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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Nolan. That is perfect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I will take concluding questions from members starting with Deputy Fitzpatrick.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I call Senator Kieran O'Donnell and I ask him to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I call Deputy O'Keeffe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Has the Deputy a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: The Deputy's point is well made. I raised the issue of possible congestion on the Wild Atlantic Way. I asked for an update on the Dingle relief road which is part of that route. Is there a general approach to dealing with anticipated congestion on the Wild Atlantic Way? Is there an update on the N69 Limerick to Kerry route?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: The Limerick to Foynes route incorporating Adare.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: This committee will certainly keep reminding the Department. I ask Mr. Nolan to address the question on the Jack Lynch tunnel.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Is Deputy Fitzpatrick happy with the responses?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I am conscious the witnesses have been here for almost two and a half hours at this stage. I had hoped to raise two issues today but instead I will ask the witnesses to provide a written update to the committee. The first issue is our winter readiness preparations. While the weather is unseasonably mild at the moment, a week is a long time in politics and in meteorology. I ask for an...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (16 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding car insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35363/16]

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Oideachas Gaeltachta: Muintearas Teoranta (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Gabhaim buíochas le na finnéithe as ucht an chur i láthair iontach. Ar an gcéad dul síos, níl an Ghaolainn líofa agam fós. Táim ag foghlaim fós.

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Oideachas Gaeltachta: Muintearas Teoranta (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Gabh mo leithscéal as aon bhotún, go háirithe i mo chuid gramadaí. Tá sé uafásach ar fad. Tá sé soiléir go bhfuil obair iontach ar siúl ag Muintearas. I gCiarraí, tá a fhios agam go bhfuil Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne ag déanamh obair iontach freisin. Tá mé i mo chónaí i gCorca Dhuibhne agus mar sin...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Oideachas Gaeltachta: Muintearas Teoranta (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: An tuigim i gceart go bhfuil níos mó eolais ag teastáil ó Mhuintearas agus é níos luaithe?

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Oideachas Gaeltachta: Muintearas Teoranta (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: An ceist é sin do na scoileanna nó do Mhuintearas? An bhfuil próiseas poiblí ann?

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Oideachas Gaeltachta: Muintearas Teoranta (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Tá fadhb ghinearálta sa chóras oideachais maidir le hionadaithe. Is ceist do na scoileanna é sin. Tá a lán daoine sa chóras a d'éirigh as an múinteoireacht agus a bhfuil pinsean acu agus tá a lán múinteoirí óga ann nach bhfuil in ann aon obair a fháil. Sin an fáth atá leis an gceist sin. An mbíonn a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 144. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of full-time gardaí earning under €40,000 per annum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34640/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 179. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding dwelling house relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34588/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Excise Duties Yield (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue which would be generated annually with an increase of 1 cent in excise duty on fuel, alcohol and cigarettes, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34760/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of a tax-free allowance for landlord's rental income in line with rent supplement caps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35005/16]