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National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: It is a question. He might answer it.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The Minister of State is saying to me that if Eir went in and did 50 houses where they have the high-speed broadband, McCourt does not get any money. Is he saying that to me-----

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: -----because I have read the contract.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Therefore it can get paid.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Who would sign-----

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Who would sign a contract like that?

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Who would sign a contract like that, where even if I do not do the work I am going to be paid? What civil servant would allow a Minister to sign something like that?

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: No, I do not. I am going to move on because I have only five minutes.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: All right. The Minister of State might be able to answer-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The EU has a proposal to bring gas and nuclear in under the green banner. I do not have a problem with it where gas is concerned. However, the fact is we are relying on gas coming from Russia and it is like a tap at the moment, in that it can be turned up or down at any stage. US President Joe Biden announced yesterday they were going to do all in their power to ensure Europe was going to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: It might be worthwhile for the Tánaiste to go back to his Department to look at the amount of gas we are getting from the UK or from Scotland for the simple reason that England, if you read the statistics and the facts, is in a slight bit of bother in relation to it, even though it has its own. On the second part of the Tánaiste's answer, yes, there were social welfare increases...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 95. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel that have been stationed at Custume Barracks, Athlone over the past five years; if there are plans to upgrade its status in the next few years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4169/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel that have been stationed in Custume Barracks over the past number of years and if there are plans to upgrade it. I say that in light of the development yesterday. I have heard the Minister’s comments today, in fairness, where he said he is looking at this in respect of Cathal Brugha Barracks. If changes will be...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Minister for his answer, although I think it is rather regrettable. I do not buy into it that "for operational reasons" they cannot tell us the number of Defence Forces personnel in any part of the country. It is disgraceful and whoever wrote that answer should be ashamed of themselves. Public representatives are not told, no matter where they are from, whether it is Cathal...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: If the Minister can have a look at it, I would welcome that. It will not be to the detriment of our country or our line of defence if Members know how many different Defence Forces personnel are in each part of the country. We are given a number right around the country. That would have been given previously. It would be interesting to see over the past number of years whether those...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 246. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces in its various areas over the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/22]

Regulation of Providers of Building Works Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Acting Chairman. I do not necessarily have a problem with the Bill but I am somewhat at a loss to know what miraculous inspiration will be carried out by the Construction Industry Federation, CIF, by being registered with it, that will save everyone from perhaps buying bad blocks or timber, or whatever. I just cannot understand that part. The second part I am trying to fathom,...

Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I have known the Minister of State for a while and am not blaming her for any of this, but she is dealing with an elephant, in that she is in the Department of Health but the HSE does its own thing. A few years ago, elderly people with different needs were in the Rosalie unit in Castlerea. People right across the board - Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and Independents - did...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. I am a contractor. As the lads would say, I am not a very big operator but when we are in politics some smart Alec will make a dig. I am a contractor and I do slurry and bailing. I might do 8,000 bales. I have just done a tally that if 50% of FCI members are not eligible for grant aid then between 30,000 to 40,000 farmers throughout...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jan 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The maximum amount of grant aid is €40,000. It will not buy a big tank if people have to buy the tank and an agitator. Is this fair to say?