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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 330. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate with the HSE a case involving the cross-Border directive unit and a person (details supplied); the reason it will not reimburse a person the costs for sensitive medical care which was agreed to be reimbursed before they underwent surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53803/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Walks Scheme (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 435. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when payments will be made to the landowners on the O'Sullivan Beare Walkway by his Department in view of the fact the payment is anticipated by landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53831/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I apologise for my late attendance. I have some questions for the Minister of State. One relates to funding of the League of Ireland and the prize money for clubs in the future. This is a huge concern for clubs. I have been a lifelong supporter of Sligo Rovers. Clubs are struggling to survive each year. Deputy MacSharry and I are big supporters of Sligo Rovers, and there is only one Rovers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: We see the fundraising that takes place in our local community to help Sligo Rovers to survive. There are many other clubs in the country in a similar situation. As we move forward will the overall structure of, and investment in, the league be part of the Government's role in the restructuring of the FAI?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: That is true. My next question is about outstanding payments promised by the FAI to grassroots clubs. A commitment of €50,000 was given to Ballisodare United recently. Also, there are payments to be made by the FAI in respect, for example, of developments where there has already been an announcement of sports capital funding. There is another one in place with regard to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: With regard to the club with the commitment of €50,000, it has invested €350,000 in an all-weather surface, lighting and so forth over the past 12 months. The €50,000 is the final part of the money. It is vitally important that money would be made available because the contract has been signed and the work has been completed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I have just one more question, Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: In Drogheda, there is the Chairman's own club as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I am concerned about where we are at. Certainly, a lot has been trashed out already.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I would be concerned in my area. These are the concerns that have been expressed by people in Sligo-Leitrim.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: Finally-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: The Chairman will not get into a row with me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: The Minister of State, in fairness, is well aware of these anyway, and I have asked him. Is he happy with the existing members of the board going forward?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome what the Minister of State said about the chairman and the three new directors. I refer to the existing people who are going back on the board. Is the Minister of State happy or has he done a trawl in relation to these people?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: They were.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: No, for the record-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: Will the Minister for Justice give an update on the regional Garda station in Sligo?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: The business this week shall be as set out in the first revised report of the Business Committee dated 16 December 2019. In regard to today’s business, it is proposed that the Dáil shall sit later than 10 p.m. and shall adjourn on the conclusion of Private Members' Business. Private Members' Business shall be taken for two hours on the conclusion of No. 16, the motion re the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (17 Dec 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider expanding the diplomatic footprint further in 2020 by increasing the number of embassies globally; if Georgia will be considered as a location for such a new embassy in view of its strategic importance in the region, its strong values and support towards the EU and its geographical location as the gateway between the...