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- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I thank Deputy Munster for giving way to her colleague.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: The Gathering of 2013 was part of kick-starting the recovery of the tourism industry and was a massive success, as were some of the other measures that were taken. Six or seven years ago, tourism was on its knees and it is one of the great success stories now. Is there a plan to follow up on The Gathering to build on its success and further develop our international network and links?
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: The issue of greenways crosses over a little with programme B. There was a great news story in Waterford at the weekend and I think it is accepted that it is money really well spent. Being a little parochial, I see the south Kerry greenway on the old Valentia to Farranfore railway line, which I have fully supported from day one, will need capital funding. Tralee to Fenit is queued and...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: There were a number of planning issues with the south Kerry route. Until that is completed, there is still Tralee to Fenit, which is waiting, and there is Kilmorna to Listowel as well. There are other issues there but there are always issues with these things. If the funding is there, it would certainly help accelerate the projects.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I am giving examples from my constituency but this is something that affects the whole country. There are numerous examples.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: On the 9% VAT rate, Deputy Catherine Murphy raised the possibility of unintended beneficiaries, which is a very valid issue. I would welcome it if we were to look into that so that there would be funding available for more worthy causes. In the context of this discussion, however, I also have to acknowledge that it is probably one of the most pro-rural policies by any Government in the...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: The thing I would urge is that we would take advantage of the wilderness and the ferocity of the winter, as it can be ferocious at times, to try to actually market it internationally, particularly along the western seaboard. The Atlantic storms that we get are spectacular and the dark evenings also provide for a nice atmosphere in terms of the pubs and the cultural life of the country. It...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017) Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister and his officials for their time. It has been a long afternoon. They have been at two meetings since 2.30 p.m. Their attendance is very much appreciated.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2017: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: I remind everyone to turn off his or her mobile phone as distinct from leaving it in silent mode, as mobile phones interfere with the broadcasting equipment. I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, and his officials, Ms Deirdre Hanlon, Mr. Liam Daly and Mr. Garret Doocey, and thank them for attending. This is the fifth in a series of meetings convened to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: There is just over an hour for questions and answers. I will keep members strictly to the times we agreed in private session. There are 15 minutes for the Fine Gael group. There probably will not be time to come back in after the initial questioning because there are non-members here who have indicated they want to ask questions. The time will be shared appropriately. There are 15...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: I will facilitate each member and non-member on the time they have been allotted. If members want to get the best level of questioning possible, I advise them to ask one question at a time rather than grouping their questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: There are 15 minutes for the Fine Gael group. It is up to its members how they share the time. If the Deputy is grouping his questions, he should bear in mind that there may not be time for the other members. That is something for the Fine Gael group to decide. As Chairman, I have nothing to do with that. There are 15 minutes for the grouping. At the end of that 15 minutes, we will move...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: It was circulated to members in February. We have exactly an hour now.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: If other Fine Gael members want to ask their questions now, the Minister can respond after that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: We have a 15-minute slot for the Fine Gael group so we either take it all together or-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: It is up to the other members.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: There are six minutes remaining in this slot. I wish to inform Senator Feighan that we have reached the nine minute mark.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)
Brendan Griffin: I wish to advise Deputy O'Mahony that there are two minutes remaining in this slot.