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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I will give Ms Stone and Mr. Beggs the final word. On the definition of "victim", I will cite as an example somebody not from Northern Ireland but who was intimidated outside it. This person was threatened back in the 1970s, told not to go back to Northern Ireland and has still not returned. There were no physical consequences or bereavement, but the family has had this hanging over them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: We appreciate the attendance by Ms Stone and Mr. Beggs. Does the commission's remit cover someone who is a victim of the Troubles as a result of something that happened in the Six Counties but who is now domiciled outside them? If not, what advice would our guests give us for putting the individual in touch with other services? Is there a pathway for someone outside Northern Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: In practical terms, if we have details of individuals domiciled outside the Six Counties, can we pass them on to the commission?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thank our guests. We will adjourn until Wednesday, 26 February, when we will meet the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: In the short time available I wish to give an example of a young man, a friend of mine, who spent eight years in national school. He got support at national school through the generosity of the Down's syndrome association and through private support from his family. The Department of Education and Skills did not support any form of special needs assistance or general allocation learning...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry Issues (11 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: 482. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the price of beef, which in some instances has dropped to as low as €3.20 a kilo at the factory gate; his views on the refusal by some factories to slaughter larger cattle and the concern that the importing of beef through some factories is having an impact on price; if he will ensure that the current...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (11 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: 495. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the penalties imposed on farmers as a result of parcels of land being excluded from single farm payments for reasons such as heather, gorse or natural woodland foliage; if he will consider changing the terms and conditions for the area-based payment County Donegal receives for continuous grazing from seven months...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Statistics (11 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: 567. To ask the Minister for Health the figure for all double transplant patients here over the past ten years; the number of these patients that have received medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6172/14]

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: In the short time available to me, it is important to acknowledge the new departure in recognising the youth sector and establishing a Department for youth affairs. I also acknowledge the Minister's passion and compassion for what is an important sector. These are reflected in the infrastructural spending of recent years, but we are playing catch-up. When I was a youth worker 15 years ago,...

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: There is delight in the eyes of the three and four year olds who attend preschool. They are not just learning maths tables or how to write. They are also learning to play. This must be acknowledged.

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to speak. In any debate it is important to try to be as honest as possible. We can all admit that we have a problem here. The Irish Postmasters' Union and all the staff working in post offices know there is a problem. We will not solve it tonight and this motion will not sort it out, regardless of the outcome of the vote on it. Tomorrow the problem will still be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Deputy Frank Feighan, Senator Mary White, Ms Naomi Long, MP, Mr. Alasdair McDonnell, MP, and Mr. Mark Durkan, MP. Members know the drill with mobile telephones. The Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Costello, is present to discuss the Department's view on foreign policy and external relations. The Tánaiste and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome that there will be a new strategy for funding, whether through the anti-sectarianism fund or other supports for cross-Border projects. The committee gets representations from many groups seeking funding. We welcome this review and will have an invaluable input into it. Even in assessing funding and the efficiency of funding and especially in light...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I agree with the Deputy's comments regarding immigration reform in the United States. There is a renewed focus today with a certain airline proposing that people could get to the United States for €10 in a number of years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: Ms Gildernew covered a good deal of ground. She even strayed into south Donegal. As I am conscious that the Minister of State is facing time constraints, I ask members to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: We will take Senator Moran followed by Deputy Feighan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: Do not be looking at Ms Gildernew.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I know the Minister of State is pressed for time. He will have noted that brevity is alien to this committee but it reflects the enthusiasm and commitment of the members and shows their personal interest in North-South relations. I commend all members on their ongoing personal interest in the work and their endeavours through their party structures. The interest and enthusiasm is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Minister of State, his officials and the members. We will take him up on the offer to have a specific session on the new funding mechanism. We appreciate that offer. I thank the Minister of State for spending more time here than that to which he was committed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Northern Ireland - Time to Deal with the Past: Amnesty International (6 Mar 2014)

Joe McHugh: We are here to discuss the Amnesty International report, Northern Ireland: Time to Deal with the Past. I welcome the following: Mr. Colm O'Gorman, director of Amnesty International Ireland; Mr. Patrick Corrigan, Northern Ireland programme director of Amnesty International UK; and Mr. Kartik Raj, campaigner, EU team, Amnesty International. The timing of this meeting is quite appropriate. We...