Results 3,121-3,140 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Taxation (13 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Finance with reference to the Treaty of Rome, Chapter 1 The Customs Union Article 25 (ex Article 12), his views on the Vehicle Registration Tax (Permanent Reliefs) Regulations 1993 and on Section 134 (1) of the Finance Act 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50034/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (13 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Finance the work being carried out by the Revenue Commissioners to combat the sale of illicit cigarettes here; if he will compare the quantities of seizures of cigarettes for 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; if he will outline with reference to the 2009 Revenue and Office of Tobacco Control estimate, the up to date estimate proportion of cigarettes consumed here which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the efficacy of an agency (details supplied) of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49602/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (13 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of new jobs that were created in County Donegal in 2011 quarter 2, quarter 3, quarter 4 and to date in 2012 by American multinational companies which are clients of the Industrial Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49526/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (13 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposed introduction in the United Kingdom of the Eurovignette system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49515/12]

Credit Union Bill 2012 (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: I record my appreciation of the credit union movement. The programme for Government contains a social economy element. The credit union movement encapsulates all that is good in a community. The 1997 legislation provided for a figure of 0.5% for reinvestment in community projects which is decided by the board of directors of a credit union. We should not, therefore, take our eye off the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Division (15 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with reference to implementation of the Commonage Framework Plans, the way his Department intends to overcome absenteeism and dormancy in securing total agreement between commonage stakeholders; the way stocking requirements will be fulfilled on commonage areas where there is high absenteeism or dormancy; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Division (15 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with reference to implementation of the commonage framework plans, the role that he will play in securing collective agreement regarding document and fencing issues, including in commonage areas where there are instances of dormancy and absenteeism. [50793/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (15 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in foster care on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50704/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Social Workers Deployment (15 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers per head of population on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50705/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Industry (20 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with reference to motor trade plates which cost €330, his views on the status of Republic of Ireland trade plates in Northern Ireland and on confiscations in Northern Ireland of cars with legitimate Republic of Ireland trade plates; if in view of the fact that motor trade in this State can involve travel through...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (20 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with reference to Irish Horse Register registration charges and in view of increases in the size of the national horse population and shifting market trends in certain categories of the Irish equine industry, if he will consider the creation of a temporary horse registration waiver scheme for factory horses that would be obtainable only...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (27 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport with reference to the review of the Marine Survey Office and Irish Coastguard Services, if he will provide an update on his ongoing work on these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52696/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (27 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the review of the Marine Survey Office and Irish Coastguard Services. [52695/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Statistics (27 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of imported products (details supplied); if all such items on the Irish market are imported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52989/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (27 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Health if there is scope for designation of a condition (details supplied) as a long-term illness, for its inclusion in the relevant scheme; his view of the span of the illness for its sufferers [52962/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Coast Guard (28 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar. I wish to raise this issue again in a public forum. In July for many members from within the fishing community and along the west coast from Malin Head to Valentia it was a case of déjà vu or ground-hog day coming back to bite us with respect to the Malin Head and Valentia scenarios. The reality is that we...

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Coast Guard (28 Nov 2012)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister's reply, in particular the sentence which states the three centres will remain open. This will be welcomed by all those involved in the sector, be it at voluntary or professional level in the Coast Guard, the fishing community or coastal communities in general. This outcome is the result of the application of common sense at the helm with due consideration being given...

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. When we speak about this issue the word "abortion" is thrown into the ether and it is on the radar. However, terminology should be carefully considered when we contribute to this debate. This Chamber is a political forum, but anyone who has studied philosophy or theology or addressed any moral issue such as abortion or suicide knows there...

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Joe McHugh: We need the help of civic leaders. We also need the help of the church and theologians. While they have a right to stand outside this House and to join in protests, I call on them to get involved in the debate because we need their help. We cannot do this on our own. For centuries, philosophers and theologians have tried to do this and they cannot do it on their own. We need their help....