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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Buttimer and call Deputy Ó Murchú.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am conscious of other members. I will ask Mr. Mullaney to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Ms Curry's reception was very poor. I would say further contributors will have to check when they speak first. We did not pick up many of the comments. Does Deputy Carey wish to proceed with another question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Sorry, can I interrupt in that context? In the Department's submission, in its letter of 18 February, Mr. Spratt states that the outcome will be apparent in the Department's own forthcoming submission in the following manner and that the impact of the Department’s draft sectoral strategy, the NIFTI, will be set out in detail. It makes no reference to the strategic investment framework...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Could the national development plan be revised prior to the NIFTI plan going out for public consultation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: How can Mr. Spratt guarantee that when he is saying NIFTI is to go out for public consultation only in the second or third quarter? We have been told that the national development plan is expected to be revised by the summer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Secretary General comfortable with providing the committee with a copy of his submission?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does Deputy Carey wish to conclude?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have approximately ten minutes left. I propose members take one minute each. I want to make some concluding remarks to Mr. Spratt. We look forward to the Minister, Deputy Ryan, coming before us. The national development plan, NDP, is a significant document for Ireland. We want to get the review right and want a sustainable model. We welcome Mr. Spratt's public confirmation that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: There was no confusion. The national investment framework for transport in Ireland, NIFTI, has not gone to public consultation. That needs to happen. Mr. Spratt has now given us a confirmation that it will happen. The public can have a huge input. We want to get this right. We cannot have a document that forms a centrefold of how we appraise documents that has neither gone to public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Spratt is not anti-road. The Department is not anti-road. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Great.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask Mr. Spratt to update us on the timescale for the public consultation on the national investment framework for transport in Ireland, NIFTI. Deputy O'Rourke and Deputy Carey have two minutes each.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Unfortunately, Mr. Doocey has only one minute to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Deputy Carey has two minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Mullaney can communicate directly with Deputy O'Connor on that. I thank all the witnesses for attending today's engagement with the committee. The next meeting of the joint committee will be a private virtual one tomorrow. I thank Mr. Spratt and his colleagues for coming in at such short notice.

Covid-19 (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will use my time for a question and the Tánaiste might answer in the short time available. I have already flagged this issue to his office. It is about Rehab Enterprises in Limerick and concerns 37 jobs for people with disabilities, many of whom have been working there for many years. They receive supports through the wage subsidy scheme but they receive that over a long period, not...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the national task force for vaccinations review the Limerick situation? We will have a very good facility in the Radisson but it is based in County Clare. The task force needs to look at the provision of another vaccination centre within the area of Limerick City and County Council. I note there is provision for a review and for additional capacity to be provided. I ask that the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to speak on a similar matter.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I agree with my colleague. I have raised this matter with the Ceann Comhairle. We need a process for the Order of Business whereby people have certainty in being able to function and being able to raise issues of the day. It is an issue I have raised previously and I support my colleague, Deputy Bruton.