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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (27 Sep 2016)

Seán Haughey: 139. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will amend existing legislation in order to allow pensioners draw down the full amount of an approved minimum retirement fund prior to 75 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26459/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Seán Haughey: I am not sure if there is an understanding or agreement, but there is a commitment in the programme for Government to provide a new emergency department in Beaumont Hospital. The Minister of State with responsibility for disability issues, Deputy Finian McGrath, was particularly active on the issue during the negotiations on A Programme for a Partnership Government. I want to know if that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (28 Sep 2016)

Seán Haughey: 247. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commission independent and indigenous research into the effectiveness or otherwise of zebra crossings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27587/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (28 Sep 2016)

Seán Haughey: 264. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will restore gratuity payments and other benefits previously received by members of the Reserve Defence Force; if he will ensure these members are not financially disadvantaged by undertaking their normal duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27586/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (4 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review the DEIS scheme; if existing schools in the scheme will be examined in any future review; the timeframe envisaged for such a review; if schools will be consulted regarding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28580/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (4 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 349. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the State will endeavour to purchase one of Padraic Pearse's signed 1916 surrender letters which will be sold at auction in Dublin by a private collector in November 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28577/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (4 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 452. To ask the Minister for Health if he will amend the legislation dealing with the long-term illness scheme to ensure that the mitochondrial disorder known as CPEO is classified as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28468/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fish Farming (4 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 562. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure that Inland Fisheries Ireland continues with its fish farming operations; if he will provide significant capital investment to deal with the deficiencies that exist at Inland Fisheries Ireland's trout production facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28228/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (4 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: I nominate Senator Leyden. He is a former Minister of State and a long-standing Member of the Oireachtas who has served in both the Dáil and Seanad. He has huge experience in European affairs. I also think it is a good idea to have a Senator as Vice Chairman for balance. I know that Senator Leyden would be a very suitable candidate for the position.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: The Senator's best days are ahead of him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive report on recent events in the EU and elsewhere generally. We are told that the Bratislava summit, which took place following the Brexit vote, allowed for political reflection and consideration of further reforms. The Brexit vote was a wake-up call for all the EU. The referendum highlighted the rise of intolerance and fundamental...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Immigration Policy (5 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 163. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise concerns regarding the dismantling of the refugee camp in Calais with his French counterpart and at an EU level; if he will make representations concerning the safety of unaccompanied minors in this camp going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28823/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 186. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have their cataract operation carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28874/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 187. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have their cataract operation carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28875/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (11 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make the Student Universal Support Ireland grant scheme, the disability access route to education scheme and the HEA student assistance fund scheme available to students of private third level colleges such as Griffith College in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29395/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (11 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 646. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she is taking to ensure the provision of affordable child care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29775/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times (18 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 99. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the September 2016 figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund which showed that 2,936 persons are waiting more than 18 months for an outpatient appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30655/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 137. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with European Commissioner, Michel Barnier; if Commissioner Barnier appreciates the special difficulties of Ireland with regard to an exit by the UK from the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30875/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (20 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: In May, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael came to an agreement to enable the formation of a Fine Gael-led minority Government. As part of this arrangement, Fianna Fáil committed to facilitating the passage of three budgets, subject to progress being achieved on a number of our core policy priorities. In taking a responsible approach to government formation, Fianna Fáil, unlike many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2016: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (20 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: I also welcome the Commissioner here this afternoon and thank him for his straight talking and for sharing his views on the many challenges facing the European Union at this time. The committee is very preoccupied with Brexit and the Commissioner dealt with that. Does he believe the Commission understands and appreciates the special and unique position of Ireland in respect of Brexit? The...