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Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: It is vital that increased effort is made to streamline the delivery of large capital projects. Too many communities are awaiting the delivery of important capital projects. Any changes to or delays in timelines are simply causing a loss of good faith when it comes to informing the public. What is the Minister’s Department doing to deal with this issue?

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister very much for his reply. One very good example is the Crossmolina flood relief scheme. Local communities desperately need to see this project commence as soon as possible. They have waited patiently as it has gone through formal process after formal process. We must look seriously at the need to speed up such a process into the future. I am particularly disappointed...

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I appreciate the Minister's commitment and that of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, to deliver this project. I note the announcement on the formation of the major project advisory group last month. I understand that the group's primary role is to ensure strong governance at critical junctures in the context of the delivery of major projects, which is very welcome. I hope that we...

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a scheme (details supplied); the reason for the delay in his Department finalising the review, which was expected as imminent in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2448/22]

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Crossmolina flood relief scheme and the reasons for the delays in the Department's timeline for review. The people of Crossmolina are eagerly awaiting further news on this. As we start the new year, I would appreciate an update from the Minister.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I acknowledge the witnesses and express our deep appreciation for the work that they have done in the past 24 months in terms of the coverage of Covid. A trusted media broadcaster is hugely important. I would like to gain some understanding of the review process that is being undertaken and how RTÉ operates. I ask the witnesses to give me an outline of RTÉ's combined revenue...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: In terms of the reality and the challenges that RTÉ will face, what type of measures are being taken to ensure there is sustainability over the long term in terms of how RTÉ operates? How can RTÉ become a more nimble public service broadcaster? In terms of delivery of services, are there opportunities to pare back services? Is that something that RTÉ is reviewing? In...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: On the commercial income, in terms of the advertising revenue aid, has Covid had any impact? Mr. Collins mentioned an expected increase in the 2021 figures. I would like an understanding of where that increase will come from.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: In regard to the net cost for public service activities, does the report provide a breakdown for individual items such as RTÉ 1, RTÉ 2?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: Is there anything about how it is hoped to offset some of the costs for underperforming services that would possibly be surplus to commercial activities? Advertising and sponsors would be supported by the licence fee.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: Have any activities of note been looked at which are underperforming in regard to their commercial activities and advertising that would raise concerns about how they can be sustained in the long term?

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 108. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of two projects (details supplied); if it is expected that there will be further rounds of the platforms for growth facility centres for water sports investment scheme announced by her in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2445/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of road projects and improvements (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2684/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed traffic calming works on the N60 at Breaffy, County Mayo; if further consideration will be given to reducing the speed limit to 60kph through Breaffy village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2685/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of rail projects (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2686/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process for creating a new rail spur adjacent to an existing railway for private companies wishing to use rail for freight purposes; if policies are in place as part of the Rail Freight 2040 Strategy to encourage increased direct access to the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2687/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date he expects the youth travel card scheme to go live; and the progress the NTA has made to expand the eligibility of the scheme to include private bus and coach operators in order to avoid the exclusion of young persons living outside large urban areas in which public transport is not readily available. [2839/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 229. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when his Department will issue a circular to local authorities that have no affordable housing schemes in place which details the requirements for those applying to affordable housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2841/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 230. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way local authorities such as Mayo County Council will implement important objectives of housing policy outlined with Housing for All to deliver an affordable housing scheme in towns such as Castlebar, Ballina and Westport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2842/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 312. To ask the Minister for Health the measures his Department and the HSE are providing to address the backlog in ophthalmology waiting lists for children: if his Department is considering empowering community optometrists to treat children over eight years of age in the public system for a specific period; and if not, if he plans to build capacity to address the waiting lists. [2843/22]