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Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: This appeal will decide once and for all if the finding of the European Commission confirms whether the activities in question were tax avoidance or loopholes that need to be closed. There should be no preferential treatment of any company or corporate entity. The Revenue Commissioners’ contention is that there was no preference shown in applying the law and that the profits which...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (21 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 366. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the future status of a community welfare office (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24131/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Development (20 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Development (20 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister for her response and note that she used the words "facilitate" and "stays in Ireland". I also recognise eBay's right to make its own decision. I put it that the reason the region has been doing so well is a result of the work of the local authority, the Louth Economic Forum, the Chamber of Commerce and the presence of Dundalk Institute of Technology in the region....

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Development (20 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Ebay first put down roots in Ireland in 2003 with 25 staff. 4 o’clock In April 2013, it opened its international operations centre in Dundalk, which was a massive boost for the area. At the time, the president of PayPal, Mr. David Marcus, described the company's relationship with Ireland as an everlasting honeymoon and the Dundalk facility as being the heart of eBay. I hope the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cross-Border Projects (20 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 279. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projected European Union funding specifically for North-South projects; the amount of co-funding provided by the Irish State to these projects in each of the years from 2016 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23293/16]

Housing Strategy: Statements (19 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Deputy Coppinger, without interruption please.

Housing Strategy: Statements (19 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Deputy Coppinger keeps putting questions to the Minister. A set amount of time has been allocated to each speaker. If people continually interrupt, they are interfering with those who want to contribute.

Housing Strategy: Statements (19 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The next speaker is Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan. Is the Deputy sharing time?

Housing Strategy: Statements (19 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputies have five minutes each. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Housing Strategy: Statements (19 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: This session is for statements, not questions.

Housing Strategy: Statements (19 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Deputy Boyd Barrett should continue without interruption.

Housing Strategy: Statements (19 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I call Deputy Barry Cowen who will be sharing time with Deputies John Curran, Mary Butler and Pat Casey. In fact, he will be sharing with just two. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Housing Sector (19 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 362. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to provide details of the 520 voluntary housing bodies here; the number of persons employed by these organisations; the number of housing units provided and managed by these organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22499/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: This morning we heard at least eight Deputies refer to the issue of disability and I want to pick up on Deputy Brady's point on the programme, Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024. It is my understanding that the committee on implementation of this has only met twice. Would the Tánaiste consider an all-party approach to the issue of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Safety (14 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 96. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken about a "Do Not Swim" notice which was issued on 4 July 2016 at Clogherhead Beach, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21717/16]

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The only other Member who indicated that he wanted to contribute is Deputy Ó Cuív. As he has left the Chamber, I ask the Minister of State, Deputy English, to bring the debate to a conclusion.

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Yes.

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: No. The Minister of State has five minutes to reply, and then we will make a decision on the amendment proposed by Deputy Adams.

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Deputies were at liberty to speak on all the amendments throughout the debate. However, no other amendments can be moved until Deputy Adams's amendment has been disposed of.