Results 1-17 of 17 for revert speaker:Brendan Griffin

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2022)

Brendan Griffin: ...inflationary situation we are in and the difficulties the industry faces, can we make an early decision on keeping the 9% rate of VAT beyond September? It would add fuel to the inflationary fire if we revert to the 13.5% rate in September.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: ...people have an appetite for when they start travelling? Beyond that, assuming we will have a full vaccination roll-out during 2021, how long will it take to get back to where we were in 2019? Will we revert to 2019 figures in 2022?

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: ...its Ministers had been signalled. In addition, Sinn Féin neglected to use the time it had yesterday following the Business Committee and before the time for Private Members' submissions closed to revert to its original Private Members' motion, which it could have secured for tonight. It did not do so, however. It is not our fault that it does not know the procedures or rules of...

Road Traffic (Amendment) (Use of Electric Scooters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (16 Oct 2019)

Brendan Griffin: ...own road traffic laws. Ireland is not unique in its attempts to legislate for this relatively new transport phenomenon. Many other jurisdictions have attempted to legislate for their use, with some reverting to an outright ban following fatalities and serious injuries. The RSA and TRL have recommended that the legislation be amended but with significant caveats being applied, including...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Griffin: ...to date, TII has funded 42 projects under the scheme and it is committed to a minimum of four per annum. I need to establish whether the location in question will be considered for 2019 but I will revert to the Deputy with the information. As the economy and Exchequer returns continue to improve, it is critical that we catch up where we have not been able to address infrastructural...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: ...many waterways. Senator Joe O'Reilly referred to the 9% VAT rate and the price of hotels in Dublin, which I touched on earlier. I would hate to think that the solution to high hotel prices was to revert to the 13.5% VAT rate, which would be an increase of 50%. There is a lack of supply of hotel rooms and I do not see VAT as the solution. We need extra hotel beds and we need to disperse...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Brendan Griffin: ...programmes.  Similarly, it does not have discretionary funds at its disposal to assist with tourism proposals. I have received separate correspondence on this matter and I have asked Fáílte Ireland to revert to the person involved. I have provided the person with a contact name in Fáilte Ireland. I have also asked Fáílte...

Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Brendan Griffin: ...country. While there is value to be had in Dublin, prices remain a problem. As a country, we risk huge reputational damage to our tourism product and offering unless this matter is addressed. Reverting to the 13.5% VAT rate is not the answer. An increase in the rate would only be passed on to the consumer and further erode our ability to compete internationally. Some have argued that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pilot Training College of Ireland: Discussion (24 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We could forward the transcript to the IAA for a response and revert to the delegates at that stage. As a committee, we can consider further what we can do or how we can help, if possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pilot Training College of Ireland: Discussion (24 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: ...by the committee and the appearance of the delegates has brought it back onto the agenda and we will pursue it. As I stated, we will forward the transcript to the IAA to seek a response and will revert to the delegates in due course. We will meet again next week to discuss other aspects arising from this discussion.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: ...that have been endured by ordinary men, women and children throughout the country for many years. When we bring our concerns about the suffering of real people to this House, unfortunately we are reverted back to the HSE which gives us copy-and-paste answers. That practice has to stop.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: ...per 100 ml to 50 mg per 100 ml. I pressed the Minister, asking him for the evidence in support of this reduction. It is important that there would be stronger evidence produced. I ask Ms Murdock to revert to the committee with specific examples where alcohol is a factor. I was looking at 1,000 incidents and in 670 cases, no alcohol was involved. Of the 330 cases where alcohol was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Perhaps Mr. Hernan will address Deputy Imelda Munster's questions before I revert to other members for questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: ...out that the Irish Taxi Federation was invited to appear before the committee but, unfortunately, it was unable to attend. I ask members to keep contributions as brief as possible so that we can revert to the witnesses. I understand that Deputy Munster has other business that clashes with this meeting and needs to leave very shortly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: ...is an over-reliance on the data. Cognisance needs to be taken of public representatives' continual and repeated calls for action in certain areas. There is not enough listening in this regard. A revert to process is the default response. There needs to be a little give and take. Not to be parochial, but I will point to examples in Kerry. The Killarney bypass junctions with Lewis Road...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: .... We can do that by reducing the thresholds for teacher allocation. We need to do more on four-teacher and three-teacher schools, in particular, because the thresholds are too high and need to revert to pre-2012 levels, at least. There is no need to stop there. We need to drive on further into the future. It is fantastic that we will reach a record level of expenditure on health in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Approved Housing Bodies (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 218. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to revert to this Deputy on a matter (details suppled); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18413/16]