Results 1,161-1,180 of 2,967 for speaker:James O'Connor
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: Regarding the projects that are ready to go to sod turn and commencement of construction, on how many of those have section 24 conditions arisen in the last 12 months? I say they are on the méar fhada. How many projects have been impacted by new conditions that might have been put forward by the Minister's team and his Department?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: It has happened in the case of Mallow, has it not?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: Was it not used in Mallow?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: I ask Mr. Walsh to stop for a minute just to get on track here. Obviously, statutory processes involving road construction are highly complex and difficult to progress. How many capital roads projects have been interrupted in their progression as a consequence of section 24 being used? I am actually trying to help Mr. Walsh. I know he wants to update us on his work programme.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: It is not Mr. Walsh's fault.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: I ask him to name them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: Obviously, one of them relates to Mallow. What is required for that project to progress?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: Would that fix all the problems?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: Is a budget available to progress them?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: We have been waiting for about six months for the appointment of a design consultant on the Castlemartyr-Killeagh project. What is going on with that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: Does Mr. Walsh have any information on it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: I have been waiting a long time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: I could be waiting a long time for that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: Details on the appointment of a consultant are not contained in that briefing document.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: I need-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: I need no assistance from the floor on the matter. I am well briefed on it. I want to get an insight as to why we have been waiting six months for that to happen. It does not make any sense. As far as I can see, all it needs is sign-off from the Department.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: I am happy with that.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (27 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: 692. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the after-hours GP service for Mallow, Fermoy and Mitchelstown; if his Department will intervene to find GPs who will work late shifts to keep this important service operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30923/23]
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Care of the Elderly (22 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: That is no problem, given the gravity of the topic. I am sure all present agree it deserved the time. I thank the Minister of State.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Care of the Elderly (22 Jun 2023)
James O'Connor: Minister, I acknowledge the severe gravity of the subject. If you want to take a moment to compose yourself, I can ask Deputy O'Dowd to respond.