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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2014: Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised).

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: We will move on to programme E, which is tourism services.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: Does Deputy Ellis wish to speak?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: There was an issue last year of hoax calls to the Coast Guard. Has this been arrested?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: This leads to an incredible misuse of resources. Is the trend still upwards?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: We now turn to subhead D, sports and recreation services.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: With regard to PPPs, the last time we checked on the Gort to Tuam motorway the timescale given was early 2014. What is the update?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: We are coming to the end of January and I was getting worried. It is still on schedule.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: We will move onto Programme C.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: On Programme A, I call Deputy Dooley.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: On the regional airports, the Minister explained the aspect that regional airports with fewer passenger numbers get a larger subsidy. It is an interesting concept, that where the numbers are increased they get less. It is merely an observation. We will move on to Programme B.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: Item No. 1 on the agenda is consideration of the Revised Estimate for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for 2014 - Vote 31 - which the Dáil ordered be referred to this committee for consideration. I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, and his officials, Mr. Caoimhín Ó Ciaruáin, Ms Doreen Keaney, Mr. Dominic Mullaney,...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister. The sub-committee will proceed to consider the Estimate programme by programme, with each programme to be considered under the headings of its context and impact indicators, key outputs, financial and human resource inputs and the allocation and targets for 2015. Administration costs will be considered under these headings when each of the programme areas has been...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (22 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: It would be hard for me to prioritise something with which I do not agree. I agree on the need for openness and transparency in respect of appeals in relation to all schemes. Tomorrow morning we will be dealing with a case that has been dragging on for nearly four years. I know that the farmer concerned would not want his concerns made public.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (22 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: I do not think anybody wishes to hide anything. We are speaking in this regard about money drawn down from Europe, which is taxpayers' money. I will take on board the Senator's point in regard to ensuring transparency in the process. However, I believe it is important that individuals are protected.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (22 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: I will take a look at that.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (22 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to deal with the issue. I thank Senator Higgins for giving me the opportunity to highlight the work carried out by the Agriculture Appeals Office. The Agriculture Appeals Office is an independent agency established in 2002. The office provides an independent appeals service to farmers who are dissatisfied with decisions of the Department of Agriculture, Food and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Community Care Provision (22 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: It is very good news and the 100 beds are good for Waterford and surrounding areas. There are many competing projects in the south-eastern region but I can see from the response received by the Senator that it is good news. I would not underestimate it because I live in that region and know what other areas are getting. They are not getting as positive a response. I will relay the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Traffic Management (22 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Senator for raising this matter on the Adjournment. I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who regrets that he is unable to be present due to other business. The Minister is in ongoing contact with the Garda Commissioner in respect of a wide range of road safety matters but the House will appreciate that detailed speed enforcement strategy is...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Community Care Provision (22 Jan 2014)

Tom Hayes: I thank Senator Cullinane for raising this issue and enabling me to give the House a clear update on the current position. The Government has a policy of supporting older people to live with dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, the health service supports access to quality long-term residential care where...