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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: On behalf of the committee, I thank the Minister of State and his officials.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (27 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2012: Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: The purpose of the first part of this morning's meeting is to meet with the chairperson designate of the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA, Mr. Cormac O'Rourke, in order to discuss the approach he will take in his new role and his views on the challenges facing the two bodies. Members will be aware of the Government decision of May 2011 which put new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. O'Rourke for his fairly impressive presentation. If it is acceptable to the committee, I propose to take questions from three members at a time. I call Deputy Ellis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I have three other questions. Could Mr. O’Rourke please respond to that one?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: As no other member is offering, I will follow up on the issue of maintenance both of motorways and the main roads. I am concerned about the maintenance of the road verges, as the weeds are not cut during the summer. The tourists see lovely green fields, but between the fields and the roads are the Buachalán and thistles. That sends out a bad message. How can we overcome that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I call Deputy Phelan for a final question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: That concludes consideration of this topic. Is it agreed the committee will inform the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, that it has concluded discussions with Mr. O'Rourke and that a copy of the transcript of the meeting will be forwarded to the Minister for his information? Agreed. I thank Mr. O'Rourke for his help with our deliberations today. I wish him...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: We are joined by the chairman designate of Wicklow Port Company, Mr. Brendan Newsome, to discuss his proposals for his new role and his views on the challenges facing the company. Members will be aware of the Government decision of May 2012 regarding new arrangements for the appointment of persons to State boards and bodies. The committee welcomes the opportunity to meet with the chairman...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Newsome for a thorough explanation of his position. I will take three questions from three members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I will allow Mr. Newsome to respond to those questions and I will take two further questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I can see from his profile that he takes it step by step.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: Where does it come from?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: Mr. Newsome will need to check.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I do not know whether we can bring it before the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: We are getting ready to let them in next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I call on the Wicklow Deputies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: That concludes our consideration of this topic. Is it agreed that the committee will inform the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, that we have concluded our discussions with Mr. Newsome and that we will forward a copy of the transcript of the meeting to the Minister for his information? Agreed. Thank you, Mr. Newsome, for attending the meeting and for being...

Civil Defence Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I am sharing my time Deputy O'Donovan. One must salute the wonderful volunteers who work with the Civil Defence, who were rightly described by another speaker as local heroes. I welcome the fact that the headquarters will be maintained in Roscrea in County Tipperary. This is an important, central part of the country that is proud of its volunteers. The savings being made indicate the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: We need Dáil reform.