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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We have maybe two or three minutes.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to bring the Air Corps up to its staffing levels needed to perform all of its existing functions and reach its stabilised strength; and when he expects the Air Corps will be in a position to provide top cover for all future emergencies. [15494/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Operations (29 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 21. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will conduct a review and report on the resources available to the Air Corps to provide top cover following the recent tragedy in County Mayo. [15493/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (29 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the funding application by a school (details supplied) for additional classroom space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15552/17]

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Tánaiste did not explain why 26 people under her remit have been suspended without prejudice.

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Tánaiste will not tell us whether it is in An Garda Síochána. Why was it done?

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We are running out of time.

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Does the Tánaiste think it is necessary for senior Garda management, particularly the Garda Commissioner, to enjoy the confidence of the public in order for that Commissioner and management to function effectively? It seems to me that has to be the case. If it is not the case that person is not suitable. Can the Tánaiste honestly tell us with a straight face that the public has...

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am saying they are allegations.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Tithíochta) 2017: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2017: First Stage (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha." I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Afghanistan.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Tithíochta) 2017: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2017: First Stage (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú. I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution. I feel impelled to bring forward this Bill which seeks to insert into the Constitution an imperative to establish specifically the right to secure, affordable, dignified housing appropriate to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: When are we going to do that?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: When are we going to do that?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversation with the Prime Minister, Theresa May, in the aftermath of the events in London on 22 March 2017. [15433/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach mentioned the fact that he passed on his sympathies and condolences to Prime Minister May after the atrocious attack in London last week. We all condemn that attack as absolutely murderous and appalling and sympathise with the innocent victims. I wonder how many more of these atrocities have to take place, not just close to us in London or Paris, but also those that continue...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There are many pressing issues in this increasingly failed State. However, there is no greater emergency than the housing and homelessness emergency. The report of the Constitutional Convention was absolutely clear in its instruction to the Government on the issue of housing. Fully 84% voted at the Convention for the right to housing to be inserted into the Constitution. The Government...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recommendations arising from the Constitutional Convention that have not yet been implemented or that are still awaiting a plan for implementation. [15226/17]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I agree with a lot of the points made on the need to significantly ramp up capital investment and the madness of the EU fiscal rules. Without wishing to score a point, we flagged this at the time of the fiscal treaty and opposed it for that reason. Did the CIF see this coming too?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Review of the Capital Plan: Construction Industry Federation (28 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Our main reason was the effect it was going to have on our ability to spend, both in terms of capital and current spending. We described it with a catchphrase, "neoliberal straitjacket". Some of the people who are now rightly complaining supported this neoliberal straitjacket. We need to ramp up infrastructure investment in a whole range of areas. Are CIF members the best people to...