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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preserving Ireland's Natural Heritage: Discussion (5 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Chairman for the opportunity to speak at the committee. Mr. Starrett referred to legislation on land use in American and England. I hope he is not talking about whittling down Irish private property rights, which are stronger here than they are in most other countries. I would like him to clarify that. He touched on the success of the Burren. However, it has been a success...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preserving Ireland's Natural Heritage: Discussion (5 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Forget about-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preserving Ireland's Natural Heritage: Discussion (5 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I am dealing with facts. The record of this committee-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preserving Ireland's Natural Heritage: Discussion (5 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I asked about Irish Water.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preserving Ireland's Natural Heritage: Discussion (5 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I did not ask about Irish Water. I mentioned 50% extraction, Lough Talt in Sligo and other places around the country and outflow points. I said that many are in designated areas. When one looks to put in new machinery to get better quality drinking water for people, An Taisce objects. Will this be the policy? That is my question. An Taisce is not worried about Irish Water and I am not...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 656. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason a school (details supplied) has not been included in the fibre roll-out plan in view of the fact that the old abandoned school house in the village which closed 30 years ago has been included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33039/17]

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I wish the Minister, Deputy Ring, the best of luck in his new Department. He comes from rural Ireland. He needs all guns blazing and every Department working with him. He will need plenty of armour because he is taking on a difficult portfolio. No Member should say that it is going to be simple. Rural Ireland has some great aspects but...

Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Nearly 17 or 18 months ago, we sat down for 80 days of Government formation talks. The first issue that was agreed at those talks - the then Minister, Deputy Noonan, brought it to Revenue and it was given the green light - was for a one-stop-shop to be established for people whose homes were being repossessed and for legislation to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 288. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the accident and emergency services at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33204/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 289. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the accident and emergency services at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33205/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 290. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the accident and emergency services at University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33206/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 291. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the accident and emergency services at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33207/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 292. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the accident and emergency services at Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33208/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 293. To ask the Minister for Health his plans in to downgrade the maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33209/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 294. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the maternity services at Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33210/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 295. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the maternity services at University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33211/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 296. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the maternity services at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33212/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 297. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to downgrade the maternity services at Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33213/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome this bid. I believe that everyone in the Dáil, the Seanad and across Ireland supports it. I know the Minister may not be able to give certain details. He expects to make money from this, but is there a top figure we are willing to spend in order that we are not completely exposed to an open chequebook? It is great to see Páirc Uí Chaoimh with a new facility, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I meant it with regard to the Rugby World Cup, particularly in terms of facilities. Páirc Uí Chaoimh, for example, is now a great facility. We also have the Aviva Stadium and Thomond Park, so we have great facilities in some parts of the country. With this bid now coming, would the Minister be open to the idea of rugby, GAA and soccer getting together - with some help - to...