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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (28 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 14. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills why persons who participate in level 5 Quality and Qualifications Ireland courses through the National Learning Network cannot avail of the grant from Student Universal Support Ireland but persons who complete the post-leaving certificate system can; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18146/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 58. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality why a person (details supplied) who has a religious volunteer visa was refused permission to stay here having completed the three years, despite such a visa allowing for an extension of 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18153/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 383. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18020/16]

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment and wish him the best in his work. I wish to express my disappointment about the €29 million reduction in the overall budget and the €43 million reduction in the road improvement budget. It is very important that road improvement and maintenance continues, even in difficult times when our public finances are under severe pressure....

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Minister is welcome to visit any time.

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Minister for his reply. In this day and age, it is fantastic to see constituents and groups willing to put their hands in their own pockets to help improve the road facilities. There has been a failure on the part of local authorities to help out and these roads have been neglected for the past number of years due to the state of the economy. It would be a great scheme to get...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: Would it be suitable to talk about Drogheda Port at this stage? The Vikings are coming to County Louth on 9 and 10 July and the Minister is more than welcome to come to Drogheda. The Irish maritime festival is back at Drogheda Port on 9 and 10 July, hosted by Louth County Council, the Drogheda Port Company, Fáilte Ireland and Virgin Media. Can the Minister give an update on future...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the increase of over €36 million, which is much appreciated. I also welcome the increase of €17 million in the sports capital programme. I note that a target of 1,200 applications was set for 2016 but, to the end of May, only 471 were approved. Can the Minister elaborate on that? Can the Minister confirm when applications for the sports capital grants will be...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: I accept the helpline is excellent. I have used the helpline since becoming a Deputy and find it fantastic. The most frustrating part is that after completing one's application online, one presses a button and it is accepted. Automatically, one thinks one is validated and that everything is fine. However, when the sports capital grants are announced there is a list showing those who...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Minister referred to the tourism marketing fund. It is important that we clarify the budget in light of the recent referendum in the United Kingdom. I am disappointed that there was no increase in the overall budget. I urge the Minister to increase the budget for marketing to attract more visitors from overseas. It should be noted that we will be facing stiff competition from the...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: The French air traffic controllers have gone on strike 12 times in the past 13 weeks. Some 30,000 travellers had their flights cancelled in one day in Ireland and 100,000 travellers the following day had their flights delayed. Many Irish people plan to holiday over the next couple of months and this will also affect tourism into Ireland. People travelling from all parts of Europe coming to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (30 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 144. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide a full list of current vacant properties owned by the Office of Public Works in the Dundalk region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19030/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a full-time special needs assistant for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19241/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 470. To ask the Minister for Health to expedite surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19215/16]

Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important topic. Rural broadband is an issue that affects many people in my constituency. I have raised the issue in this House on many occasions. In Louth, areas such as Carlingford, Lordship, Faughart, Hackballscross, Kilkerley and Knockbridge, and many areas in the mid-Louth region, badly need a fast and reliable broadband service. It is vital...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: No, I need five minutes.

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 is very important and one with which I fully agree. The amendment has a number of primary aims, including preventing the misuse of certain dangerous or harmful drugs and helping law enforcement authorities deal more effectively with trade in certain substances. The misuse of drugs, in particular...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: On a point of order, can the Ceann Comhairle explain to me Deputies' speaking rights? I indicated to him, long before other Deputies indicated here-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: -----but the Ceann Comhairle did not take-----