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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 302. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding nitrates regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4801/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 313. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 19 October 2016, his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4810/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Committee (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: As we have a quorum, the committee is in public session. Apologies have been received from Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh. I propose we go into private session to look after some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I will deal with the proposal as listed in Schedule A. It is proposed that COM (2016) 818 does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We will now turn to considering the issues affecting sport in Ireland. This is the third hearing on the subject which we have included in our work programme for 2017. Today we will continue our examination of a number of areas, including how governance is supported and promoted by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. We will also continue the discussion on the issue of gender...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Would the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport like to come in at this stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We will proceed. The Fine Gael grouping has 15 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Deputy Fitzpatrick asked a question on Horse Sport Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Yes, we have four minutes remaining in this slot. I call Senator O'Mahony.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: It is up to the individual groups to manage their time among themselves. That is what we agreed to.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: If there is time at the end, but if we have 15 minutes for the first grouping-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Having 50 minutes will bring us up to about 2.50 p.m. We need to be finished for 2.55 p.m. As I explained previously, it is up to the groupings to share and manage their time. The Senator can continue in the four minutes remaining.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I ask for a response to as many questions as possible in the few minutes we have.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister. I have to move on to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: If there is not enough time at the end, I will ask that the Minister furnish the answers in writing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: To be fair to every member here, they should have their time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: If there is time at the very end of the meeting I will ask the Minister for the answers. If not, he might furnish them in writing and we will make alternative arrangements. The Fianna Fáil grouping has 15 minutes for questions and answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I urge everyone to move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The point has been well made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We must move on. Deputy Imelda Munster has the floor.