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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: That concludes our session today. I thank the witnesses for attending the committee. I propose that we suspend briefly to allow our witnesses to withdraw, before resuming in public session for our session with representatives of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions and the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: This meeting has been convened to continue the committee's consideration of the development of rural tourism in Ireland. In this session, the committee will hear from representatives from the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions and the Coach Tourism and Transport Council. I warmly welcome all our witnesses. I welcome Adrian Cummins,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: Before I call Senator Hoey, I am obliged to attend another commitment in the Dáil in the next ten minutes. Is it agreed that Senator Hoey will take the Chair in my absence? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank Mr. McGinley very much.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am conscious of time, so I ask Mr. Cummins to try to limit his contribution.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am conscious of time. We will conclude this session. First, I would like to thank our members and witnesses for joining us today and for their valuable contributions. It has been a very engaging session. I propose that we go into private session to deal with matters of housekeeping and correspondence. We will ask the witnesses to withdraw from the committee room.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome Ms Buckley and her officials. I wish her the very best of luck in her new role. I thank her for her contribution and her statements earlier. I start with the report which is concerning for the board's reputation for integrity, independence and impartiality. My first question is on the enhancements made to the controls regarding declarations and disclosures of interest...

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Following Deputy Verona Murphy's line of questioning on the new board members, how many of them are new and have never sat on the board?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: The code of conduct is currently out of for consultation.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: When does Ms Buckley expect that to be reviewed?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Regarding the training, which we have talked about previously, what level of training will be provided to ensure these new board members have effective decision-making properties with regard to planning cases?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is Ms Buckley concerned about the level of inexperience on the board at present, with 12 new members. Is that a concern?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: My concern is that An Bord Pleanála's compliance rate with the statutory objective period would, in essence, be challenging to meet, given the cases and future cases that will be coming before it.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: For individuals, builders and developers who are looking into the Committee of Public Accounts this morning, what assurances can Ms Buckley provide them on how An Bord Pleanála intends to reduce the workload or the backlog, and restore timely decision-making in this process? This is especially important when there is such a new board in place that requires a number of weeks, if not...

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: There are developers who have finance on hold for the last 12 to 18 months and want to get projects through.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Finally, were there any severance packages or any other benefits provided to the former chairperson or deputy chairperson, or any other former board members, regarding An Bord Pleanála's-----

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline how his Department is supporting returning Irish immigrants who wish to re-settle in Ireland but face difficult barriers in terms of housing, driving licences, opening bank accounts, educational and work opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19780/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will urge the EU institutions and countries to collect information and intelligence of the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia and sanction Russian officials involved in these crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19781/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 98. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland's Electricity and Natural Gas Systems; when will this report be published; what policy statement will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19778/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 116. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) located off Annagh Head, west of Belmullet; when will this site be connected to the national grid given that it is an integral component of Ireland's Ocean Energy Strategy; if this site will be developed in accordance with the national...