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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: To effect what Mr. Coll has spoken about, we need accountability for the decision. Is it the city council or the National Transport Authority, NTA, which would make the decision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is a short-term initiative.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: It would be over and done in a couple of weeks if it did not work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Teachta Connolly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy Grealish has kindly given his time to Deputy Fitzmaurice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Allow the witness answer the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will ask Senator Ó Céidigh to wrap up as he proposed this meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will make a summary of the points made here and circulate them to everybody. If members reflect further on them they can send those ideas to us and we can have a meeting to deliberate on them and on the strategic planning framework and the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will go there by bus. I thank the witnesses for coming in. I appreciate their giving of their time, experience and professionalism. It has been a very useful meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 164. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the vacant Office of Public Works properties that may be suitable for an organisation (details supplied). [8359/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Employment Rights (20 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 250. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to the right of asylum seekers to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8624/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Staff (20 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 263. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of information officers available in her Department to deal with Brexit queries form the general public and members of the Houses of the Oireachtas; if her Department will consider appointing such information officers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8383/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Completion Programme (20 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 506. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a project for the completion of a school (details supplied) will be supported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8251/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Good morning ladies and gentlemen. The purpose of our meeting today is engagement with the designate chairpersons of public bodies. In this regard, I welcome Mr. Cormac O'Rourke, chair designate of Transport Infrastructure Ireland; Ms Cliona Cassidy, chairperson designate of the Marine Investigation Board; Mr. John Mullins, chairperson designate of the Port of Cork; and Mr. Maurice...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I call Mr. Coyne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (22 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Last September, I asked representatives of Irish Water to come in here to answer specific questions. Will the Chairman tell me what the status of this meeting is with regard to those questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (22 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: The point the Chairman raised would seem to restrict the issues to be discussed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (22 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: My point is about the questions I want to ask Irish Water in the Oireachtas in an open and accountable way. That is my problem today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (22 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes. That is clear.