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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: We are discussing the National Concert Hall today. There will be an opportunity to discuss vacancies on other boards at a later date.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: Mr. Ó Donnchú is here by invitation of the committee to discuss the national cultural institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: As Chair of this meeting, I am explaining why he is here today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: Does Mr. Kearney wish to respond to the Deputy's first question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: I am pointing out to the Deputy the function of the committee today, which is to deal with the Bill in front of us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: We are dealing with the National Concert Hall today. There will be separate legislation dealing with other bodies, and the Deputy will have an opportunity to raise this particular issue when we come to that legislation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: I have indicated what we are discussing today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: Does Mr. Kearney wish to respond to the Deputy's first question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: I will allow Senator Mac Conghail to speak again later but I wish to be fair to the other two members who wish to ask questions. We will get a response to the questions already asked and then I will allow them to ask questions. The Senator will have other opportunities to speak again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: Before Mr. Taylor responds, a vote has been called in the Seanad so I will let in Senator Naughton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: I apologise to Mr. Taylor, who may now resume.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: I thank Mr. Taylor. Does Deputy Mulherin wish to put a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: In responding perhaps Mr. Kearney would address the questions posed by Senator Martin as well, heads 2, 23 and 24, powers to hire staff, cap on executives' salaries, etc.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: Discussion (30 Sep 2014)

Noel Coonan: I thank Mr. Ó Donnchú. That concludes our consideration of this topic today. We will consider it further with representatives of RTE at our next meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, 2 October 2014. I thank members for their consideration and co-operation on this matter. I also thank Ms Orlaith Gleeson, Mr. Niall Ó Donnchú, Mr. Kevin Lonergan, Mr. Simon Taylor and Mr. Gerry...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Oct 2014)

Noel Coonan: A full day trip to Longford would be required.

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Oct 2014)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue and for the Minister of State, Deputy Harris, for coming to the House to respond to it. I look forward to a positive response from him. Templemore flood relief scheme is going on a long time and there is a long history attached to it. I will not go into all the details, but suffice to say that a public exhibition on a...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Oct 2014)

Noel Coonan: I welcome what the Minister of State has said. I also welcome the confirmation that the scheme will go ahead and money will be provided but I am worried by the fact that the Minister of State said that statutory approval for the scheme will be sought from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, after the review. It seems we must get the Minister's assurance...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Transfers (8 Oct 2014)

Noel Coonan: 82. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a letter of confirmation of transfer will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38365/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (8 Oct 2014)

Noel Coonan: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary that has applied for an extension; the timeframe for completion of works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38408/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (14 Oct 2014)

Noel Coonan: 74. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38912/14]