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- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I think everyone is indicating to contribute on programme C. I call Deputies Imelda Munster, Catherine Murphy and Robert Troy.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I have also met members of the Coast Guard seeking that the body be put on a statutory basis. Perhaps it is a matter on which the joint committee could do some work. We have been fairly busy for the past few months, particularly on bus-related matters, but when I met those individual members, they told me they felt it was appropriate for the committee to consider this, so we should schedule...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I ask the Minister to move on to programme D, then, which concerns sports.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister. I call Deputy Fitzpatrick.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: There is no guarantee that Cork will be playing in it.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: On that, I acknowledge that the €30 million provision is excellent and the multi-annual aspect of the scheme gives certainty for planning for clubs. It allows them not to have to rush when they are perhaps not ready, etc. Is there any chance of a supplementary fund at this stage in the year to top up the scheme to try to meet the demand, given that it is oversubscribed fivefold?...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: Perhaps at the beginning of the next private session of the joint committee we could agree a letter to send to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on the committee's behalf asking that the sports capital programme would receive supplementary funding. That might be something we could do.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: We will move on now to programme E. As we have been here for almost four hours now, I ask members to be brief.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: Deputy Troy is under time pressure. I ask that Deputy Munster give way to allow him to ask a brief question.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: It is Deloitte.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I thank Deputy Munster for giving way to her colleague.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: The Gathering of 2013 was part of kick-starting the recovery of the tourism industry and was a massive success, as were some of the other measures that were taken. Six or seven years ago, tourism was on its knees and it is one of the great success stories now. Is there a plan to follow up on The Gathering to build on its success and further develop our international network and links?
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: The issue of greenways crosses over a little with programme B. There was a great news story in Waterford at the weekend and I think it is accepted that it is money really well spent. Being a little parochial, I see the south Kerry greenway on the old Valentia to Farranfore railway line, which I have fully supported from day one, will need capital funding. Tralee to Fenit is queued and...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: There were a number of planning issues with the south Kerry route. Until that is completed, there is still Tralee to Fenit, which is waiting, and there is Kilmorna to Listowel as well. There are other issues there but there are always issues with these things. If the funding is there, it would certainly help accelerate the projects.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I am giving examples from my constituency but this is something that affects the whole country. There are numerous examples.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: On the 9% VAT rate, Deputy Catherine Murphy raised the possibility of unintended beneficiaries, which is a very valid issue. I would welcome it if we were to look into that so that there would be funding available for more worthy causes. In the context of this discussion, however, I also have to acknowledge that it is probably one of the most pro-rural policies by any Government in the...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: The thing I would urge is that we would take advantage of the wilderness and the ferocity of the winter, as it can be ferocious at times, to try to actually market it internationally, particularly along the western seaboard. The Atlantic storms that we get are spectacular and the dark evenings also provide for a nice atmosphere in terms of the pubs and the cultural life of the country. It...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister and his officials for their time. It has been a long afternoon. They have been at two meetings since 2.30 p.m. Their attendance is very much appreciated.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2017: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (30 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance the annual tax income for the Exchequer from inheritance tax since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15777/17]