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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas le Michael Shotter as ucht a theacht go dtí an coiste inniu. I thank him for coming to the committee today. Is léir go bhfuil na rudaí sa díospóireacht, solúbthacht agus dlúthpháirtíocht, iontach tábhachtach fosta. It is clear that flexibility and solidarity are part of the debate agus ag croí na...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cúrsaí Eacnamaíochta, Teanga, Cultúrtha, Oideachais, Forbairt Pobal agus Fóillíocht sa Ghaeltacht: Comhlachas na gComharchumann & Comhlachtaí Pobalbhunaithe (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chathaoirleach as an chruinniú seo a eagrú. Tá sé iontach tábhachtach. Is deas an rud é Máirtín Ó Méalóid agus Páidí Ó Sé a fheiceáil agus a chloisteáil arís agus a bheith ag éisteacht le canúint na Mumhan. Táim dóchasach go mbeidh achan rud i gceart...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cúrsaí Eacnamaíochta, Teanga, Cultúrtha, Oideachais, Forbairt Pobal agus Fóillíocht sa Ghaeltacht: Comhlachas na gComharchumann & Comhlachtaí Pobalbhunaithe (2 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: Tháinig an Nollaig go tobann.

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Brexit Preparations (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 130. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he will consider appointing a liaison person in the north west to act as a single contact for potential inward investment post Brexit in assisting with information and guidance on business support services with specific agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39765/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will accept the certificate of professional competence that was accredited in England as opposed to making drivers sit the same test again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39957/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Regulations (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 219. To ask the Minister for Finance the regulations in place with regard to a crowdfunding platform (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39928/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Mica Redress Scheme (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 291. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of houses in County Donegal that have been approved to date under the mica scheme; the number of applications currently under assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39759/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 441. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the implementation of the 50% school transport capacity rule in County Donegal, particularly in the Milford catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40452/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (1 Dec 2020)

Joe McHugh: 557. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the Connacht-Ulster Alliance application, which is due to be submitted before the end of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39760/20]

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I do not know what to say. I am delighted. There is no doubt that the operators and hauliers who take their business really seriously and have many challenges ahead of them will be absolutely delighted with this news. I thank the Minister of State for the follow-up. Obviously, Deputy Ó Murchú and I value the fact that the message put across the table yesterday at the meeting of...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This issue is posing a number of problems on a number of fronts in that a licensed road haulier operator requires a designated qualified transport manager. The legitimate and hard-working hauliers have had such managers in situand have done the necessary courses in order to fulfil the competencies required for this role. However, one of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (25 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Deputy Harkin and Senator Chambers. I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Ar son an choiste, cuirim fáilte ollmhór roimh an Aire Stáit, Teachta Byrne. Is é seo an chéad uair a bheidh teagmháil fhoirmiúil aige leis an gcoiste. Ar son an choiste, guím gach rath air lena obair thábhachtach agus shuntasach, leis na rudaí atá ag teacht ó thaobh an Bhreatimeachta de agus leis na rudaí atá ag teacht...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: The first person indicating is Deputy Brendan Howlin who will be followed by Deputy Dara Calleary. I will take two at a time, if that is agreeable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Go raibh maith agaibh. Next up is Teachta Seán Haughey agus, ina dhiadh sin, Seanadóir Regina Doherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I would like to make a number of observations and to pose a particular question to the Minister of State, in regard to which, if he does not have the detail, he might ask his officials to communicate with the committee. EU solidarity has been rock solid around the entire Brexit issue and process. There has been no shortage of examples of EU representatives familiarising themselves with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit arís agus a chomhghleacaithe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: The next meeting of the joint committee will be held on Wednesday, 2 December, at 9 a.m.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (24 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: 42. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the urban regional development fund for Letterkenny, County Donegal. [38369/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (24 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications submitted for greenway projects in County Donegal in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38033/20]