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Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (22 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recommendations of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure to amalgamate small schools; his further views on whether small schools fulfil important social, as well as educational, functions in rural communities; if he will commit to protecting all Gaeltacht schools from rationalisations; and if...

Written Answers — Education Centre Network: Education Centre Network (22 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will commit to maintaining the three education centres that accommodate all of the Gaeltacht schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32169/09]

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: I ask the Tánaiste to comment on the value added tax consolidation Bill. The optional use of reduced VAT in certain sectors is one of the actions identified by the economic recovery plan approved by the European Council in December 2008. Following agreement by ECOFIN on 10 March 2009, this took the form of a directive. In light of the Government making a dog's dinner of this matter and...

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: -----will the Government consider harmonising tax in consultation with the British Chancellor of the Exchequer or will this be done in the form of the directive from Europe?

Foreign Adoptions. (23 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: I emphasise the need for calm and sensitivity in this debate. It is a very raw matter for many people and couples. There is another element in that there are many post-adoptive families and I am acutely aware of the sensitivities in this regard. We need to hear stories. I have one from the mother of a lady in my constituency who is in this process and finds herself very much in limbo....

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: No. 67 on the Order Paper relates to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Duchenne Ireland met the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, on 6 June. In reply to a parliamentary question tabled earlier this week, the Minister stated that the issues raised by Duchenne Ireland in respect of the 150 boys in this country who suffer with the conditions are under active deliberation and are...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: That is the question I wish to put to the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: Will the Tánaiste indicate what is meant by the terms "active deliberation" and "detailed consideration"? The families involved understand them to mean that the matter has been placed on the long finger.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if consultation has taken place or is planned on the draft legislation to amalgamate the cultural institutions; when draft legislation will be publicly available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32291/09]

Order of Business (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: A plethora of anomalies has been raised regarding non-principal private residences, including, for example, the position of parish priests who have bought retirement homes but whose primary residence is the parochial house. Advice has been sought on this matter from the Attorney General who is working flat out providing information on the matter. Given the large number of anomalies arising...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has concerns regarding the value for money aspect of Údarás na Gaeltachta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34137/09]

Written Answers — Illegal Cigarette Trade: Illegal Cigarette Trade (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Exchequer lost €500 million due to the illegal cigarette trade in 2008; his further views on whether Customs are sufficiently staffed to address this problem; if he will increase the number employed by Customs; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that retailers here lose €500 million per annum due to this...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on his assertion in a newspaper (details supplied) on 13 September 2009 that Irish banks have not been able to attract private investment for toxic assets and that we cannot wait forever; the way he knows same; the process which enables him to know same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33014/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has access to information which shows that banks have been prepared to negotiate with potential investors over the course of the past 12 to 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33015/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide evidence of banks having negotiated with potential investors; if he will substantiate his statement in a newspaper (details supplied) on 13 September 2009 that banks have not been able to attract private investment; if he will clarify whether he has evidence of approaches made to Irish banks by international investors or...

Written Answers — Private Sector Investments: Private Sector Investments (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether international investors would be prudent to invest in commercial property here and development land in view of the fact that prices of same have dropped by more than 50% since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33016/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the salmon hardship fund payments are subject to taxation as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33477/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the applications of couples here adopting from Ethiopia if Ireland fully signs up to the Hague Convention principles on adoption during the couples adoption process; if this will halt all adoptions from Ethiopia that will be in process at that time; if couples in the system will be allowed to continue with their...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 749: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the proposal in the Civil Partnership Bill 2009 to fine and jail registrars who object to civil partnerships is incompatible with the principles of religious freedom; if the Bill protects registrars' right of conscience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34531/09]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (6 Oct 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 750: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures in place for the protection of citizens from sex offenders who enter the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34545/09]