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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Relating to Road Safety: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Deputies Crowe and Kenny and other members and, in particular, the Commissioner. This is possibly the Commissioner's first time before the transport committee. He is very welcome. I hope it was not too traumatic. I thank Deputy Commissioner Hilman, who has been here a number of times. She is always welcome. On my behalf and on behalf of the committee, I thank them and the entire...

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Time, Senator, please.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, back to the House. He is very welcome.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: The Senator said she would be brief.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I call the Minister of State to respond to the debate.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: No, the Senator cannot come back in, I am afraid.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: The purpose of the meeting today, as per the invite, is for the joint committee to meet representatives of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, to discuss the enforcement policy and operation of the enforcement powers of ComReg and to include recent enforcement proceedings. On behalf of the committee, I am pleased to welcome from ComReg, Ms Helen Dixon, commissioner, and Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: This meeting is about ComReg.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: We can discuss that at our next private meeting when we discuss correspondence, including the correspondence from Eir. My reading of the Eir statement was that it was not in a position to attend at the moment but that it would be willing to do so at a point in the future when various uncertainties are clarified. I hope that will be sooner rather than later. Unfortunately for us, Eir is not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: It is a regulated entity but a private company. We will be discussing what our next steps are at our next private meeting. Eir has invited us to meet its representatives at one of the company's care centres-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: This meeting is about ComReg-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I am getting advice that we cannot discuss this matter any further at this point. I am sorry but I am not in a position to let the Senator continue. This meeting is about ComReg. While we are dealing with ComReg, we can discuss its operational activities with the various regulated entities under its remit, including Eir.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I take the Senator's point. It is well made and we can discuss it at our next private meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I remind the witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. Therefore, if their statements are potentially defamatory in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: We have a speaking roster. Senator Dooley will take Deputy O'Connor's slot. Deputy Alan Farrell will take Senator Doherty's slot, and Deputy Martin Kenny will take Deputy O'Rourke's slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Senator Farrell can have her slot, which is a lot earlier in the line than his.