Results 10,001-10,020 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Inflation (20 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Health his views on inflation in healthcare prices here and across the European Union; if he will update Dáil Éireann on any relevant EU discussions in which his Department is engaged; if he will compare Irish healthcare inflation trends since 2005 with Dutch healthcare inflation trends; if he will identify sources for relevant statistical data; if his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Line Rental Charges: Discussion with Commission for Communications Regulation (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: There was joint North-South and EU funding but ComReg is, nevertheless, a communications regulator. While the regulator may not have had involvement in the design and construct of the project, surely the service that is available now is the responsibility of the communications regulator. I appreciate Mr. O'Brien saying we can talk about the matter after the meeting, but ComReg has a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Line Rental Charges: Discussion with Commission for Communications Regulation (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: Has ComReg had no complaints from places like Buncrana, where the issue has been raised publicly and at town council level?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Line Rental Charges: Discussion with Commission for Communications Regulation (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: Can Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Leavy take my contributions to this meeting as formally raising the issue with ComReg? I ask them to contact Donegal County Council and Buncrana Town Council because this is a live issue in that region. I ask them to respond to those bodies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Line Rental Charges: Discussion with Commission for Communications Regulation (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: I appreciate that ComReg must consider the possibility of court proceedings, for example. However, the definition in the Act of a premium rate service provider is "one who does any of the following for gain". Charity organisations are not for-gain organisations. There is a grey area, on which legislators need help. I am asking ComReg to liaise with the committee and give a comprehensive...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Line Rental Charges: Discussion with Commission for Communications Regulation (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the delegation. I have some questions and will try to be as specific and brief as possible. As the delegation is aware, in 2013 the charity sector and mobile operators launched a mobile text service to ensure 100% of donations would go to charity. This was most welcome and I acknowledge it. Why does ComReg require charities to obtain a premium rate service licence when they...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an overview of services that are available to a cohort of students (details supplied); his vision for the provision of such education to students of this profile into the future; the supports that are available to the families of such students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13528/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Family Support Services (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform with reference to the Fiscal Case for Working with Troubled Families and also Listening to Troubled Families that were published by the British Government last month, if his Department will publish comparative statistical profiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13541/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht with reference to an industrial estate in County Donegal, if his Department and Údarás na Gaeltachta will consider a proposal (details supplied); and if he will communicate directly with a person regarding this matter. [13499/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) was granted just one year even though similar applicants secured five years of residency; the reason for the delay in making a decision; if he will justify the fact that the applicant has spent all personal savings on living here for four years in order to qualify; if humanitarian grounds are considered; and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (14 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding a barracks (details supplied) in County Donegal; the costs to the State to date in 2013 of associated security; when there will be a transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13502/13]

Other Questions: Local Cultural and Heritage Events (13 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: I thank Deputy Durkan for putting down this significant question. The Minister recently visited Donegal where he got a good insight into heritage projects there. While I was not able to attend the meetings he had with local groups due to the meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, on behalf of the groups I thank the Minister for giving up his time. In his response the...

Other Questions: Local Cultural and Heritage Events (13 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: I thank Deputy Durkan for putting down this significant question. The Minister recently visited Donegal where he got a good insight into heritage projects there. While I was not able to attend the meetings he had with local groups due to the meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, on behalf of the groups I thank the Minister for giving up his time. In his response the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (13 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will engage with the Northern Ireland Executive and the Scottish Government to develop a Gaeilge-Ulster Scots language tourism product; his views in respect of same on Ulster Scots culture in North America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12871/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Staff (12 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the concerns of a person (details supplied) in County Antrim whose personal circumstances are changing due to the liquidation of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13029/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Construction Sector Strategy (12 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his strategy and its achievements since March 2011 in supporting displaced construction workers to develop skill sets for deployment in growing and secure industries; if he will acknowledge the employment challenges that face displaced construction workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12893/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Redeployment (12 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills with reference to new applicants for panel rights at primary teacher level including applicants who previously applied in 2012, if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal who has worked in a temporary capacity for seven years in two separate dioceses, will be in a position to secure a place on the 2013/14 panel. [12900/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (12 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will give an update on the micro-generation scheme that was announced in February 2009; when decisions will be made and when the scheme will be progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12725/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí by Garda station and by Garda rank who were in service in each county in the State on 31 December for each year from 2002 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12834/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (12 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality with reference to the Legal Services Bill, if he will outline his vision to increased competition in the provision of legal services here; his views on the envisaged role of legal executives in ensuring greater value and competition for citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12881/13]