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- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31127/16]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I remind members, delegates and everyone in the Visitors Gallery to turn off their phones, as distinct from leaving them in silent or flight mode. The sound equipment is quite sensitive and they may interfere with the transmission of proceedings and thus reduce our opportunity of appearing on "Oireachtas Report" or any other broadcast. It would, therefore, be helpful if those present turned...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: The joint committee has considered COM (2016) 491, a proposal to establish a European Union certification system for aviation security screening equipment. Is it agreed that it warrants no further scrutiny? Agreed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I welcome Professor Aisling Reynolds-Feighan, transport economist at UCD; Mr. Dermot O'Leary, general secretary of the NBRU; Mr. Michael Taft, research officer at Unite; Mr. Willie Noone, transport sector organiser with SIPTU and all of the members of their delegations. I thank them for coming before the joint committee. Opening statements presented by the four groups have been circulated....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I thank Professor Reynolds-Feighan for sticking strictly to the time. I call Mr. O'Leary who has five minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I want to avoid that area.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: Perfect.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I am sorry, but I must interrupt Mr. O'Leary. He was directed only to give evidence connected with the subject matter of this meeting and I outlined the practice whereby witnesses should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: In fairness, he is not present to defend himself.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: It is my obligation to ensure that people are not named.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I ask that the reference to a name be withdrawn.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. O'Leary.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I must ask Mr. O'Leary to conclude.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. O'Leary and will remind everyone that there will be time to elaborate on points.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I invite Mr. Taft, research officer at Unite, to make his contribution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Taft. The final contribution before questioning will be from Mr. Noone.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: We are very stuck for time so I ask Mr. Noone to be brief.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Noone and apologise for rushing him. He will have an opportunity to contribute later. I am conscious that Professor Reynolds-Feighan has to leave shortly. Five members are offering, and I ask them to limit to one minute any specific questions to Professor Reynolds-Feighan. I call Senator Feighan who will be followed by Deputies Munster, Barry, Catherine Murphy and Senator O'Mahony.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: Will Professor Reynolds-Feighan respond to those questions?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
Brendan Griffin: Did Deputy Troy indicate he had a question?