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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: The solidarity shown to Ireland by President Macron, Chancellor Merkel and the EU chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, in recent days has been quite remarkable and very welcome. The UK is scheduled to crash out of the European Union, this Friday, 12 April. The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has suggested an extension to 30 June. Donald Tusk has suggested a one-year extension. What is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: There was an expectation before the Taoiseach's meeting with Chancellor Merkel that she was going to be very strong on the issue of protecting the integrity of the Single Market and the customs union, even despite the other aim of protecting the Good Friday Agreement. I think that expectation did not come to pass, but did Chancellor Merkel offer any practical suggestions or solutions to that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the interim accommodation solution arrived at for a new school (details supplied); when the new school will be enrolling pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16603/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (9 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the patrons selected for schools (details supplied); if accommodation has been sourced for the schools; when the schools are expected to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16607/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation (9 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 445. To ask the Minister for Health if he will amend the general scheme of the assisted human reproduction Bill to include same-sex male families that have used international surrogacy as a way to create their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16600/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (9 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 448. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce preventative orthodontic screening for children as part of the new oral health policy; his further plans to recruit the services of private orthodontists for such screening; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that early intervention is crucial to prevent acute orthodontic issues for children in later life; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (9 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 602. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to ensure that all outstanding payments are made to a person (details supplied) in respect of their disability allowance and invalidity pension claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16612/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (9 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 659. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is seeking derogations for Ireland under the EU Birds Directive in respect of seagulls; if action can be taken regarding a major problem with seagulls in the Dublin area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16608/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise Staff (10 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of customs officers recruited to date in 2019 with regard to Brexit; his plans to recruit additional customs officers in 2019; the procedure to be adopted to recruit suitable personnel for these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (10 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the building of the proposed new train station at a location (details supplied) will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16828/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (11 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the participation by members of the Defence Forces in a PESCO project in Mali; if he is satisfied that this participation does not compromise the traditional policy of military neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16999/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Car Park Charges (11 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 108. To ask the Minister for Health if the promised review into car parking charges in hospitals has been completed; if national guidelines to regulate car parking fees in hospitals will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16984/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (11 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 113. To ask the Minister for Health if he will establish a registry for persons suffering from fibromyalgia; if fibromyalgia can be added to the long term illness list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16997/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (11 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 193. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the review of State pensions paid to pensioners that took time out to care for children will be completed; when increases in the rate of payment due to these pensioners will be awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17000/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: 325. To ask the Minister for Health if a residential placement will be found for a child (details supplied) with severe autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17428/19]

Post-European Council Meetings: Statements (17 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: I gather there is now a period for questions and answers.

Post-European Council Meetings: Statements (17 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I echo what previous speakers stated and wish those Members contesting elections to the European Parliament every success. The attention of many in this House is now turning to the subsequent bye-elections and how that dynamic will play into the political system. That is another day's work, however, and we will wait until the European elections have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (17 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: I thank the director general and the ambassador for being so forthcoming with us in outlining our strategy and for giving us very practical assistance on what we should do to help in the national interest. There are statements on the European Council in the Dáil Chamber at 3.45 p.m. and I may have to attend. I mean no disrespect by this. I thank the witnesses for the work they are...

Ireland's Position on the Future of Europe: Statements (18 Apr 2019)

Seán Haughey: I note the publication of the national statement on the European Union and suggest this is a very timely debate. The European Council meeting in Romania in May is scheduled to make significant decisions on the future of Europe. The report of the citizens' dialogue on the future of Europe has been published and public consultation on the issue is continuing. Fianna Fáil has always been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (8 May 2019)

Seán Haughey: 800. To ask the Minister for Health if he will meet with representatives of a campaign (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are three endocrinologists here which is deemed unsatisfactory by the campaign; if he will dispense with the psychiatric model by which a diagnosis for transgender persons before treatment is required; if he will introduce a general...