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Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is definitely true.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (24 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Ireland’s triple-lock will apply to all joint military development or procurement initiatives which Ireland undertakes with other countries under PESCO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3133/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (24 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the triple-lock will be used to ensure that multi-country military procurement which Ireland participates in or financially contributes to under PESCO is approved by the Cabinet, agreed by Dáil Éireann and subject to a UN mandate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3134/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Two supplementary questions. Come on.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Not much time, Peadar.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We will hear the Minister's response first.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 78. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on a report by an organisation (details supplied) which highlights flaws in the operation of the section 481 scheme and the misuse of trainees in the film industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3096/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I speak on behalf of hundreds of people working in the film industry who very much welcome investment from film companies coming into this country, making quality films and creating employment opportunities. However, these workers say section 481 tax breaks and the millions that are given out in loans to production companies based here are not providing, as section 481 requires such...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I thought I would hear from the Minister and respond briefly.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I will press for urgency on this. The workers are seriously considering taking industrial action in the near future because they are so fed up with this. Having trainees is fine, but it must be a real progression. One cannot be a trainee for 12 years. One might be a trainee for a couple of years, at which point one is certified and then a qualified worker in the film industry and should...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: On 15 December, the second day of the European Council, a young woman, 16-year-old Palestinian Ahed Tamimi - a child - saw her 14-year-old cousin, Mohammed, shot in the face at close range with a steel-coated rubber bullet, very badly injuring him. When Ahed, her mother and other members of her family confronted members of the Israeli Defence Forces, they were arrested and put in front of a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the December 2017 EU Council meeting. [3090/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We have the context of the Oxfam wealth report and the upcoming Davos meeting and, yet again, we find a report indicating the gap between a tiny group of the richest people in the world and the vast majority has widened to shocking and obscene levels, with 1% of the population owning 82% of all wealth. Oxfam cites in particular the erosion of worker rights and government policy and decision...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 7. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee A on the economy will next meet. [1682/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on meetings planned or past with church leaders. [3089/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Will the Taoiseach elaborate on the discussions he had with Archbishop Martin about the eighth amendment? Many people have said, rightly, that the debate on the likely referendum on the eighth amendment should be conducted in a reasonable and respectful manner. However, the fact is that in the past it has often been people associated with the church, often in senior positions in the church,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 86. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the progress of Creative Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3095/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Fire Safety (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received legal advice in relation to significant breaches of fire regulations in schools; his plans to take legal action against the builders of these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Jan 2018)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 261. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the length of residency affects the cost of applying for citizenship; if there are fee waiver schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3103/18]