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- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary received a reduced payment under REP scheme 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7524/13]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The purpose of the meeting is to meet officials from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to discuss the roadworthiness package, COM (2012) 380 and COM (2012) 380. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Maurice Treacy and Mr. Kieran Baker from the Department. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I think the question on everybody's lips is whether tractors come under these provisions. There is a major issue with the uncertainty that surrounds it. I would appreciate if Mr. Treacy clarifies the position in regard to tractors.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: If the witnesses are agreeable, I propose we take questions from more members.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: While a member is speaking, it is very unfair to make noise because it is heard all over the place. I ask members to refrain from conversation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: For the Deputy's information, the witnesses are from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Is there more regulation? Is that the Deputy's question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: What is Deputy Healy-Rae's question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Therefore, there is an important distinction.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Does that mean the case has not been proved?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: From whom do you need a case?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Is everyone happy? The RSA will appear before the committee next. That is why I am putting on some pressure.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Treacy and Mr. Baker for their informative contributions. I have no doubt members found it interesting. Thank you again for being with us.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I do not need to read the privilege statement. Mr. Noel Brett has heard it more often than many others. On behalf of the committee I welcome Mr. Noel Brett of the Road Safety Authority as well as Mr. Martin O’Halloran and Mr. Brian Higgins of the Health and Safety Authority. I have already read into the minutes the details with regard to the Defamation Act and I will take it as...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Do not go through it. Give us a brief overview and then we will have questions and answers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: It is on the website as well.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Brett and I appreciate his brevity. I call Mr. Martin O'Halloran who is chief executive officer of the Health and Safety Authority.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I will take questions. Four members have indicated they wish to speak and the first speaker is Deputy Harrington.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy is seeking clarification on where Mr. O'Halloran stands on that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The members have all had an opportunity to speak. I allowed one member to ask a further question and now they all want to ask another one. I ask the Deputy to be brief.