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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for his response, although, with respect, we did not ask him to intervene in the route alignment. He is quite right that no southside Deputies involved themselves in the route alignment issue on the northside, but this was primarily because it was so quickly resolved. My sincerely held view is that this project will be delayed for perhaps a year because of the ongoing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: It is about supporting a piece of critical national infrastructure-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: -----that we must deliver.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: Hear, hear.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: Hear, hear.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for coming in. Deputy Rock and I tabled this Topical Issue matter to discuss the pressing importance of this critical infrastructure, the metro, for Dublin. It is not just about my constituency, the inner city or Dublin Airport but the entire city. MetroLink is a project which is warranted and required by the city and will be seen in the future. We believe that the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: 56. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to prepare legislation for each possible eventuality which may be necessary in response to Brexit. [52794/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: This question has been somewhat overtaken by the publication of the heads of the Brexit Bill last week. However, I am interested in hearing about the numerous policy areas the Bill will cover in preparation for the event of Brexit. I also wish to hear the Minister's view on whether the legislation will prepare us for every eventuality, given the uncertainty in Westminster today and no doubt...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: Given that the heads of the Bill have been published, there is a lot of meat to be put on the bones prior to having a meaningful debate on this matter. As Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs I am concerned about such issues as intercountry adoption and education. Those areas are of great interest not just to the committee but to the general public....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: I appreciate the Minister's response. There is nothing in the draft Bill that relates to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. That is not to say it will not affect children, especially in terms of intercountry adoption, the potential for interruption to education streams and also in healthcare. I would be interested to hear if there is a specific part of the legislation that will...

Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. As a former councillor and mayor of Fingal County Council, we have a tremendously weak system of local government, which is not the fault of local authority members; rather, it is because authority has not been delegated to local authority members. As Deputy Lahart outlined, even when local authority members want something done, they...

Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: There is nothing wrong with our councillors. They do not have the authority they should have. My difficulty lies in the fact that a celebrity candidate could be elected, a point mentioned by Deputy Jan O'Sullivan. When someone runs for election as Dublin city mayor, it will be like the European elections or a presidential election. That person will obviously use his or her platform to...

Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: I appreciate the forbearance of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It is imperative that there be transparency and authority. In the context of a debate that might happen in the future at the convention, I do not agree with the concept that there should be a single mayor of Dublin because it would undermine the local authority system, into which we have put so much time and effort in the past 25...

Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: O'Dowd for mayor.

Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: Not very much of what the Deputy says is parliamentary.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (24 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: 59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether enough is being done by Ireland to tackle climate disruption; if sectoral targets will be set to reduce emissions; and his plans to tackle climate disruption. [3173/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (24 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: 39. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to roll out smart meters; and his views on whether smart meters can be a tool to address Ireland's climate commitments. [3174/19]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: First and foremost, there are elements of this Bill that I welcome and that are entirely necessary. There is a great deal of difficulty with the 2004 Act in terms of its implementation from the RTB perspective and from the perspectives of landlord and tenant. Some of the provisions are cumbersome and difficult in terms of administration. I disagree to a certain extent with Deputy Healy-Rae...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (17 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: As the Chairman has described it, I have no issue with those companies coming in. Smaller providers would actually be of more interest to me. However, we both know that is not going to be where we go during the course of a discussion with them. It is not my job to police the committee but I cannot help but feel that the primary purpose of that week's meeting would fall into the policy...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (17 Jan 2019)

Alan Farrell: It is €1.36 billion as of yesterday.