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Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This issue is posing a number of problems on a number of fronts in that a licensed road haulier operator requires a designated qualified transport manager. The legitimate and hard-working hauliers have had such managers in situand have done the necessary courses in order to fulfil the competencies required for this role. However, one of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I do not know what to say. I am delighted. There is no doubt that the operators and hauliers who take their business really seriously and have many challenges ahead of them will be absolutely delighted with this news. I thank the Minister of State for the follow-up. Obviously, Deputy Ó Murchú and I value the fact that the message put across the table yesterday at the meeting of...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Brexit Preparations (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 130. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he will consider appointing a liaison person in the north west to act as a single contact for potential inward investment post Brexit in assisting with information and guidance on business support services with specific agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39765/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will accept the certificate of professional competence that was accredited in England as opposed to making drivers sit the same test again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39957/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Regulations (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 219. To ask the Minister for Finance the regulations in place with regard to a crowdfunding platform (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39928/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Mica Redress Scheme (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 291. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of houses in County Donegal that have been approved to date under the mica scheme; the number of applications currently under assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39759/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 441. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the implementation of the 50% school transport capacity rule in County Donegal, particularly in the Milford catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40452/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 557. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the Connacht-Ulster Alliance application, which is due to be submitted before the end of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39760/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Deputy Howlin and Senators McDowell and Doherty. I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Michael Shotter, director of migration and protection at the European Commission. Today's engagement will allow us to explore the migration and asylum pact in more detail. Before we begin, I must advise Mr. Shotter that only evidence connected with the subject matter of these proceedings is to be given. I ask him to respect the parliamentary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Shotter. With the agreement of the committee we will go into private session for a few minutes. The broadband connectivity drops out every little while. We were able to hear his presentation but it is not clear. We will go into private session for a few minutes. He might disconnect or move to a better location.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Shotter again for his contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Shotter. I have a few questions and I will try to be as brief as possible. With regard to the debate and conversations prior to those on the future of Europe, could Mr. Shotter indicate how the debate on migration should be factored in? Should it have the same prominence as the green transformation and the rule of law, for example, in upcoming deliberations before those on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Deputy Ó Murchú would like to come in again if that is okay with Mr. Shotter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas le Michael Shotter as ucht a theacht go dtí an coiste inniu. I thank him for coming to the committee today. Is léir go bhfuil na rudaí sa díospóireacht, solúbthacht agus dlúthpháirtíocht, iontach tábhachtach fosta. It is clear that flexibility and solidarity are part of the debate agus ag croí na...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cúrsaí Eacnamaíochta, Teanga, Cultúrtha, Oideachais, Forbairt Pobal agus Fóillíocht sa Ghaeltacht: Comhlachas na gComharchumann & Comhlachtaí Pobalbhunaithe (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chathaoirleach as an chruinniú seo a eagrú. Tá sé iontach tábhachtach. Is deas an rud é Máirtín Ó Méalóid agus Páidí Ó Sé a fheiceáil agus a chloisteáil arís agus a bheith ag éisteacht le canúint na Mumhan. Táim dóchasach go mbeidh achan rud i gceart...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cúrsaí Eacnamaíochta, Teanga, Cultúrtha, Oideachais, Forbairt Pobal agus Fóillíocht sa Ghaeltacht: Comhlachas na gComharchumann & Comhlachtaí Pobalbhunaithe (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Tháinig an Nollaig go tobann.

Committee on Members’ Interests of Dáil Éireann: Business of Committee (9 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: We have a quorum. I would like to welcome the members to this first meeting of the committee in the Thirty-third Dáil. Is it agreed that the meeting will go into private session? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Issues: Members of the House of Commons (9 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Deputy Harkin. We are looking forward to this morning's engagement on what is a live and relevant topic. Yesterday was a significant and historic day in Anglo-Irish relations and vaccinations and was a cause for celebration on both sides of the pond. Well done to everyone involved. The matter the committee will discuss today is the future relationship...