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Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: What is the position regarding the disability/equality (miscellaneous provisions) Bill?

Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: What is the status of the data-sharing and governance Bill? Are the heads of the Bill close to being approved? As the Taoiseach will be aware, it is very frustrating for citizens who are using public services to have to enter their details on multiple occasions in respect of the same issue. If the data-sharing legislation is enacted, people will not need to provide the same information on...

Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: For these reasons, this legislation needs to be prioritised.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (20 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 247. To ask the Minister for Finance if the reduction of the rate of capital gains tax, from 33% to 20%, announced in Budget 2016 will be available to farmers forced to sell their land under compulsory purchase orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36436/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (20 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 377. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the selection process for the 610 new posts in the Garda Síochána announced in budget 2016 will be open to persons who are not currently on the Garda Síochána selection panel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36435/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (20 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 661. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason it is a requirement for local authority houses to remain empty for a period of six months before they can be re-allocated after a tenant has vacated the premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36431/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Job Creation Data (13 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the number of new jobs that have been created since the Action Plan For Jobs was established in 2012; the sectors they were created in; the percentage of the figure that was not in Government supported employment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35197/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Relocation (13 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2 will be considered for a transfer to a similarly qualified position within her Department in counties Leitrim or Longford, if an opportunity arises in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35499/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 455. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the disqualification period of six months for neurological disorders group 1 - entitlement based on Oxford Diabetes Library - in respect of cars, motorcycles and tractors, for a first unprovoked seizure is correct, as a person (details supplied) in County Sligo has been told by the National Driver Licence Service that the period is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (13 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 464. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will make contact with Iarnród Éireann in order to assess the reason there are not enough rail carriages in operation on the Dublin-Sligo train service at peak times (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35577/15]

Building on Recovery: Statements (7 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: I wish to begin by welcoming the Government's new capital investment plan which will ensure that over €27 billion will be spent on vital State infrastructure, including schools, hospitals and roads between 2016 and 2021. This new capital investment plan is affordable and sensible and it is consistent with the Government's plan to eliminate borrowing by 2018. As well as providing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Socio-Economic Contributions of Music in Ireland: Irish Music Rights Organisation (6 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome our guests this afternoon. I strongly agree that the music industry greatly contributes to the overall economy. I believe music and its many offshoots have a massive impact on tourism, in particular. Senator Ó Murchú would support me in saying the Fleadh Cheoil was an enormous success in promoting Irish culture and heritage and the Irish music tradition nationally and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Socio-Economic Contributions of Music in Ireland: Irish Music Rights Organisation (6 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: Mr. Johnson mentioned promotional funding through IMRO. Is there a greater percentage for promotional events such as Sligo Live and others? Is it promotional funding rather than a financial contribution?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (6 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 595. To ask the Minister for Health if a centre (details supplied) in County Leitrim that provides a vital addiction service to counties Sligo, Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon will be allowed to accept medical cards at its facility, as many persons who have sought treatment have had to be refused access due to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34666/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Schemes (6 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 727. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the potential in County Sligo for a greenway route (details supplied) to promote tourism and transport in the county and the surrounding region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34597/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Charge (6 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 746. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland's call for the creation of a new fund, which would support public service broadcasts on independent radio stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34428/15]

Order of Business (1 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: I refer to the laws governing both the sale and consumption of alcohol in Ireland. When can Members expect the much anticipated sale of alcohol Bill to be brought before the House for debate? As I am sure the Tánaiste will agree, this Bill will simplify the current licensing laws and, ultimately, will reduce alcohol-related harm among young people, in particular.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Finances (1 Oct 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 245. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government given that the Local Government Act now places responsibility for economic development with the relevant local authorities, the way in which Sligo County Council can be expected to promote County Sligo's €100 million tourism product, if it does not have the financial resources to appoint persons to any tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (30 Sep 2015)

Tony McLoughlin: 126. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the Health Service Executive's neuro-rehabilitation strategy 2011 to 2015; the aspects of the strategy that have been fully implemented to date; his plans to develop a new strategy going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33470/15]