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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Deputy Frank Feighan, Senator Mary White, Ms Naomi Long, MP, Mr. Alasdair McDonnell, MP, and Mr. Mark Durkan, MP. Members know the drill with mobile telephones. The Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Costello, is present to discuss the Department's view on foreign policy and external relations. The Tánaiste and...

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: In the short time available to me, it is important to acknowledge the new departure in recognising the youth sector and establishing a Department for youth affairs. I also acknowledge the Minister's passion and compassion for what is an important sector. These are reflected in the infrastructural spending of recent years, but we are playing catch-up. When I was a youth worker 15 years ago,...

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: There is delight in the eyes of the three and four year olds who attend preschool. They are not just learning maths tables or how to write. They are also learning to play. This must be acknowledged.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry Issues (11 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: 482. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the price of beef, which in some instances has dropped to as low as €3.20 a kilo at the factory gate; his views on the refusal by some factories to slaughter larger cattle and the concern that the importing of beef through some factories is having an impact on price; if he will ensure that the current...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (11 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: 495. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the penalties imposed on farmers as a result of parcels of land being excluded from single farm payments for reasons such as heather, gorse or natural woodland foliage; if he will consider changing the terms and conditions for the area-based payment County Donegal receives for continuous grazing from seven months...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Statistics (11 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: 567. To ask the Minister for Health the figure for all double transplant patients here over the past ten years; the number of these patients that have received medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6172/14]

Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: In the short time available I wish to give an example of a young man, a friend of mine, who spent eight years in national school. He got support at national school through the generosity of the Down's syndrome association and through private support from his family. The Department of Education and Skills did not support any form of special needs assistance or general allocation learning...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: We appreciate the attendance by Ms Stone and Mr. Beggs. Does the commission's remit cover someone who is a victim of the Troubles as a result of something that happened in the Six Counties but who is now domiciled outside them? If not, what advice would our guests give us for putting the individual in touch with other services? Is there a pathway for someone outside Northern Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: In practical terms, if we have details of individuals domiciled outside the Six Counties, can we pass them on to the commission?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thank our guests. We will adjourn until Wednesday, 26 February, when we will meet the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I will give Ms Stone and Mr. Beggs the final word. On the definition of "victim", I will cite as an example somebody not from Northern Ireland but who was intimidated outside it. This person was threatened back in the 1970s, told not to go back to Northern Ireland and has still not returned. There were no physical consequences or bereavement, but the family has had this hanging over them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: Will Ms Stone indicate a date for the conference?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I am sure members will have suggestions and feedback on the Haass discussions. We held a session to consider the disappointing outcome of the discussions and members will reflect our reaction as a committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion with Commissioner for Victims and Survivors (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: We will now meet the Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, Ms Kathryn Stone OBE. It is not the first time the committee has met Ms Stone. Some of us met informally last May. We welcome her back and appreciate her being here. We are looking forward to her informing us about the work of the commission in promoting the interests of victims and survivors. I also welcome Mr. John Beggs,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Co-operation on Health and EU Directive on Patients' Rights: Department of Health (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Barron and I am conscious that Ms Gildernew wishes to make a brief contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Co-operation on Health and EU Directive on Patients' Rights: Department of Health (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I thank the delegation who have shown commitment to cross-Border co-operation. While one can get caught up in issues concerning quality, quantity and so on, the wide range of people who are present in today's delegation is a sign to members that the Department is committed to the process. A range of issues exist, such as the provision of paediatric cardiology in Belfast and Dublin, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Co-operation on Health and EU Directive on Patients' Rights: Department of Health (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: Does Senator Moran wish to make a suggestion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Co-operation on Health and EU Directive on Patients' Rights: Department of Health (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: Yes, the Senator should revert to the witnesses in respect of any specific questions that were not answered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Co-operation on Health and EU Directive on Patients' Rights: Department of Health (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: I am conscious that we have another presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Co-operation on Health and EU Directive on Patients' Rights: Department of Health (6 Feb 2014)

Joe McHugh: In fairness, there is a conflict of interests.