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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: We will come back to the Senator. Correspondence No. 2019/520 is an email received from Mr. Michael Cawley, chairperson designate of Fáilte Ireland, dated 30 September 2019, concerning his scheduled meeting with the joint committee on Wednesday, 2 October 2019. I propose that we note this correspondence. No. 2019/521 is an email received from Mr. Chris Smith from the office of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: The next matter is a meeting with the chairpersons designate of Fáilte Ireland, the Shannon Group and Waterford Port. I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones completely as they interfere with recording equipment. This is very important because it interferes with the audio systems. I welcome Ms Rose Hynes, chairperson designate of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Before asking Mr. Whelan to say a few words, I acknowledge the presence of Mr. Darren Doyle and Ms Mary Mosse.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I will leave it to members' discretion. It is a unique scenario. We can direct questions at the three delegates.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Not while I am here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: It is an engagement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I hope the Deputy will think of the other members who may wish to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I ask the Deputy to watch the clock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I acknowledge that our guests have been here for two hours.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Please do. From now on, members are to avoid repetition in their questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I ask Senator Ó Céidigh to remember that our guests have been here for over two hours.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I come from a location in north Cork, which is the central point between Limerick, Waterford and Cork city. Recently, I attended a business meeting and it was acknowledged that the Waterford and Limerick regions were fast catching up and competing with Cork. One of the big benefits has been the infrastructure that has been in place. The tunnel under the River Shannon in Limerick has been a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: What about attracting cruise liners?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Very good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: That is very good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Very good. I welcome Mr. Cawley. We acknowledge the tremendous work done by Fáilte Ireland during the years, particularly in recent years under the chairmanship of Mr. Cawley, as shown in the revenue figure of €8 billion. Previous questioners have asked questions about issues ranging from the Wild Atlantic Way to ancient Ireland and back roads. What about sport which is a big...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I thank Ms Hynes, Mr. Cawley, Mr. Whelan, Ms Mosse and Captain Darren Doyle for their time. I apologise that the meeting lasted longer than expected.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme (3 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a plan of works will be put in place in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if the existing structure of the school will be protected. [40371/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (8 Oct 2019)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 266. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be expedited. [40828/19]