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Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I am grateful for the opportunity to address the House. As has already been advised by the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, Tuesday's budget will for the first time in ten years balance the national books and it does so while primarily supporting young families, improving people’s lives, safeguarding our national finances and investing in our country's future. This milestone should not be...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund (17 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 543. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the dormant accounts funding scheme for social enterprises will reopen to applicants for 2018-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43913/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I support the points made by the previous speaker. I am concerned about the veterinary laboratory in Sligo. It is the only such facility in the north west and the only laboratory north of the line from Dublin to Galway. It is vitally important that we secure that facility and I would welcome clarification in that regard.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility (18 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether land which has been purchased for commercial agricultural use and which was never used to live in should affect families' eligibility to qualify for first time buyers relief on a primary principal residence they now wish to buy as their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44187/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the funding for a project (details supplied) will be allocated; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44100/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: The programme for Government commits to doubling the number of apprenticeships nationwide by 2020. On that basis, given the importance of apprenticeships for creating jobs and retraining for jobs in the north west, can the Minister advise me as to the progress being made, and what sectors in particular are being identified.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (19 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 160. To ask the Minister for Health the number of intestinal failure syndrome patients who are in the care of the HSE or who were in the care of the HSE at the end of 2016; his views on the incidence and prevalence of intestinal failure syndrome here compared with its incidence and prevalence in other countries in western Europe; his or the HSE's plans for the establishment of a specialist...

Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: The programme for Government states that the Government will use appropriate avenues to express its perspective on the UK membership of the EU, including to the British Government. On that basis, can the Minister update me on the Government's efforts to succeed in this regard? Also, will he join me in condemning any calls being made for a hard border to be built on our island, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Secondment (24 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his plans to change the provisions with regard to director’s tenure under regulation 11(6) of SI No. 394 of 2017, which states that directors cannot serve for more than five consecutive years, in view of concerns that this specific clause is not conducive to the effective management of an education centre; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Resettlement Scheme (24 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 377. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to introduce as a pilot scheme a new rural resettlement office in north County Leitrim which would act as a point of contact for all persons looking to resettle in this part of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44574/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Dental Services (24 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 383. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when persons with PRSI contributions will be entitled to avail of the previously announced free dental scale and polish treatments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44584/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Back to Work Family Dividend Scheme (24 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 396. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is an anomaly that the back to work enterprise allowance is not included in the qualifying schemes for the back to work family dividend as of October 2017; her plans to amend this in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44873/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Tackling Obesity and the Promotion of Healthy Eating in Schools: Discussion (24 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the delegates for their informative engagement with the joint committee. Is there adequate time for incorporating healthy living initiatives and activities within the 183 days that make up the primary school year? Mr. Ward spoke about the national school curriculum and the amount of time children spend in school. I was a member of the board of management of my local school for many...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: Last year's Finance Bill made a specific commitment with regard to the introduction of new dental treatments for PRSI contributors. However, many people have contacted my office for the up-to-date position on when these new benefits will be introduced. Can the Taoiseach advise as to when persons with relevant PRSI contributions will be entitled to avail of the reintroduction of free dental...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility (25 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 18 October 2017, the classification of a first time buyer that is seeking to avail of the lower loan to value rate of 90% as opposed to the 80% for non first time buyers for a person that bought commercial land (agriculture) and never lived in or on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45217/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (25 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 231. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmers from the north west who miss the deadline for spreading slurry due to the wetter weather conditions in this region and that are given alternative dates to do so are being subject to prioritised Department inspections as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45194/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Nitrates Action Programme Review (25 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 275. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to extend the deadline for farmyard manure spreading in the north west region to accommodate farmers working on the wettest areas of land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45190/17]

Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: Disgraceful.

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: The programme for Government contains specific commitments regarding promoting and protecting the well-being of children in this country. However, a building acquired some time ago in Carrick-on-Shannon has been awaiting redevelopment by Tusla for a very long period of time. What is the update? I was given a commitment that this work would start in September and I think it is vitally...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (26 Oct 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 116. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the State plans to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities; the reason for the delay in doing so to date; his views on the difference it will make to the lives of persons living here with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45460/17]