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Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: I just meant the rumour of what might or might not be included.

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: Would Mr. Kenny like to elaborate on the circumstances of which we are speaking?

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: That is the point I am making.

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: The question I asked was whether, in Mr. Kenny's opinion, putting a greenway on part of that route would help to preserve it from squatters and perhaps whether whatever infrastructure would be needed to build the greenway would be important to keep it in that condition in order that if a railway line were to be built any time in the future, it would be easier to start.

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: That is my question.

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: Did they say why? Mr. Kelly might not have had any direct discussion. Was that their rationale for not even thinking to allow a feasibility study?

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: I have just a final comment as my time is up. My perspective is that putting a greenway in place in no way, as Mr. Kenny said, negatively impacts on the possibility of a rail link in the future. While we still await the strategic rail review to see what may be delivered up to 2050, which does leave us in a flux, it is nonetheless very important to say that putting a greenway in place will...

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: We have had a good discussion here. I cannot speak for all the people behind me but having listened to the contributions from everybody here, there is not one person who would disagree if the national rail review or any Government came forward with a proposal. However, we can only deal with the current Government as it is the only one we have. If the Government were to fund this line, as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 45. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the reinstatement of Villa Spada as Ireland’s Embassy to the Holy See; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15139/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 122. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he plans to introduce any restrictions in regard to the pricing model being used by broadband and mobile phone service providers who impose annual price rises that are linked to the rate of inflation, plus a certain set percentage, at the same time each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14768/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 289. To ask the Minister for Finance to detail in percentage terms (in tabular form, on 1 January for the year 2014 and the years 2020 to 2024 inclusive), each of the following taxes/levies where relevant (excise, NORA, carbon tax, better energy) on the pump price of a litre of petrol and diesel. [14053/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 429. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a non-EU/EEA citizen, qualified as a primary teacher (details supplied) can teach in Ireland without having Irish; if not, what mechanisms are open to this person to teach primary school children in Ireland; what training will need to be undertaken to teach in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14038/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 509. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision on an application for redeployment could be brought forward for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14769/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 820. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the legislative programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13617/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 848. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the visa requirements for a non-EU/EEA citizen who wishes to work in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14039/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 1327. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment with a psychologist for a minor (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14184/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 1374. To ask the Minister for Health when a person will receive a medical appointment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14397/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (10 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 142. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to increasing the income threshold for qualification for a medical card for under-70s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15583/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (10 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: 163. To ask the Minister for Health when the register for opting out of organ donation will be up and running. [15613/24]