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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Funding (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, for taking this issue. It concerns Shannon Heritage and how it is enabled to run tourist attractions in County Clare, particularly Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. The latter is an important component of Shannon Heritage and attracts international and national visitors throughout the year, numbering up to 350,000...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Funding (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: We all have a lot to say on this issue and insufficient time to do so.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Funding (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I understand that the Minister is involved in policy rather than the minutiae of developing tourist attractions. Since Shannon Heritage looks after so many historical sites, it involves the Ministry with responsibility for tourism. It also involves the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and perhaps the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. The Minister might want...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Transport Services (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: The issue of one of quality. Following the tendering process, Clare Accessible Transport has lost the contract and the transport co-ordination unit will now be transferred to west Limerick. The National Transport Authority has responsibility in this regard but my question relates to quality. As a result of awarding the tender to a Limerick company, a very successful model will be broken...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Transport Services (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I thank the Minister. If Clare Accessible Transport wishes to challenge the decision, it must go to the High Court. These are not-for-profit companies that do not have the resources to go to the High Court if they feel a service is going to be reduced. As I said, Clare Accessible Transport has integrated its transport co-ordination unit with the provision of service through its drivers....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Transport Services (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the tendering process used by the National Transport Authority in awarding contracts for rural transport to companies which are for-profit transport companies as opposed to non-profit community based companies (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15436/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Transport Services (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: My question relates to the awarding of tenders for rural transport to rural transport companies and whether the Minister will examine the tendering process to distinguish between companies which are for profit as opposed to those which are community based and not-for-profit, in particular, companies subcontracting their work out to for-profit providers.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: According to A Programme for a Partnership Government, the Government is "committed to timely access to orthodontic care" and intends to develop a "comprehensive" oral health policy, especially for children. In this context, there is concern that physical damage was done by the HSE orthodontic service in the Dublin-mid-Leinster area between 1999 and 2002. The HSE commissioned a report into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: 425. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will proactively ensure the prosperity of Shannon Airport and the mid-west region in view of Brexit and other challenges faced by the airport. [15437/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: I refer to an issue with A Programme for a Partnership Government, in which there is a reference to new medical consultant contracts, in particular to the pay disparity that has developed between consultants who were appointed pre and post 2012, which is now at 30%. Consultants are working side by side and doing the same work but some are being paid 30% less. That has resulted in one in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of electric vehicle charging stations operating in County Clare; his plans to increase the number of such charging points in the county; the date for delivery of additional charging points in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14699/19]

Beef Sector: Motion (27 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: We are up against the clock.

Beef Sector: Motion (27 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I welcome this motion introduced by Fianna Fáil. Beef farmers face an uncertain future and nowhere more than in west Clare do we realise that. In many parts of rural Ireland small beef farmers are under severe threat, receiving low prices for their beef cattle at the factory and at the mart. Even a negotiated Brexit will result in many beef...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: 677. To ask the Minister for Health when a bed will be made available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13137/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: 678. To ask the Minister for Health the commissioning plans and funding for the 60-bed modular unit at University Hospital Limerick; the length of time commissioning will take once construction is completed by mid 2020; the timeframe for admission of the first patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13138/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: 679. To ask the Minister for Health the model of development that will be used to provide the proposed primary care centre at Tulla Road, Ennis, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13139/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: 680. To ask the Minister for Health the model of development that will be used to provide the proposed primary care centre at Station Road, Ennis, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13140/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: 681. To ask the Minister for Health the model of development that will be used to provide the proposed primary care centre at Kilrush, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13141/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: 682. To ask the Minister for Health the model of development that will be used to provide the proposed primary care centre at Ennistymon, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13142/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Harty: 683. To ask the Minister for Health the model of development that will be used to provide the proposed primary care centre at Killaloe, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13143/19]