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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2019 is before us. The scourge of crime and subversive activity, from drugs, ATM thefts, fuel laundering to tobacco and alcohol smuggling, has led to a loss of €25 million to my own community, as was announced last week. Illegal landfills are also a problem. When will the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, give a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones completely or switch them to safety or flight mode for the duration of the meeting. It is not sufficient for members to place their phones on silent mode because they may still interfere with the broadcasting system. I welcome to the meeting Mr. John Kelpie, chief executive of Derry City and Strabane...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I can testify to the success, to date, of the north-west strategic partnerships group. A number of committee members were in Washington in connection with the Good Friday Agreement and its strapline was on every office we went into. It was great to see it being promoted in the US and I commend its representatives on the "Gateway for Growth" strapline. I empathise with the areas they cover...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Before we invite the witnesses to speak again, it should be noted that any proposals made today will be put to the next meeting of this committee, next week, for approval.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I acknowledge other Members of the Oireachtas from Donegal, including Deputy Gallagher, who was here for a short period. They are co-operating and working with Donegal County Council and its councillors, and in Derry and the north west generally. Gabhaim buíochas leo as ucht na díospóireachta agus an taispeántais. Bhí sé ar fheabhas agus tá sé...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Many are debating the issue of housing. The Minister and Minister of State responsible for housing are in the House. The public is very cynical about any progress on this issue. The Central Statistics Office told us that, in 2016, in excess of 12% of houses were vacant. We are approaching local elections. Anybody who examines 100 good houses in any housing estate, in my constituency or...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (2 Apr 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 408. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are long delays in applications for the SEAI home energy grants; his plans to make additional funding available to the scheme in order to increase the number of contractors involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14977/19]

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: While I understand and accept that boats must be owned and operated in both jurisdictions, can someone come in, set up a company in Northern Ireland, register a boat and avail of that reciprocity? I noted in my contribution that while the Minister keeps talking about management, it would surely be sensible to limit it to currently registered boats owned and operated in both jurisdiction...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: On a point of order, I want to make it clear that I was talking about giving equality of participation. Since voisinage has been in place, the whole arrangement in regard to the type of boats and how people are operating on both sides, North and South, has changed dramatically. I made very clear all of the disadvantages the current boats have, and I even said this to the Minister at the...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: That is the way it is.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: On a point of order, I did not say it was a stage-managed arrest by the authorities. I said it was stage-managed by the two fishing trawlers.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I accept that.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: -----and while I understand the concerns around voisinage, it is just as important that in conjunction with this legislation that the Minister regularises important issues to give a level playing field in sharing the waters around these islands, as mentioned by a Labour Party Deputy earlier. While I do not mind being accused of being partitionist, I make no apologies for being partisan in...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputy was in bed once himself.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I acknowledge the efforts made on all sides to protect fishing families. That four Dáil Deputies from County Louth and Senator Nash have taken time to address this issue speaks volumes, particularly about the concerns of inshore fishermen along the coastline. As others said, the short delay in stalling the rushing through of this legislation was welcome to allow consultation with...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Amendments Nos. 97 and 98 are related and will be discussed together.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Just for direction, if amendment No. 87 is agreed to, amendment No. 88 cannot be moved.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Amendments Nos. 94 and 95 are related and may be discussed together. Amendment No. 95 is consequential on amendment No. 94.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Members should not make personal comments.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputy should speak to the amendments.

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