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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (26 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the avenues for funding or investment available for natural landscapes, like Malin Head, Inishowen, County Donegal, which have great tourism potential, but lack basic facilities such as toilets and rest areas, which are essential for growing visitor numbers to the area; his views on a visit to the area by relevant official-officials...

Beef Industry: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Jun 2014)

Joe McHugh: I welcome this opportunity to speak about this important issue. Deputy O'Sullivan validly pointed out that the debate should be ongoing and should not end tonight. I welcome the fact that this issue is being debated. The Minister is not present because he is meeting the Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Tom Vilsack, in the US, and I am glad his mission is going well as he attempts to open a new...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I agree with the previous speaker that in terms of our exploring all avenues and possibilities in the creation of a new independent authority, time is critical. This should include examination not only of best practice in Northern Ireland, which I know the Minister will be looking at, but internationally. We must also be conscious of...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: We got an important message from the electorate last weekend. Rural Ireland is crying out for something to be given back. We could respond by addressing the shortfall in Garda resources in rural areas. We must take on board the message from the electorate. Many good councillors got caught up in the crossfire of last weekend's elections and have lost their jobs through no fault of their...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 135. To ask the Minister for Finance the protection or regulation currently in place for Irish persons who take out policies with foreign financial companies who set up here but are licenced by foreign financial services authorities; if or when these institutions become insolvent; if there are any solutions provided by the Central Bank of Ireland available to those persons who find themselves...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 947. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients with adult congenital heart disease that have been referred abroad under the treatment abroad scheme in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23335/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Inspections (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 963. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown on a county basis of the number of inspections by Road Safety Authority officials on articulated trucks and all other commercial vehicles; the number of repeat inspections in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22154/14]

Other Questions: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thought we were talking about the HGV levy.

Other Questions: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: Can I chat about anything?

Other Questions: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I agree with the Minister. In fairness, Deputy Ellis is not the worst of them. The economic philosophy of money growing on trees is certainly not one with which I am familiar. In respect of what is not being done, I called on Martin McGuinness six weeks ago. He is Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. I have asked him before and will ask him again publicly to proactively engage with...

Other Questions: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 13. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the issue of the UK HGV levy, in operation since 1 April 2014, following the recent meeting in Armagh of the North-South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21590/14]

Other Questions: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister's concluding points on closer scrutiny of all taxes and levies, including fuel rebates and levies. From speaking to many of the hauliers within the industry, I understand they will be examining these matters very closely in the context of the next budget. Taxation presents a challenge we need to address I thank the Minister for the update on the recent North-South...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North South Ministerial Council (15 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the greenway potential for County Donegal in the context of recent discussions at the North South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21589/14]

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: I am tempted to retort to the last speaker's contribution but I will not do so.

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: We are on the cusp of an election and that contribution will go down well in the Deputy's constituency and the local electoral areas. It is important to point out that although the Minister, Deputy Reilly, is not getting the credit for opening hospitals, it is funny that when the shoe is on the other foot, he would get the blame if things went wrong. That is politics and we are all men and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2015 (14 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the very vulnerable group of single parents who are raising families - some of them are sending a number of children to college and are on single incomes - in the context of budget 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21705/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Reform (14 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the findings of the small primary schools Value for Money review (details supplied) will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21753/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (14 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 146. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a centralised model of licensing for firearms with a dedicated localised vetting mechanism remaining with the Garda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21614/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (14 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the role of the Letterkenny-Lifford road as part of the overall connectivity from Dublin to Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21694/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Payments (13 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: 372. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on providing extra support or exemptions for widows-widowers-elderly single people-persons who fall just short of retirement, in response to the increase in the price of coal introduced 1 May 2014, and in view of married couples requiring the same level of fuel and coal as a single dweller, and furthermore, on the grounds that married...