Results 201-220 of 24,382 for speaker:Seán Barrett

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Equality Budgeting: Discussion with the National Women's Council of Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Barrett: That is very interesting. Perhaps the delgates might expand on their thoughts in this area. I have five children and my wife worked in the home. We are now looking after grandchildren. It is a new and very important cycle. People's roles in this regard are totally undervalued and under-appreciated. Just because someone does not put on his or her coat and go to an office or wherever else...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Equality Budgeting: Discussion with the National Women's Council of Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Barrett: It has been very interesting and I look forward to the witnesses coming back after the budget, as well as before it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean: Médecins Sans Frontières (6 Jul 2017)

Seán Barrett: I do not want to repeat the questions that have already asked. At this point, the situation is so severe that what is being done is plugging a hole but not answering a question. How long this can go on just plugging holes is a major issue. To the best of my knowledge, this issue is not high on the agenda of the European Parliament. This is a European issue. In fairness to the Italian...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean: Médecins Sans Frontières (6 Jul 2017)

Seán Barrett: Would it be an idea to invite our MEPs to visit with us at the committee and discuss these issues? Broadening the pressure by way of the European Parliament might be effective. I found today's meeting very informative.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (20 Jun 2017)

Seán Barrett: 392. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to restore public service pensions for retired public servants in parallel with the new WRC pay agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28180/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Barrett: On a point of order, there are many backbenchers-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Barrett: ----- in this establishment who never get a chance to ask any questions.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Barrett: The worst thing that can happen in this place is to be a Government backbencher.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Barrett: It is an absolute disgrace. Everybody else can speak-----

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Barrett: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the training which is in place for gardaí to deal with situations that may arise with elderly persons suffering with dementia and vulnerable persons suffering with mental illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26327/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Training (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Barrett: 166. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the required training programmes in place for those wishing to become carers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26329/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Oversight (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Barrett: 167. To ask the Minister for Health the progress which has been made to put regulations in place for private home care companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26330/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Administration (30 May 2017)

Seán Barrett: 276. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the detail of the community employment scheme launched in December 2015 on a pilot basis which gave persons 62 years of age and over the option of participating on the scheme until they reach the State pension age of 66 years; if the scheme will be continued following this pilot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25439/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy Implementation (30 May 2017)

Seán Barrett: 425. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the outcomes of the national cancer screening service and the progress to date. [25440/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: EU Foreign Affairs Council (25 May 2017)

Seán Barrett: With regard to Iran, I ask the Minister if and when we are going to reopen the embassy in that country. The Minister will have noted that an election was held there recently and the President was re-elected. He is trying to change the direction of his country. I paid an official visit to Iran when I was Ceann Comhairle and spoke with the President. It would be in our interests as well as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: EU Foreign Affairs Council (25 May 2017)

Seán Barrett: Is it intended to open an embassy in Iran?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: EU Foreign Affairs Council (25 May 2017)

Seán Barrett: I was just responding to comments that were being made about this. I welcome the Minister's clarification. I think it is important. In raising the issue I was giving the opportunity to put these facts on the record.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: International Trade Agreements: Motion (25 May 2017)

Seán Barrett: Yes, but only for a fee.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee (23 May 2017)

Seán Barrett: As we have a quorum, we will commence the business. We are in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputies Broughan and John Paul Phelan. I propose we go into private session.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Capital Investment Plan (Resumed): Irish Exporters Association (23 May 2017)

Seán Barrett: I would like to welcome Mr. Simon McKeever, chief executive of the Irish Exporters Association, and Mr. Patrick Daly, managing director of Alva Consulting and member of the Irish Exporters Association Council. They will outline the need for capital infrastructure to assist exporters. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones because of interference....