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Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (15 Nov 2016)

Seán Barrett: Will the Taoiseach explain to me what particular role the Constitutional Convention plays in terms of its recommendations and the role of this House, which consists of elected representatives? I am a bit concerned that because a Constitutional Convention recommends something, it should be implemented without reference to the House. We have a structure and everybody in here was elected by...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility (2 Nov 2016)

Seán Barrett: 202. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to set out the circumstances in which persons over 70 years of age, who do not qualify for a full medical card, can receive benefits such as optical and dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32650/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (20 Oct 2016)

Seán Barrett: My initial contribution relates to Senator Daly's comments regarding our neutrality. I am amazed that there was nothing about neutrality in the Minister's statement. I get the sense that, behind the scenes as opposed to through the Minister, there is a constant fear that we might be regarded as outsiders in Europe because of our stance on neutrality. Our neutral position is so important...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2016)

Seán Barrett: The Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, is carrying out a review of the motor insurance industry. A very serious matter has come to my attention regarding to a company called Setanta that has gone into liquidation. This company was registered in Malta but never carried out any business there. It came into this country and, under EU regulations, was allowed to trade here. The amount...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Regulation (29 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: 17. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the licensing arrangements currently in place in relation to insurance companies transacting motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27540/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Election of Vice Chairman (22 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: On a point of order, I have nothing against Deputy O'Sullivan but I thought there was an agreement on sharing out the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Election of Vice Chairman (22 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: That is okay. I am fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust: Mr. Colin Bell (22 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: I congratulate Mr. Bell on the tremendous work done by the trust. I noted that his trust has been in touch with the consular division in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or, at least, it has been in touch with the trust. An emigrant support programme is in place and it is important the trust is registered with it not only in terms of possible funding but also because it could...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust: Mr. Colin Bell (22 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: The accounts are not the most important thing at the moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust: Mr. Colin Bell (22 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: The note we have from the division says that the members of the team spoke to the trust to offer assistance with the application but no application was submitted by the trust.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust: Mr. Colin Bell (22 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: Maybe the information the division gave us is incorrect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust: Mr. Colin Bell (22 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: I respectfully suggest that we contact the consular division which put this matter on paper and clarify the matter for the trust. I am anxious that the trust be registered. Whether Mr. Bell is in a position to supply accounts at present is a different issue. At least it should be formally registered.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Current and Capital Expenditure: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (21 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: I welcome the Minister. I have listened to many of the points, which I had listed also, so I will not repeat them, but it struck me that people have quickly forgotten that this country was broke in 2011, and it is a miracle that it is where it is today after five short years. We forget that people marched into the Department of Finance and took over this country. That jogs memories so that...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Current and Capital Expenditure: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (21 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: That is the point I wished to make. I would hope that a proper five-year plan could be published in the near future, outlining the sort of proposals that will bring about confidence. In that way, people can invest in housing outside areas that are becoming so expensive. This is probably one of the most serious issues out my way as Deputy Boyd Barrett would confirm. A deposit for a young...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Current and Capital Expenditure: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (21 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: I know the way Deputy Boyd Barrett thinks. He goes off the rails a bit every so often.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Revenue Raising Proposals: Minister for Finance and Revenue Commissioners (20 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: Others are waiting to speak also.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Revenue Raising Proposals: Minister for Finance and Revenue Commissioners (20 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: I am sitting here waiting. We do not want to be lectured.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Revenue Raising Proposals: Minister for Finance and Revenue Commissioners (20 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: Do not shout at me either.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: 227. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined the third illicit trade report produced by Grant Thornton; and his views on the findings regarding alcohol, fuel, pharmaceuticals, tobacco and digital piracy. [24729/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pensions (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Barrett: 715. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to continue with the community employment pilot scheme launched in December 2015, whereby people who are 62 years of age and over will have the option of participating on the scheme on a continuous basis, until they reach the State pension age of 66 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25138/16]