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Questions on Proposed Legislation (30 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: Will the Minister update the Dáil on the progress of the geothermal energy Bill?

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Recreation Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 36. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the rural recreation scheme in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37153/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (29 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 65. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of an action plan for rural development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37154/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (29 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 121. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new gardaí that have been or will be allocated to the Sligo- Leitrim Garda division from the new class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37457/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (29 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 559. To ask the Minister for Health if he will make provisions for the development of a dedicated injury unit in County Sligo for a place to treat specific injuries such as broken bones, dislocations, sprains, strains, wounds, scalds and minor burns, in view of the successful roll-out of similar units in other parts of the country, with the overall aim of reducing the pressures on Sligo...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (29 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 648. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his Department intends to inspect an offshore land holding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36917/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 734. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that has been allocated to Sligo County Council towards the development of the N4 Collooney-to-Castlebaldwin road upgrade scheme by his Department since 2012 for CPOs and other works; when the overall contract for the road will be awarded; the expected completion date of the road project; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 735. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the future of the Sligo-to-Dublin Irish Rail route has been thrown into doubt following comments by Irish Rail officials regarding the company's overall finances; if he will ensure that this essential service for the north west will not be curtailed in any way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37489/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (29 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 801. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated savings to the State since the standing down of the Fourth Western Brigade by the Government in 2012; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this decision may have had a negative impact on the overall morale in the Defence Forces; if consideration will be given to review this decision in the near future; and if he will...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (24 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials. I support what the previous speaker said about the Passport Office and the service the staff provide. I have dealt with numerous difficult cases and the staff of the Passport Office, who are all very competent people, handled them very well. I am aware of the fear created by Brexit for our colleagues in Northern Ireland. I am a...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (24 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: He was not even parochial.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (24 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a copy of an accident report for a marine accident in Killala Bay on 11 November 1980 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36665/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: Can the Taoiseach provide me with an update on the progress of the broadcasting (miscellaneous provisions) Bill? I am sure he agrees this new legislation is needed to introduce a new level of accountability in respect of how taxpayers' money is spent by RTE.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Paternity Leave Scheme (22 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 84. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the uptake regarding paternity leave nationally and specifically in the Sligo- Leitrim constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35716/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud (22 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 65. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedures in place to identify welfare fraud nationally; and his plans to tackle welfare fraud nationally and in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency. [35717/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (22 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 543. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the PSO for regional airports is being reviewed by his Department; if Sligo Airport can be included in this review in view of the fact that the condition of the main road serving Sligo is putting many tourists off travelling to County Sligo and the west via road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36150/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (22 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 559. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the efforts of her Department and the IDA at attracting businesses to the new advanced factory in County Sligo; the expected completion date of this facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36162/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: Will the Minister provide the Dáil with an update on the progress of the eagerly awaited bail Bill, please? As the Minister is aware, this legislation is needed urgently.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given in future finance Bills which would enable the capital gains tax 33% to be lowered for certain legal separation cases when the sale of a divorcing couple's shared property will have to be used to provide new accommodation for a family member with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35278/16]

Mental Health Services Funding: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: Before I begin my brief contribution to the debate, I thank the Ministers of State, Deputies Marcella Corcoran Kennedy and Helen McEntee, for agreeing to allocate some of their speaking time to me. I also thank Deputy John Browne and the Fianna Fáil Party for giving us an opportunity to again debate the serious issue of mental health in the Dáil. As I am sure the Leas-Cheann...