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Building on Recovery: Statements (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate. Over the past four years, the Government has made significant progress in transforming the economy from the basket case of Europe to the fastest-growing economy in Europe. Maintaining fiscal prudence and stability is critical to the ongoing recovery as we emerge from the recession. This is why the plan is important. It is based on what we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: Apologies have been received from Deputy Olivia Mitchell and Senator David Norris. I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: I am delighted to welcome Mr. Franz Rauchenstein, head of delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, in South Sudan, who is accompanied by Mr. Paul Castella, head of mission, ICRC, London, and Ms Gillian McCarthy of the Irish Red Cross. I extend a warm welcome to each of them. Their presentation will provide an opportunity for members to receive a first-hand account...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: I thank Mr. Rauchenstein for the update. The situation there is dire, the economic situation is very difficult and the terrain is very difficult, given that it is a mountainous region in which getting around is very difficult. The peace process was signed last August but what stage is the process at now? How does Mr. Rauchenstein see it moving forward?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: Is there still violence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: I will hand over now to Deputy Brendan Smith. We will have questions from everybody rather than statements and there will be interaction between the witness and the members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: Will Mr. Rauchenstein address that question first and then I will hand back to Deputy Smith?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: Deputy Durkan has a question or two. We will have questions if we can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: We will get a response to those two questions and I will return to the Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: To add a question, are there child soldiers there too?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: Have the refugees started returning home to South Sudan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: I wish to ask a question on access for non-governmental organisations, NGOs. Has that improved or can they move reasonably safely?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan: International Committee of Red Cross (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: Do any other witnesses wish to contribute? If not, and members have no further questions, I thank the witnesses sincerely for the comprehensive presentation and for the way in which they answered questions from members. I thank members for the direct questions, which were answered in a very direct way as well. We look forward to an improvement of the situation in South Sudan. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for a disability allowance will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34798/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: 100. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when headage payments for 2015 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34873/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: 101. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34886/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: 102. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment under the disadvantaged areas scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34887/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (7 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that concessions do not apply on a service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34878/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (6 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: 352. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment for area aid 2015 will issue a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34073/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (6 Oct 2015)

Pat Breen: 353. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the disadvantaged areas scheme 20015 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34075/15]