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Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: Mr. Creegan can come back-----

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: Deputy-----

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: A vote has been called in the Chamber. It is a pity as we are at the final furlong.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: We are nearly there. It is unfortunate. There are probably only ten minutes left in the meeting but the Dáil supersedes everything else.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: Before we wrap up, I call Deputy Cronin.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: Before we conclude, I want to put a few quick points to the witnesses. This is a new committee. It is the first time there has been a committee for infrastructure and capital projects. We want to ensure delivery. We want to start from a base of information. All of us know that projects always take longer and cost more. The best way for us to judge what we are doing is to have baseline...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: Very good.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: Okay. I will keep it simple. Let us confine it to projects that were completed in recent years. I am not looking for old projects. I am asking about the ones under the current development plan that are listed in the witnesses' document.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: It is inevitable but sometimes it is better for people to know. What I am trying to achieve here is not just getting things delivered but also restoring public confidence, which we have lost.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: We made the point that we are not going to discuss the national children's hospital here. The public loses confidence in public authorities when they come with a figure for a project but eight years later, that figure has no relationship with the original-----

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: This is great news. I look forward to receiving good news. I am not a negative person. We need a baseline for when an organisation talks to us-----

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: Exactly. We will be here and do not want to hear that the figure has gone up by 60%. The last question, which was touched on before, relates to every project. I want to know the construction cost versus the non-construction cost. I am conscious that there was a time when we were doing motorways when it was probably 80% construction. Years ago, a stretch of the M50 towards Dundrum - I am...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: I thank the witnesses who have been very helpful. I am sorry that they have been here several hours but hopefully the information we get here will be in the public interest. We look forward to receiving that information.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: 277. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Air Corps will continue to have a role in maritime surveillance, maritime security and defence patrols and fisheries protection and that this contribution will be recognised in any future maritime security strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29585/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: 278. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on his plans to replace the Mowag Piranha and RG32M; the number of armoured vehicles the Defence Forces require following the recommendation of the Defence Forces Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29593/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: 279. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the multi-role vessel project for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29594/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: 284. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current protocol regarding the national flag being on the coffin of serving members of the Irish Defence Forces or former members; the position regarding the flags being on coffins inside a church; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30431/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: 367. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether the rail short commuter zone from Portlaoise to Dublin can be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30419/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: 400. To ask the Minister for Finance if income received by way of grants from the State is subject to income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29465/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Fleming: 547. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to reply to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29473/25]