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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Has that journalist been invited back to RTÉ since then?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I am talking about Shane Ross.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Okay. I will put on the record that I think it is an issue that should be a matter of concern for the board. How many serving Members of the Oireachtas are currently suing RTÉ?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Would Ms Ní Raghallaigh be able to issue that information to the committee, including the details of those concerned and any cases involving immediate family members of current Members of the Oireachtas? That is important information to have when considering the relationship between RTÉ and the Oireachtas.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: That would be important. I also emphasise the importance of cases being taken by the immediate family members and spouses of serving Members of the Oireachtas. That would be important information for us to have in terms of the relationship between the Oireachtas and RTÉ, as the national broadcaster. It is a matter of public interest. "The Late Late Show" is important for RTÉ....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Does Ms Ní Raghallaigh have any opinion on the matter?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Does Ms Ní Raghallaigh think that laissez-faireapproach to current affairs and programming should be of concern to those of us who feel it is a convenient out for the board to say it does not get involved? There is a great deal of concern about the matter. Many people have expressed concerns to me about the news and current affairs side of RTÉ. No one seems to be accountable.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: In respect of the request for consideration of a review of the handling of the case last year, is that something the board would consider?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: The Shane Ross case.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Is the board concerned about these things?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the N86 road improvement project; the timeline for the completion of the entire scheme from Camp to Dingle; the anticipated progress to be made in 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18825/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the N22 road improvement project between Baile Bhuirne and Macroom; the-up-to- date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18826/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the N22 road improvement project between Farranfore and Killarney, the up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18827/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of private aircraft landings per airport in all Irish airports both public and private in 2022; if he can provide a breakdown of the types of aircraft landing in each airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18828/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the construction of the south Kerry greenway, the up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18829/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the Tralee northern relief road, the up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18830/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the construction of the Listowel bypass; the up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18831/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding plans to link the Tralee to Fenit greenway with the Listowel to Limerick greenway via Ardfert, Abbeydorney and Lixnaw; the up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18832/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of capital underspend in his Department for 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter [18833/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or officials in his Department have received a request from the Department of Rural and Community Development to contribute financially to the LIS scheme, and if so, if he will state his response(s) to the request(s); if he will provide an up-to-date response on whether he will contribute to the scheme; and if he will make a...