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Order of Business (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: With respect to social welfare legislation, a problem throughout the country has come to my attention. Under Tús and other schemes, there are certain criteria for qualification. I welcome that the criteria applying to those aged between 18 and 25 has been adjusted to four months. There is a problem with voluntary groups, however, so will the Tánaiste consider bringing all the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank Mr. Thompson for his presentation. We had Aer Lingus Regional, which is Stobart Air, before the committee. Their representatives did not seem to have any concerns. The company has an eight- to ten-year agreement with Aer Lingus. In the past ten to 15 years, has Virgin Atlantic decided to provide a service to Irish people in any of the airports in Ireland in order to provide...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: From what I understand, and from listening to the Chairman, Deputy O'Mahony, who seems to have done research on it, a lot of people do their own thing and it works effectively. Is it fair enough to say that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I am going by the figures provided.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: My analysis is that in any business, if one wants to look after one's customers or make it cheaper for them, one does not talk about it but just gets stuck in. My impression is that it is akin to the people in the stand in Croke Park who know how to win the all-Ireland but if they are asked to put on the jersey they do not want to do it. There is one way to do this in order to provide...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Why does Mr. Thompson think Aer Lingus Regional, or Stobart Air, is not overly concerned about the link flights?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Land (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 94. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the Agricultural Appeals Board could find no evidence of agricultural activity on the Keelderry commonage in County Galway, during its inspection of the site in January 2014, whereas independent consultants found extensive evidence of agricultural activity throughout the entire site (details supplied), one week prior to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. My understanding was that the IDA, Bord na Móna and the councils have CPO powers. Are the witnesses telling me this Bill will give CPO powers to another body?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: My understanding was that the IDA, Bord na Móna and the councils had CPO powers. Is there a fourth body?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: What system is used to identify minerals? Is the LiDAR system used on planes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The Department should take note of the fact that October to March could be the best time to carry out these surveys. I have seen these planes flying low and it may be best to do this when there are fewer animals out on farms. Many people are not aware of things going on in these areas and it may be handy to have the postman throw a leaflet in the door. Other substances may also be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Is Mr. Breslin saying that if I want to get a well in my field tomorrow and I bring in someone who drills for boreholes and puts in liners as I have done for the past ten years, that I must notify the Minister before I do so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The notification-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: It does not apply to water wells. That is fine once that is clarified. Did Mr. Breslin say that peat is not included in it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Does Mr. Breslin think it would be a good idea to include in the definition that water is not included because there will be many people worried about the water side of it if they have boreholes? I think it would be advantageous to make clear that we are not talking about a borehole for water in order to ease the anxiety that may exist in communities around the country. That anxiety would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: No, but it is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: That is good. Mr. Breslin makes reference to the Mining Board. If there are areas of conflict, is it the Mining Board that decides things? At the end of the day, a board can meet and decide to give certain rights to a particular farmer but does the Minister have the power to overrule such a decision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: He has not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: It is legally binding for both parties.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Who appoints that board?