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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank Mr. Nolan for his presentation. He has stated that all the lands have been purchased for the N52 bypass in Ardee. Can he outline when this badly needed bypass will be started? I have stated many times previously the need for Ardee to have the bypass. The town comes to a standstill on a daily basis due to the high level of traffic and the situation is getting worse. It is vital...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank Mr. Nolan for the update on the Ardee N52 bypass. It is 3.5 km long and is shovel-ready with an approximate cost of €15 million and the land is already purchased. This gives the people of Louth and the commuters some hope. I hope that TII puts this forward as a priority project. I thank Mr. O'Leary for his update on the Narrow Water Bridge and hope that progress will follow...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I think Mr. O'Leary will give me an answer on the A5 motorway and the issues in respect of the local authorities

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am very concerned about the A5 project. Irish taxpayers are paying €75 million towards its cost. We have been accused by the First Minister, Arlene Foster, of trying to take jobs in the North down to the South, but that accusation is wrong. There is a possibility that Irish taxpayers will end up paying to use the A5. We are trying to complete many projects, one of which is the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am happy.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to take part in today’s debate on the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016. First, I congratulate the Minister on his action plan for education and his vision to ensure this country has the best education and training system within the next decade. A fit-for-purpose education system is the foundation for any successful country. I believe the education...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (22 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 364. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when further funding will be provided to upgrade and reinforce the Bellurgan embankment in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36179/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Appeals (22 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 453. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a home support appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36181/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the witnesses. My first question is to Ms Anne Graham, chief executive of the National Transport Authority. On the competitive tender process for 10% of the bus service market which was announced in January 2015, can Ms Graham explain why there has been such a delay in the process? What is the status of the process now? When will the process be finalised? On the extension of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Has a feasibility study to be carried out on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: What is that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Are no surveys being done on the kind of transport being used by people in the city centre? In fairness, Mr. Faughnan gives some statistics in his report. Is there anything being done to determine the kind of transport being used in the city centre? There are 250,000 people on work-related journeys, with 45,000 on education-related journeys. What kind of transport is used by them? Has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: In fairness to the AA, it states that 50% of people take public transport and 32% travel by car. That is down in the past ten years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: That makes a bit more sense.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: What about coach spaces?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I use the buses regularly as I travel from Dundalk to Dublin on a regular enough basis. I am a little concerned that there is no place in Dublin where a public bus and a commercial bus can work together. What will happen here in the future? Business is starting to pick up and many more workers are starting to commute to Dublin. What is the plan to facilitate these buses to park in Dublin?...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Pre-legislative scrutiny on the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill took place in October 2015. Victims of crime, in particular children, must have their best interests protected at all times. The Bill will ensure this happens. It is also intended that a victim's personal statement will be taken into account when sentencing an offender. Will the Tánaiste provide an update on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (29 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 90. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of successful prosecutions for selling alcohol to under age persons in the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36924/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (29 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the construction of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36927/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (29 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 513. To ask the Minister for Health if a clinic (details supplied) will remain in Louth Primary Care Centre, Dublin Road, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36939/16]