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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Terrorism (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures that have been taken in the past three years to combat the threat of terror attacks from radical elements here; if the matter is being given serious and continued consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2334/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Seaweed Harvesting Potential (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 138. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress his Department has made on a matter (details supplied); if he has an anticipated timeframe for progress in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2474/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 222. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to reduce the number of patients not presenting for outpatient appointments in the public health system; the annual cost of this nationally; the number of no shows per annum nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2403/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 267. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an AEOS payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2473/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Air Quality (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 274. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on findings of recent studies on the air quality impact of burning coal; his further views on the viability of cheaper, more efficient and less harmful alternative fuels; his plans for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2485/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: This is the first of three hearings on the issue of sport in Ireland which this committee will be convening over the next three weeks. As Chairman I am delighted to welcome to our joint committee the heads of the three biggest sporting organisations in the country. We are a sporting nation and sport is hugely important to us, therefore, the role of this committee is very important in terms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Delaney. I now call on an t-Uasal Páraic Duffy, ard stiúrthóir, Cumann Lúthcleas Gael.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Duffy for his presentation. I invite Mr. Philip Browne, who is chief executive officer of the Irish Rugby Football Union, to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Browne and note that the committee plans to have a meeting in late March to address specifically the 2023 Ruby World Cup bid. Hopefully, we will be able to explore how the committee and the Government can assist in any way on that. I thank the FAI for facilitating the committee by rescheduling an event in honour of the late Milo Corcoran, which is taking place this afternoon...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I think everyone shares the Deputy's views.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We might keep questions on the Rugby World Cup in 2023 for the specific meeting to be held in March.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I will ask Mr. Delaney to answer the questions put to him first, as I am anxious to have FAI-related questions answered before Mr. Delaney leaves. I will then ask Mr. Duffy and Mr. Browne for their answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The Deputy is first in the next group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Yes; that is why I have proposed this arrangement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I am open to seeking agreement from committee members. Would they prefer to ask Mr. Delaney all of their questions now? Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I think we need to pose questions to each organisation separately because the clock is ticking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I will give Deputy Catherine Murphy an opportunity to come back in and pose further questions. Senator O'Mahony is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Senator. Deputy Troy is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Deputy Troy. Senator Feighan is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I apologise to Mr. Duffy and Mr. Browne but we will come to them. I have a question on the sports capital programme. I am not asking Mr. Delaney to bite the hand that partially feeds his organisation but could this be improved for applicants and the FAI? There is the issue of governance in the organisation. Unfortunately, we have seen within the League of Ireland some problems with crowd...