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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Roads Authority: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: The Deputy's point is well made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Roads Authority: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: I remind the Deputy that we are under pressure of time and there are several members waiting to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Roads Authority: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: I indicated that the main spokespeople would be allowed three minutes each, which has been interpreted very liberally. I ask remaining speakers to confine their contributions to specific questions. It is good, all the same, to hear Kerry supporting Limerick as we did in Deputy Tom Fleming's contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Roads Authority: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: There was a suggestion that this would commence before the end of 2013. Is the timeline moving back?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Roads Authority: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: It is going in the right direction.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Roads Authority: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: We will resume in public session. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to meet with Mr. Fred Barry, CEO, and his colleague Mr. Nigel O'Neill, head of commercial operations, procurement and strategic planning at the National Roads Authority about the authority's road programme, its funding, the possible further tolling of the M50 and policy on lighting of motorways. On behalf of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Roads Authority: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: I have a few questions. Mr. Barry mentioned network maintenance and the lack of funding for it. He said the effect of this is that it will eventually cost more to upgrade the network. Are there road safety implications? What other implications are there? Other members may be interested in my next question. Could Mr. Barry give a timeline in respect of the Gort to Tuam scheme? I am sure...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (17 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if teaching experience in a montessori school in a member state of the European Union is recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35685/13]

Report on Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (16 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for sharing his time with me on this important debate on the sustainability of the post office network. I welcome the fact that this report is being debated here today. As a member of the working group of the committee that helped to draw it up, I am very aware, having listened to all the presentations, of the huge challenges there are and the changing patterns of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (16 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: 800. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of hoax calls received by the Fire Brigade in each County for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; the cost incurred as result of these calls in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35136/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Hoax Calls (16 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: 919. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of hoax calls received by the Garda Síochána in each county for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012; the cost incurred as result of these calls in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35138/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hoax Calls (16 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: 1116. To ask the Minister for Health the number of hoax calls received by the Ambulance Service in each Health Service Executive region for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; the cost incurred as result of these calls in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35137/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (10 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: We will deal, first, with proposals listed in Schedule B. It is proposed that the proposals listed in that schedule do not warrant scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. We will now take Schedule A items. COM (2013) 329 is an amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on guidelines for trans-European telecommunications networks and repealing Decision No....

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: We will move on to the final appropriations in aid. Are there any questions or comments?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: We have now completed our consideration of the Revised Estimates for Vote 29. I thank the Minister and his officials for assisting us with our consideration of the Estimates and the programmes.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Message to Dáil (10 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-Committee on the Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2013: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: We will move on to inland fisheries.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: Let me return to the definition of public service broadcasting. When we are watching the news or "Fair City" on RTE, do they constitute public service broadcasting? Is there a definition of responsibilities with regard to public service broadcasting by comparison with those of a local radio station, for example?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: The stations would argue that RTE also has access to that.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

John O'Mahony: We will move on to head C, on energy.