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Climate Change: Statements (19 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am in the Chamber for another reason.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Supports (19 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 114. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number and exact values of State-funded grants provided to a company (details supplied) that supported the company from its opening to its recent announcement that it will close its operations in Drogheda, County Louth; the details of grants provided to the company; if the funds were given on the provision of reaching employment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, requested Louth County Council to review the Ardee bypass scheme project; if all available resources will be made available to progress the review as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37992/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) on a school transport issue from Carlingford to Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37785/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) on a school transport issue from Carlingford to Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37813/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Appeals (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) on a school transport issue from Carlingford to Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37816/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 145. To ask the Minister for Health if final sign-off of the east Meath primary care centre has taken place; the details of the plans that were agreed on the meeting scheduled for 10 September 2019; if the east Meath primary care centre has his support; if the project will progress to construction phase; if so, if there is an expected date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37800/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Eligibility (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 156. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider setting up a specialised home care unit for persons who have sudden onset catastrophic life changing injuries or illnesses that require specialised home care as a matter of urgency (details supplied); and his views on the matter. [37862/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Deputy Jonathan O'Brien. I remind members to turn off their mobile phones as they may interfere with the recording equipment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is it agreed that we will leave dealing with the correspondence until later? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 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 equipment. I welcome Mr. Peter Walsh, director of capital programmes, and Ms Geraldine Fitzpatrick, head of the roads capital programme, from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, Ms Joan Martin, chief executive of Louth County Council and Councillor...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Can other parties submit an appeal by other parties?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: So it involves the courts.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is an important point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the witnesses. A sum of €6 million is being spent in this calendar on preparatory works such as fencing and clearing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is ongoing. Councillor Minogue and I were looking at it last week. Notwithstanding everything Mr. Walsh said and all of the issues, the cost is €34 million and if things are on line and on time in 2020, it could be more than that with construction inflation. If there are further delays or legal challenges, it would be even more expensive. Councillor Minogue made an important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: So the key point is that if TII does not proceed with the procedures, agreements and planning permission it has, the money will be spent elsewhere. If and when the new due process takes place, the money may be available at that stage, notwithstanding that it is TII’s intention to have it. That decision might be made by a different Government or different parties in government.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The end of 2020 will be the earliest that TII could proceed if everything works according to plan. That is the fastest under the new due process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The procedure is that we will open the discussion to members first. There is one member present, Deputy Catherine Murphy. The normal procedure is to have Fianna Fáil followed by Fine Gael and Sinn Féin. Does Deputy Catherine Murphy wish to comment?