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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Minister for his reply. In this day and age, it is fantastic to see constituents and groups willing to put their hands in their own pockets to help improve the road facilities. There has been a failure on the part of local authorities to help out and these roads have been neglected for the past number of years due to the state of the economy. It would be a great scheme to get...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Would it be suitable to talk about Drogheda Port at this stage? The Vikings are coming to County Louth on 9 and 10 July and the Minister is more than welcome to come to Drogheda. The Irish maritime festival is back at Drogheda Port on 9 and 10 July, hosted by Louth County Council, the Drogheda Port Company, Fáilte Ireland and Virgin Media. Can the Minister give an update on future...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the increase of over €36 million, which is much appreciated. I also welcome the increase of €17 million in the sports capital programme. I note that a target of 1,200 applications was set for 2016 but, to the end of May, only 471 were approved. Can the Minister elaborate on that? Can the Minister confirm when applications for the sports capital grants will be...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I accept the helpline is excellent. I have used the helpline since becoming a Deputy and find it fantastic. The most frustrating part is that after completing one's application online, one presses a button and it is accepted. Automatically, one thinks one is validated and that everything is fine. However, when the sports capital grants are announced there is a list showing those who...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Minister referred to the tourism marketing fund. It is important that we clarify the budget in light of the recent referendum in the United Kingdom. I am disappointed that there was no increase in the overall budget. I urge the Minister to increase the budget for marketing to attract more visitors from overseas. It should be noted that we will be facing stiff competition from the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The French air traffic controllers have gone on strike 12 times in the past 13 weeks. Some 30,000 travellers had their flights cancelled in one day in Ireland and 100,000 travellers the following day had their flights delayed. Many Irish people plan to holiday over the next couple of months and this will also affect tourism into Ireland. People travelling from all parts of Europe coming to...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this topic. The amendment to the Water Services Act basically means that there will be a suspension of domestic water charges for the period from 1 April 2016 until 31 December 2016. This suspension can also be extended if required. During the last election campaign, I, along with my party colleagues, argued that we must have a system in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (28 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 14. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills why persons who participate in level 5 Quality and Qualifications Ireland courses through the National Learning Network cannot avail of the grant from Student Universal Support Ireland but persons who complete the post-leaving certificate system can; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18146/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 58. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality why a person (details supplied) who has a religious volunteer visa was refused permission to stay here having completed the three years, despite such a visa allowing for an extension of 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18153/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 383. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18020/16]

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important debate. There is no doubt that the UK decision to leave the EU will have major consequences for those of us in Ireland and the rest of the EU. As a representative of the Border county of Louth, I am aware more than most of the immediate challenges facing us. Over the course of the weekend I spoke to many constituents and business people...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: North-South Ministerial Council (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 67. To ask the Taoiseach if the meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council has been rearranged after the 10 June 2016 meeting was cancelled; if the issue of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project can be raised as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17633/16]

Waste Collection Charges: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: This morning I listened to Deputy Paul Murphy on local radio and wish to quote what he said about the motion. He stated: "We have thought it through, but it is not our full position." We are once more debating a motion brought before the House which is little more than a political stunt. It sums up everything about the anti-austerity movement and Sinn Féin that protest for the sake of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cross-Border Projects (21 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 66. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project following the meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council. [15870/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (21 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 245. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of capital assistance scheme housing authority properties in Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16965/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 405. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17031/16]

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (15 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the 2016 Revised Estimates for the Department of Education and Skills. Expenditure on education is vital if we are to continue to thrive as a nation. Education gives everyone an opportunity to further their career prospects. For 2016 the education budget is over €8.7 billion. Of this, approximately 93% or almost €8.2 billion will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 114. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the de facto visa scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15566/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Ministerial Council (14 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 586. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project following the meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15936/16]

Insurance Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jun 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak today on this important topic. Insurance costs in Ireland, both general and motor, have risen considerably in recent years, and figures from the Central Statistics Office show that insurance costs in Ireland have risen by almost 30% since 2011 with motor insurance prices rising almost 34% over the same period. These rises are unsustainable and from dealing...