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Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: The answer to the last question is a very clear "No". In response to the Deputy's question on EU financial support packages, in November 2017 the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation received approval from the European Commission for its proposed rescue and restructuring scheme, should it be necessary. That scheme can intervene in an extraordinary way and contribute up to...

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: Deputy Ryan would be welcome back.

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: Capital investment this year is up 24% on last year.

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: Capital investment has gone up by 24%.

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: It is not.

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: In fairness, I speak to Mr. Barnier more or less every day.

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: For the record, anything the Deputy has asked for-----

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: For the record-----

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: Any time the Deputy asked for something, she got it.

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: I am sharing time with the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Helen McEntee, and Deputy Fergus O'Dowd. This has been a critical week for the Brexit process in the UK. The Government regrets the outcome of the vote in the House of Commons on the withdrawal agreement, though it was not unexpected. A no-deal Brexit would be deeply damaging for the UK,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: I recall debates when I was in the Department dealing with the housing issue. As the Minister said in reply to Deputy Stanley, a review is under way. When it is completed, any changes to be made will be brought forward by the Minister to address income threshold levels.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: The law is now clear in this area. The Government, with the support of many in this House, passed legislation in a way that was consistent with what we promised we would do in the context of the referendum that was held. The law is clear. I agree with the Ceann Comhairle. I do not think it is appropriate to raise a tragic case-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: -----of somebody who is clearly under a lot of stress. This case needs to be dealt with appropriately by doctors in a hospital, not on the floor of the Dáil.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: I have commented on the law. The law is very clear in this area.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: I agree with much of what Deputy Eamon Ryan says. We do need to change and I contend that we are changing. We probably need to accelerate the change in many areas. We have, for example, put a lot more money into organics, which by the way is probably less carbon efficient in many ways but it needs to be an important part of our food mix. We have many more indigenous Irish food companies...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: Nobody in government is advocating that approach. What we are saying is that we need a vibrant industry that keeps families employed in rural communities in Ireland at the same time as doing something significant from a climate change and emissions management perspective through agriculture, which is what the Food Wise 2025 plan is trying to do.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will ignore the last part of that question.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will give some guidance. In my view it is not likely to happen and we will all be working to ensure it does not happen, but should there be a no-deal Brexit, the UK, including Northern Ireland, will no longer be part of the motor insurance directive, which is an EU directive, meaning a green card will be required to demonstrate to the authorities in Northern Ireland and to the rest of the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: As I am sure Deputy Doherty knows, the Government has approved the commissioning of an independent review of the escalation in cost in determining the adjusted contract sum. The review will commence this month and will examine the contributory factors and associated responsibilities so that any potential weaknesses are identified and comprehensively and speedily resolved in the interests of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to respond to the challenges facing the fishing industry. It is an industry I know well. Indeed I know many of the people who work in it well, having been Minister with responsibility for fisheries. The current Minister Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with responsibility for fisheries continues to prioritise it, whether it is through the...