Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I think it is important because a big effort is being made to link railway stations and bus depots to local communities. Blackrock village has grown in population and size so this project could be useful from an environmental point of view.

Before we move on, the clerk has provided me with a further note in respect of No. 1306 B. On question 16, I propose that we accept the offer of the final version of the implementation plan relating to the recommendations made by the Policing Authority arising from its review of the closures, including calculations of computer assisted dispatch incidents. On question 18, I propose we reiterate our request for clarity as to how many GSOC recommendations that disciplinary action be taken against a member of the force had been set aside by the Commissioner. Are members okay with that? I will take those proposals as being agreed.

We will move on to the work programme. Next week, on 30 June, we will engage with the Department of Foreign Affairs. We are a week out from the meeting so it is somewhat late but if members think of anything specific they wish to raise with the Department in the next day or two, I ask them to notify the clerk. The issue of the passports will obviously be a big part of the meeting. We will also discuss other matters.

A meeting with the Department of Education is confirmed for 7 July. That invitation included: the 2020 appropriation accounts for Vote 26 – Education; the Comptroller and Auditor General's special report 112, which is on financial governance and reporting in education and training boards; chapter 7 of the Comptroller and Auditor General's 2018 report on the accounts of the public services, which is on the purchase of sites for school provision; and chapter 8 of the Comptroller and Auditor General's 2018 report on the accounts of the public services, which is on the management of the schools estate. Members might have a think about that. There is a lot in it. I do not want to narrow it down but, if there are specific issues members want to raise within those four headings, I ask them to please do so. There might be an awful lot in two chapters, a special report and the accounts.

A meeting with An Bord Pleanála is scheduled for 14 July. This is the last meeting scheduled in this sitting. A representative from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage will also be in attendance. Are there any other matters members wish to raise with regard to the work programme because there will not be another chance until November? If that is agreed, our consideration of the work programme is concluded for today.

Under any other business, does any member wish to raise any other matter? We will briefly go into private session before adjourning until 30 June, when we will engage with the Department of Foreign Affairs.