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

Seán Haughey: On a point of order, there is no disrespect to the Commissioner but we must go and vote. He understands the situation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (25 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: 90. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the gardaí in Coolock have adequate manpower and resources to deal with an ongoing problem of anti-social behaviour in the Edenmore area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31487/16]

European Council: Statements (26 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: I welcome the debate and the fact that we are allowed to have post and pre-summit debates, as in the case of the Bratislava and Brussels summits. The reform was introduced following the rejection of the Lisbon treaty. A lot of the discussion in the House has centred on Brexit. I note that the Taoiseach informed the House that Ms Tteresa May was attending her first meeting of the...

European Council: Statements (26 Oct 2016)

Seán Haughey: I have a brief question. The Taoiseach mentioned this afternoon that there was a presentation by Prime Minister Fico on follow-up to the roadmap agreed at the Bratislava summit in September, which set out a plan for future work on the renewal of Europe. I would be interested to know more about it. The Brexit vote raised questions for the European project in every member state in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (2 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide full details regarding the extra teaching posts announced as part of budget 2017; the way these teaching posts will be divided between primary and post-primary schools; if qualified post-primary teachers of history and religion can apply for these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32728/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 244. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the killing and persecution of Christians in Mosul, Iraq generally and throughout the Middle East, by Islamic State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33323/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Position of Member States on Withdrawal of the UK from the EU: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: Most of the questions have been asked at this stage but I will pick up on a few points. I thank the two ambassadors for their presentations and for enlightening us on the positions of their respective countries on the forthcoming negotiations on Brexit. The ambassador from the Netherlands in particular spoke about the close economic, social and cultural and political ties between his...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (9 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 155. To ask the Minister for Health the development funding announced in budget 2017 to implement the national mental health policy, A Vision For Change; the money available to the HSE in 2017 for this purpose; if he will increase this funding in order to allow for much needed improvements in mental health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33921/16]

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: I propose to share time with Deputies Aindrias Moynihan and Fiona O'Loughlin. Under the confidence and supply arrangement agreed by the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties, my party secured a commitment that available resources will be allocated on the basis of a ratio of at least 2:1 in favour of public expenditure over tax cuts. This ratio has been exceeded in budget 2017, with a 3:1...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Awareness (15 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that mental health awareness is promoted in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34670/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (15 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 273. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make funding available to a school (details supplied) to allow it to install a lift, a ramp, a wheelchair-friendly entrance and an additional wheelchair-friendly toilet in order that the college can be easily accessed by the disabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35140/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (15 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 414. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he is making to stop the appalling slaughter of innocent civilians in Aleppo, Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35141/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Air Pollution (16 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 226. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will review the provisions of sections 24 and 26 of the Air Pollution Act 1987, in view of the fact that local authorities seem to have inadequate powers to prevent the ongoing pollution of the atmosphere by domestic householders arising by the operation of wood burning stoves, despite securing convictions in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (22 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 532. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legalisation as soon as possible to regulate rickshaws; if Galway City Council has banned rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/16]

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: We are debating the Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2016. Yesterday we debated the Local Government (Amendment) (Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016 which was proposed by my colleague, Deputy John Lahart. I understand agreement has been reached to defer the vote on Second Stage of both Bills until June next year to allow further consideration by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (23 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposed redevelopment of Dalymount Park in Phibsborough, Dublin 7; if he has considered the feasibility study and costs that were submitted by Dublin City Council for the redevelopment; the support, financial or other, his Department will provide for the re-development; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Services Staff (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will facilitate the continued employment of a caretaker in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37669/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: 731. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the provisions of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37317/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report 2015: Discussion with European Court of Auditors (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: I thank members. I was Vice Chairman of this committee at one stage, so I have some experience of chairing the proceedings. I extend a special welcome to our colleagues from the European Parliament who are joining us via the video-conferencing facility. The committee has been very clear about the importance of strong engagement with Irish MEPs and we are eager to find the best way to do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report 2015: Discussion with European Court of Auditors (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Haughey: I thank Mr. Cardiff for that comprehensive presentation which is quite reassuring for the citizens of Europe. I welcome the MEPs. We have been joined on and off by Matt Carthy, Marian Harkin, Brian Hayes and Seán Kelly. I understand that Brian Hayes wishes to make a contribution at this stage.