Results 27,081-27,100 of 28,255 for speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Mr. Meade already spoke about increasing the frequency and mentioned the Limerick and Galway routes. Since it is on the outskirts of Limerick, would I be right in thinking about increased frequency on the Nenagh line to Ballybrophy and increased frequency to Limerick Junction? It is not really a practical proposition to take a train from Limerick to Waterford, two of the major cities in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Are there any plans for those particular lines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Would the longer term be four to five years or 45 years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Mr. Meade went into considerable detail about Limerick to Galway. As I understand the menu of options is put in the passing loop at Sixmilebridge, the passing loop that is already in train at Oranmore and then in the meantime longer platforms. How long will it take for the longer platforms?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: How long will the two bigger projects, the passing loops, take? Would it be five years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: So, we have to go after funding. That is very useful. Obviously, I would like to know what the hold-up is. Iarnród Éireann got money to clear the line between Athenry and Claremorris. That is very welcome because it preserves the right of way. I understand some work was done around Tubbercurry last year to clear the line. I presume Iarnród Éireann tries to keep...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Now that Iarnród Éireann has devegetated the line, how big a job would it be to carry out the surveys that would be required to start designing what would be required if the funding came? In other words, how much funding would it need to do a design of what the line would cost? We have had so many estimates on this one. What we need to see is a professional design done on this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Would Iarnród Éireann reduce farmer crossings and that kind of thing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Allowing for procurement and all the rest of it, it would be approximately two years, would it not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: This is my final question and I thank the Chair for his indulgence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Were there any discussions with TII on reinstating Ballyglunin bridge?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I absolutely welcome Mr. Meade's clear statement here today - I think he said it twice - that Collooney to Claremorris is part of Iarnród Éireann's long-term plans. The rail strategy refers to connecting Dublin Airport to rail. That is a fairly expensive project, although it would be great. If it was heavy rail, it could bring people all around the country. I am not against the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The railway station is in Bellahy in reality, rather than Charlestown. It is important that we keep it. I support efforts to maintain ownership of that line. In ten or 15 years, people will say it was always a no-brainer because it connects the north west to the west coast. I would love to have a room with a free wall to plaster on it all the articles that said there was never going to be...

Services for those Seeking Protection in Ireland: Statements (30 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this issue. It is fair to say that there has been a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation. The reality is that of all the people who come to the country, people seeking international protection make up a very small number. For example, we give out between 30,000 and 39,000 work permits depending on the year to people outside the EU. Of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (31 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A firm commitment was given that the elected board of Údarás na Gaeltachta would be reinstated and that the elections would be held on the same day as the local elections. This is dependent on the Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill being passed. I note that the list of legislation states that pre-legislative scrutiny was completed in July 2023. Can the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Island Communities (30 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 106. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made to date with the development of the pier in Inis Meáin, which is urgently needed, following the study carried out by the Marine College in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3955/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Island Communities (30 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 115. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the piers on islands and serving islands that are being progressed by her Department in tandem with local county councils towards design and construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3956/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (30 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 369. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an appeal for a State pension contribution for a person (details supplied) will be processed and a decision made; the reason for the delay in processing this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3823/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (30 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 374. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an appeal for invalidity pension lodged on 8 May 2023 will be decided (details supplied); the reason for delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3959/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (30 Jan 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 375. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of invalidity pension appeals awaiting a decision for eight months or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3960/24]