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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Representatives from the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Lord Jay, Baroness Ritchie and Baroness O'Loan. The first question from Baroness Ritchie concerns the overall EU mood and the second one is where Baroness O'Loan has asked about the opportunities for Ireland and Northern Ireland. I will ask Deputy Ó Murchú to answer now as he indicated first but we will take all contributions if people wish to address different aspects of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Representatives from the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: There are two very specific questions here. One is on the overall EU mood and the second is on the opportunities for Northern Ireland. Before I bring in Deputy Haughey, my own view on what Baroness Ritchie has said is that I assume and hope at this stage that the EU, the European Commission and that the people who triggered Article 16 understand at this stage that that was a monumental...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Representatives from the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: I will hand it back to the visitors. There is still time for another round of questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Representatives from the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: Apologies for that. I said Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Representatives from the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: We can take Lord Jay up on his proposal to meet again in the autumn. Baroness Goudie said the same. It would be timely in the aftermath of the subcommittee publishing its report. We could do that. I agree with Lord Jay that today's meeting was one of intent. It was constructive but it was also heartening. Lord Hain emphasised trust, Baroness O'Loan emphasised respect, and Baroness...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (17 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: 398. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are funding pathways open to Rathmullan Pier to apply for funding through his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32590/21]

Pyrite and Mica Redress Issues: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, for meeting the Mica Action Group today, including Paddy Diver, Ann Owens, Eileen Doherty and Michael Doherty. I also could mention Councillor Martin McDermott and Eamonn Jackson. I also thank Deputy Mac Lochlainn and his colleagues for putting down this motion tonight and keeping this issue on the radar. Today was an important day, as the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: 271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of works at R263 Fintra Bridge, Killybegs, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31555/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (15 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: 713. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school secretaries and caretakers pay conditions and salaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30608/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regional Development (3 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: 273. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if all associated services, for example, water, energy and sewerage are aligned with current plans for the development of Letterkenny under the 2040 plan and in view of its city region status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30388/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (3 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: 287. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the circular for teachers in post-primary settings looking for unpaid leave one day per week in order to care for a son or daughter who is suffering from an illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30279/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (3 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: 351. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the submissions for the sheep wool feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30327/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: Fuaireamar leithscéal ón Seanadóir Chambers. Ar son an choiste, ba mhaith liom fáilte a chuir roimh an Uasal Rupert Schlegelmilch agus an Uasal Colin Brown. They are very welcome. Mr. Brown is head of unit for legal aspects of trade and sustainable development and investment. I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Schlegelmilch who is acting deputy director-general at the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Schlegelmilch for his clear and concise introduction to what is a rather complex area, to say the least. I call Deputy Howlin, followed by Deputy Ó Murchú.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: Does Mr. Schlegelmilch want to come back in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Schlegelmilch for that comprehensive answer. I will move on to Deputy Harkin to be followed by Senator Martin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Brown and call Senator Alice-Mary Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Brown and Mr. Schlegelmilch. I know Deputy Ó Murchú, who is a committee member, wants to come in. We are really tight for time at the moment. Senator Higgins has got a comprehensive reply. If she wishes to ask any additional questions, I ask her to do so succinctly and directly, because I do not have time for any more statements.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: Deputy Ó Murchú we are under serious pressure here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jun 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Deputy and call Mr. Schlegelmilch.