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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a start, though.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy will be delighted to hear that I was talking to the clerk during the break. We have been sitting since 9.30 a.m. and I have no problem with staying here for as long as it takes. The Estimates meeting is fixed for 6 March. I propose that, with the committee's consent, we request that the Minister deal with this issue on that date.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: In fairness, though, we agreed, at Deputy Munster's suggestion, that correspondence would only be taken in public session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Therefore, the first opportunity we had to address the issue formally was today. I say this in fairness to the Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: No, it is not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I want to move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister can answer for himself, while I can answer for the work we are doing here. Will the Deputy stick to the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes, whatever Ms Graham is comfortable with.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The question has been answered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Before I adjourn the meeting, I wish to raise one issue that concerns me, and the witnesses will appreciate my saying it. In respect of insurance, if we are funding any additional transport we should also, if necessary, be funding the wheelchair accessibility aspect. Anybody who has a disability should have the right to wheelchair accessible transport. I welcome what is being done. If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: She is not here. We will note that Deputy Munster is not here.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Show up to the transport committee. The Deputy has never attended the committee's meetings.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Data (26 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 302. To ask the Minister for Health the number of urologist consultants in each of the RCSI hospitals in 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of consultant urology hours provided in each hospital under current contracts; the number of urology surgeries that were cancelled in each RCSI hospital in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9059/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (26 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 571. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the green card requirement for drivers entering the United Kingdom following Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (26 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 661. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the applications received for funding from Louth County Council or other public bodies including Fáilte Ireland in relation maintenance or other works to structures (details supplied) and the maintenance of Drogheda town walls and so on; the funds applied for; the status of such applications; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (26 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 662. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an application has been made by Louth County Council or another body, organisation or person regarding funding for a proposed maritime museum in Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9655/19]

Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Motion (21 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the staff of the committee, especially Mr. Paul Kelly and Ms Etaoine Howlett, who helped in the preparation of the report. Without their help it would not have been the success that it clearly has been. I will thank those who spoke in the order in which they spoke. I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, and the Minister of State at the Department of...

Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Motion (21 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport entitled ‘Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities’, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 14th November, 2018. I am delighted to introduce this debate on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Programmes (21 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 52. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the Creative Schools Programme 2019; and the schools in County Louth that are participating in same. [8520/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (21 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 128. To ask the Minister for Health if the concerns of a person (details supplied) in relation to rules covering the temporary absence of pharmacists will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8830/19]