Results 8,041-8,060 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Will the Minister to invite the committee, if he can?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am anxious to move on. We have been discussing this issue for a while and everyone has had an opportunity to ask questions.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: It might be helpful if we get a note from the contractor, the National Transport Authority or whoever is dealing with it.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I could do it on behalf of the committee. It is a reasonable query.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a legitimate observation from Deputy O'Keeffe.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will get the update on that point. We will move on to programme C. Programme C relates to maritime transport and safety. Do members wish to raise questions on maritime transport and safety?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I think it would be helpful if we get a list of what improvements are being made.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: That would help.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: No one is asking you to do that, Minister. Do members wish to break or continue? We will continue.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Will we move on to the next programme?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes. While the Deputy was outside, we got an answer to part of it. The Minister undertook to give a list of improvements to Coast Guard stations that were planned for this year.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Whether it is fit for purpose.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: A safety audit.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will move on.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will move on to programme D, sports and recreational services. Deputies Troy and Murphy have indicated.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I call Deputy Catherine Murphy. I have a nice question for the Minister as well.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am just conscious of the time.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Whatever. I am easy. Perhaps we could take all the questions together.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is no problem.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have a question. It is a general question but is based on the issues Deputy Murphy raises. Regarding the 2040 plan and population growth, taking places such as Drogheda, which has been designated a national growth centre, there will be significant population changes. The population of Laytown-Bettystown-Mornington in east Meath, for example, has grown from 5,000 to more than 10,000 in an...