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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)

Helen McEntee: I asked a question about the bus crash in Kentstown.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)

Helen McEntee: Have there been calls for the company to publish it?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Bodies Establishment (30 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: 343. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she expects the Pension Charges Working Group, set up to initiate actions that followed up on the Report on Pension Charges will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19011/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Design of Ballot Papers: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (16 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: I will make a quick observation because I must speak in the Chamber. I agree with Deputy Kitt. We should get information beforehand and see what it looks like. There was confusion in our literature where we mentioned voting "Yes" and an X in the box. When people see X, they think of "No". What is handed out beforehand can make a big difference. If the literature was handed out...

Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I welcome the Bill and thank the Minister for bringing it forward. It has been long awaited for many different reasons. I wish to focus my contribution on the agricultural sector and the smaller producers in particular, that is, those growing fruit and vegetables and selling them on to the larger multinational corporations. I met...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: I thank both gentlemen for their contributions today and for the work that they do for the organisation. The GAA is a fantastic organisation. A lot of my questions have been asked and the delegation has answered them extremely well. I come from a very strong GAA family, grew up around it and have seen the work of its fantastic community and what that generates. The only fear that we...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on the Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2012 and thank Deputies Colreavy and Stanley for introducing it. Its subject matter is relevant to my constituents in Meath East and Meath West. While I welcome the Bill, I am disappointed but not surprised it has been used as another political football. Last night, I listened to accusations from opposite that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Renewable Energy Technologies and Practices: SEAI (9 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: What kind of relationship does SEAI have with private wind energy companies?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Renewable Energy Technologies and Practices: SEAI (9 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. I would agree with most of my colleagues that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland does a good job and has progressed considerably in the past few years. I note Meath has benefited in four different areas from its projects last year. Possibly, a lot that is good is not seen due to the negative talk at present, in particular, on wind...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: What about the ladies?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Haulage Industry: IRHA and FTA (2 Apr 2014)

Helen McEntee: I thank the delegates for their presentation and apologise if I repeat what has been asked. Will Mr. Gavin clarify if he is seeking an exemption from the levy in respect of particular roads or the entire road network in the North? If it is possible to secure an exemption, how will it operate? I know, as Deputy Dessie Ellis has stated, that the Minister is looking at the feasibility of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Strategic Plan 2012-17 and Other Issues: RTE (26 Mar 2014)

Helen McEntee: The fact is that the public perception is that RTE is on one side of the argument, whereas the witness is saying RTE was not willing to enter into an apology on Rory O'Neill's behalf, as that was not fair to him. It is very important the witness stated that, because it looked very one-sided. That was the perception.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Strategic Plan 2012-17 and Other Issues: RTE (26 Mar 2014)

Helen McEntee: I would like to ask Ms O'Keeffe a question about the €160 television licence, which interests me. I do not know whether she will be able to answer it. Many television and radio advertisements are currently telling people what will happen if they do not pay. Are they working? Does Ms O'Keeffe know whether they have resulted in an increased number of people paying the television licence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Strategic Plan 2012-17 and Other Issues: RTE (26 Mar 2014)

Helen McEntee: I was referring specifically to text messages to radio stations and so on and how they are vetted in terms of the identification of the person sending the message and whether what is being said about another person is true. We have all heard comments on radio about texts but we do not know from where they are coming.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Strategic Plan 2012-17 and Other Issues: RTE (26 Mar 2014)

Helen McEntee: I thank the delegation for the presentations. RTE provides an excellent and valuable service and none of us want to see its quality or programmes reduced. A lot of the presentations focused on funding and increased funding was sought but that is like asking how long is a piece of string. What kind of funding is sought? It has been said that funding comes with conditions and I want to know...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution as it is important to have an opportunity to air our opinions on the priorities for the year ahead and for the Government. We need to be positive because there is a lot that is right with this country. We need to build on what we have. The Government came to power three years ago with a mandate to fix the country and its finances. Fine Gael...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicles Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013: Discussion (12 Mar 2014)

Helen McEntee: Most of the questions have been asked. I thank the delegates for their presentations and acknowledge their work. We have a vintage club in Nobber and much of the money raised throughout the year goes to local communities and local charities. However, road safety is an issue. Unfortunately, last year a young girl died during a vintage tractor run in my county. I appreciate this is...

Protection of Residential Mortgage Account Holders Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Mar 2014)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue and also welcome the fact that Deputy McGrath has brought this Bill forward for consideration. I agree with the concept of the Bill but unfortunately I do not believe it offers much more than the agreement that was reached last week. Having said that, it is important that we are debating the issue. This issue was brought to my attention for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Helen McEntee: The Minister said that Verrimus was led to believe that there was a security breach. One of the questions that needs to be answered is who would have led it to believe that and why?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Helen McEntee: In the past week or so, there have been many statements, counterstatements, accusations, counteraccusations and arguments. Heads are spinning from all the information, so my questions will be straightforward. Were the offices of GSOC bugged? If they were, by whom? If not, then why are there accusations that there was a security breach and information leaked from GSOC? Will this review...