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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, it is that the assessment of those projects would have been taken on board and would have been the basis on which the Department itself would look at putting the projects forward.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is a change in emphasis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: On a question to Ms Graham, has the NTA made its submission and was there a change? How does the NTA view using the existing rail network in Limerick city as a basis for the provision of an urban rail link which would also allow us to link to Shannon Airport from the line, which currently goes from Moyross to Ennis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The rail network.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Creegan would expect it to be in April or May.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will outline what I propose to do now. We have approximately 15 minutes remaining. I propose to go back to members who have indicated a wish to comment. Members will have two minutes each or thereabouts. Deputy O'Connor is first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Senator Buttimer is simply doing his job.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is something we will discuss. I concur absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We are out of time. The Covid limit of two hours is fast approaching.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Our two hours are up. I thank all of the witnesses from TII and the NTA for attending and for engaging with the committee. I have no doubt that both sets of witnesses will be back before the committee in the future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (3 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 590. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address a matter regarding citizenship applications by persons (details supplied); and the timeline for completion. [5790/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 708. To ask the Minister for Health if drive-through vaccination clinics under the roll-out of the national vaccination programme are being considered for Limerick city and county; if so, the number and location of these clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5340/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 778. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he will take to ensure persons with cystic fibrosis (details supplied) are better prioritised on the vaccination allocation sequencing schedule, currently group seven; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5572/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 830. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he will take to ensure persons (details supplied) with intellectual disabilities of all ages are appropriately prioritised on the vaccination allocation sequencing schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5732/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 840. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 23 September 2020, the most recent update (details supplied) regarding access to the drug dupilumab for persons with eczema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5755/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Broadband Scheme (3 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 988. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the process for communities, towns and villages wishing to set up a broadband connection point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5969/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (4 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 129. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [6209/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: On driving tests, the biggest problem is the number of testers being taken on will not be sufficient. It is proposed to take on 140 testers who will do six tests per day. Even if we had a further 40 testers and all testers doing eight tests per day, the extra 180 testers would do 1,400 tests per day and it would still take a year to clear the waiting list of 64,000. More testers are...

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to deal with a number of issues. The Minister might answer my question on the first and I will then ask my follow-up question. I very much welcome his announcement on Limerick's Live 95FM this morning that the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road will proceed as planned in its entirety. It is a good news day for Limerick. Common sense has prevailed and I thank the Minister very much for...

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: A submission has come up from Limerick City and County Council. It has to be signed off by the Minister to allow it appoint a preferred bidder so we can get the road works physically under way. When will that be signed off by him?