Results 601-620 of 13,260 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on EU Cohesion Policy and Ireland: European Commission (15 Dec 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Sobral very much and I have two members indicating their wish to speak. I call Deputy Calleary followed by Deputy Howlin. Before I let them in I do not have a question but wish to make an observation. That has been as clear and as concise a contribution I have ever heard from anybody coming from anything to do with the European Union or the Commission. It was concise and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on EU Cohesion Policy and Ireland: European Commission (15 Dec 2021)

Joe McHugh: It is up to Mr. Sobral on what he wants to answer. He is here to speak about the specifics of his own role and competencies. I know that the issue of the visas is not within his remit. I will leave it up to him as to whether or not he would like to respond to that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on EU Cohesion Policy and Ireland: European Commission (15 Dec 2021)

Joe McHugh: I now call Deputy Haughey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on EU Cohesion Policy and Ireland: European Commission (15 Dec 2021)

Joe McHugh: On that point, Mr. Sobral mentioned the European Court of Auditors and I have one question. With regard to the front-loading of the disbursement of 80% of the funding prior to the application deadline of September 2023, the Court of Auditors has raised concerns that this may lead to a situation where there are ineligible projects that get 80% funding and they will have to repay it. What is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on EU Cohesion Policy and Ireland: European Commission (15 Dec 2021)

Joe McHugh: If there are no more questions, I take this opportunity to thank Mr. Sobral for his time and for his contribution, and also for his openness in regard to the questions raised by the members. I see that Deputy Ó Murchú has a further question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on EU Cohesion Policy and Ireland: European Commission (15 Dec 2021)

Joe McHugh: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on EU Cohesion Policy and Ireland: European Commission (15 Dec 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Sobral for his engagement with the committee and ask him to pass on our best wishes to Commissioner Ferreira. We look forward to receiving the information requested by Deputy Ó Murchú. Tá an cruinniú críochnaithe anois agus beidh an chéad chruinniú eile Dé Céadaoin, an 19 Eanáir ar 9.30 a.m. agus chífidh mé na...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance if businesses that have paid dance licences will be reimbursed in view of uncertainty and cancellations between now and Christmas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58600/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 340. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of schools (details supplied) to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58786/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (25 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Perhaps this is third time lucky. It is good to have the Minister of State back in the House. I know that at this stage he has a good and deep understanding of this issue, as do his colleagues in government. We hear that Tuesday next week might be the date, although it is not yet confirmed, but if it is, let us get the scheme right this time....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (25 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: I appreciate the Minister of State's reply. Perhaps we could add "realistic" to "timely, reasonable and consistent". It has to be realistic. The previous scheme was not the scheme I signed up to, but it became inaccessible to many people. It has to be realistic. I acknowledge the role of the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, in this. He is a busy Minister. The Minister of State,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 79. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the plans to extend parents' benefit. [57914/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (25 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 51. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the plans that are in place to extend the hot school meals scheme in County Donegal; the number of students currently availing of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57913/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (25 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 180. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the expected timeline for the introduction of the first round of funding under the community safety innovation fund. [57915/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: 167. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that day services are protected for users in facilities and receive great care such as Cashel na Cor in Buncrana, County Donegal in order to ensure that both the user and families/carers have security in advance in order to pre-plan and prepare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57648/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on Cybersecurity: European Defence Agency (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: Ar son an chomhchoiste, ba mhaith liom fáilte a fhearadh roimh an Uasal Olli Ruutu, príomhfheidhmeannach, European Defence Agency. I dtús báire tá cúpla líne le rá agam ar cheist na pribhléide agus rudaí eile. Before we begin, I wish to deal with the issue of privilege and with some housekeeping matters. I welcome Mr. Olli Ruutu, deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on Cybersecurity: European Defence Agency (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Ruutu for his presentation. It was very European in its language but I realise it is a very technical area. Is the MIC a specific conference on a specific date or will it be over a period? Does Mr. Ruutu have a date?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on Cybersecurity: European Defence Agency (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Deputies and Senators for attending. I also thank Mr. Ruutu and Mr. Roehrig for attending. We appreciate it. This is our second meeting on this issue. There will be other meetings, which will culminate in a report. We are grateful for the witnesses' attendance to look at an important, technical matter which affects people's lives daily, as Deputy Howlin pointed out with regard to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on Cybersecurity: European Defence Agency (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Ruutu for his comprehensive answers. Since no one else is indicating, does anyone wish to ask a supplementary question? We have time. I call Deputy Howlin, followed by Deputy Ó Murchú.