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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (31 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 43. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to enhance the role of the local enterprise offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4468/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Deputy Imelda Munster. I remind members to completely switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with recording equipment. I propose that we go into private session to deal with EU scrutiny before returning to public session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I again remind everybody to switch off their mobile phones completely as they interfere with recording equipment. Before we commence today's business, as Chair of this committee I wish to express my condolences, and I am sure the condolences of the committee, to the families of those who have been bereaved recently as a result of road traffic accidents. Their trauma and loss is greatly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome Ms Claire Callanan. The purpose of our meeting is to hear from her as chairperson designate of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, her approach to undertaking the role, and her vision for the board. For the purpose of the witnesses attending, in accordance with procedure, I am required to read the following notice. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms Callanan for her comprehensive and detailed presentation. I invite Senator O'Mahony to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I invite Senator Ó Céidigh to contribute before handing back to Ms Callanan to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: She just told the Deputy that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Ms Callanan may reply now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Ms Callanan is exceptionally well qualified, but I do not know the answer to that question. We can ask the Minister because he makes the nomination-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: -----but it is very welcome to have somebody of Ms Callanan's calibre and that she stepped forward. We have every confidence in her that she will carry out her work with great aplomb, efficiency and effectiveness. I thank her for her comprehensive presentation to the committee. We wish her well in her appointment as chairperson of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I remind members and delegates to turn off their mobile phones completely as they may interfere with the recording and broadcasting equipment, even when left in silent mode. Are the minutes of the meeting of 23 January agreed to? Agreed. I turn to matters related to scrutiny of EU legislative proposals in Schedule B which the committee considered earlier. It is proposed that COM...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: That would makes sense. I propose that we consider the item in the context of our 2019 work programme. Is that agreed? Agreed. No. 2019/396 is an email received from Ms Marie Walsh in the corporate affairs division of the Football Association of Ireland, confirming that the chief executive, Mr. John Delaney, and officials of the organisation have accepted the invitation to appear before...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome Mr. Eugene Clonan, deputy director of the Irish Coastguard. From the maritime services division of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport I welcome Mr. Caoimhín Ó Ciaruáin, principal officer; Mr. Niall Ferns, manager of volunteer services and training; and Ms Clare O'Connell. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Before calling the members in party sequence, I echo what Mr. Clonan said about the commitment to professionalism of his organisation. The 400 lives saved in the past year are very important and that work cannot be overvalued. Having a professional and voluntary membership is all linked up. It is all well organised. I acknowledge that the recent tragic accidents have been very difficult...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is an excellent question. We will allow members to ask the questions first and then the witnesses may respond. If further issues arise, that is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is no problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not wish to take away from anything Deputy Catherine Murphy said, but I wish to be very careful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am not suggesting Deputy Catherine Murphy has overstepped the mark but there are ongoing investigations and I do not wish anyone to comment on anything that might reflect on or be part of that. I do not have a problem with the witnesses answering any question in the way they want but I make a commitment that we will not stray into anything that has not been published or is not finalised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a line on which I want to be very clear, but I appreciate Deputy Murphy's question. I will leave it up to the witnesses to answer if they so wish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is an important question.