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- Leaders' Questions (10 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: They do not have the staff and are 60% down in ten years.
- Leaders' Questions (10 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: As the previous speaker said, in rural parts of Ireland and in towns such as Athlone, Ballinasloe and Athleague, throughout most of Galway and in County Clare down to the mouth of the Shannon, people are holding their breath because they do not know what will happen in the next few days. Schools have been closed all week in various parts of the west. There are a number of issues we must...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Minister for his presentation. I also welcome his decision to allow different operators to apply to operate haulier training courses. Irish lorry drivers have been caught up in difficulties in France. We are hearing from them that they were being threatened with harsh fines and that wagons were being damaged by stones and other items thrown at them. Tachograph readings were...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: The Deputy does not need to canvass. Is the Department working on specifications, for example, of the size of drones used? In the Netherlands drones are used to provide rapid assistance for people living in remote areas, which is great. I presume Ireland and other countries will extend the use of drone technology. Do specifications apply to drones and must a licence be obtained to use...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I know it is a requirement but the French have said they will not do it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I believe in road safety too but what I am saying-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: One could go to a testing place with the rules of the road and different signs on display, where some people might feel more comfortable undergoing the test, like an apprenticeship in a vehicle, rather than having to concentrate on learning from a book and worrying about it. The fear factor is the problem.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Many lorry drivers are on the road to make a living. They are more at risk of penalty points. The Minister made reference to being a few kilometres per hour over the speed limit. Can we consider a system for professional drivers whereby they might pay a fine first time around and get a slap on the wrist second time around if they are only over the limit by a few kilometres per hour? It...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (9 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: 124. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients who have had to wait on trolleys for over 24 hours between 2010 to 2015 to date in tabular form. [44331/15]
- Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Last week, a High Court judge stated the mental health services in Roscommon are in chaos. That is a regrettable statement to have to make. I have been saying this for months on end. I am not laying the blame at the foot of the Minister but ultimately the Minister must call the shots. People seem not to be worried about how people...
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 29 - Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2015) Michael Fitzmaurice: Was €4 million or €5 million left over out of a budget-----
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 29 - Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2015) Michael Fitzmaurice: From what was that left over?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 29 - Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2015) Michael Fitzmaurice: Is it correct that some moneys were saved in broadband provision?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 29 - Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2015) Michael Fitzmaurice: The fact that this was expected to be done but has not been done yet has obviously set the project back. For how long will it be put back?
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 29 - Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2015) Michael Fitzmaurice: I want to raise an issue that I know is not part of this discussion, but it concerns what the Minister has been talking about. We have received promises from the providers of broadband on dates by which they would reach certain towns, but they are not fulfilling them. We keep talking about providing broadband in smaller towns and in this regard the Minister of State with responsibility for...
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 29 - Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2015) Michael Fitzmaurice: When will the duct in counties Galway and Mayo be laid? Will it happen in the first quarter of next year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Energy Policy: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (3 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: Does the Minister consider energy saving measures to be important in the White Paper? I am aware that in schools where walls have been insulated and new types of lighting and more efficient boilers have been installed, the cost of energy has been reduced by up to 20%. We must focus on that area. Many homes throughout the country could benefit if the retrofit grant was made more widely...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Energy Policy: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (3 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I am not saying the Minister should get rid of everything. I am saying there is a strong argument to the effect that wind is one of the most unfeasible types of electricity production. For the betterment of the people, the Minister needs to bring individuals from both sides to an open forum where the issue can be thrashed out and at which the cost of production and the extent of...
- Rent Certainty and Prevention of Homelessness Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. We need to determine the types of homelessness that face society. Unfortunately, some people are homeless due to an underlying problem. If we do not tackle the root cause of why people with these underlying problems are homeless, we will not arrive at a solution. I have seen many cases where the cause of homelessness is drink or some other...
- Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2015)
Michael Fitzmaurice: A High Court judge has said the mental health services in Roscommon are in chaos. We know-----