Results 161-180 of 1,750 for speaker:Declan Breathnach

Visit of Saudi Arabian Delegation (25 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Before we proceed, on my own behalf and that of Deputies I offer offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a senior delegation of parliamentarians from the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H. E. Dr. Mu'addi bin Mohammed Al Mathab. The delegation of four parliamentarians and officials is joined by the Saudi ambassador to Ireland, H. E. Mr. Nail...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Chairman for the opportunity to attend this meeting as I am not a committee member. The constituency of Louth stretches from Omeath to Julianstown. I particularly welcome Mr. Des Foley, alluded to by the Chairman, with whom I have soldiered on Louth County Council and Drogheda for a long time and, equally, welcome the representatives of the Department and the residents...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Regarding prioritising the project, the word used by Mr. Whyatt was "accelerating". I favour a combination of acceleration and prioritisation of the project. If we could get a commitment to create a roadmap and a timescale-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: If it is in order for a non-member of the committee to do so, I propose that should be requested today. Then, at least, the residents would see an outcome aligned with a timescale rather than being in a situation of live horse and get grass.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: As a Deputy representing rural Ireland with respect to both Dundalk and Drogheda in my constituency, I commend the members and staff of Chambers Ireland on the excellent work they do on behalf of business people and the community. I have always found it a go-to organisation during my time in public life. Equally, their contribution to the strategic policy committees and the overall...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The issue of gridlock-----

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (18 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 169. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the length of time to process forestry applications within the Forest Service; the longest, shortest and average processing times for the past five years in tabular form; his plans to speed up the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37814/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I am glad to hear the Chair say that. As a non-member of the joint committee, I thank him for giving me the opportunity to make a contribution. The schoolteacher in me was seeking some words of wisdom and I looked at what former US President John F. Kennedy had said about change. He said, "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: What about European co-operation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I am under a little time pressure because I must attend another meeting so I will be as brief as possible. I thank the representatives from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the county manager of Louth County Council and the chairman of Ardee municipal council for their presentation. It speaks for itself with regard to the issues that arise. It is important to welcome the concerned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I just want to have it reiterated that the project fits into the scheme of things and will be expedited as soon as the issues are resolved.

Beef Sector: Statements (17 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: If that is all right with the Chair.

Beef Sector: Statements (17 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank Deputy Ryan. Mistrust, suspicion, frustration, talk of monopolies and cartels and the most recent desperation of farmers could have been forecast by me and many in this House for a long time. Farmers have been led down a cul de sac and suddenly they realised they need to come back up to the crossroads. The solution to this issue is "transparency", a word that has been mentioned...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Minister for Finance (17 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister and officials for their attendance. I will start where the Minister left off, namely, on regulatory alignment and specifically on the need for some form of fiscal alignment, particularly from a cross-Border perspective. To what degree are the Minister or his officials speaking to the Chancellor of the Exchequer or the person responsible, David Sterling? For example,...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Scrutiny of Tax Expenditures (Resumed) (11 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Most people will recognise that incentives work and multinationals and universities contribute greatly to the development of our economy and employment. I am sure those multinationals and universities are quite capable of sourcing the various incentives that are available and have the power to draw them down. I will focus on SMEs. A...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Scrutiny of Tax Expenditures (Resumed) (11 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I welcome Mr. Coffey to the bowels of the bubble, where Brexit, the budget and balancing are what it is all about. I thank him for his advice both earlier in the year and at other times. It sounds solid to me. I reiterate what Deputy Cullinane said about politicians who, unfortunately, do not always make the decisions that need to be made in the interests of the country but ones that will...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Scrutiny of Tax Expenditures (Resumed) (11 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: If Dr. Casey were the Minister, would he reverse-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Scrutiny of Tax Expenditures (Resumed) (11 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I have asked whether we should work on the basis of indexation rather than taking an ad hocapproach. The last time the Minister was before the committee, he gave a commitment that EU packages would be put in place to deal with Brexit. Are the witnesses satisfied that such packages are in place? How can we use our influence to make sure they are put in place? When problems arose in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (6 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 179. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to amend the public sector procurement system in order that organisations can procure supplies locally; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that while in theory local suppliers can tender for procurement business, in practice the system favours larger companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36553/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Building Energy Rating Compliance (6 Sep 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 1504. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he plans to achieve the goals as set out in the Climate Action Plan 2019 particularly in relation to the stated aim of upgrading half a million homes to B2 BER in view of the lack of funding of the SEAI for the full deep retrofit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35532/19]