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Finance Bill 2020: Motion (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I move: That in the case of the Finance Bill 2020 and notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it shall be in order for the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and Taoiseach, notwithstanding the fact that consideration of a section or sections has commenced, to postpone further consideration of such section or sections until another section or sections or schedule shall...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress on construction of the new N22 Macroom and Ballyvourney bypass; the status of and anticipated timeline for the N22 Killarney bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35799/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a Castlemaine Harbour cycle route from Glenbeigh to Annascaul; if the appropriate persons in his Department will engage with this Deputy with a view to establishing a plan for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35800/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 165. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35916/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 181. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding shooting and fishing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35938/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Parental Leave (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 290. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will address a matter regarding parental leave (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35929/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Correspondence (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 319. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35834/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 376. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter regarding the sheep welfare scheme (details supplied). [35909/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (12 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 379. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an additional payment can be claimed for preparatory works required in respect of TAMS grant applicants for the replacement of slots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35952/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Parental Leave (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 174. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35741/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 255. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on a beef environmental efficiency programme appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35696/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 257. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding hare coursing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35731/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the three witnesses for being with us today and for taking the time to come in. I may be mistaken but all our broadcasters are represented here through the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, IBI, and RTÉ but am I correct in saying that Virgin Media Television is not part of the IBI? It is important to state for the record that as part of our work as a committee consultation...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: -----I do not want to repeat what I said. I covered that ground in terms of my appreciation of local radio and the outstanding work it has done. I concur with previous speakers with regard to the package of supports I believe are absolutely necessary-----

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: -----for the stations he represents for all the reasons that have been laid out. I will not go over that old ground again, but the stations need assistance and Mr. Purcell, and all the people he represents, are doing a fantastic job. I also concur with Mr. Dooley. We need to follow up on the Government public health advertising and messaging. That appears to be an extraordinary omission on...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Is there any update on the RTÉ Limerick studio? It is an important issue for those of us in the south-west and mid-west regions.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: In respect of Mr. Purcell's reference to a process arising from today, could we agree to monitor and agree to re-engage following the meeting next week about issues relating to the IBI? That would be advantageous for everybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Go raibh maith agat. I welcome the witnesses to the committee. I was closely monitoring proceedings from my office for social distancing purposes, but I am glad to be here now in the room. First, I thank all the witnesses for the contribution that they make to Irish tourism. From my time in the Department I became very familiar with the work that all the witnesses do in their respective...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Mulhern. It is an interesting matter and deserves to be considered at Government level. It could be a game changer for the western seaboard. It warrants further scrutiny. I thank the witnesses for all that they do.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I welcome the funding for regional airports announced today, which is very important for these airports. Will the Minister update the House on when he expects the Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, national, secondary and primary road funding for 2021 to be announced? It is usually announced around this time of year.