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

Joe McHugh: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) which had 83 pupils five years ago and has 143 pupils today is still receiving 0.8 learning support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33390/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when legislation will be introduced for the standardised testing of motor homes as per Road Safety Authority guidelines; if this will be in line with national car test requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33391/11]

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Joe McHugh: I welcome this opportunity to speak on the development of the European Union which is the conversation on everybody's lips. Greece is the subject of comment every morning on national radio and Italy is the subject of comment on local radio. This morning, the president of the Athens chamber of commerce was interviewed on "Morning Ireland" which was a sign that this world has changed. Five...

Written Answers — Internship Programme: Internship Programme (25 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the case of an person (details supplied) in County Donegal who is in receipt of €40 weekly jobseeker's, and who is being offered €50 per week to undertake a national internship scheme position at a premises which is 20km from home; her plans to amend the scheme so that there is a clear financial incentive taking into...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding a date for broadband roll-out at a location (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31080/11]

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute on this issue. I thank all those within the constituency who contacted me in the past week with their own proposals and suggestions. I thank them for what were often heart-felt contributions via e-mail, letter or the telephone to outline their predicament and the problems they face on a daily basis. Rather than it being a daily or weekly...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: It was worthwhile to give my Government colleague latitude because he was giving the House very valid information. The Government amendment mentions the commitment to the North-South consultative forum in the St. Andrews Agreement and it is important that I reiterate Deputy Hannigan's observation and insight as Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: -----but it is a practical cross-Border project which requires energy and commitment on a North-South basis and realignment would provide an opportunity to do this. My point on duplicity-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: I am over time. Three minutes was a bit short.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: I will conclude by stating if we are serious about the focus of the Good Friday Agreement we should not consider Stormont and Westminster only. We must also consider the proceeds of North-South realignments and this must be done by challenging the mindset which exists between Stormont and Westminster.

Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: I applaud the Minister for seeing sense in his consultation with the credit union movement. His decision to refer this particular aspect to the Commission on Credit Unions is wise. It is important to note that in our democratic model we have Opposition and Government sides, but the backbenchers on the Government side have a democratic role to play in Government. I reiterate my thanks to...

Common Fisheries Policy (6 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his priorities in relation to the reform of the common fisheries policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27705/11]

Written Answers — Seafood Industry: Seafood Industry (6 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the work that has been undertaken to retain and create jobs in costal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27706/11]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I am already on record in both Houses on a number of occasions with regard to whole idea of mandatory alcohol testing. Anything that promotes better safety and the saving of lives must be welcomed. In the short time available to me, I wish to focus on a few areas which are different to those on which I normally contribute. We have good...

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (4 Oct 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information on the numbers of students attending each university here; if he will categorise the students under the following subheadings, citizens of the Republic of Ireland, residents of Northern Ireland, citizens of the EU excluding Ireland and non-EU students; if he will subsection these figures in...

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Joe McHugh: My colleague, Deputy Timmy Dooley, who was on this side now looks more relaxed. I remember that in government he always looked stressed and worried, but he even smiles now and again. Bing in opposition gives one that luxury. When one enters government, it is important one should realise what one can do. Some commentators have pointed out that the Government is not doing enough in the...

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Joe McHugh: It would be good therapy.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Joe McHugh: Revisionism.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Joe McHugh: As a Donegal man, I always reserve a healthy scepticism for anything European and the overall European project. I have to look at the historical context in that Donegal people voted "No" in the first Lisbon treaty referendum. By a slight margin, they also voted "No" in the second. Having had an opportunity to analyse the two referendum results at local level, one decides to examine the...

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Joe McHugh: It is diverse.