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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: daa: Chairman Designate (10 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: I thank Mr. Pádraig Ó Ríordáin for his very informative statement. He stated that debt at Dublin Airport has been reduced by 20% between 2010 and 2014, and that he hopes to reduce it further. Perhaps he will elaborate on how he plans to further reduce debt. Is Dublin Airport the sixth busiest airport in the world or in Europe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: daa: Chairman Designate (10 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: Is there connectivity between the top five airports and their respective city centres? He indicated that he is in favour of metro north. It is a necessity if we are to compete successfully with other European airports. Passenger numbers from Dublin Airport to mainland Europe and the United States have greatly increased, with five or seven return flights to San Francisco, and visitor...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: daa: Chairman Designate (10 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: I was going to mention those also.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: Like my Seanad colleagues, I wish to bring a bit of good news to the Chamber this morning. There is no doubt that the town of Dundalk has the skills base and the infrastructure to support major industry. This is evident from the announcement this very morning by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, that SalesSense International is to create 100 new jobs in...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: No, I am the bearer of good news. As the recovery begins to take hold, the north east is attracting investment from many major companies. Many regions of the country are showing some increase in the number of jobs, although some Senators may disagree. The north east is definitely punching above its weight and for very good reasons, in my opinion. I wish to be associated with the regrets...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: I am a member of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications and unfortunately I missed a recent meeting due to a previous commitment. I wish the new chair of RTE, Ms Moya Doherty, every success in her new position. She is capable and well qualified to do the job. However, I have some concerns about the lack of accountability within RTE. After a recent executive appointment, it...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: It was a solid week for job announcements with 590 jobs announced this week for Limerick, Dublin, Cork and Galway.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: I assure Senator Cullinane that Waterford will be next. It is worth reminding the House that 1.93 million people are currently at work and there was an overall increase in employment of 1.5% in the past 12 months. The current unemployment rate is 10.6% which is down, thankfully, from 15.1% in February 2012. The long-term unemployment rate is 6.4%, down from 8.1%. A total of 245,500 people...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: I welcome the continued reduction in the unemployment figures. It would be worthwhile to have a debate on the matter. I encourage the Leader to provide time for such a debate to see how we could further reduce the unemployment rate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Planning and Development (No. 2) Bill 2014: Discussion (3 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. It is a pity that we have to appoint a regulator in the first instance but we are obviously paying for our sins of the past. Can the regulator overrule a decision of a county council? I know the Minister has the final decision but can the regulator recommend or change a decision? While I served on local authorities, I discovered issues in new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Planning and Development (No. 2) Bill 2014: Discussion (3 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: Mr. Sheridan is referring to new estates.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Planning and Development (No. 2) Bill 2014: Discussion (3 Feb 2015)

Terry Brennan: Regardless of whether they are local authority or private housing estates, the speed limits should be imposed as a matter of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: Discussion (29 Jan 2015)

Terry Brennan: I, too, acknowledge the contributions made by all speakers. I have been greatly informed today about the issues that I have read about in the newspapers. On the question of a €300 million bid, that does not amount to two days' social welfare payments. As everyone has mentioned, connectivity at Heathrow is paramount. The Heathrow slots are the main issue. Guarantees or assurances...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Terry Brennan: In respect of the CSO figures released yesterday, I welcome the news that overseas travel increased by 8.9% last year. There were 618,500 more visitors last year compared to 2013, which was the year of The Gathering and a phenomenal year for tourism that we did not think would be surpassed. There were 7.6 million visitors to Ireland last year, which was a wonderful year for Irish tourism....

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Terry Brennan: I am not sure if my colleagues are aware of this. I am glad to announce that our esteemed colleague, Senator Jimmy Harte, is making great progress and has regained consciousness, which is great news. He is still in hospital. I wish him further success and I hope he will be back with us and back home in the not too distant future. It is great news. I also welcome the incoming secretary...

Seanad: Broadband, Post Office Network and Energy White Paper: Statements (27 Jan 2015)

Terry Brennan: The national broadband plan aims to ensure that every citizen and business, regardless of location, has access to a high-quality high-speed broadband service. This will be achieved through a combination of commercial investment and State-led intervention in areas where commercial services will not be provided. The commercial telecommunications sector is currently investing approximately...

Seanad: Broadband, Post Office Network and Energy White Paper: Statements (27 Jan 2015)

Terry Brennan: Nóiméad amháin fágtha.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Planning and Development (No. 1) Bill 2014: (Resumed) Discussion (27 Jan 2015)

Terry Brennan: I also thank the representatives of the Association of Irish Local Government, the Local Authority Members Association and the City and County Management Association for their attendance. I will not repeat some points that have been taken up. Affordability is certainly an issue. As Councillor Brophy noted, it will be difficult for anybody to get onto the first rung of the housing...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

Terry Brennan: The investigation is ongoing on a daily basis. The Garda is totally focused. Once again, I appeal to anyone who has information that could bring this investigation to fruition to speak up. Co-operation between the Garda and the PSNI is to be applauded but we need the help and support of individuals in south Armagh and in north Louth. They can use the confidential lines to ensure the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

Terry Brennan: In three days time, we will recall the second anniversary of the callous killing of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in the community of Lordship in north Louth. It is only right, proper and appropriate for us to do so. It is difficult to believe that two years have passed since that happened. Tempus fugit, time flies. It is difficult to accept that the callous killers are still at large....