Results 101-120 of 490 for long speaker:Joe McHugh

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (7 Mar 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...and patron bodies of the schools in the area to put contingency measures in place. Notwithstanding that those numbers of pupils did not ultimately materialise in September 2018, the Department considers that there is a need for increased capacity in the area in the short term and over the medium to long term taking account of residential development in the area. I am aware there are a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...with me by Fórsa representatives on Saturday when they indicated that they would be launching their campaign this week. The matter has been raised by a number of Members across this House over a long number of years. Different schemes have been introduced, including that brought forward in 1978-79, and school secretaries and caretakers are also part of the public service stability...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Interparliamentary Relations after Brexit: Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Executive Office (12 May 2021)

Joe McHugh: ...xf3;n Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Executive Office, Mr. Colin McGrath, Ms Martina Anderson and Mr. Trevor Clarke. Ms Emma Sheerin may be joining us later. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (6 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: ...income, after income disregards and Child Dependant Increase(s) are excluded, must not exceed €23,500; 3. As at 31st of December 2017, the reckonable income must include one of the eligible long-term social welfare payments prescribed in the Student Grant Scheme. The report of the Action Group on Access to Third Level Education made detailed recommendations concerning the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Deputy Frank Feighan, Senator Mary White, Ms Naomi Long, MP, Mr. Alasdair McDonnell, MP, and Mr. Mark Durkan, MP. Members know the drill with mobile telephones. The Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Costello, is present to discuss the Department's view on foreign policy and external relations. The Tánaiste and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (28 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: ...event at the Aviva Stadium. I thank them for their correspondence. A major capital project for the provision of permanent accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy to cater for a long-term projected enrolment of 1,000 pupils is being addressed through my Department's capital programme. My Department has been liaising with Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training...

Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (15 Dec 2015)

Joe McHugh: ...time and space to consider the possibility of producing an interim report. The committee has produced a significant body of work and the research has been conducted on a joint basis. I have long been an advocate of North-South co-operation and I am delighted that universities in Ulster, the British Geological Survey, UCD and the EPA are sitting around a table examining this research. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: ...choiste, guím gach rath air lena obair thábhachtach agus shuntasach, leis na rudaí atá ag teacht ó thaobh an Bhreatimeachta de agus leis na rudaí atá ag teacht ón Eoraip. Before we begin members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: ...we are both members, reached the ears of people in the European Commission. I am absolutely delighted and very much look forward to how this will work out with the Department of Transport. That was a long-winded way of thanking the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (15 Jan 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...my Department approved the provision of temporary accommodation. Once the approved project is delivered, and should a deficit in permanent accommodation pertain to meet the schools long term needs, it will be open to the school to contact my Department further in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (26 May 2021)

Joe McHugh: ...;imid ag dúil go mór leis an díospóireacht atá ag teacht. The Tánaiste is also Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. I also extend a welcome to his officials. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Literacy Programmes (22 Jan 2019)

Joe McHugh: Adult education and training is a crucial component of the European Commission's long term strategy The EU Skills Agenda. Ireland is participating in this agenda through a range of measures including developing initiatives to support 'Upskilling Pathways' designed to improve workplace literacy, numeracy and digital skills and one of the main legislative proposals of the " New Skills...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...'s money. A budget is no more than the distribution of the people's hard-earned money. I accept that there will be razzmatazz on budget day and a perception that people will be better off in the long run. However, counties like that of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, Kildare, and my county, Donegal, rely totally on the construction and services sectors to sustain employment,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: .... Schlegelmilch who is acting deputy director-general at the Directorate-General for Trade in the European Commission. We look forward to today's engagement. Before we begin, all witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable,...

Carbon Allowances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Jun 2008)

Joe McHugh: I would like to pick out a few key phrases from the Government amendment. "Long-term strategy" is mentioned twice. We see references to the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020, a strategic framework up to 2020 and the aim of achieving zero net carbon emissions by 2035, which is 27 years away. The situation is said to be subject to ongoing examination by the Departments of Finance and...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...Department of Agriculture and Food and the Department of Health and Children. As a result of such bureaucracy, there is a fear of further detention of boats, and that this could be a problem in the long term.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Joe McHugh: ...since taking on his new role. I wish him every success in that role and into the future. Today we discuss matters arising from the General Affairs Council. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that one should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable or otherwise engage in...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (15 Dec 2004)

Joe McHugh: ...exercise and health, it is not there in this case. I will not delay the Minister much further regarding this very simple issue. The staff and board of management of the school have been waiting too long. I know that this is not the Minister's brief, but I know that he will be conveying my concerns to the Minister for Education and Science. The procrastination at a departmental level is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Process: Engagement with Ambassador of North Macedonia (21 Sep 2022)

Joe McHugh: ...continue with engagement and we also want to inform ourselves. We are looking forward to Mrs. Bojadjieska Ristovski’s contribution. I have a note on privilege. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make any charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her or it...