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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sectoral Plan (2012 Edition): Motion (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: That is a comprehensive set of questions for the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sectoral Plan (2012 Edition): Motion (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: The Minister of State might also refer to the mobility allowance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sectoral Plan (2012 Edition): Motion (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: I strongly support this comprehensive plan. I commend the Minister of State and his officials on introducing it and, importantly, for improving access to public transport for all members of the public. That concludes consideration of the order. The clerk of the committee will send a message to the Clerk of the Dáil. I thank the Minister of State and his officials, and in particular...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications has completed its consideration of the proposal that Dáil Éireann, in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005, approves of the sectoral plan (2012 edition) prepared by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, a copy of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: 273. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be made available for the development of the Gaelscoil in Clonmel, County Tipperary, now that planning permission has been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18585/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: 406. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of visitors to the Rock of Cashel, Swiss Cottage and Cahir Castle to date in 2013; and if he will provide the figures for the same period last year. [18588/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Joint Policing Committees Remit (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: 491. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the costs and resources given to the joint policing committees in 2012; if he will outline the number of times these committees met in 2012; the amount of times that members of the Gardaí spent attending these meetings in 2012; the total cost of these committees in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18586/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Statistics (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: 492. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of smartphone thefts reported to Gardaí in County Tipperary in 2012. [18587/13]

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy is straying from the Bill.

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy must confine his remarks to the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: The purpose of this morning's engagement is to hear the views of Horse Racing Ireland, the Federation of Irish Sport and the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland on the issue of sponsorship of sporting and cultural events by the alcoholic drinks industry. The committee has had two previous meetings on this topic and we propose to conclude our meetings on it today. On behalf of the committee, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Kavanagh for his well-presented submission.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Ms O'Shea and Ms O'Connor for their opening statements. I call on Mr. Peter O'Brien to make his presentation on behalf of the drinks industry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank the four people who made presentations to the committee. I have a question for Mr. O'Brien. During all our meetings we have heard very convincing cases presented by the GAA and the IRFU about the level of sponsorship at both national and local club level. Mr. Brian Kavanagh made a very convincing argument about the very great impact of sponsorship on the racing industry. I know...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: If sponsorship was not permitted how would that money be used by the companies?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. O'Brien for that important clarification.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: I call Senator Paschal Mooney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: Thank you, Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Tom Hayes: I call Deputy O'Mahony.