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Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (17 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: 27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to provide an update on his Department's efforts to increase security infrastructure, including military radar and sub-sea surveillance systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41453/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on his Department's work in relation to the implementation of DART+ Coastal North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41450/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on his Department's work in relation to the implementation of BusConnects in Fingal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41451/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: 199. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total funding allocated to the Bishopstown, Wilton, Glasheen and Model Farm Road area of Cork, from the Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42117/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: The purpose of today's meeting is to meet Mr. Kieran Mulvey to discuss his appointment as the chair designate of An Post. I am very pleased to welcome him back to Leinster House. He is not a stranger to these halls. I remind witnesses that they are to be cognisant of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: Thank you very much, Mr. Mulvey, for your comprehensive statement and remarks. They are very much appreciated. I have a speaking rota and I happen to be first on the list and I will then take Deputies Crowe and Smith, just to be fair to everybody. If any members come in later, they can contribute as well. I am an suburban TD and to the best of my knowledge, there are four post offices...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: Some Members of the Houses have called for legislation to support cash transactions, notwithstanding the remarks of the Minister, Deputy Chambers. Is that a route of travel for the future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I better move on to Deputy Crowe as my time has expired and I call him now to speak, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: The next speaker is the rather festive-looking Senator Horkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I apologise. I thought the Senator looked Christmassy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I second that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Mulvey. His contribution is highly valued and I thank him for coming before the committee this afternoon. I am conscious of time as we must conclude because another meeting, with the Minister of State, is starting in this room in 15 minutes. This meeting will adjourn and the next meeting of the joint committee will be at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, 17 October 2024 with Cyber...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: The minutes of our previous committee meetings on 7 and 28 February and 26 June have been circulated to members. Are the imeachtaí agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2024
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: The purpose of this meeting is to consider the Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2024 in respect of Vote 29 - Programme D - Environment, Climate and Communications. I remind members that the committee has no role in approving the Estimates. What we are doing constitutes an ongoing opportunity for the committee to examine departmental expenditure in order to make the process more...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2024
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: For the information of members, this meeting is scheduled to be short. There is a speaking list. I thank the Minister for coming in and outlining information. I was not aware of the stark fact that in the region of 4,200 homes are being connected every month.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2024
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State for that welcome additional information. I call Deputy O'Rourke.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2024
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I thank Deputy O’Rourke. For my part, before I call in Deputy Feighan, I wish to say that it is fantastic to see this project working so quickly and efficiently. The additional information the Minister of State provided with regard to the number of homes that are being connected, at 10,000 per week-----