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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: It is a 4% increase in six years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: It is only 4%. I have the figure and there has only been a 4% increase in six years, whereas in every other area it has been 27%.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: We have very little time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: There are four other speakers and we have 20 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: We will move on to Deputy Kenny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: We have 20 minutes remaining. The next speaker is Deputy Kenny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: I am sorry, but the time is up. Could Mr. Reid comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: Very briefly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: Could we move on to Senator Black?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: I am sorry, but the time is up. In fact, the clock was not put on when Senator Black started, so she got about six minutes and I have two other speakers who wish to ask questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: Does Mr. Watt wish to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: I am sorry about that. We are ten minutes over time. I thank everyone for coming in. The committee will get back to the witnesses soon with a proposal for them to come back before the committee to go through the issues that were not dealt with this morning, and some of the issues raised about which some members were not happy with the responses they received. I thank all guests here. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: The time has not yet been proposed. It will be at a time that will facilitate him and members, and allow members to ask questions of him.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: I thank the Minister of State. However, would he not accept that despite the increase of over 25% in the level of services, there will still be areas which need additional support and work? Should there be further engagement, perhaps with our local authorities, to ensure we can provide that transport service? I know the increase of 25% is over a five-year period. In my own constituency...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: I ask about the review of services. Places have developed where there is not a service and that connectivity is lacking. I think of my own area, for instance, where Dripsey to Ballincollig has developed but there is no bus service from Dripsey to Ballincollig even though it is the nearest town to a big rural area. Would that also be part of the overall review?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 82. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the engagement between her Department and other Departments in respect of the local transport services for communities not served by scheduled public transport services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17939/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: There will be an increase of approximately 25% in the availability of rural bus services. What engagement has there been between the Department and other Departments to deal with the areas where there will not be connectivity or a service?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: I agree with my colleague. I served as chairperson of Blackpool Community Centre, which takes in Ballyvolane, which forms part of the parish of Blackpool. More than 20 years ago, when there were more than 1,150 houses in Ballyvolane, there was an application for planning permission for a community centre which, unfortunately, never got through. We started off with more than 1,150 houses...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Telecommunications Services (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 86. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work that has been carried out to date by the mobile phone and broadband task force, which was reconvened in December 2021; if the task force has met in 2022; if not, when the next meeting is scheduled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17938/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Digital Hubs (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 964. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department is exploring the possibility of longer-term agreements between businesses and hubs to enable more structured remote working, particularly in rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18079/22]