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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: Is there a seconder for Senator Jim D'Arcy's proposal?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: Yes, we are in public session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: I thank Ms Richie. We will now take final comments. Given that we are all on the same page, I ask everyone to be brief in what he or she has to say.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: Members can decide among themselves who will focus on what. There is a vote in the Seanad, in case Senator D'Arcy is not paired.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: It will only take a few minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: We will still be here. I invite Ms Margaret Ritchie, MP, to speak, then Mr. Conor Murphy, MP.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: Members know the drill about mobile telephones. We have a number of local representatives to discuss the proposed and, as far as this committee is concerned, infamous Narrow Water Bridge. The issue has been on the committee's agenda for a long period. I acknowledge the members for keeping this high on the agenda. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Jim Boylan, president of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Malone, who has set a good precedent regarding brevity. I ask the members to follow suit and make their contributions as concise and specific as possible. I will call members first and then visiting politicians will be given an opportunity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the concerns of a parent (details supplied) whose child is a student at a school in County Donegal that will undergo staffing changes in the 2013/14 academic year and if he will write to the parent regarding the matter. [23385/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Programmes Eligibility (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address concerns that are set out in a submission (details supplied) which relates to the Further Education and Training Bill [23395/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 202. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if new remuneration arrangements for An Garda Síochána will include a specific clause to facilitate greater flexibility for individual Gardaí (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23575/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority Remit (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 204. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality with reference to the new regulations governing livestock marts,the reason marts are required to have a licensed auctioneer as a committee member and as principal officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23454/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (16 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 253. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the decision by the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomicso not to recommend reimbursement for Pirfenidone to patients with idopathic pulmonary fibrosis; if he will engage with the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association; if he will review a submission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23381/13]

Good Friday Agreement: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: Tá lúcháir orm a bheith anseo ag an díospóireacht seo faoi ábhar iontach tábhachtach 15 bliain i ndiaidh shíniú Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta. I am pleased to contribute to this very important debate 15 years after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. I acknowledge the role played by members of the Joint Committee on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (15 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his 32-county strategy for a lighthouse tourism trail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19160/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Proposed Legislation (14 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills with reference to the draft SOLAS Bill's definition of further education and training, if he will consider broadening the definition to include other systematic and deliberate learning undertaken by adults in a wide variety of settings and contexts, both formal and non-formal, in particular community education; if he will consider specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Air Pollution (14 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 444. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with reference to the Air Pollution Act, if he will update Dáil Éireann on the impact of the new regulations on activity in the black market; if he will advise businesses that legitimately operate in this sector whose customer bases have heretofore been drawn from within and outside of the restricted area; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 589. To ask the Minister for Health if he will update Dáil Éireann on the proposal to establish a paediatric diabetic nursing service in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22209/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 May 2013)

Joe McHugh: 590. To ask the Minister for Health if he will update Dáil Éireann on plans to develop a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry City. [22210/13]