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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (11 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 695. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of contracts agreed with a company (details supplied) and contracts that have been entered into regarding the construction of the Dublin Airport metro in view of the fact that contracts have already been signed. [32930/17]

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Rubbish.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Government's dishonesty will not-----

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: They have been gouging people for years.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is rubbish. Most bin services were privatised long before then.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Bin charges were in place for eight years by then.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I did yesterday.

Quarterly Report on Housing: Statements (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Absolutely.

Quarterly Report on Housing: Statements (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yes, that has to change.

Quarterly Report on Housing: Statements (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Well said. I agree with the Deputy, except for the jibe about Trotsky.

Quarterly Report on Housing: Statements (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The reason we are having this debate is that I pressed for six weeks at the Business Committee to schedule a discussion on the progress or lack of it on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness. That follows six years of Fine Gael Government since 2011, during which time I and others, week in, week out, told five different Ministers that the Government's policies were...

Quarterly Report on Housing: Statements (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Let us not forget the extreme centre.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Land Acquisition (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 16. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received a response from the Christian Brothers regarding the playing pitches at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31797/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Land Acquisition (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 21. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make a formal offer to the Christian Brothers to hand over the playing pitches at a school (details supplied) in lieu of some of the moneys owed to the redress board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31798/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 22. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will bring forward the legislation to allow for equal access for all children to schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31578/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review all school lands and examine the way in which to protect the lands for the use of schools into the future, in view of recent issues that have arisen with regard to the sale of lands at schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31799/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (6 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the commitments in the programme for Government to improve the lives of persons with disabilities. [29820/17]

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is a difficult argument to sustain.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is the estimate referring to expenditure by people who would come to visit. That is obviously significant and would generate employment, spin-off activity and tax revenue. I note in passing, because it is relevant, that we need to look again at the 9% VAT rate. The rate was brought in because the economy was on its knees. There was an argument about the need to resuscitate...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Like Deputy Barry and many others who have spoken or commented on this Bill, I believe we would all welcome a globally important sporting event such as the Rugby World Cup to the country for a range of reasons. Obviously, significant numbers of people in this country appreciate the sport and many people play and love the sport. There also will be potentially a significant economic benefit...