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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the basis of an agreement in Northern Ireland was nearly finalised when he visited on 12 February 2018; the areas in which the progress stumbled; the reason for the breakdown; and the efforts being made to allow all of the parties in Northern Ireland to allow the Assembly to be reconvened. [8700/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Question Heading for question(s) 156 (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 206 of 13 February 2018 and 259 of 27 February 2018, if he will provide a reply to the issue raised; if his office has been contacted by the Ceann Comhairle regarding the question; if he has consulted with the Secretary General of his Department on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the Student Grant Appeals Board has examined an application for a SUSI grant by a person (details supplied); the outcome of this appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14403/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 174. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for Garda youth diversion projects; if his attention has been drawn to plans by the Irish Youth Justice Service to examine the funding and service delivery model for these projects; his views on whether proposed new arrangements will result in the closure of youth diversion projects administered by independent youth...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Mr. Xavier Bettel on 5 March 2018. [12785/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: The support of the Prime Minister of Luxembourg for Ireland's position in the Brexit negotiations is welcome. I note he is supporting our opposition to the Commission's proposal for a digital tax along with Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta and the Netherlands, according to media reports. I also not that the Taoiseach and Prime Minister discussed the post-Brexit future of Europe. The UK...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: -----and EU integration generally. Can the Taoiseach tell us how we are we doing in forging these new alliances on these issues in the post-Brexit new Europe? I would appreciate a comprehensive response on this.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the President of the European Council, Mr. Donald Tusk, on 8 March 2018. [12784/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Taoiseach for his comprehensive reply. The strong support for Ireland of the President of the European Council in the Brexit negotiations is welcome. The president stated there could be no backsliding by the United Kingdom on the commitments it gave to Ireland last December, including the backstop option of aligning Northern Ireland with the customs union and the Single Market...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (27 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 146. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will amend existing protocols in order that medals of the Defence Forces awarded for service during the period 1916 to 1921 can be worn by family members in cases in which the recipient is deceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13610/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Fire Safety (22 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: I note what the Minister has to say in respect of the fire safety task force and the inspections being carried out by the local authorities. It is important that any remedial works identified would be carried out as soon as possible. There is urgency in respect of this situation. I have been informed by personnel from the Dublin Fire Brigade that many buildings have still not been...

Topical Issue Debate: Fire Safety (22 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: I congratulate the Dublin Fire Brigade on its bravery, dedication and professionalism in dealing with the major fire at the Metro Hotel at Ballymun last night. It involved 11 units of the Dublin Fire Brigade and 60 firefighters. I also thank the Garda, Dublin City Council and the other first responders on the scene for the work they did. What lessons can be learned from this fire? In...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (22 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that there is enough primary school capacity in Clontarf, Dublin 3; the details of this planning area; the procedures in place for demographic planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13419/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (20 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 161. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works plans to upgrade the monument building and surrounding grounds at the Casino in Marino, Dublin 9; if Dublin City Council owns the green space immediately opposite Casino Park in view of the fact that this area is not part of the fenced off demesne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12782/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (20 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 216. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if SUSI grants will be paid to all full-time students attending private colleges (details supplied); the estimated amount it would cost to extend the SUSI grant scheme to these colleges; if the recommendation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills on this issue will be accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (20 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 659. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase investment in neurology services in order to tackle staffing deficits, deal with waiting lists and develop specialist services for specific neurological conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12840/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 678. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has satisfied himself that there is adequate legislation in place to protect the welfare of exotic animals and pets; if a robust regulatory framework for the licensing, monitoring and inspection of such animals will be ensured; his plans for new legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12236/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 1024. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that Dublin City Council has the necessary resources to advance plans for the construction of 640 housing units on its site at Oscar Traynor Road, Santry, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12113/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 1025. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if funding from the local infrastructure housing activation fund for the construction of pathways and a new school entrance for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be allocated to facilitate the construction of 640 housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12114/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (8 Mar 2018)

Seán Haughey: 83. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when legislation will be enacted to address the compulsory retirement age of 65 years of age for civil servants; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many civil servants reaching retirement age are unhappy with the interim arrangements now in place to deal with their pension arrangements; and if he will make a statement on...