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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Absolutely.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: We now come to Programme E, tourism services.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: As we are tight on time, I will group the questions.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Deputy. Before I wrap up, I wish to raise a few issues. I know we say it every year but this year, in particular, with the fall in sterling, holidaying at home is something we must really push in order to make up for any shortfall that might result from a drop in the number of UK visitors. The 9% VAT rate was probably the most pro-rural policy of any Government in a long time...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: This might be something that we could focus on as a committee to try to identify and bring forward either a type of east-west or north-south type of similar route. Perhaps it is something we could work on as a committee as part of our work programme and identify it as a particular aim of ours to try to fill that vacuum.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Deputy Fitzpatrick wishes to contribute.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: It is a pity that Griezmann did not go on strike on Sunday. I think we have covered everything. Will the Minister visit us later in the year to go through the 2017 Estimates and will he also ensure that as soon as the information on the forthcoming budget is available later in the summer it will be passed on to the committee?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister and his officials. I also thank Ms Sinéad McCann and Ms Josephine Curran from the committee secretariat. We have had a long morning.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: We must first wait for the Seanad to appoint Senators to form the joint committee. We are working as a select committee for the moment, but we will meet in private session to discuss those matters. The date of the next meeting will be notified to the Deputy. I again thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Registration of Births (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 12. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the anticipated timeframe for addressing the issue of fees for stillborn birth and death registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18696/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Registration of Births (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: This is a very sensitive topic and I thank the Minister for his action on it. Since the question was initially tabled, he has signed a statutory instrument to address the issue of the State charging for the registration of stillbirths. I appreciate his action in that regard. The matter first came to my attention this time last year when I was collecting the birth certificate for my own,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Registration of Births (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: The Minister acted very swiftly on this issue, which I acknowledge. The scenario outlined demonstrated a lack of sensitivity on the part of the State. Thankfully, the issue in relation to stillbirths has been addressed. On the matter of there being two separate charges for a birth certificate and a death certificate for a child who passes away shortly after birth, is it the case that the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Registration of Births (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister. It is a matter of principle and it would mean that there was one less issue for people to deal with at a very difficult time in their lives. I appreciate the Minister's help and his very swift reaction.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 29. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a breakdown of live register figures for persons living the Castleisland area in respect of his Department's Office in Tralee, as both towns and hinterlands are currently grouped in together; and if he agrees that by doing this local efforts to reduce the live register figures can be better targeted and measured; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will issue a tax rebate to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18914/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme Eligibility (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 242. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will make a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) under the young farmers investment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18953/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 243. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has made a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) for a forest road grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18954/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (30 Jun 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be a sports capital programme opened in 2016; if not, if he anticipates such a programme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18947/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (5 Jul 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the provision of an allowance in respect of a health course (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19440/16]