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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 248. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to protect farmers and other agricultural producers under the possibility of a hard Border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, especially in counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal, following the UK referendum to leave the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3331/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure ease of transit and continued transportation for those persons who live in the Border region, notably counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, and Donegal, and who commute to work in Northern Ireland, under the possibility of a hard Border with the Republic of Ireland following the UK referendum to leave the EU; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 278. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to protect general trade between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland especially in counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal under the possibility of a hard Border following the UK referendum to leave the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3328/17]

Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 62. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the action he has taken to date to support self-employed persons here; the plans in place to extend benefits to this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2738/17]

Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I want to support my colleague and I am sure every Member of the House is concerned in respect of the self-employed. I have many in my constituency who are very concerned and I have highlighted this issue to the Minister previously. It is important people are recognised for the work they are doing on the ground. These people tell me they are paying a stamp but they are getting no benefits...

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree drink-driving is one of the most dangerous offences in this country and it is one which leads to many road fatalities. It is an offence which should result in an automatic driving ban for those convicted. On this basis, does the Taoiseach agree that the road traffic, fixed penalty notice, drink-driving Bill is urgently needed and will he update the House...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud (24 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 60. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the action he is taking to combat welfare fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2737/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: With regard to providing the victims of crime with greater support and assistance in their time of need, when can we expect the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill to be enacted? Will it happen in 2017? I understand that we are still waiting on Second Stage of the Bill.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I wish to raise the ability of institutes of technology, such as IT Sligo, to merge into new technological universities and obtain the benefits that would bring. When will the Technological Universities Bill become an Act? I am aware that it awaits Committee Stage. I think the Business Committee will have to deal with this, given the process by which legislation gets on the agenda now. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network: Discussion (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Chairman and the members of the joint committee for giving me an opportunity to raise some issues. I commend all the representatives of the various groups and agencies who have contributed to this meeting by attempting to discuss the policy issues involved in providing greater communications regulation in Ireland and by addressing our concerns about the development of the post...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network: Discussion (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: I appreciate that and thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network: Discussion (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: Not specifically, Mr. Kerr.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Administration (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 117. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the section of the Recovery of Fines Act 2014 which requires the purchaser of a property or borrowers to undertake additional searches on completion of conveyancing transactions is having a damaging effect on the efforts of law professionals to keep costs low in this sector (details supplied);...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 203. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the holding cells in Sligo regional Garda station headquarters in Sligo town are now no longer being used by Gardaí in Sligo due to health and safety concerns; her views on whether there is now an urgent need for this station to be replaced; the progress to date for the development of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 204. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of overtime hours and pay which was allocated and approved by regional divisions (details supplied) in 2015 and 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1789/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 545. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the fact that on three separate occasions since 2007, a person (details supplied) had tried unsuccessfully to obtain access to a disability payment in view of the fact they were unable to work due to severe pain in their legs; if an investigation can now be undertaken by his Department in order to ascertain the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 719. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has identified a suitable site for the construction of the new Sligo - Leitrim divisional Garda headquarters in Sligo as announced in the 2016 - 2021 capital plan; the location of this site if identified; the reason a site which was identified in Sligo, but which has since fallen through, was not proceeded with; the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 921. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that more and more parents of children effected by the Gardasil vaccine are contacting their public representatives advising that they want to inform his Department, the Department of Education and Skills and the HSE regarding the extent of these previously unidentified health problems of their children who pre-vaccination had no...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Tony McLoughlin: 1444. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) will be included in the GLAS 3 scheme when it is announced shortly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1470/17]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: Seasonal greetings to the Ceann Comhairle, all the staff and Members of the House. Will the Tánaiste give an update on the progress of the rates Bill? I ask this because there is great interest in my constituency in Sligo and Leitrim county councils which have some of the lowest levels of commercial rates revenue in the State.