr. Kelly for his presentation. In the final paragraph of his statement he noted that he would like to see implemented as a matter of urgency a fairer trading framework. Will he expand on this and give some examples of where it is unfair and indicate what is happening in practice? All of the multiples from which we have heard here have said everything is perfect, that they operate...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 336. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way the Sterling exchange rate is arrived at for applicants in receipt of top up State pension payments to UK State pensions who are resident in this State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18241/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 337. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal continues to be denied a social welfare payment based on the habitual residence condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18242/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Guarantee (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 399. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to implement the proposal from Focus Ireland for a tailored youth guarantee for homelessness young persons in receipt of the reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19104/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 517. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Q3 agreements are in place in respect of turbary rights for persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18243/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 518. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when are turbary rights extinguished on a bog under normal circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18244/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 517. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Q3 agreements are in place in respect of turbary rights for persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18243/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (23 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: 518. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when are turbary rights extinguished on a bog under normal circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18244/13]

Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2013. I speak today as a member of the Technical Group which has the highest representation of women, at 25%, of any grouping here in the Dáil. The Independent grouping has female representation of over 20%. That may say more about the party system than it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I thank Mr. Mackay and Mr. O'Connor for their presentation. I have a couple of questions, the first of which relates to the code of practice and whether it should be mandatory or voluntary. As our guests are probably aware, the Government proposes to introduce a consumer and competition Bill which will include provision for a code of practice for the retail sector. As is the case with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: Has Aldi had any engagement with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on the development of a code of practice in which it could have faith?