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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Preparations for the European Parliament Elections 2019: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: There was one other question that I was asked to raise by a constituent regarding observation of European Parliament elections. Ireland has signed up to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE, Copenhagen document of 1990. Some member states welcome both domestic and international observers. Is there any scope to encourage member states to open up their European...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: 29. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the informal meeting of EU leaders in Salzburg; if the issue of immigration was discussed by the Heads of State and Government in attendance; and the details of the bilateral meetings he had on the margins of the meeting. [39410/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: 164. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will equalise the life assurance exit tax and the DIRT tax in the interest of long-term savers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42261/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (16 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: 426. To ask the Minister for Health if he will abolish inpatient charges for cancer patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42060/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (16 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: 428. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the synthetic mesh devices advisory group established by the HSE; if all women affected can input into this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42068/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Task Force Report on Subsidiarity, Proportionality and Doing Less More Efficiently: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: It is difficult to follow that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Task Force Report on Subsidiarity, Proportionality and Doing Less More Efficiently: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: That was some vision outlined by Senator Richmond. It was a very interesting and constructive contribution. I thank both witnesses for their presentations. This committee is examining the future of Europe generally. We have had various witnesses before us in recent months. I thank the witnesses for the work they have done on the task force and for their constructive criticism. As a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Task Force Report on Subsidiarity, Proportionality and Doing Less More Efficiently: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: Is there a copy for each of the members?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Commission (3 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the State Examinations Commission had to hire non-teachers in 2018 to mark leaving certificate exam papers; if he is satisfied that there has been no deterioration in the quality of the marking of these papers; the number of appeals submitted in 2018 following the checking of the papers by exam students; the number of appeals...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the details of his meetings with the EU Heads of Government during the 2018 summer recess; the issues discussed at the meetings; and the views of each on the future of Europe. [36139/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Oct 2018)

Seán Haughey: The Taoiseach met many EU leaders over the course of the summer. I have no doubt they expressed support for Ireland regarding Brexit and the backstop for the Border. The October summit will be important but the general view is that a major decision will not be made until November. I now hear talk, however, of another European Council summit in December and that decisions on Brexit may be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: The Minister of State is down to her final member. The 3.30 p.m. start probably did not suit us on this occasion, as there is much happening in the Houses today. I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive briefing on the issues of the day in regard to the European Union and note her comments on Brexit and the backstop. I agree that if the Taoiseach could improve his relationship...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 305. To ask the Minister for Health if CBD oil will be made available to persons with multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38516/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Support Scheme (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 306. To ask the Minister for Health when the new transport support scheme will be put in place following the discontinuation of the mobility allowance for new applicants in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38517/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 420. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the overcrowding problem on the DART service from Dublin's northside heading southbound during morning peak hours (details supplied); if extra capacity will be provided on these routes at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38535/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: 550. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will receive submissions requesting a geographical extension to a special protection area (details supplied) to include additional lands; the issues she must take into consideration when deciding whether or not to grant such an extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38429/18]

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: I will comment on the contribution of my colleague, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, and thank him for the huge effort and commitment he has made to dealing with this matter, which was beyond the call of duty. His grandfather was involved and he has a significant interest in all matters concerning the Easter Rising. He has been particularly active about saving Moore Street and we are all...

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: It will be done next year.

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: Was a lot of concern expressed about it in Cabinet?

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Seán Haughey: How many members of the Cabinet are concerned about the project? Why does the Minister not tell us what happened at the Cabinet meeting? All the Ministers are objecting to it.