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Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Kieran O'Donnell: In regard to State airports, the Minister has spoken about a capacity review and the possibility of a third terminal at Dublin Airport. Shannon Airport is operating under capacity. In terms of balanced regional development, it would make more efficient use of natural resources to see how we could use Shannon Airport, which has the largest runway in Europe, pre-clearance and a good road...

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Kieran O'Donnell: On a point of order, the Minister has not responded to a small number of issues. In the interests of clarity and completeness, I ask that he be allowed a further five minutes to conclude the debate. That would make sense in terms of the workings of the House.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the witnesses. I wish to deal specifically with the upgrade of the Limerick to Cork motorway, the M20. In his submission, Mr. Nolan referred to "the construction of additional projects and the planning of others, including the upgrade of the strategic connection between Cork and Limerick". I have raised this issue on numerous occasions in the Seanad with the Minister for...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: This has come out of our lengthy discussions and discussions involving the Department, the Minister, Deputy Ross, Mr. Nolan and myself. We have come to this particular solution. In terms of the first phase, which is to re-engage on the initial planning phase, how long before Mr. Nolan will have the information compiled to enable him to come up with a brief for the consultants? Assuming the...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: Finally, when one gets to the phase where the consultants are appointed, it will take three to three and a half years. Then there has to be due diligence and approval of the business case and so forth from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. How long will that take and how long will it take to go through An Bord Pleanála,...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: What we now have is a cost of €1 million to reactivate the initial planning phase. That will effectively buy nine months time that would have been lost in this process.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: Effectively, it is allowing the project to proceed in a quicker fashion.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: If we went with the existing route that went to An Bord Pleanála in November 2011, would that reduce the time for the project?

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

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a lovely area of the countryside.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: With respect to the M20, what would Mr. Nolan regard as the possible routes on that project? Mr. O'Leary referred to trying to divide up the cake. It might be possible for us all to have a slice of the cake rather than getting the whole cake all at once. In what way does Mr. Nolan envisage that project could be phased? He spoke about phasing and perhaps that would enable us to prioritise...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: What would Mr. Nolan regard as being the general routes on that project?

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

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the N24 route?

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

Kieran O'Donnell: In terms of the project that was suspended in 2011, was the route on the existing M20?

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

Kieran O'Donnell: It went via Charleville, Buttevant, Mallow and Cork.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2016)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to speak on the US presidential election result, which I watched as it unfolded very late last night. What struck me is that it is almost a carbon copy of Brexit. Obviously, I wish to congratulate President-elect Trump. The American people have spoken. I also want to commiserate with Hillary Clinton. The Clintons have been very good friends to Ireland. We have a new...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Kieran O'Donnell: Until what time is this business due to continue? The Minister of State-----

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will only speak for two minutes.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thought we had amended that and that the Minister could be allowed to respond.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Kieran O'Donnell: I looked to speak on this Bill. I very much commend Senator Burke on it. I know from first-hand experience the benefits provided by home care providers. My mother-in-law lives with my family. She is 90 years of age. Home care providers come to our home, which allows her to stay in the home, and I could not praise them highly enough for the work they do. They are caring, they work many...