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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is fine.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: As it stands, if the Minister were to put it on his priority list, it would, de facto, also be on the TII list. If it is not, it will never be done, so we have to get the project on that list. I need an answer to one question and then I will call Deputy Breathnach. I accept that all options must be examined and option No. 4 been identified as needing more work. We have all the facts. How...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I ask Mr. Whyatt to comment.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Funding would be needed for that process. How could that be acquired? Does it exist? If so, can the survey be done now?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is fine.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: The Department is telling us this today. If in six months we and the Department have much more data, that will push the case. I agree the process has to be incremental, strategic and equitable in all regards. If we do not start the process, however, we will never get anywhere. I accept that this is not the end of the process. It is, however, the beginning of moving the process on from...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Exactly.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is reasonable. If Meath County Council and the Department agree to proceed, I ask them to communicate with us after those discussions. That would commence the process. I also want to raise another issue. Part of the problem with massive construction is that it is almost a builders' paradise. There is almost a concrete jungle in east Meath at this stage. Quality of life is being...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: That means it will not be a speculator's paradise. Will there be green belts, however? Will there be recreation amenities?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is a key aspect. People are fed up of long daily commutes. According to the CSO, residents in east Meath have the longest commuting times in the country. The average commute is one hour and 30 minutes. I appreciate, however, that Mr. Foley might not be aware of that. Major issues exist in Drogheda and east Meath. A new focus on the overall development of both communities is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: A business case will be made.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Would Mr. Mullaney communicate with us following discussions with Meath County Council on the outcome of the discussion of the further analysis that has to be done?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Of course, if the Department is happy with that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Julianstown Bypass: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: That will not be necessary. I was making FOI requests on TII last night. There is a lack of transparency in lots of places. We have had a good outcome and debate today. I thank everybody who attended. We will suspend until noon when our next guests will come in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones completely as they may interfere with the recording of the meeting. Before we welcome our distinguished visitors and guests, who were invited at the request of Senator Ó Céidigh, I will address one issue that arose following our previous meeting, regarding the Ardee bypass, which Transport...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I must read the statement on privilege before anybody addresses the committee. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the joint committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I thanks Ms Carpenter for a very authoritative and deep analysis of the work done by and needs of Rowing Ireland and the significant success it has had, which is recognised internationally. If there is anything this committee can do to help Rowing Ireland, it will do it. Hopefully, some potential sponsors will appear on foot of this meeting. Some people might like to get involved anyway....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Next is Seanadóir O'Mahony, after whom everyone else can feel free to comment.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Next is Deputy O'Keeffe. He is from Cork, in case our guests did not know.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry.