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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: A division has been called in the Dáil. We will suspend the sitting and resume when the division has been taken.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: The questions asked will require replies from the Minister and the Minister of State. I remind members of the tight timeframe. The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs is due to meet in this room shortly so we have a double time pressure.. After these replies I will go to Senator Ó Murchú and Deputy Ó Cuív and I have a couple of questions myself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Before I go to Senator Ó Murchú I wish to ask the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, about the tender for the Long Island ferry. Two tenders were sent to the Department. The Department wrote back to both of the companies who tendered, terminating the tendering process. Could the Minister of State explain why that was the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Both of the tender providers tendered for the contract previously and were awarded it. What changed in the meantime? The correspondence to one of the providers - I presume to both - stated the determination on the basis of financial projections included indicated that no suitable tender was received and consequently the tender process had been terminated. Both have tendered for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I appreciate the Minister of State's response. I understand that he is constrained in what he can say. I ask that the officials in the Department who are dealing with it would contact my office directly because there is information that might be helpful to that process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We have no time left for replies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Before we started, I explained that we were caught for time because the room is booked for 6.30 p.m. There are people outside waiting to come into the room. We do not have time for replies on those contributions. I will ask the Minister and the Minister of State to communicate directly with Deputy Ó Cuív and Senator Ó Murchú in respect of their questions. I thank our...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (27 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 122. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if his attention has been drawn to funding difficulties faced by a youth club (details supplied) in County Cork as the service was forced to close recently as a result of same; if the possibility of continuing the service has been considered by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45683/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Nov 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 132. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card decision will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [45600/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes Status (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter. While the Government has ring-fenced almost €13 million for flood defences in Skibbereen, many concerns have been raised locally about slippage in the planned schedule of works for the scheme. Last year, an estimated 59 mm of rain fell in the space of six hours between the hours of 6 p.m. on Thursday, 24...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes Status (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for his personal interest in the scheme and his detailed reply. I contacted the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform within the last two weeks, having met the local committee behind the campaign on this very important work. The Minister of State said himself in his reply that detailed design for the scheme was commenced by consultants following the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 302. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of a visa application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45767/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 614. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of persons currently working in animation studios here; the steps being taken to create job opportunities for graduates here with animation qualifications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45896/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 616. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to capitalise the recent success of Ireland's animation industry; her views on whether Ireland's animation industry is getting adequate supports from the Government and the Irish Film Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45894/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 617. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the efforts she has made to support employment in the Irish film industry particularly in animation; if appropriate training and career development programmes are in place in the Munster region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45895/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We will now continue our consideration of EU proposals COM (2014) 267, COM (2014) 544 and COM (2014) 617. COM (2014) 267 is a proposal for a Council decision establishing the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union with regard to proposals for amendment of the appendices of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, with a view to the 11th meeting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We will now consider the topic of developing the seaweed industry in Ireland, including the feasibility of developing seaweed farms, with representatives from Bord Iascaigh Mhara and from the Irish Seaweed Research Group. Is that agreed? Agreed. I welcome the following witnesses to the meeting: Mr. Donal Maguire, director of aquaculture development services at Bord Iascaigh Mhara, BIM; and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Thank you, Mr. Maguire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank all three witnesses.