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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: To be clear, to access the canal from Limerick, Dublin or wherever else, there is a €200 charge per year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: It will be €200 for a year, therefore, or €40 for two-month access.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: That clears that up. I think the IRBOA is suggesting that a fairer charge for year would be €100 rather than €200.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: We will be dealing with the Estimates for the Department very shortly and we can put that question directly to the officials.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: We will put that question to the Department when we are dealing with the Estimates in two or three weeks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: I do not really want witnesses to question witnesses. We do not really go for that. Questions come from members and the witnesses try to assist us in the work we do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: I have one more question on access to services. At the moment, people can be almost off grid on the waterways. They can have solar panels and batteries and they do not need to be plugged into the mains power. If there is a requirement to plug into mains power, will those plugs need to be tested and certified for electrical installation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Senator. As no other members have indicated, I thank the witnesses for their engagement at the committee today. Mr. Finnegan and Mr. Whelan both wish to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: Mr. Whelan made the point about the infrastructure deficit. Deputy Buckley has got clarification on his point. Mr. Finnegan asked a question on the process going forward. The public consultation will complete on 26 February. I presume Waterways Ireland will then consider all the submissions and engagement it has had with local authorities and other members and then will produce a set of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: Deputy Lawless is just in time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: I thank Deputy Lawless. That concludes the session. I thank witnesses for their contributions; the committee has found them helpful. Obviously, any submissions must be made before 26 February and I am sure Waterways Ireland welcomes those submissions. I hope people who have joined the committee today, such as the residents and boat owners in the Public Gallery, as well as people...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: In respect of the energy upgrade for schools and the pathfinder programme, a further 14 schools were announced for inclusion. When will those schools be notified that they are part of that programme? Obviously, the free solar panels we are putting onto schools throughout the country are beneficial in the context of their energy requirements, but the energy retrofits will be quite important...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Media Sector (24 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the section 481 tax credit for film and television production in Ireland; if a similar initiative is under consideration for the non-scripted sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3135/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: 218. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 729 of 20 June 2023, the position regarding a review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme as referenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3322/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (24 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to third level students who are unable to draw down the €1,000 one off support towards third level fees (details supplied); if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3137/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: Mr. Meade and his team are welcome. They are always willing to engage and come into the committee, as well as at local authority level. I was at Wicklow County Council when his team came in. It was the first time I floated the idea of the DART extension to Wicklow town. I am glad to see it is making progress. At the start, the Leas-Chathaoirleach provided a litany of what some people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: I was going to qualify that by saying, in a way-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: -----it is listing out the expectation, ambition and desire people have across the country for better rail services. What we are hearing today from Irish Rail is a good story for the future of rail transport, including freight, and will assist us in our climate challenge. That is a primary focus, though it has not been mentioned today except in Mr. Meade's opening statement. The Cork...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Steven Matthews: They can shake hands at the Cork-Limerick border with that rail line. It is fantastic to hear every Deputy come in here and talk about Navan lines, Cork extensions, Galway extensions, late-night services, more trains, better services and cheaper fares. We must remember the context of decades of underinvestment in public transport, which turned in 2020 with the programme for Government...