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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Mulhern. It is an interesting matter and deserves to be considered at Government level. It could be a game changer for the western seaboard. It warrants further scrutiny. I thank the witnesses for all that they do.

Working from Home (Covid-19) Bill 2020: First Stage (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: No.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: It is proposed, notwithstanding the Order of Business of Tuesday, 10 November 2020, that No. 9f, motion re the facility to postpone sections of the Finance Bill 2020, be taken now without debate and that any division demanded thereon be taken immediately.

Finance Bill 2020: Motion (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I move: That in the case of the Finance Bill 2020 and notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it shall be in order for the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and Taoiseach, notwithstanding the fact that consideration of a section or sections has commenced, to postpone further consideration of such section or sections until another section or sections or schedule shall...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress on construction of the new N22 Macroom and Ballyvourney bypass; the status of and anticipated timeline for the N22 Killarney bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35799/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a Castlemaine Harbour cycle route from Glenbeigh to Annascaul; if the appropriate persons in his Department will engage with this Deputy with a view to establishing a plan for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35800/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 165. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35916/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 181. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding shooting and fishing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35938/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Parental Leave (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 290. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will address a matter regarding parental leave (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35929/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Correspondence (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 319. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35834/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 376. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter regarding the sheep welfare scheme (details supplied). [35909/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 379. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an additional payment can be claimed for preparatory works required in respect of TAMS grant applicants for the replacement of slots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35952/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (17 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I acknowledge the Minister's response and the efforts that are being made. Every effort needs to continue to be made to strengthen the numbers. I echo the sentiments of other Deputies in regard to the need also for flexibility to do everything we possibly can do to retain people, to recruit new members and to create the most positive possible environment for that to happen. I know the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I am deputising for Deputy Durkan. The discussion on the previous questions has brought us on nicely to this question. I ask the Minister to update the House with regard to issues concerning pay and conditions among Defence Forces personnel.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: For the record of the House, Deputy Durkan tabled Question No. 445 as well, not that there was ever any doubt about that. I welcome the response of the Minister. It is critically important that everything that can be done for Defence Forces personnel will be done in future negotiations and delivered on. I voice my support for and appreciation of the work of the Defence Forces. I think I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greenways Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister for Transport for being in the Chamber for this debate. I welcome the significant funding that was granted last week for greenway projects throughout the country and, in particular - being parochial about it - the fantastic funding given for my own constituency of Kerry. It is good that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is also here. The funding is very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greenways Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister for his very positive response. It is very encouraging to see the enthusiasm with which he approaches this project. If I had never been a Dáil Deputy, this is something about which I would still have personally been passionate. I remember talking about the potential for a cycleway on this old railway line in geography class when I was in secondary school. This...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 161. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if the restart grant application scheme for rateable businesses will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36314/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (17 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 168. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if a company (details supplied) in County Kerry has been successful in receiving grant aid from Enterprise Ireland under high-potential start-up, HPSU, funding to create new jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36967/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 260. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36177/20]