New Government proposals for hard pressed homeowners fall well short - BREEN

July 13th, 2010 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates

Fine Gael’s Deputy Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Clare T.D. Pat Breen said today (Thursday) that the Governments proposals to help homeowners in trouble fall well short of what is…

Governments economic policy is driven by bailouts - BREEN

July 9th, 2010 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, Enterprise

Contribution to Fine Gael Private Members Motion on the Economy - Wednesday, 7th July 2010

I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and commend my colleague, Deputy Michael…

Fine Gael Private Members Motion - Very often medical errors become public knowledge only because of the courage of patients and their next of kin in speaking out.

July 8th, 2010 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, Health/Social Welfare

Every time a case of misdiagnosis reaches the public domain or questions are raised in regard to the systemic failures in our health system it should be remembered that behind…

Contribution to the Debate on the Dog Breeding Leglisation

July 8th, 2010 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, European/Foreign Affairs/Defence/Justice

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage
Friday, 2nd June 2010

I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Pardon the pun, but with unemployment levels and ordinary…

Priority Questions - Foreign Affairs

July 6th, 2010 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, European/Foreign Affairs/Defence/Justice

Passport Security
27. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide details of the review of the security system on passports; if this was recommended…