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Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: Deputy Lawlor has mentioned a historical case. There is a specific anomaly here. The Minister for Education and Skills will have details about a specific case, where the mother has recently been naturalised and is an Irish citizen but the circumstances of her dependent daughter have changed suddenly as a result. Prior to her naturalisation, her daughter, as a dependant, was entitled to a...

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I will forward the information directly to the Minister. In the short time available to me, I wish to put another matter on the record. There is no need for a response from the Minister of State as I am putting it on the record for the consideration of the people in the Department of Education and Skills. It relates to the issue of smaller...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 147. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of all funding to piers and harbours in County Donegal for 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18223/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 152. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a breakdown of all funding allocated to youth projects and preschools in County Donegal for years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18221/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (16 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a total breakdown of spend on Coast Guard equipment and infrastructure for the years 2011, 2012, 2013 in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18222/14]

Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (15 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: This is a very important debate. When we debate an issue such as ambulance cover, we must acknowledge it is a highly emotive subject, as a recent example in my county illustrates. That was highly emotive and highly charged because a family lost a loved one. Time will tell exactly what happened, what should have happened and what should not have happened. I would like to put on record...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (15 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 426. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the consideration that will be given to conservation incentives for water rate charges; his plans to take into consideration challenges facing young families who are experiencing increased demands on water as a result of having a young baby, that is, sterilisation of bottles, food containers and so on; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 621. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the level of research dedicated to inner ear syndrome; if delivery of the ENT service is adequately resourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17745/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (8 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 414. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the career progression options available to a person who has a proven track record, credible history and excelled in their role within the Garda Reserve Force once they have passed the age limit to enter An Garda Síochána owing to the restrictions on recruitment in the Garda force; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (8 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 719. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on an issue regarding a local bus company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16449/14]

Other Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (2 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: In the short time available I will try to be as specific and constructive as possible. I acknowledge the Minister's role - I believe he made first contact on the issue approximately 18 months ago. Speaking off the record, people within the authorities in the United Kingdom have said this is a sin of omission. However, acknowledging this off the record is not good enough and still does not...

Other Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (2 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: As of yesterday, this is in law and we need to use the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly as a mechanism for considering a more constructive approach rather than the British introducing levies in Westminster and then us reporting in June or July about a possible levy where we will be charging Northern trucks coming down the M1 and they will be charging us going up the A5. It is outside the...

Other Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (2 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: -----involving both Dublin and Westminster. Ultimately, it was Westminster that introduced this legislation.

Other Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (2 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: The Northern Ireland Executive is the Legislature that will introduce the secondary legislation.

Other Questions: Driver Licences (2 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: Five seconds or sentences.

Other Questions: Driver Licences (2 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister's comment on the future construct of the tender. I stand to be corrected, but under the previous contract 30 locations were identified in the tender and this precluded companies such as An Post from tendering for it. When the new tender is being constructed we should consider An Post as a readily available outlet. There is an opportunity there if we are creative.

Other Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (2 Apr 2014)

Joe McHugh: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate if it would be allowable under European Union regulations to have a common road charging regime between Ireland and the United Kingdom whereby only one charge would be levied for access to the road network in both jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15620/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (27 Mar 2014)

Joe McHugh: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14472/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Mar 2014)

Joe McHugh: 220. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the export repayment scheme is only available on M1 passenger vehicles, and not on commercially registered vehicles even though they have paid 13.3% VRT rate; if he will consider an exemption specifically for small and medium enterprise owners, where the business is more greatly impacted by this VRT rate then a larger business who is better...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Procurement Contracts (11 Mar 2014)

Joe McHugh: 46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the process and criteria required for the food and beverage industry regarding public procurement contracts to Irish embassies, including the length of contracts and timeline around the procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11564/14]