Results 881-900 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on providing a channel dedicated to the democratic discussions in Dáil Éireann and make it available on terrestrial television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25995/07]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all representations made during the past 10 years in relation to a proposed rail link between Letterkenny and Derry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26720/07]

Written Answers — Road Transport Operators: Road Transport Operators (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Transport the operators who are registered as legal hauliers or registered as holders of the road transport operators licence; if the list is available on-line or in an electronic format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26721/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there are plans to introduce pension and PRSI changes, in view of the fact that the number of people over 65 is expected to double by 2050; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26675/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there are plans to increase the carers' allowance, and for increased provision of respite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26676/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will allocate funding in three year blocks to community development projects in the future, instead of year to year funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26725/07]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (1 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the rules regarding the granting of mussel licenses on traditional native wild oyster grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26704/07]

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (6 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Ring, on introducing this timely motion. I also congratulate the Government on accepting the need for consensus on this issue. This is a difficult time for the friends and family of Irish people who are living in the United States, in places like Dorchester and Brighton in Boston; and Yonkers and The Bronx in New York. I have spent time in Upper Darby in...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications for refunds under the nursing homes compensation scheme; the number refused; the reasons given; the numbers sanctioned; the sums due to be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26957/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 506: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's position in relation to major scheme funding with regard to the Rathmullan water scheme; if funding will be released under the water conservation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27415/07]

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Minister for meeting one of the representative campaign groups yesterday, Co-operating for Cancer Care NorthWest, and her ongoing communication with another group, Donegal Action Cancer Care. I listened to the remarks of my colleague, Deputy Niall Blaney, who stated that this should not be a politicised issue. We sing from the same hymn sheet with regard to equal access and best...

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I just have one brief question for the Minister.

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: In the light of the commitment to establish Letterkenny as an outreach unit of the centre in Galway; the Minister's statement that she is examining, with Mr. Michael McGimpsey, the possibility of a radiotherapy unit being established in Derry and the fact that she met private developers recently regarding a proposal for a private hospital, what commitment can she give to the people of County...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to further enhance the co-operation between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána, allowing both forces to cross the border in pursuit of suspected criminals; if both forces will be legally allowed to arrest persons on the other side of the border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27356/07]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the protocol in place for Gardaí entering Northern Ireland and for the PSNI entering the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25108/07]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans in place to tackle the growth in crime and murder in this country; and if there are plans to increase the sentences for those deemed to be a danger to society. [27357/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (8 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Defence the status of the Rockhill Army Base in County Donegal; if there are plans for the base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27358/07]

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I wish to share time with Deputies Clune and Crawford. I welcome the Minister to the House and concur with my colleagues on this side of the House in their scepticism. We are handing part of a Department to the Department of Transport, run by the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, and this does not instil confidence regarding competence and future direction. An array of experiences in the recent...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I struggled through and this incident exemplifies the approach to joined up thinking. We are discussing non-regional roads but sharp focus is necessary when considering towns and villages such as St. Johnston, Muff and Carrigans. These rural areas suffered considerably, both economically and socially, during the 30 years of the Troubles. These are the forgotten areas that have not featured...

Child Care: Motion (13 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, to the House and congratulate my colleague, Deputy Shatter, on tabling this motion. This is a national issue and the Minister of State does not require Opposition Members to inform him of this. The Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party had a robust debate on this issue and the Minister of State is aware that many of his colleagues are...