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Topical Issue Debate: Parking Charges (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I have no doubt that based on the skills and competence of the Minister, Deputy Bruton, when he decides to stand for that area the people will recognise his significant talent and ability and will elect him to represent the area.

Topical Issue Debate: Parking Charges (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I do not see him having any difficulty in that regard in any sense. However, business is business when it comes to State assets and our 68 ports. I know the potential of Rossaveal, Killybegs and Castletownbere very well. In regard to Howth, obviously the 500 car-parking spaces are in a premium location for business. When we go to any town or business centre, parking is generally...

Topical Issue Debate: Parking Charges (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: Deputy Broughan must agree that many people use free parking to park for the day. This is not good for business. The ideal for a business is that somebody comes in to do their business and only parks for an hour or two, leaving the parking space free then for someone else. However, if somebody parks for the whole day because it is free, that is not good for business. If we were to do due...

Topical Issue Debate: Parking Charges (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I would not go down that road. The Deputy would certainly lose that argument.

Topical Issue Debate: Parking Charges (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I believe this is a good State investment. The money is ring-fenced and will go back into the facility's infrastructure. The Minister has taken submissions on this from all the fishery harbours and I have no doubt he will take the Deputy's opinion on board.

Topical Issue Debate: North-South Road Projects (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I am somewhat shocked by Deputy McConalogue's overall assessment of this issue. This viewpoint is representative of the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, who has clearly stated that the Government is committed. We cannot interfere with the court in Belfast. It has made a ruling and the project has been deferred. Does the Deputy expect the Irish Government to overturn that decision? He should...

Topical Issue Debate: North-South Road Projects (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: There is no doubt about leadership in this country; it is quite definitive compared to that of the previous leader.

Topical Issue Debate: North-South Road Projects (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I will keep to the point, but the Deputy made a point about leadership. There is no doubt about leadership in this matter. There is no ambiguity, and the Taoiseach has stated that categorically. We have committed the money but we cannot interfere with the planning process in Northern Ireland. When that is resolved the Government's commitment of financial support will still be in place. I...

Topical Issue Debate: North-South Road Projects (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: There is no partnership approach when it comes to the habitats directive. This is-----

Topical Issue Debate: North-South Road Projects (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: There is a commitment. At the last ministerial meeting there was an agreement. The reply clearly states: "The project will be delayed but the Irish Government remains committed to the A5 project which it fully recognises is of strategic importance." That is the Government's commitment. We have committed the money. That is an extraordinary commitment in these difficult times with the...

Topical Issue Debate: North-South Road Projects (25 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. Arising from the St. Andrews Agreement, the Irish Government gave a commitment to co-fund the construction of the A5 through Northern Ireland to Derry, thus improving access to Letterkenny and north Donegal. The Government's original commitment was to have been a contribution of £400...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: Considering the very comprehensive reply from the Minister, we can see that there is a charter. There may be an occasional clash of personalities but most farmers I know can do all their returns online. One can consider the remit of inspectors and their independence. Very few farmers are inspected and much of the process is done through automatic qualification. I fully endorse the reply,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The Senator can rest assured of that.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: Yes.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I have a comprehensive reply from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney. I wish to convey his apologies for being unable to be present to discuss this important issue. As the House is aware, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine carries out a range of farm inspections. This activity relates to the delivery of the significant supports paid to farmers...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The Senator will have it before I leave.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: As well as protection under the law, farmers are covered by a charter that, following agreement with the farming bodies, defines their relationship with the Department in respect of a range of measures. It comprehensively sets out a broad range of information on the Department's schemes, including on the main elements of the checks carried out to verify compliance. Thus, farmers are...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rural Transport Services (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I will send around a copy when I am finished.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rural Transport Services (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The aim, therefore, is to strengthen the rural transport programme, RTP, by ensuring a more efficient delivery structure and by maximising integration with other State transport services. It is the ambition of the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, to make the programme a sustainable part of the public transport system. Developments initiated by the Minister of State since his appointment have...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rural Transport Services (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The Whip's office will make that available.