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Insurance Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: First, I congratulate the new Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, and wish him well in his new position. At the outset, I wish to record my anger, disgust and deep regret about some of the motor insurance quotations that are being issued nationally by most Irish insurance companies this year. I also express my full support for this motion that has been proposed by the Fianna Fáil...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (9 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 124. To ask the Minister for Health when he will begin new negotiations with the manufacturer to provide the Orkambi drug to cystic fibrosis sufferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15090/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (9 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 125. To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive or the hospital group will santion a fixed cardiac catheterisation laboratory for the north west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15091/16]

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: First Stage (8 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the prohibition of the exploration and extraction of petroleum from shale rock, tight sands and coal seams in the Irish onshore and Ireland's internal waters.

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: First Stage (8 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time." This Bill has one simple goal, this being to protect Ireland’s onshore and internal waters, our climate and, as such, Irish citizens’ public health from the damaging effects of exploration and extraction of onshore petroleum. The Bill is proposed with the full support of my constituents in counties Leitrim and Sligo who...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (8 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 533. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a non-productive payments capital investment claim by a person (details supplied); if a further appeal can be made into this person's appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14302/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 610. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide further clarification from the National Transport Authority with regard to the provision of a new bus shelter at John Street in Sligo town, given that both Sligo County Council and Bus Éireann management are in favour of its development; when works will commence on the new site; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (8 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 635. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will allocate capital funding for both the upgrading of the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin and the eastern bridge in Sligo town to Sligo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14660/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 66. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the Health Service Executive's neuro-rehabilitation policy published in 2011; if he is aware that organisations such as Spinal Injuries Ireland do not believe this policy has been implemented; when he will adhere to this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13673/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (2 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 225. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of 24 May 2016, as the reply was unclear with regard to whether there is any current legislation that prevents orders being established on structures already under deconstruction, if any legislation exists that prevents buildings and structures from being protected by local authorities once...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (1 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 60. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the increased development of Blueway trails such as the Shannon-Erne Blueway; her views on how these trails could be utilised to help attract visitors to rural counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13110/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (31 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 344. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the third phase of development will be sanctioned for approval by his Department at (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13517/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (31 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 562. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of Glenfarn Garda station in County Leitrim, which is managed by the Office of Public Works; if the property is being considered for sale given local interest in purchasing the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13440/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Clinical Indemnity Scheme (31 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 769. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 408 of 24 May 2016, the expected timeframe involved in this decision process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13663/16]

Domestic Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I firmly believe in the concept of paying for water. I also believe that Irish Water should be retained, as our country drastically needs a single entity that will remain in full public ownership, in order to invest and upgrade our broken water system after many years of neglect. Over the past two years, Sinn Féin and others have continually called for the abolition of water charges...

Domestic Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I did not interrupt the Deputy. He should have some manners.

Domestic Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: What exactly will Sinn Féin do if the independent commission, which will be established shortly, finds that the current model is in fact the best model for the administration of our water infrastructure? Will it still oppose the utility for the sake of it and continue to pander to populism? It is important to remember that many prominent figures in Sinn Féin indicated publicly...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (25 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 65. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the difference in the percentage of persons claiming payment under the jobseeker's allowance scheme between May 2012 and May 2016 for counties Sligo and Leitrim; the increase in the number of persons participating in the back to education allowance scheme during this period; the number of persons from these two counties who classify as long-term...

Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (24 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I wish to begin my contribution to this mental health debate today by highlighting what I believe to be a very important goal for this Chamber to achieve over the course of the Thirty-second Dáil, namely, to ensure that the general public is better able to understand the workings of this Chamber in the future. I say this with regard to the controversy that unfolded around this mental...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (24 May 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 157. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to consider an application by a school (details supplied) to upgrade out-of-date science laboratories; if he will fund it under the summer works scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11396/16]