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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foilseacháin Ghaeilge (15 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: Tá ról reachtúil ag Foras na Gaeilge chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn ar bhonn uile-oileáin. Sa chomhthéacs sin, tá cúrsaí scríbhneoireachta agus foilsitheoireachta á gcur chun cinn ag an Fhoras ar bhonn leanúnach tríd An Gúm, Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge, Áis agus tionscadail eile. Cuireann An Gúm, a thagann faoi...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Migration Data (16 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 and 2 together. I thank both Deputies for their questions. Statistics for migration are included in the CSO's annual Population and Migration Estimates release. The principal source of information for the estimation of annual migration flows, incorporating both emigration and immigration, is the labour force survey, formally the quarterly national...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Migration Data (16 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Deputies for tabling these questions because this is a space where we do not have enough time as a Parliament to debate and plan for future projections and the country’s direction. The idea behind the national development plan is to look at where people will be living and what type of demographics we will be dealing with. Many of our young highly skilled, highly...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Migration Data (16 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: That was tongue in cheek.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Migration Data (16 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: The important thing today is the follow-up. There are two suggestions for separate projects. One relates to the data and analysis of where skills shortages are emerging. The second project relates to the categories of employees who are leaving. Do they include young doctors or plumbers? The question is who is leaving. That is important because it is complex. A friend of mine went to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (16 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: Tá na sonraí atá iarrtha ag an Teachta maidir le líon na gcruinnithe a bhí ag an gCoiste Comhairleach leagtha amach sa tábla a leanas: Bliain Líon cruinnithe 2014 3 2015 1 2016 0 2017 1 2018 Tá beartaithe cruinniú a thionól go luath. Iomlán 5 go dáta

Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: Tá brú ama ann faoi láthair. Táim dóchasach go mbeidh an t-ábhar seo ar an gclár Rialtais ar an 12ú Meitheamh agus ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas agus mo aitheantas a ghabháil chuig an Teachta Connolly fá choinne an brú air sin agus an pointe fosta. Beidh sé réidh i ndiaidh an chruinniú ag an bord Rialtais ar an...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Employment Data (22 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is the official source of estimates of labour force (ILO) in the State. This survey replaced the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) from Q3 2017. The most recent LFS figures available are for the Q4 2017. The table shows the latest participation rates for persons aged 15 years and over by sex and age group for Q4 2017 for Ireland and the corresponding...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Employment Data (22 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is the official source of estimates of labour force (ILO) in the State. This survey replaced the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) from Q3 2017. The most recent LFS figures available are for the Q4 2017. The table shows the latest employment rates for persons aged 15 years and over by sex and age group for Q4 2017 for Ireland and the corresponding EU...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Employment Data (22 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is the official source of estimates of labour force (ILO) in the State. This survey replaced the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) from Q3 2017. The most recent LFS figures available are for the Q4 2017. Data for the age groups marked as ‘N/A’ at EU15 and EU28 level was not readily available from EUROSTAT at the time of issue. This data...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (22 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: I should clarify that provision of support for Irish language newspapers and magazines is an operational matter for Foras na Gaeilge in the first instance. My understanding is that Foras na Gaeilge’s current policy, following a review of funding provided to the Irish language print media sector, is focused on optimising the readership for an Irish language news service...

Business of Dáil (23 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: I propose, notwithstanding the Order of Business agreed yesterday, amendments from the Seanad on the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017 shall not be taken tomorrow.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Data (23 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. County New Jobs created in 2017 Dún na nGall 243 Maigh Eo 60 Gaillimh 211 An Mhí 8 Ciarraí 64 Corcaigh 34 Port Láirge 10 Total 630

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (24 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: In order to further assist the implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030, of which the language planning process is an integral part, a specific fund was established in 2014. This fund has been used since 2014 for the implementation of the language planning process, which began to operate in that year, as well to finance a range of specific projects, measures and...

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: Last week at the Business Committee we had a battle on our hands to get extra time and we are sitting late on Thursday as well. We are completely under pressure with Government legislation but if people want to sit longer tonight or tomorrow I am happy to do that.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: It is up to the Business Committee.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: I totally accept what Deputy Martin is saying on this. Last Thursday morning there were no statements on this important matter but we decided to give it time. If the House wants extra time I am happy to agree to adjourning the debate and trying to find extra time later in the week but that is not my decision. I am only one member of the Business Committee.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (29 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: Tá ceist amháin agam. Tá brón orm cur isteach. An bhfuil an Teachta ag seasamh ar son Shinn Féin nó mar Theachta Neamhspleách?

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (29 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: Níl.

Business of Dáil (29 May 2018)

Joe McHugh: It is proposed that, notwithstanding today’s Order of Business, the Dáil shall sit at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday to resume the statements on the outcome of the referendum held on 25 May 2018. The statements shall conclude within 60 minutes, if not previously concluded. If the statements conclude before 10.30 a.m., the Dáil shall suspend until 10.30 a.m. Statements shall not...