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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I will call Mr. Cormac Ó Donnchú next and then Mr. Michael Dowling. I am letting them know in order that they will be ready and not get caught out. I welcome Mr. Nolan's comments, particularly on the question of engaging and listening. That is hugely important. I cannot lay enough emphasis on what he says, that he hopes to be able to engage after the public consultation with all...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is very clear how difficult things would be for Na Fianna if this were to proceed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Mr. Dowling and Mr. Ó Donnchú represent the beating heart of their community. Voluntary work with young people in every aspect of their lives is at the heart of what they are doing. It really is a huge issue for Mr. Dowling and Mr. Ó Donnchú, and I acknowledge that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: That was very comprehensive. It is a very dedicated and committed community whose issues are the urban built environment, the quality of life and, obviously, significant matters relating to engineering and other concerns. Glaofidh mé anois ar finné eile as Scoil Mobhí agus i ndiaidh sin Iníon De Grae as Scoil Chaitríona.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Go raibh maith agat as ucht an cuireadh dúinn dul chun féachaint ar an scoil agus an rud a thitfeadh amach muna mbíonn freagras sásúil ar na ceisteanna go léir atá agaibh inniu. Cinnte, beimid ag dul ann agus-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Go raibh míle maith agat as ucht an ráiteas a bhí agat ansin. I want to say that we have heard all the opening statements so I now go to the elected members, the members of the committee. The rotation we take them in normally is Fine Gael, followed by Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, Independents and Social Democrats who are also Independents. We had a proposal earlier to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I want to be fair to everyone. The Deputy is five minutes into his address, and I have no issue with that. I will give him another minute and then I will move on because, not in any way to take from his excellent questions, but-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Someone has their phone on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy will get a black mark. His speech will be wiped out.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is just what we agreed earlier-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am happy to give the Deputy another minute to be fair.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I now call Deputy John Lahart. I will give him five minutes-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: -----and then we will ring a bell.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: The answer is that the Deputy is absolutely right. First, we have oversight of this project as an Oireachtas committee. I appreciate that this is the Deputy's first time here, and I do not say that to be rude. Second, obviously, it is very important to listen to requests from Members of the Oireachtas, who reflect the views of the community, which the Deputy has just spoken about....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Deputy for his well made points. He will have a chance to come back in later in the meeting.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Glaoim anois ar an Seanadóir Pádraig Ó Céidigh.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Go raibh maith agat agus b'fhéidir go mbeidh peileadóirí agaibh ag teacht go dtí contae Lú uair éigin. Ta ganntanas peileadóirí againn, uaireanta, ar aon nós. I call Teachta Shorthall to speak now.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Tá an t-am istigh anois.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Glaoim an Seanadóir John O'Mahony anois.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I try to be fair to everybody. There is no problem getting back in.