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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I strongly encourage the two Departments to work together with the Kells and district tourism network, the Kells municipal district council, Meath County Council and the local community. People will welcome this. They are delighted that something is happening in this regard and certainly would like to see that come to fruition. There is much effort in Kells at present to promote the town...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 17. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for permanent tourist access to St. Colmcille's house in Kells, County Meath. [5757/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: As with my last question, I refer to another unhappy situation with regard to access to St. Colmcille's house in Kells. There has been no access to it for tourists since last summer. While work is ongoing, the pace of change is slow. I am also concerned about other sites nationally where similar scenarios could emerge where a keyholder retires and access for tourists ceases.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I pay tribute to Mrs. Carpenter and her family who have provided access for the public to St. Colmcille's house for decades. She retired last summer and the town, wider region, tourists, archaeologists and historians were very grateful to gain that access through her. Keyholders nationally provide access for limited reward and from a sense of love for their native towns and areas. They...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: While work is now taking place, there was a long period last summer - a very important time - when things were moving very slowly and people did not know what was happening. I acknowledge that work is now taking place, but it should not all be left to voluntary tourism groups. It is something to watch out for in the future. Last night I attended a meeting in Clonalvy, County Meath where...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I brought it to the attention of the Minister of State's officials.

Report of Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Motion (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I welcome the report of the Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs which follows other reports and debates at other committees, including the Joint Committee on Education and Skills, of which I am a member. I can speak with some authority on the subject, although perhaps not specifically about childhood obesity. Six years ago I was 4 stone heavier than I am now. I took some measures...

Report of Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Motion (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: Yes, that is where I saw them recently. I also saw them in Amsterdam three years ago and thought it was unbelievable that there were approximately ten kids on a bicycle. It was tremendous, although Amsterdam is geared up for cycling and, therefore, a different kettle of fish. There are effective ways to tackle the problem. We must get real. That also applies to adults. I do not mean...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (7 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the practices of hazing at Trinity College, Dublin in respect of student initiation into certain societies. [6105/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: This one is on the Taoiseach's watch.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: The Minister did not release the emails to the committee.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: What of the €10 million for schools?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment in primary routes in County Meath. [6686/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I will not delay. I was seconds late to the Chamber. I will hear the Minister's reply.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: What about the Slane bypass?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I will clarify the difficulty I have. On the issue of the Rath to Kilmoon scheme, the difficulty I have is that my constituents are stuck in traffic every day. They get on to us to ask what is happening and we get very little information. I would like to know specifically, in the context projects such as this which are listed for pre-appraisal under Project Ireland 2040, what that means....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I would like to yield my time to the Minister because I want to get answers to the questions I have already asked.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: Final approval is not guaranteed.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: The Rath to Kilmoon scheme is not guaranteed.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (12 Feb 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 167. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the review of an alternative proposal on betting tax has been delayed until July 2019 in view of the fact that it was originally to be reviewed in the first quarter of the year. [6544/19]