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Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: A total of €20 million was granted a year ago.

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: I am delighted to have the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, here, as she is very aware of this issue and she will relay the seriousness of the issue to the Minister. I thank her for attending. We want Cloonakilla national school at Bealnamulla, which is the Monksland area of County Roscommon, to be included in the schools building programme. There is urgent need for funding to progress...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. It was not the reply that I expected but if some further funding becomes available, this is a needy case. The parents and teachers in that area are at their wits’ end wondering why their school did not get the go-ahead. I am sure there are schools all over the country competing for funding. In my constituency this school is crying out...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: I congratulate and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, for introducing the Sport Ireland Bill 2014. It will give effect to the Government’s decision to merge the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority, NSCDA, into Sport Ireland. This was one of the measures contained in the Government’s programme for the rationalisation of State...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: Apologies have been received from Deputies Regina Doherty and Martin Ferris and Senator Maurice Cummins. I remind members, guests and those in the Visitors Gallery to please ensure their mobile telephones, ipads, blackberries, etc., are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference with the broadcasting equipment, even when on silent mode. I welcome Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the representatives of the North West Region Cross Border Group, Councillor Paul Canning, chairman, Councillor Hugh Hastings, vice chairman, Ms Carol Margey, manager. The North West Region Cross Border Group is comprised of 22 elected representatives as well as the chief executives and county managers of the five local authorities, Derry City Council, Donegal County Council,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: I thank Councillor Hastings, Ms Margey and Councillor Canning for an excellent presentation. I now invite questions from members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: I will take three speakers at a time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: I invite Mr. Pat Doherty to make his contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: It was listening but the plenary session was postponed and the meeting has now been rearranged. I appreciate your contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: Thank you. That is very helpful. We are endeavouring to set up a meeting with the Monaghan County Council and other stakeholders as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: The plenary is on next week and we will try to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: We will try to get this matter on the agenda.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: We will take those points on board and we will invite the relevant officials to attend our meeting as quickly as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: The committee will write to the Minister for Foreign and Trade and seek an update on the A5 to see exactly where we are. We can push from there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: That will be included in the update.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: We will write to the relevant officials today or tomorrow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: Would our guests like to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: From what I am hearing, the committee will invite the relevant officials in from all Departments and will write to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade seeking an update on the North West Gateway Initiative. We will also raise it with the North South Ministerial Council. I will be meeting with the southern joint secretary in the coming weeks and will raise it with him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Development of North-West Region: North West Region Cross Border Group (25 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: I also think that the gateway initiative needs to be re-explored. Councillor Hastings spoke about the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement, a point Senator White agreed with. We will do what we can to raise these issues. The A5 has been raised at this meeting and Senator White and many other members have been very active in raising the issue. As Chairman, I will pursue this issue to see...