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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (28 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 637. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women currently serving in the Defence Forces; the number who have been promoted over the past five years throughout Ireland and particularly in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14979/17]

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 11. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA visits in counties Sligo and Leitrim in 2016 and to date in 2017; the efforts currently underway to attract tenants to the new advanced IDA facility in Finisklin, Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14417/17]

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I wish to ask the Minister about the number of IDA visits in counties Sligo and Leitrim in 2016 and to date in 2017. What efforts are currently underway to attract tenants to the new advanced IDA facility in Finisklin, Sligo? The Minister visited the new state-of-the-art facility at Finisklin recently. However, there are many vacant premises in the industrial estate at Finisklin and...

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: Okay.

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Minister for her reply. She mentioned that in 2016 the north west had 20 IDA sponsored site visits to County Sligo. Are any of those ongoing and, if so, what progress has been made? Does the Minister receive an update on all the visits? Are they successful or are clients going elsewhere? As the Minister knows, in my constituency the highest number of commercial vacancies are...

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I acknowledge what the Minister has said about personnel from the IDA, Enterprise Ireland and the LEOs. I have often wondered about providing incentives to bring people to the west and north west. On the east coast, including Dublin, it can be difficult to find homes to buy or school places for children. Additional incentives should therefore be provided to companies to relocate to the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: It was announced in the programme for Government and budget 2017 that the Government is seeking to expand the level of dental services available to both the employed and self-employed who pay PRSI contribution in this country. On this basis, can the Tánaiste or the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, advise me when these services will be reintroduced and what services will become available?...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I would like to be associated with the vote of sympathy. I wish to offer my condolences to the crew and the families. I have seen at first hand the work of the Irish Coast Guard helicopter at Strandhill in Sligo. They were called on during the night in question as well. I have spoken to these people. It would be remiss of us not to acknowledge the work these people - the crew and staff...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: The Minister of State referred to the purchase of new aircraft. When will the procurement process begin? I would like a timeframe on that. The Minister of State referred previously to a fourth new ship in terms of the Naval Service replacement programme. What progress has been made in that regard? Do we expect to have the ship in our possession this year? Will the Minister of State...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I asked a question of the Minister of State.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (23 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I support what the Chairman has said. It is vitally important that additional meetings would take place. The Chairman and I represent Border constituencies and it is a major concern for everybody in the Border region. It is important that members are briefed and keep abreast of what is happening with the Department of Defence and others. I asked a question on a decision regarding the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I am sure the Taoiseach is aware that new legislation is urgently needed to improve the outdated rates valuation system. Only this week, some ratepayers in County Sligo received increases of up to 400%. There is quite a lot of businesses in County Sligo. In support of the other Deputies, I say that the increases are quite simply unacceptable. Will the Taoiseach provide an update on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the capital plan and his plans regarding the Collooney to Castlebaldwin N4 upgrade in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13993/17]

Order of Business (21 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: The programme for Government contains plans to address issues such as attracting new jobs to Ireland and specifically into rural areas while increasing overall development in towns and villages across the country. On that basis, will the Taoiseach advise the House on the progress in efforts made to promote the new advance IDA factory in Sligo to potential foreign clients, given that it is...

Order of Business (21 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: Will he briefly advise if County Sligo should be considered as a growth centre in the Ireland 2040 plan?

Order of Business (21 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I waited a long time to get this in so I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's patience.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Recreational Angling Sector (21 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for further funding in 2017 to develop and enhance infrastructure associated with angling (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13689/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Recreational Angling Sector (21 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 76. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions in terms of the National Strategy for Angling Development for improving and developing angling for recreation and leisure in addition to the tourism potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13688/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (21 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 121. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a Garda station in Dromahair, in view of the national review of An Garda Síochána stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13097/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (21 Mar 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of DEIS schools throughout counties Sligo and Leitrim over the past five years; the number planned; the number of unsuccessful applications; the status of any past or future review likely to address issues of concern for various education authorities seeking DEIS status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13352/17]