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Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 62. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the action he has taken to date to support self-employed persons here; the plans in place to extend benefits to this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2738/17]

Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I want to support my colleague and I am sure every Member of the House is concerned in respect of the self-employed. I have many in my constituency who are very concerned and I have highlighted this issue to the Minister previously. It is important people are recognised for the work they are doing on the ground. These people tell me they are paying a stamp but they are getting no benefits...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud (24 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 60. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the action he is taking to combat welfare fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2737/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I want to ask about progress on the new commercial rates Bill. The Taoiseach will be aware that many local businesses in County Leitrim, and other counties, have begun to receive their new rates valuations. Unfortunately, and despite the best efforts of the Government to try to help to revive rural Ireland from the effects of the recession, the level of rate increases that have issued is...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter for discussion. I am seeking clarification of the Health Service Executive's plans to deliver a fixed cardiac catheterisation laboratory at Sligo University Hospital in 2017. I have had previous discussions and correspondence with the Minister on this matter, which is of the utmost importance to people in the north west,...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: The Minister of State's response does not address my concerns. There is a clear case for Sligo University Hospital having the required population for the service to be viable, and it makes sense in terms of geography, medical need and finances. Over a ten-year period, there would be a net saving of €3.6 million if the service were introduced. I have the facts and statistics to back...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 245. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which Irish agricultural products will be marketed to other nations outside of the United Kingdom in view of the UK referendum to leave the EU; the steps he is taking in the development of plans for individual food sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3323/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 246. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to protect agricultural producers from currency value shifts between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom following the UK referendum to leave the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3324/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 247. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure smooth agricultural trade between the Border region, notably counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal, and Northern Ireland under the possibility of a hard Border with the Republic of Ireland following the UK referendum to leave the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3325/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 248. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to protect farmers and other agricultural producers under the possibility of a hard Border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, especially in counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal, following the UK referendum to leave the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3331/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure ease of transit and continued transportation for those persons who live in the Border region, notably counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, and Donegal, and who commute to work in Northern Ireland, under the possibility of a hard Border with the Republic of Ireland following the UK referendum to leave the EU; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 278. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to protect general trade between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland especially in counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal under the possibility of a hard Border following the UK referendum to leave the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3328/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Syrian Conflict: United Nations High Commission for Refugees (26 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank Ms O'Hara for her presentation. Ms O’Hara referred to funding. What is the breakdown of the $67 million in humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict in Syria? In what beneficial way is it being used? How many members of the Irish rapid response corps have been deployed to the Balkans or the Middle East to help UN agencies responding to migration challenges...

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (31 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 56. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she will take to achieve the increased level of tourism in rural counties as outlined in the action plan for rural development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4067/17]

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (31 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I congratulate the Minister on the action plan for rural development, which is a much sought after plan. I welcome the plan but I would welcome more information from the Minister on the proposals to increase the level of tourism in rural counties. I represent the constituency in Sligo-Leitrim, where there is quite an amount of activity in terms of tourism. I believe this plan has great...

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (31 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: Following on from the Minister's reply and her remarks in regard to greenways, I would welcome some clarification from her in regard to the Sligo Greenway Co-operative and the shovel-ready greenway in my constituency which runs from Collooney to Bellaghy, which is a huge area. There is enormous community spirit within Sligo Greenway Co-operative, to which many people have committed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 629. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when respective GLAS payments will be made to persons (details supplied) in view of the fact that their payments were due in October 2016; if he will intervene to ensure payments are processed by the end of January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3821/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Policy Issues arising from the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016 and the EPA report on Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (31 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I apologise for being late. As the Chairman knows, I am not a member of the committee but I was anxious to hear some of the comments made. My colleagues here, Deputy Scanlon and the other Deputies who also represent my constituency of Sligo-Leitrim, gave commitments on this issue many months ago. It has been a major issue in our area for many years. I was very pleasantly surprised by the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Feb 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: When can we expect the reformed and consolidated domestic violence Bill to be before the House and have its heads been agreed?

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Feb 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: To allow institutes of technology, such as IT Sligo, to merge into new technological universities and obtain the benefits this would bring, can we expect Committee Stage of the Technological Universities Bill to be taken shortly?