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Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (11 Jan 2012)

Joe McHugh: Question 1062: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his rationalisation of the State agencies and bodies that are funded and commissioned by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/12]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (11 Jan 2012)

Joe McHugh: Question 1065: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the initiatives he has undertaken to improve the number of fishermen wearing lifejackets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38957/11]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (14 Dec 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect that budget 2012 will have on the potential of the Irish fishing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38958/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (13 Dec 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money spent by him on school transport annually since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39861/11]

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Joe McHugh: I wish to share time with Deputy John O'Mahony.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Joe McHugh: I welcome this opportunity to speak on the Bill, which I wish to put in an economic, political and social context because it is important to do so. We are all very aware of the economics and we have already removed €20 billion from the economy. We have removed €3.8 billion in the budget and we have a national target for our deficit of 3% of GDP by 2015. Intertwined with this we have a...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Dec 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is deliberation within her Department on the pension claims of community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39146/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Dec 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health if he refunds local authorities for charges that they may incur in the removal of fatal victims from the scenes of accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39145/11]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (6 Dec 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will internally review the efficiency of collections by Revenue; if the fees charged by bailiffs represent value for money for taxpayers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38478/11]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (6 Dec 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider allowing angling clubs or volunteers to carry out some rehabilitation works on spawning beds in County Donegal rivers that are listed by him as closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38477/11]

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I will begin by acknowledging some of the contributions from the other side of the House. It is important that we have ongoing engagement and proactive discussions. This issue is creating a great deal of fear among the public. In my own constituency, that fear was facilitated by obvious scaremongering during the summer,...

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: I welcome this technical Bill which is also welcomed by the haulage industry. There will be stiff penalties for unlicensed hauliers, which is to be welcomed because there was frustration in the industry at the fact that only licensed hauliers were compliant It is a welcome move to see unlicensed hauliers facing stringent penalties. I acknowledge the Minister's work in this regard. We must...

Fishing Industry Development: Statements (23 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the fact that the Commission appears to be receptive to looking at the scientific advices on a case-by-case basis. It is a difficult task especially in mixed fisheries. I am aware that the Minister is working closely with stakeholders. Anecdotally, there is a view among fishermen that certain stocks are replenishing. I refer to hake, haddock and, in some cases, cod. What...

Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Statements (16 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: I want to make a point about the A5, which was mentioned by previous speakers. It is important to realise to complexity of that particular project, which will bring investment to the north west. It is important to state a few facts. The Fianna Fáil Party, in its programme for Government, did not have one single penny for that capital project. Sinn Féin produced a pre-budget submission...

Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Statements (16 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: I have one question for Deputies on that side of the House. I am calling for a little bit of restraint on this debate.

Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Statements (16 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: There is a critical meeting on Friday and the divide and conquer theory in this House suits certain elements in Northern Ireland. If we cannot get a little bit of stability behind the rationale of austerity, which Sinn Féin in power acknowledges in Northern Ireland, we should not send out the negative signal that this project has been derailed or shelved, because that has not happened. I...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (15 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will list all rivers in County Donegal that are closed to anglers; the length of time of each closure; if he will describe any pertinent plans for re-opening; the reasons for closures of the rivers; the numbers of counters on each individual river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34142/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has received representations from social welfare offices calling for additional resources, staff and so on; if she will identify the relevant offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33547/11]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: I wish to share time with Deputy Barry and welcome the Minister to the House. I emphasise, and possibly agree with Deputy Calleary with regard to the respect within the corporate world and beyond for the Competition Authority in Ireland. It is a model of best practice and has the potential to be replicated. It is something of which to be proud. Obviously, the authority has challenges with...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the general allocation model for learning support review will be completed; if he will provide an indicative date for when schools will be made aware of its outcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33389/11]