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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Does Dr. Soares wish to take that question or would he like to pass it on to Ms Farrell?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Dr. Ní Lochlainn. The next speaker is Deputy Haughey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Douds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Dr. Soares and his colleagues for their contributions today. They have whetted our appetite for more discussion. They have raised a lot of issues with us today and in their submission they have called for a more structured approach. That is something this committee should think about. Reference was made to climate change and sustainability, and the possibility of working...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank the members of the committee, as well as Mr. Douds, Ms Farrell, Dr. Ní Lochlainn and Dr. Soares for their participation. I know Dr. Soares does a good job of staying connected with the committee and communicating with us but we will try to follow up on several of the issues that have been raised. I note that Senator Martin has joined the meeting online. He has a national remit...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Senator. He did my job there, so I do not have to say a final "thank you" to everybody. The meeting is now adjourned. The next meeting of the joint committee will take place on Wednesday, 13 October 2021 at 9.30 a.m. when we will be joined by representatives of the European Commission to discuss the state of the Union.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (12 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: 259. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the commencement and progression of the deep energy retrofit for schools built prior to 2008 to deliver on 2030 and 2050 climate action targets; the mechanism that will be in place for schools to submit applications as part of the Government commitment to the €4.4 billion National Development Plan 2021-2025; and if she...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cláir Ghaeilge: RTÉ (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas as mo cheapachán úr mar Sheanadóir. Táim sásta leis sin. Níl brú ar bith orm anois agus gabhaim buíochas as sin freisin. Fearaim fáilte roimh achan duine go dtí an coiste inniu. Tá brón orm nach raibh mé ag an gcruinniú ón tús agus tá brón orm fosta má théimid trasna...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cláir Ghaeilge: RTÉ (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Níl agus gabhaim buíochas lenár n-aíonna faoi na freagraí sin agus leis an gCathaoirleach freisin.

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Tugaim aitheantas don Rialtas faoin mbuiséad. B'fhéidir go bhfuil an buiséad forásach. Cinnte tá deacrachtaí ann ó thaobh na dúshláin, na deacrachtaí agus na fadhbanna atá i gceist sa tír seo faoi láthair maidir le costais. Mar shampla, luaim fuinneamh agus na rudaí atá daoine ag fáil ó lá go lá....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (13 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Deputy Haughey and Senator Keogan. We will now go into private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Ar son a choiste ba mhaith liom fáilte a ghabháil roimh an Uasal Barbara Nolan agus Uasal Jonathan Claridge of the European Commission Representation in Ireland. Before beginning there are some housekeeping matters and the privilege notice. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas le Ms Nolan. I will open it up now to the committee members. Deputy Richmond will be first, followed by Deputy Calleary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: The committee is taking a keen interest in that ongoing issue. We had a meeting about it this morning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Deputy. Her intervention on that issue no doubt has a lot of support in rural parts of the country, not just in one sector of farming but across the board. I thank members for their questions, observations and input and thank Ms Nolan and Mr. Claridge for their participation. There is so much going on. We are all waiting with bated breath for what will come out this evening in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in compensation discussions which were due to take place in September 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53218/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (2 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 486. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the completion of the review of DEIS; the actions schools (details supplied) can take to support their DEIS applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52209/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (16 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 262. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans that are being put in place to support mná tí financially and otherwise when the coláistí samhraidh resume in 2022 in view of the challenges that they have faced in 2020 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55709/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (16 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 676. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the income from harbour dues and landings fees for Killybegs Harbour Centre in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, by quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55927/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (25 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Perhaps this is third time lucky. It is good to have the Minister of State back in the House. I know that at this stage he has a good and deep understanding of this issue, as do his colleagues in government. We hear that Tuesday next week might be the date, although it is not yet confirmed, but if it is, let us get the scheme right this time....