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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 665. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to award further contracts for the operation of certain bus services in Dublin by way of a competitive public tendering process; if his attention has been drawn to concerns of employees of Dublin Bus regarding such a possibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37428/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 682. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full-year cost of increasing the overseas marketing budget for Tourism Ireland by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37823/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 709. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated amount that would be generated if the minimum payment for class S PRSI increased from €500 to €610; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37830/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Eligibility (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 720. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that claimants of the one-parent family payment and rent allowance are only allowed work a certain amount of hours or else they will lose these benefits; her plans to increase the income thresholds allowed to continue to be for eligible for these benefits; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 825. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated amount it would cost in a full year if the budget for the Arts Council increased by 7.5%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37829/18]

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: There is widespread concern across Dublin city and county about the BusConnects plan. Many public meetings have been held, while many official consultations have taken place. I share my colleagues' regret that the public consultation process took place over the summer months when many people were not politically aware. The main problem with the plan is that it severs links with...

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: It will be done next year.

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: Was a lot of concern expressed about it in Cabinet?

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: How many members of the Cabinet are concerned about the project? Why does the Minister not tell us what happened at the Cabinet meeting? All the Ministers are objecting to it.

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: There are lots of leaks coming from the Cabinet.

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: And the Cabinet.

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: Big problems.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: I will comment on the contribution of my colleague, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, and thank him for the huge effort and commitment he has made to dealing with this matter, which was beyond the call of duty. His grandfather was involved and he has a significant interest in all matters concerning the Easter Rising. He has been particularly active about saving Moore Street and we are all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 305. To ask the Minister for Health if CBD oil will be made available to persons with multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38516/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Support Scheme (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 306. To ask the Minister for Health when the new transport support scheme will be put in place following the discontinuation of the mobility allowance for new applicants in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38517/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 420. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the overcrowding problem on the DART service from Dublin's northside heading southbound during morning peak hours (details supplied); if extra capacity will be provided on these routes at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38535/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 550. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will receive submissions requesting a geographical extension to a special protection area (details supplied) to include additional lands; the issues she must take into consideration when deciding whether or not to grant such an extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38429/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: The Minister of State is down to her final member. The 3.30 p.m. start probably did not suit us on this occasion, as there is much happening in the Houses today. I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive briefing on the issues of the day in regard to the European Union and note her comments on Brexit and the backstop. I agree that if the Taoiseach could improve his relationship...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the details of his meetings with the EU Heads of Government during the 2018 summer recess; the issues discussed at the meetings; and the views of each on the future of Europe. [36139/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: The Taoiseach met many EU leaders over the course of the summer. I have no doubt they expressed support for Ireland regarding Brexit and the backstop for the Border. The October summit will be important but the general view is that a major decision will not be made until November. I now hear talk, however, of another European Council summit in December and that decisions on Brexit may be...