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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, it is the end of January. The number of properties passed is approximately 17,000 but this figure does not seem to have changed. There are more-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I believe there were even issues over NBI dealing with CIÉ and other State entities. Most of these have been dealt with-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It said March in respect of the plan only. It said it would be 2023 before any major moves would be started.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There Minister does not have the number passed to hand. A significant number are probably in build at present and, therefore, we hope the target of 60,000, or greater, will not be a problem. We have been promised that by NBI. It is fair to state these figures should be included on the website. We should look for a quarterly report. I would imagine that the Minister would be supportive...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am not claiming there are otherwise; I am just trying to make sure that whatever is happening within the company will not have an impact.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am referring to where the Minister might be getting an update on the contract. The mobile phone and broadband task force sits somewhere between his Department and the Department of Rural and Community Development. It should probably sit within the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. It is necessary to get it in place. We are still talking about a best-case...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It probably should sit within the Department responsible for communications. I get why has been under the Department of Rural and Community Development. Using the language in the sorts of answers we receive, it is now being reconstituted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I believe it could be a more useful tool, particularly as a clearinghouse for other elements of industry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Some of the stuff on school transport has been said and answered. I get that it falls within the Department. Even when we have moved from 50% to 100% capacity and buses have been taken off, we have received calls from people who thought they would get concessionary travel and but are not getting it, or half of them are getting it. It is just a continuation of the general disaster. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is a need for streamlining of resourcing because one will not get rid of An Bord Pleanála, etc. This needs to be resourced to the hilt, but with whatever other changes need to be made.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 72. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the work of the interim procurement reform board; his plans to strengthen the procurement process in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55832/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What is the status of the work of the interim procurement reform board and what are his plans to strengthen the procurement process in the State? I also ask for some detail on a timeline for that. We all accept that there have been significant and costly mistakes in procurement over the years. We could talk about the national children’s hospital until the end of time but mistakes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I do not think anybody would have a major difficulty with having enhanced processes on social and environmental responsibility taken into account. One such important process is to have a greater element of due diligence, particularly for large infrastructural projects, in respect of the ability of those tendering to deliver the project and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept the Minister of State's point on a skills academy, which is needed. I ask him to provide more detail on the new system for e-tendering, the reason for it and the weaknesses of the previous system. It makes complete sense that any learnings from investigations by the Comptroller and Auditor General be built into whatever our modus operandi will be in the future. I ask for some...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relief measures for County Louth; the progress to date; the additional staffing resources provided by the OPW to Louth County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55833/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I ask the Minister to provide an update on the status of flood relief measures for County Louth, particularly the plans under the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, programme to deal with Dundalk, Blackrock, Ardee, Termonfeckin, Annagassan, Carlingford, Greenore, Drogheda and Baltray. I am seeking a complete update on as much of this as possible. I accept that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the comprehensive answer. In fairness, my first question was going to be in respect of the timeline for the reassessment of Termonfeckin and Annagassan but the Minister of State has indicated it should be completed within 12 months. All present accept the necessity of these mitigations. Louth is very much an exposed county. Where I live in Dundalk is reclaimed land. Given...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. If the Minister of State could provide me with a reply in writing, that would be brilliant. I am finding it difficult not to agree with him on the fact that the work that needs to be done is necessary and is all happening too slowly. I will try to avoid repeating myself. Obviously, some of these projects will be substantial. I am aware the whole planning process is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What about the relatives' plans?