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Other Questions: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thought we were talking about the HGV levy.

Other Questions: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: Can I chat about anything?

Other Questions: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I agree with the Minister. In fairness, Deputy Ellis is not the worst of them. The economic philosophy of money growing on trees is certainly not one with which I am familiar. In respect of what is not being done, I called on Martin McGuinness six weeks ago. He is Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. I have asked him before and will ask him again publicly to proactively engage with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North South Ministerial Council (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the greenway potential for County Donegal in the context of recent discussions at the North South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21589/14]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I agree with the previous speaker that in terms of our exploring all avenues and possibilities in the creation of a new independent authority, time is critical. This should include examination not only of best practice in Northern Ireland, which I know the Minister will be looking at, but internationally. We must also be conscious of...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: We got an important message from the electorate last weekend. Rural Ireland is crying out for something to be given back. We could respond by addressing the shortfall in Garda resources in rural areas. We must take on board the message from the electorate. Many good councillors got caught up in the crossfire of last weekend's elections and have lost their jobs through no fault of their...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 135. To ask the Minister for Finance the protection or regulation currently in place for Irish persons who take out policies with foreign financial companies who set up here but are licenced by foreign financial services authorities; if or when these institutions become insolvent; if there are any solutions provided by the Central Bank of Ireland available to those persons who find themselves...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 947. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients with adult congenital heart disease that have been referred abroad under the treatment abroad scheme in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23335/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Inspections (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 963. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown on a county basis of the number of inspections by Road Safety Authority officials on articulated trucks and all other commercial vehicles; the number of repeat inspections in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22154/14]

Beef Industry: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: I welcome this opportunity to speak about this important issue. Deputy O'Sullivan validly pointed out that the debate should be ongoing and should not end tonight. I welcome the fact that this issue is being debated. The Minister is not present because he is meeting the Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Tom Vilsack, in the US, and I am glad his mission is going well as he attempts to open a new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the avenues for funding or investment available for natural landscapes, like Malin Head, Inishowen, County Donegal, which have great tourism potential, but lack basic facilities such as toilets and rest areas, which are essential for growing visitor numbers to the area; his views on a visit to the area by relevant official-officials...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: On behalf of the committee I am very pleased to welcome representatives of the Centre for Cross Border Studies. It is good to see Ms Taillon again. I met her informally a while back and shortly afterwards she was appointed to her new position as director of the centre. We appreciated her meeting us at that time and look forward to her presentation today. Dr. Anthony Soares, not the other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: Dr. Soares is the centre's research and policy manager. It is good to see him again. I welcome Ms Annmarie O'Kane who is the information officer and Border People project manager. She is in charge of the Border People website which has been an invaluable tool for people accessing information on entitlements on a cross-Border basis. The initiative has proved quite helpful since we last met...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: I invite Ms Ruth Taillon to make her opening presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: Senator White can raise that issue now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: The Secretary of State is not here to defend herself. I do not know whether there is a definitive measurement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: We will try to keep to the point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: Hold on. Let us-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: I know it is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: Senator White has got her point across.