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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We are nearly finished. When we are finished, we will take a quick photograph of the witnesses and members outside, if the witnesses are happy to do that. I have a final question. With regard to the Abbotstown facilities, does hockey have everything it needs there? Are there additional requirements? I have been asked to put that question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Not at all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Mr. Pels made the point that people do not just want to be standing around.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will put that to Mr. John Treacy as a committee. Are the changing facilities adequate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The views we have heard will be conveyed to Sport Ireland. The witnesses should make sure they send to us any additional points they wish to make. We would be happy to support them in what they want. I am not saying they will get it but we will certainly push the door open for them if we can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: With the elections.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We would be happy to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Are there plans for a hotel? That requirement need has to be met.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is an all-island team. The witnesses may produce a considered reply later. I do not expect them to answer that question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The objective is to win as many matches as possible wherever they are and win them all. We will leave it at that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: In fairness to the Senator, it is quite right to ask the question. In fairness to our guests, they will be happy to answer. If they do not do so now, they may think about it. I do not want to involve them in any controversy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will go outside and have the photograph taken. I am struck not only by the commitment of our guests in their playing life but also by their consideration of the players who will come after them in the sport, in addition to their security. The individuals present do not have the same security that participants in other sports might have, yet their commitment is total. I am very much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will deal with correspondence sent. The first is No. 2019/570, an email to the office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, confirming the committee has agreed to undertake pre-legislative scrutiny of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 22019 and that the Minister will be informed when the joint committee has scheduled a date. It is proposed to note...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It will be fine in two weeks, perhaps even in two days, I do not know. No. 2019/567a is an email from the private secretary to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, enclosing comments from the maritime services division and air accident investigation unit of the Department in response to a request for a briefing from the joint committee. No. 2019/567b is a further...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is not, but I presume it must be available pretty soon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course. No. 2019/568a is an email from Mr. Tim Doyle that encloses No. 2019/568b, a letter from Mr. Doyle referring to No. 2019/548 from Bus Éireann to the joint committee. I propose to note this correspondence. Is that agreed? Agreed. No. 2019/569a is an email from Deputy Rock forwarding further correspondence between Mr. Ken McCue of Sport Against Racism Ireland, SARI, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We want all that correspondence in the interim.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The clerk to the committee has requested that. These are serious issues but on the question that the Senator has asked about a draft report that was materially and significantly different-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: -----are we also seeking a copy of that draft report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is no problem. The Senator wants the draft report and the final report.