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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Housing Assistance Payments Data (11 Sep 2017)

Seán Haughey: 1831. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if housing assistance payment will eventually replace the longterm rent supplement scheme; if these two schemes are still in existence; the differences between the two schemes; the person or body which administers both schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37628/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (11 Sep 2017)

Seán Haughey: 1959. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of the incremental tenant purchase scheme will conclude; if his attention has been drawn to concerns that the existing scheme discriminates against tenants living in areas with inflated house prices, older tenants and working tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37241/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (11 Sep 2017)

Seán Haughey: 2051. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to give powers to the local authorities to compel householders and property owners to deal with tall and dangerous trees which are blocking the light for adjacent residents; if local authorities can also be compelled to take action in respect of tall and dangerous trees on their own...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Haughey: 224. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person (details supplied) who retired from An Garda Síochána in 2004 and who subsequently took up employment with the Courts Service 11 days later is not deemed a new entrant and therefore must retire at the age of 65 years of age; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35058/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North-South Ministerial Council (13 Jul 2017)

Seán Haughey: 382. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the North-South Ministerial Council. [31456/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Haughey: 155. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the assistance given by his Department to students with dyslexia sitting the junior certificate and the leaving certificate State exams; if extra time can be given to these students sitting the exams to complete their papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33249/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme Eligibility (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Haughey: 416. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason it is necessary for claimants of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance to be in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment in order to be eligible for this benefit; her views on whether she considers this unfair to other claimants not in receipt of such payments but that are on low incomes and that would qualify under...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Seán Haughey: I also welcome the Minister of State to the meeting this afternoon. I wish her well in her new brief. By and large, all of us wear the green jersey when it comes to EU affairs. Accordingly, I have no doubt any dialogue we have with the new Minister of State will be constructive and in the national interest. The White Paper on the Future of Europe was published by the European Commission in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Presidency: Engagement with Estonian Ambassador (5 Jul 2017)

Seán Haughey: I welcome the ambassador here this evening. I thank her for outlining the priorities of the Estonian Presidency, which are very realistic, achievable and will prove beneficial to the European Union as a whole. I note the new Franco-German dynamic at the heart of Europe with the election of President Macron in France. There is a dynamic for a multi-speed Europe and maybe further...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Staff (5 Jul 2017)

Seán Haughey: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has recruited experts in custom affairs to prepare for Brexit. [27559/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Recruitment (29 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: 47. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has recruited experts in trade agreements to prepare for Brexit. [27559/17]

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: It was important that the European Council recommitted itself to the Paris Agreement on climate change. This will be a key factor in modernising the European economy and will lead to economic growth. In the area of internal security, the meeting condemned recent acts of terrorism in Europe, and that is to be welcomed. The European Union is a force against terrorism, hatred and violent...

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: I congratulate Deputy McEntee on her appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs. As a member of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, I look forward to working with her. Obviously, the big issue of security and defence was discussed at the European Council meeting. The Council agreed to strengthen EU co-operation on external security and defence....

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: 8. To ask the Taoiseach the bilaterals he had at the June 2017 European Council meeting; and the issues that were discussed. [29807/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the European Council meeting on 22 June 2017. [29808/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: As this was the Taoiseach's first European Council meeting, it was an opportunity for him to build up new friendships and establish coalitions and alliances on his own part and on behalf of the country. I note he has spoken to most EU leaders since his election. In his discussions with them, has he given any consideration to the future of Europe? The White Paper on the Future of Europe was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: 167. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure the drug Respreeza continues to be made available for persons suffering from genetic emphysema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30247/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: Has there been a change in strategy in respect of Brexit on the part of the Government. I refer, in particular, to the remarks of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, on special designated status for Northern Ireland. That is the position of Dáil Éireann, as voted upon. Is that a new position of the Government's and are we in fact now seeking a special...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the commitments in the programme for Government on Northern Ireland. [27558/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: 412. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of a medical card to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30092/17]