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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I know it is. I would like to deal with the Ballycar issue first. Then there is the issue of opportunities for investment in heavy rail-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: That is a point well made. Before the officials answer Deputy Ó Cuív, I note that Deputy Fitzmaurice posed a question to the OPW and wants a response. Would the Deputy like to remind the representatives from OPW of his question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: Deputy Ó Cuív made a number of points. He directed one to Irish Rail on the number of passengers lost through rail line closure. He made a very good point on whether all aspects of the proposal will be looked at by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Will the proposal be shovel-ready and ready for funding? He also made a point on the Department of Transport, Tourism and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee again for what has been a productive meeting. It is important that the committee is kept briefed on progress and I ask the witnesses to do this through the clerk. We need to hold on to Mr. Meade and his team from Irish Rail for the next section of the meeting on opportunities for investment in heavy rail and I invite him to make his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I am sorry to harp on about the Limerick to Ennis line, but it is very important. There is a possibility that a spur to Shannon Airport could be established. A feasibility study was carried out a number of years ago. Could the issue be revisited? Would it be possible to carry out another feasibility study? Such a line would make the mid-west region more attractive. Connectivity to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: Is there a big difference between heavy and light rail? Would a light rail, Luas-type model be cheaper?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I am thinking of ways in which it could be linked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I call Deputy Smyth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: On the impact of Brexit on the network, particularly the Dublin-Belfast route, has Iarnród Éireann any contingency plans? Has Iarnród Éireann considered the impact the fallout from Brexit may have on the network? Being parochial as well, has Iarnród Éireann any plans to upgrade Ennis station? There was an issue in facilitating wheelchair users. Has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Meade and Mr. Hedderly for their attendance, co-operation and engagement with the committee. We look forward to further engagement in the future.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: I ask the Minister what steps were taken in budget 2019 to support the SME sector, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister for her reply. It is an undisputed fact that SMEs are the backbone of our economy. The sector is the main contributor to our employment. Over 99% of businesses are in the sector. Almost 70% of people are employed by SMEs. SMEs are often overlooked, with greater focus being placed on foreign direct investment and large multinationals receiving a lot of media attention...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: I compliment the local enterprise office in County Clare, which is under the stewardship of Mr. Padraic McElwee and his team. They work very closely with the SME sector, including new start-ups. They have very good figures and results. It is encouraging to hear that an additional €5 million has been provided for the local enterprise offices throughout the State, representing an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Aviation Industry (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 87. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of progress on the development of a business cluster (details supplied) at Shannon Airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50055/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Building Finance Ireland Establishment (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the operation of the house building finance Ireland scheme; the way in which it is planned that apartment owners or management companies can apply for loans to enable them to undertake works to address latent defects in buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50195/18]

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 37 - Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: I welcome the reintroduction of the 100% Christmas bonus, which is a measure every member of this committee called for over many years. It is significant that this is the first time in ten years that a 100% Christmas bonus payment will be made. It will be made this week and that is welcome for the people who receive it. There was higher than anticipated expenditure on treatment benefit,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 51. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of the proposed 60 bed modular unit at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50606/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 138. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a new ear, nose and throat service for persons in the mid-west region at Ennis General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50609/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (5 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 162. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a minor works application (details supplied) in County Clare; when funding will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51084/18]