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Water Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Nov 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The old adage that you do not miss the water until the well runs dry is apt when we come to talk about Ireland's most valuable and sometimes under-appreciated resource, namely, water. I spent 25 years as secretary to the largest group water scheme in my county. I pay tribute to the many group water scheme committees that have worked might and main on a voluntary basis to improve the lot of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2018)

Declan Breathnach: What about the Fat Controller?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 141. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of persons who applied for Irish citizenship in each the years 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the locations from which the applicants are from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44678/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Implementation Bodies: safefood Ireland (25 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I welcome the witnesses. It is great to see a presentation such as this. I remember attending some of the first consultative forums relating to the issues that will be affected. That was at an early stage and food was clearly an issue. I remember it being played down but it has clearly come to the fore with people such as the witnesses raising the core issues. I come from a Border...

Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (25 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 84A and 141.

Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I thank my colleagues in Fianna Fáil and Members of other parties who supported the Bill on Second Stage. It would be easier and, perhaps, more popular to ignore the problem but we must not do so. I acknowledge the great work being done in this area by the Revenue and various other State organisations. I am very disappointed that even after listening to the contributions made on...

Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I challenge the Revenue, customs, the Garda, the PSNI and all of the agencies involved to pay heed to what has been said here and get involved on Committee Stage to ensure we stop such illicit trade. I wish to bring some light-heartedness to the discussion. Deputy Mattie McGrath referred to "The Transit Van" by Seamus Moore. Another song of his which is well known in my region is "Flash...

Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to introduce the Sale of Illicit Goods Bill on Second Stage. In doing so, I wish to acknowledge the input of RAS, the Retailers Against Smuggling organisation, and the report compiled by Grant Thornton on illicit trade in Ireland. I also wish to thank my Fianna Fáil colleagues for allocating the time for this debate. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 86. To ask the Minister for Health the measures that will be put in place to boost respite facilities for persons with disabilities and their families in County Louth. [43607/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the timeframe involved to date in the stage 2(b) process for a school (details supplied); when the process commenced; when it will cease; the reason for the delays that have occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43469/18]

Report on Gender Budgeting: Motion (18 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: By way of introduction to the debate and notwithstanding the fact that many people say self praise is no praise, I note as a relatively new member of the House and as the newest member of the Budgetary Oversight Committee how commendable are its staff and members in respect of the work they do. The potential of the committee to look at budgetary and legislative suggestions and ideas excites...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: There is a clear commitment in the programme for Government, as initiated by Fianna Fáil, to ensure the credit unions use this vehicle. As Deputy Ó Caoláin said, today is credit union day and, indeed, the credit union movement has given 60 years of dedicated service to communities, businesses and families. It has been lauded as the No. 1 customer experience and has been voted...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Data (18 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of holders of Irish passports that are residing in the United States of America and are citizens by descent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42833/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Data (18 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 101. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of holders of Irish passports residing overseas that are under 18 years of age and citizens by descent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42834/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Data (18 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport holders residing overseas that are over 18 years of age and could vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42836/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Data (18 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 102. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of holders of Irish passports that reside in Northern Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that demand for Irish passports in Northern Ireland has seen a sharp increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42835/18]

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I ask Deputy O'Brien to conclude.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Excuse me.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Is Deputy Fitzpatrick finished?

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I ask Deputies to address their remarks through the Chair and I ask Deputy O'Brien to conclude.