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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is just what we agreed earlier-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am happy to give the Deputy another minute to be fair.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I now call Deputy John Lahart. I will give him five minutes-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: -----and then we will ring a bell.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: The answer is that the Deputy is absolutely right. First, we have oversight of this project as an Oireachtas committee. I appreciate that this is the Deputy's first time here, and I do not say that to be rude. Second, obviously, it is very important to listen to requests from Members of the Oireachtas, who reflect the views of the community, which the Deputy has just spoken about....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Deputy for his well made points. He will have a chance to come back in later in the meeting.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Glaoim anois ar an Seanadóir Pádraig Ó Céidigh.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Go raibh maith agat agus b'fhéidir go mbeidh peileadóirí agaibh ag teacht go dtí contae Lú uair éigin. Ta ganntanas peileadóirí againn, uaireanta, ar aon nós. I call Teachta Shorthall to speak now.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Tá an t-am istigh anois.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Glaoim an Seanadóir John O'Mahony anois.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I try to be fair to everybody. There is no problem getting back in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy can but she can ask them afterwards as I want to be fair. I do not want to stop anybody nor am I trying to cut anybody out. I am trying run this as well as I can. If the Deputy wants to ask her questions, I do not have a problem with that if she can keep to one minute. There are others who-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Anois, glaoim ar an Seanadóir O'Mahony.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Glaoim an Seanadóir Ned O'Sullivan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: What is hugely important here is that there is a constructive outcome. One of the balances that is not here is the balance of the community versus the semi-State or the State organisation, particularly in terms of funding and access to professional legal and planning advice. This is something that is not going to end today. There ought to be a mechanism where one can access an independent...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy Ellis made some very important points there. I propose that if it is in order, we break for ten minutes to give people a chance to have a cup of tea. Thereafter, we will have replies and the elected members could get answers to the questions. I am trying to keep it positive and constructive so that if anybody wishes to come back who either has not spoken or would like to add...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I compliment everyone on the way the meeting has been conducted. We have had a very useful and constructive engagement with all of the community groups. Oireachtas Members have asked their questions and Ms Graham and members of her team will respond. I suggest they answer questions whichever way they wish and we can return to certain matters if the members feel they need further details....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I was going to ask whether that was it. That is the response to the questions. In fairness to the members, significant issues were raised by many people that I did not hear answered. Deputy Ellis spoke about the engineering costs involved in locating to a greenfield site. There is a cost-benefit analysis, and after public consultation there will be a preliminary costing of the project,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am not taking from the importance of the club, because it is hugely important, but a school is a structure and a building and it cannot just be taken away somewhere else. I used to be a teacher-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is a seven-year cycle plus two years. This would be a huge impact. There is also the question raised about danger and children crossing the road. There is also the noise issue. Teaching cannot take place in a noisy environment. Will the witnesses look at the opportunity cost to them of moving to a greenfield site, wherever it might be? There is an additional cost, but there is also...