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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Forestry Sector (26 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has engaged with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the role of forestry in addressing climate change; if he is satisfied there is sufficient coordination between his Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An tOchtú Leasú a Aisghairm) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of the Eighth Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The cheap political jibes and the red-baiting are beneath Deputy Kate O'Connell. They are also beneath the seriousness of a debate about women's lives and futures. Frankly, if I hear the expression "the moderate centre" again, I will scream. The moderate centre has not ruled women's lives. The Catholic Taliban, instead, has ruled women's lives in this State for decades, with the support...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I would be keen to know what the EU actually says to the Taoiseach about our whole approach on corporate tax, a stance which I would characterise as plain old piracy. We have been involved in tax piracy and Britain was our main ally in defending our position on this. Now that Britain has pulled out of the EU we are in a very awkward position because it was our main ally in imposing things...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I will be brief. The Taoiseach mentioned the Syrian refugees. A project will be unveiled tomorrow by the Irish campaign, Not On Our Watch. ICTU is sponsoring the briefing tomorrow morning and I encourage the Taoiseach to send representatives to it. The specific ask by this campaign in regard to Syrian refugees and unaccompanied minors more generally in the camps is that we would take in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Will the Taoiseach support that initiative, which is an Irish equivalent of the Dubs amendment?

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he had any discussions at the European Council meeting with regard to corporate tax reform. [31820/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is amazing that one issue has not been remarked upon in the whole discussion on the implications for this country of Brexit and it is an issue on which I want to understand fully the Government's position. While there has been much lamenting of the impact of currency fluctuation on certain sectors of the economy, it is not remarked upon that currency fluctuation is a result of currency...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach is rolling over into the time allowed for the next group of questions. He is a minute and a half over already.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It will roll over into the time of those who have asked the next group of questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I want to get my question answered.

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is different, though.

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We write the law.

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Scandalous.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is the Government's intention to reestablish an embassy in Iran. [31815/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will call in the ambassadors of all the countries involved in bombing in Syria or any form of military intervention or support of any of the armed factions in the conflict, including Russia, the United States of America, France, the UK and Saudi Arabia, to make known the opposition here to further killing and displacement of innocent...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 68. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he raised the issue of the escalating conflicts in Syria and Yemen at the European Council meeting. [31821/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Visiting Regulations (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 99. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will grant visitation rights for a person (details supplied) to visit a prisoner in Wheatfield Prison in view of the fact access has recently been denied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31581/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax Regime (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 178. To ask the Minister for Finance to set out the tax advantages and other advantages that companies which locate in the IFSC receive; the level of rates which must be paid on buildings; if there are any special allowances given for payment of rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31749/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions Staff (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, as a result of the merger of the former Church of Ireland College of Education and other training colleges with Dublin City University, a person and their son (details supplied) have now been made homeless following eviction by the college from the person's accommodation, despite assurances...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 339. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to meet the Egyptian President, Mr. el-Sisi. [22769/16]