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Brexit: Statements (7 May 2020)

Seán Haughey: I am sharing my time with Deputy Brendan Smith. The Tánaiste said two rounds of negotiations have taken place so far, a third round will take place next week and a final round in June. The indications are not very positive at this stage and there is no indication that the UK will seek an extension. The Tánaiste did, however, report some progress on the protocol on Ireland, and...

Brexit: Statements (7 May 2020)

Seán Haughey: I welcome the opportunity to speak today on the issue of Brexit, an issue that dominated political discourse in 2019 and has been overshadowed in 2020 by the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Tánaiste said, Brexit has not gone away and it is far from done. The impending deadline of 1 July, the date by which the UK must decide if it wants to extend the transition period by either one or two...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: We have had a long debate. I would like to ask the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, about the upholding of European values and ideals and the rule of law I mentioned earlier in my contribution. What is the position regarding the proliferation of LGBT exclusion zones in Poland? There has also been the undermining of an independent judiciary and free media in Hungary. Ireland has spoken...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: I welcome this debate. It is important that the House is kept updated on developments in the European Union, despite the uncertainty on Government formation. There are huge challenges facing the European Union, some of which were dealt with at the European Council meeting last month. These include negotiations on the 2021-2027 multi-annual financial framework, MFF; the Brexit...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the names of the observers appointed to the most recent election observer roster will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2691/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent peace plan announcement for the Middle East put forward by the administration of the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2715/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Branch Closures (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the ongoing closures of commercial bank branches nationwide; his further views on whether many persons, including the elderly, will be left without convenient commercial bank services; the steps he will take with the Central Bank to prevent further closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2687/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Operations (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take with the Central Bank to ensure that commercial bank services continue to be made readily available to customers who are not online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2688/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Review (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans with regard to the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3301/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the tax treatment of cohabitating couples in order that they are treated the same way as married couples as is the case in the social welfare code; if he will allow tax credits to be allocated between cohabiting couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3329/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Levy (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the imposition of a levy on private pensions during the financial emergency; if he will take appropriate measures including intervention with the relevant private pension companies to ensure that the value of these pensions are restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3335/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will exempt the living alone allowance paid to some social welfare recipients from income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3338/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Planning Issues (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he is not ensuring that lands zoned Z15 in the Dublin City Development Plan providing for institutional and community use are not specifically retained for future educational uses such as school buildings in view of the expected population growth particularly in the context of a planning application (details supplied) in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a more central location can be found for the new Educate Together primary school in the Killester, Raheny and Clontarf school planning area; if he will make stronger submissions in respect of planning applications for residential developments insisting that land be made available for school buildings; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it will be ensured that sites are made available for school buildings in an area (details supplied) having regard to the number of planning permissions granted for residential development in the district; if observations are submitted in respect of such planning applications; if the planning permissions are monitored by his Department; and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Croke Park Agreement (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 274. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding teachers being obliged to work an extra hour as part of the Croke Park agreement; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some teachers are not happy with the way this measure is being implemented in that they are being mandated to do certain work with no room for flexibility as was the case previously; his...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if sanction will be given for the construction of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3333/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if sanction will be given for improvement works for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3334/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Employment Rights (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 322. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider introducing legislation to facilitate mothers breastfeeding in the workplace, including adequate breaks for breastfeeding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3339/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Haughey: 328. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legislation introduced in recent years to give recognition to foreign divorces; if the provisions relating to UK divorces have been commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2714/20]