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Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: Sharing is caring.

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: Sure, the Minister has never leaked in his life.

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: I, too, welcome the Minister to the House. Following publication yesterday of the rail report, the sub-plot and conversation in the media was around Dublin versus rural Ireland rather than the best use of scarce resources. I will speak later about the DART underground. Within the Dublin region, tens of millions of euro accrued from the property tax are transferred into a central fund which...

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: Each local authority around the country would have the option to introduce a bed tax to reinvest into our arts and cultural products that attract people. We have huge challenges in respect of transport, which I have not touched on.

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: Cycling infrastructure is sadly lacking and there are other areas, of which I am sure the Minister is well aware.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: The bed is made.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: I have spoken already with regard to the National Maternity Hospital at Holles Street, its failure to move to the Elm Park site to co-locate with St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin and the amount of money - over €150 million - being made available from the Government. There is frustration at this situation. The Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, has reported that...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: The Minister answered those points yesterday.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: The Cathaoirleach said, "Senator Humphreys".

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: The Minister and I joke now and again. In earlier times, we were considered man and wife; we were never seen together.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: It is a serious point about the Bill. A large number of amendments only appeared on Monday. In fairness to the Bills Office, I understand why there was a delay regarding the groupings. I suggest that the Minister take a deep breath and use this opportunity to consult offline with those Senators who have a deep interest in this matter to try to resolve the many issues that have arisen with...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: In response to the Minister, I acknowledge it is quite difficult for her to respond to so many issues at the same time. Senator Ó Domhnaill has explained that if his proposal were accepted, it would clarify and eliminate the road safety issue in a very clear manner. I believe there are adequate controls and that the road safety regulations could be improved to manage the roadways. If...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: I must admit that I always hate following Senator Norris who is always a difficult act to follow. I will respond to a couple of items mentioned earlier. Senator Lombard said cutting hedges on the roadside is always an enormous issue in Cork. It has probably been hotly debated on numerous occasions in the council chamber to such an extent that they made no submission in respect of this.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: One of the things we are arguing about is the executive. There has been no submission from Cork about it. Senator Lombard neglected to say that many rural councils were seeking better protection for hedgerows. Senator O'Reilly taught in Ringsend College on many occasions. However, I must say that as a teacher, he would not get away with his contribution this evening in Ringsend College.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: There is a Ringsend upper cut that normally resolves all these things. What is very clear from the debate is that this is not about road safety.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: If it was about road safety-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: It would be the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport but there would be an enormous exception with regard to amendment No. 6 that clarifies absolutely, and rules out, any ambiguity in respect of road safety so it is not about road safety. It is not about a pilot scheme because if it was, we would have a controlled area but sure we will wait two years and after a Thirty-two County pilot...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: As we bring legislation to this House, often for very good reasons, we do not bring it here for the majority of people. I want to say very clearly that I support the farming industry and the vast majority of responsible farmers. They will inspect their hedgerows and check to see whether there are nesting birds there. We bring in legislation for the ones who are irresponsible. We do not...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: I am very disappointed that no representatives of this House have been appointed to the Committee on the Future of Healthcare. I know that many Senators in the House have direct experience that would have added greatly to the development of that strategy. I ask the Leader whether any contact has been made about appointments to the committee deliberating on the findings of the commission on...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Kevin Humphreys: I thought nobody was in communication with the Leader.