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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK Referendum Result: Discusssion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2017)

Declan Breathnach: Mr. Fearon stated at the outset that he wishes to ensure the views of his group are taken into account. I assure him that I am listening to what he and his colleagues are saying. The same issues are raised with me every day by people in my constituency and elsewhere. Several members of this committee, including myself, attended the protest organised by Border Communities Against Brexit in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK Referendum Result: Discusssion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2017)

Declan Breathnach: Yes. First, I thank the witnesses for their excellent presentation at the all-Ireland dialogue and particularly the document they presented to the committee today. It is a great template for us around the four issues that have been highlighted. It will be useful as information for the committee, and other committees, in how we have to promote what the Children's Rights Alliance is about....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (16 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 30. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has met with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland since his appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40463/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (16 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 57. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on discussions her Department has undertaken on Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40462/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (16 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 245. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the unprecedented increase in new applications for Irish passports, if he will consider the opening of a satellite passport office in the north east to facilitate persons from that region and Northern Ireland when applying for passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40498/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Expulsions (16 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 547. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the percentage of students suspended and-or expelled from schools in counties Louth and Meath for the past three years; if her Department has issued guidelines to all second level schools on developing their code of behaviour particularly regarding suspension and expulsion of students; if these guidelines advise that such measures should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK Referendum Result: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I thank Mr. Patterson, Mr. Blaney and Mr. Conway for their excellent presentations. Like Deputy Smith, coming from a Border constituency, I empathise with and realise the difficulties Brexit has brought upon us. It is important to acknowledge Justin McNulty, MP, MLA, and Peter McEvoy, who are in the Gallery. They are interested in today's proceedings. Little did I think when I entered...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Motion (14 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: As there are no other speakers and as the time has elapsed, I am required to put the question.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Motion (14 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: In accordance with Standing Order 70(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Thursday, 15 December 2016.

Statute Law Revision Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: As there are no amendments, we will proceed to Fifth Stage. When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Statute Law Revision Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: A message shall be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.

Message from Select Committee (14 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has concluded its consideration of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 and has made amendments thereto.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Motion (14 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: There are nine speakers and the business has to conclude in 40 minutes so I ask Deputies to be as prompt as they can.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Tyre Disposal (13 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 589. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the new regulations he expects to have in place early in 2017 pertaining to producer responsibilities for environmentally sound management of waste tyres; the details of his proposed mandatory compliance scheme to ensure that the vEMC levy is actually used for the measures intended by the scheme, that is, for waste...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 622. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the explanation he has been given from Irish Rail following reports that the Enterprise cross-Border rail service experienced a total of 1,700 delays in the past year, adding to a total of 15 days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39881/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 623. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to invest in improving the cross-Border rail service going forward, as agreed by the Government in the 2015 Fresh Start Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39882/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Ministerial Council (13 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 624. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of formal bilateral meetings he has had with Northern Ireland's Minister for Infrastructure since his appointment; the issues discussed at any such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39883/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (8 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 45. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of fines that were paid since the enactment of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 in January 2016, specifically in relation to those that are fined for smuggling or selling illicit cigarettes, fuel and alcohol; the number of persons sent to prison for non payment; the number of attachment orders imposed; her plans to...

Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Due to the continuing and increasing seriousness of gun crime across the country, will the proposed bail legislation include restriction of bail for those arrested and charged with gun crimes?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (6 Dec 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure accelerated delivery of an urgent school building application (details supplied); when the school can expect commencement of the extension for which it has already been waiting 13 years; the criteria the school can provide evidence of in order to ensure prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38466/16]