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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (17 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry, but we have to stop.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (17 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: We wish good health to our colleague and clerk. We will adjourn until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 29 August 2017.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: I have received apologies from Seanadóir Ó Céidigh, who will not be here today. He has provided a letter regarding some issues. I will raise it later as it is not germane to our debate this morning. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to resume our consideration of the report of Mr. Justice Moran into the receipt, distribution and sale of tickets at the Rio Olympic Games...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: I ask members to ensure that their phones are in aeroplane mode or switched off, please.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: I have no problem with questions and responses but people should not talk over each other. When the Minister finishes, Deputy Troy will be welcome to come back in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: I think one of them was stopped on legal advice provided to the OCI. The organisation decided not proceed with it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: Other members wish to come in here. Are they happy with these answers?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: Okay, we will do that and then I will call Deputies Munster and Barry. The process is usually in that order.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that. I just want people to be aware of that order. The Minister said that he might be under time pressure this morning and I want to ensure everyone gets an opportunity to address questions to him.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is an important and key point. Questioning is hugely important, but as the Minister is under time pressure and I am sure his colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Griffin, would also like to speak, I ask that they give brief responses only to ensure all members will have an opportunity to put questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: This is an important debate and it is hugely beneficial to the public that the issues are being teased out in an open and transparent manner. I would, therefore, like to ensure all members will have an opportunity to engage with the Minister.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: Yes; I do not wish to rush the Minister.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: To be fair, I need to allow Deputies Imelda Munster and Mick Barry to put their questions now.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: Yes. I will then take questions from other members. I will also allow the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Griffin, to comment if he wishes. I am conscious that there are many members who wish to ask questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is still the case.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: He has already confirmed that he will.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is fine.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: I call the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Griffin, who will be followed by Deputies Imelda Munster and Mick Barry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: We will now take questions from the two Deputies who have not yet contributed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)
Fergus O'Dowd: To be clear, the Minister is answering questions which the Deputy has every right to ask, but I want to ensure we will have time for each person to make his or her contribution without interrupting each other. That is only fair.