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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: That is an interesting point. I call Deputy Barry Cowen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Online businesses and so on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: There are two minutes left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will conclude this section of the meeting. I thank Mr. McCabe and Ms Caulfield for their attendance and interaction with us. It is much appreciated. Is féidir leo imeacht anois. We will suspend for a couple of minutes to allow the next batch of visitors to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Chambers Ireland (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome Mr. Ian Talbot, CEO, and Mr. Seán Murphy, deputy CEO, from Chambers Ireland. I call on Mr. Talbot to make his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Chambers Ireland (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. Talbot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Chambers Ireland (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Chambers Ireland (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. Talbot and Mr. Murphy for their attendance. Their presentation and responses will help to inform us better in our consideration of Committee Stage of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Dublin Chamber of Commerce (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Tá an cruinniú ar siúl arís. We are back in public session. On behalf of the committee, I welcome, from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Ms Gina Quin, the chief executive, and Mr. Aebhric McGibney, director of public affairs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Dublin Chamber of Commerce (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I call on the only Dublin member present, Senator Keane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Dublin Chamber of Commerce (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. This is an important part of our deliberations in advance of Committee Stage of the Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 476. To ask the Minister for Health when he will appoint a judge in respect of women affected by symphysiotomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48205/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will now consider the outline heads of the Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013. I welcome the witnesses from An Bord Pleanála: Ms Mary Kelly, chairperson, Mr. Des Johnson, director of planning, and Mr. Gerald Egan, director of corporate affairs. I thank them for attending. I wish to draw attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Will the Deputy put a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Our time is limited. We might invite Ms Kelly back to discuss the wider planning issue raised by Deputy McLoughlin. Perhaps she will address the questions raised by Deputies Coonan and Boyd Barrett.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The purpose of this meeting is to consider the heads of the maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill 2013. The Deputy has raised pertinent issues with regard to planning, and perhaps in our 2014 work plan we will invite An Bord Pleanála before the committee to discuss those specific issues, if the Deputy agrees.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the witnesses. We will suspend for a few minutes and resume with the next set of witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We are in public session and will continue our discussion on the outline heads of the maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill 2013. I pay a special welcome to Mr. Jeremy Gault, director, and Dr. Anne Marie O'Hagan of the Coastal and Marine Research Centre, CMRC. I thank them for their attendance. I will get a little technical and mention privilege for witnesses, so they should bear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. Gault and Dr. O'Hagan for assisting us with our deliberations. When one comes from a maritime constituency one understands the complexities involved. I served in a local authority and on its coastal management committee. I was also a spokesperson on the marine and dealt with the issue of aquaculture licences. I consistently point out that this is an island nation, but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We are about five minutes ahead of schedule. Táimid arís i seisiún poiblí. I welcome Mr. Tom Coughlan, County Manager, Clare County Council and thank him for his attendance. I shall read out the technicalities on privilege and witness testimony. I wish to draw attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected...