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Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: When will the landlord and tenant reform Bill, which deals with an issue that has been the subject of debate since 2011, be brought before the House? It is important that current laws governing landlords and tenants in this country are reformed and updated given the current housing crisis.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Cyber Security Policy (10 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 303. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the processes in place to combat a threat to the Government's efforts to combat cyber security breaches and attacks on Government websites and online portals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34116/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Customs and Excise Controls (8 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, but I reiterate that I firmly believe customs officials in the Border and midlands region should have the relevant tools and resources to tackle drug smuggling. On this basis I call on the Department to increase the amount of funding available to Revenue to enable it to increase its personnel and capabilities to combat drug smuggling along the...

Topical Issue Debate: Customs and Excise Controls (8 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter, which seeks to highlight the need for Revenue to increase its presence at the ports and airports in the west, with the aim of tackling drug importation networks in this State. This is an issue of national importance as drug smugglers and international drug gangs continue to wreak havoc in the State on a daily basis. It is an...

Topical Issue Debate: Customs and Excise Controls (8 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I have further been advised that no data on the private aircraft which enter and leave Knock airport is being kept and that there is no customs checks on these flights. This is a scary reality given the incidents in the past involving private flights carrying drugs into Ireland. This is something which needs to be looked at going forward. The public is in danger from these drugs gangs and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (8 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 314. To ask the Minister for Health the treatment options available for patients here with Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33376/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 332. To ask the Minister for Health the progress on the development of the new hospital at St. Patrick's Hospital, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33450/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 453. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS application in respect of a person (details supplied); when payment will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33855/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: State Bodies Property (8 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 514. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the development of the new Tusla building in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; when it will be open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33477/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (3 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourists who visited counties Sligo and Leitrim each year since 2011; the benefits the Wild Atlantic Way could bring to these counties into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33135/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (3 Nov 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocations counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal can expect to receive under the new sports capital funding programme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33136/16]

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: As a humble Government backbencher, I had concerns about the amendment. Following consultation with my colleagues the Minister, Deputy Naughten, and the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, it was removed, which I welcome. I am sure it is of great satisfaction to all my colleagues. Earlier today I spoke to the Chairman of the committee, Deputy Hildegard Naughton. Committee Stage of the Bill...

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (27 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to bring this Bill before the House. I am very much aware that many Members have Private Members' Bills and are awaiting an opportunity to move them to Second Stage and on this basis I am privileged and honoured to have the opportunity to do so with my Bill. The Bill, which I have drafted...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Living City Initiative (25 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 167. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to including Sligo in the living city initiative in the new Finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31467/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 550. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the safety requirements in place for the many different road trailers on roads to ensure their roadworthiness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31472/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Data (20 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 28. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applications received in respect of towns and villages in County Sligo under the town and village renewal scheme; when she expects to announce successful applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31184/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 238. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the 2008 FDA closing statement on Gardasil that reports that 73.3% of the healthy girls who participated in the clinical trials developed new medical conditions; if his attention has been drawn to the fact, whether he is aware that the vaccine was taken off the recommended vaccine schedule in Japan due to its adverse effects; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (19 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 149. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Statute of Limitations 1957 prohibits, in any way, his Department's ability to retake or penalise any agriculture overpayments which have taken place past a certain period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31026/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal Charges (19 Oct 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the legislation that was introduced to take effect of the agreement with regard to the 12-month delay on introducing the pay-by-weight waste collection system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30997/16]