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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (18 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 296. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the action being taken by National Parks and Wildlife in respect of removal of materials from the bed of a tidal area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28775/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (18 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 305. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a company's declaration of intent to cut off power to a pumping station in a housing estate (details supplied) in County Donegal where the relevant developer has entered liquidation and refuses to pay further electricity bills; if a request has been made by the developer or Donegal County Council to have the...

Other Questions: Equine Industry Issues (19 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: I take the opportunity to welcome the new Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, to the House. Comhghairdeas. Regarding a potential registration waiver, which I have raised with the Minister previously, I understand where Deputy Ó Cuív is coming from on that but the difficulty is that the registration sometimes costs more than the cost of the horse. A prohibitive cost issue arises...

Topical Issue Debate: Farm Assist Scheme Payments (19 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I have been in contact with numerous farmers in recent weeks regarding the farm assist scheme, which is becoming quite a problem for many farmers. The measures in the last budget relating to the farm assist scheme, which is effectively and technically farmers' dole, have resulted in quite a substantial cut to the earning capacity of many smaller...

Topical Issue Debate: Farm Assist Scheme Payments (19 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Minister of State for the reply. I welcome the fact that the Minister has been engaging with the IFA. I also welcome the fact that there is an acknowledgment of the financial hardship being endured by farmers as a result of the fodder crisis. However, the difficulty is that the dole was protected in the last budget but farm assist, which is effectively farmers' dole, was not...

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: I am conscious that the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party is currently meeting and that my colleagues from the Upper House are watching Deputy Donohoe and I on their monitors as we discuss the future of the Seanad. It is a sensitive topic given that we are speaking about Members' jobs and the contributions they make. I acknowledge the contributions made by Members of the current Seanad and its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (19 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 22. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to develop aquaculture sites in the deep sea off the country's Atlantic coast. [29224/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Exports (19 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 63. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding Irish seafood exports to Asia ; and his plans for expanding the size of Ireland's market share. [29225/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline his support for developing the all-island economy and for collaboration in the provision of public services on this island; if he will update Dáil Éireann on his most recent dialogue with Prime Minister David Cameron in this regard; the issues that arose in his most recent relevant discussions as Head of the Irish Government with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will update Dáil Éireann on his most recent discussions as Head of Government with the British Prime Minister David Cameron in respect of Great Britain's role in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30045/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if he will update Dáil Éireann on his most recent engagements as Head of Government with the Leader of the British Government Mr Cameron in respect of the all-island economy, pursuant to Strand II of the Good Friday Agreement. [30047/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: I acknowledge the Taoiseach's comprehensive response and the work that is taking place at institutional and political levels in both Dublin and Westminster. Great work is taking place in Stormont. Just yesterday, there were British–Irish Parliamentary Assembly committee meetings taking place in Dublin and Belfast, and there was a steering committee meeting in Belfast. I am aware...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 120. To ask the Minister for Health if he will update Dáil Éireann on proposals to improve paediatric diabetes nursing supports in the northwest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30020/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 141. To ask the Minister for Health if he will update Dáil Éireann on his Department's review of proposals to establish a north-south deep brain stimulation service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30021/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will explain the student financial options available to students of Higher Diplomas in Education, who qualified for such diploma via completion of courses at the same FETAC level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30716/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Appointments (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 308. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the percentage take-up by graduates of the summer work scheme in the civil service; the percentage of college undergraduates that have taken up same; the percentage of retired persons who have come off the live register to participate in such schemes; the percentage of participants who are in the another category; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (25 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 656. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the provision of full wheechair accessible transport by semi-State companies on intercity routes on this island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30296/13]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: I have already contributed twice on this matter, both in this House and in the Upper House. As we all will be aware in this House, it is a complex issue. It is both emotive and highly personal. Of the many concerns that have been raised through many different forums, different voices and different organisations, the two issues that strike me are the ultimate protection of the unborn and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Corporation Tax (26 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will update Dáil Éireann on his Department's recent engagements in the USA in respect of promotion of Ireland's corporation taxation structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30490/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Corporation Tax (26 Jun 2013)

Joe McHugh: 30. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will update Dáil Éireann on the response of his Department to recent commentary in the United States of America regarding Ireland's corporate tax regime. [30489/13]