Results 12,181-12,200 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30493/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: We have a quorum and are now in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputy Dara Calleary. We will go into private session to discuss some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: I welcome H.E. Ms Deike Potzel, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ireland and H.E. Mr. Miguel de Almeida e Sousa, ambassador of Portugal to Ireland. I advise the witnesses that, by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to this committee. If they are directed by the committee to cease...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank the ambassador and invite H.E. Mr. Miguel de Almeida e Sousa to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Deputy. We are a wee bit tight for time because we have to finish within two hours.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: I would ask our guests to answer all the questions but I call for brevity. I have noted the leadership of H.E. Potzel in this department but that is no criticism whatsoever of H.E. Almeida e Sousa.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland (14 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank the witnesses for their attendance and participation today. Ms Potzel spoke about solidarity and co-operation. She also spoke about freedom, and we cannot speak enough about the freedoms we enjoy as members of the European Union. Mr. de Almeida e Sousa spoke about resilience, which is something we can identify with on the west coast of this wee island with regard to looking out at...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State in the House and indeed all of the Ministers working in the Department of Health at the moment and their officials for dealing with all the ongoing challenges. The work that is needed is acknowledged not just by me in this House but by the public as well, so I acknowledge that at the outset. I am also conscious of the fact that with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: That was a comprehensive answer and it is good to see the response included upfront honesty on where challenges exist. In one particular area, the Department and HSE are working to deal with ongoing issues. It is important that we continue to be transparent. Information is key. Re-emphasising the seven-day week availability to principals will be very important in the days ahead. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (20 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: 273. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the breakdown of the €40 million allocated in budget 2020 for the pyrite remediation and mica scheme for counties Donegal and Mayo; the estimated percentage breakdown in 2021 between pyrite and mica; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31193/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: 316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of works at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30968/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: We have received apologies from Senator McDowell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Negotiations: Members of the House of Lords (21 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: Before we begin, I draw to the attention of witnesses that they are directed that only evidence connected with the subject matter of these proceedings is to be given and they are asked to respect the parliamentary practice to the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Negotiations: Members of the House of Lords (21 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: The committee members have a script before them. There was some interruption on the sound. We do not know where the technical problems are but I ask that everyone keep their microphones muted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Negotiations: Members of the House of Lords (21 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: Lord Kinnoull, we have a difficulty with the line. I will take a second question and perhaps Lord Kinnoull can nominate one of his members or he can reply. I will take a second contribution. There seems to be a problem on the line here. Can Lord Kinnoull hear us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Negotiations: Members of the House of Lords (21 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: Can I check that everybody is switched to mute? It should switch to mute automatically. I suggest we suspend for five minutes to try to sort out the technical issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Negotiations: Members of the House of Lords (21 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: We are back in public session. If Lord Kinnoull can respond directly to Deputy Richmond we will ensure we are switched to mute and Deputy Howlin can come in after that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Negotiations: Members of the House of Lords (21 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: We appreciate that. We will now move to Deputy Howlin's questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Negotiations: Members of the House of Lords (21 Oct 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Lord Kinnoull. I am grappling with whether I am a former distinguished chairman or distinguished former chairman. I will ponder that.