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Other Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (2 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: The Northern Ireland Executive is the Legislature that will introduce the secondary legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (8 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 414. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the career progression options available to a person who has a proven track record, credible history and excelled in their role within the Garda Reserve Force once they have passed the age limit to enter An Garda Síochána owing to the restrictions on recruitment in the Garda force; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (8 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 719. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on an issue regarding a local bus company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16449/14]

Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (15 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: This is a very important debate. When we debate an issue such as ambulance cover, we must acknowledge it is a highly emotive subject, as a recent example in my county illustrates. That was highly emotive and highly charged because a family lost a loved one. Time will tell exactly what happened, what should have happened and what should not have happened. I would like to put on record...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (15 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 426. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the consideration that will be given to conservation incentives for water rate charges; his plans to take into consideration challenges facing young families who are experiencing increased demands on water as a result of having a young baby, that is, sterilisation of bottles, food containers and so on; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 621. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the level of research dedicated to inner ear syndrome; if delivery of the ENT service is adequately resourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17745/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: Deputy Lawlor has mentioned a historical case. There is a specific anomaly here. The Minister for Education and Skills will have details about a specific case, where the mother has recently been naturalised and is an Irish citizen but the circumstances of her dependent daughter have changed suddenly as a result. Prior to her naturalisation, her daughter, as a dependant, was entitled to a...

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I will forward the information directly to the Minister. In the short time available to me, I wish to put another matter on the record. There is no need for a response from the Minister of State as I am putting it on the record for the consideration of the people in the Department of Education and Skills. It relates to the issue of smaller...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 147. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of all funding to piers and harbours in County Donegal for 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18223/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 152. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a breakdown of all funding allocated to youth projects and preschools in County Donegal for years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18221/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a total breakdown of spend on Coast Guard equipment and infrastructure for the years 2011, 2012, 2013 in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18222/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (30 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 423. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of post offices here that have closed each year, from 2007 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18696/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (30 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 739. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the transposing of the EU patient mobility directive into Irish law, the implications for the Irish health consumer; the consequences for Irish hospitals, changes in interrelationships on both a North-South and European basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18699/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (6 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on introducing extra support measures for one-teacher schools in the form of a classroom assistant to comply with health and safety regulations, in acknowledging the teaching and administrative burden on the teacher and, furthermore, to acknowledge that parents are willing to continue sending their children to one-teacher schools...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (6 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 218. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on providing extra support for widows, widowers, elderly single people, elderly persons who fall a few years short of retirement, in response to the withdrawal of fuel allowances, in view of the fact that married couples require the same level of fuel purchase as a single dweller, and can share the cost of property tax and the upcoming...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 404. To ask the Minister for Health his views on oral surgery patients being transferred to Beaumont Hospital from the Letterkenny General Hospital waiting list; if the Health Service Executive exhausted all other options or potential solutions such as availing of services across the Border in Derry; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Western Trust, which operates...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 427. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the present situation facing persons in County Donegal who are suffering from age-related macular degeneration and who are required to attend hospital in Sligo every six weeks for treatment, as the service is not available at Letterkenny General Hospital; his views on recent talks between the ophthalmologist in Sligo and Letterkenny General...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (8 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the delegation to discuss UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. As members will be aware, the national action plan on the Council resolution on women, peace and security was launched in November 2011 by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and the former President, Mary Robinson. The plan sets out how Ireland will, across...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (8 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I will open up the meeting to the floor now for questions. We will come back to Orlaith Fitzmaurice and Melanie Hoewer. I believe we have a new Minister for Justice and Equality as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (8 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: We will ensure that this transcript lands on her desk. We have had a good conversation this morning. As Deputy Wall is under pressure time-wise, I invite him to speak first.