Results 11,781-11,800 of 15,510 for speaker:Brendan Griffin
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (19 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a decision has been made on an application for a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26449/14]
- Topical Issue Debate: Public Service Obligation Services (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue for discussion and the Minister for attending in person. I apologise on behalf of Deputy Joe McHugh for his absence; he has been unavoidably detained elsewhere. It would be remiss of me not to commend Deputy Dan Neville on raising a matter that is related to the issue I am raising to the extent that access to County Kerry is...
- Topical Issue Debate: Public Service Obligation Services (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister for his response and welcome the extension by three months of the current contracts. As I stated, I was fearful that, with the clocks ticking, time could run out before a new arrangement was put in place. The extension is, therefore, a welcome development. While I welcome the commitment to further examine the issue, the Government's approach must take account of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Was a specific request made to the BBC about this?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: On the idea of a home gathering, is this something that Mr. Quinn would consider?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I am fully cognisant of the contribution already made by domestic tourism, by Irish people in our country but I think it would be a major boost given that it is 2016, and one could tie in all the centenary events.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I feel like going online and booking a short break in Waterford after that contribution. I thank the witnesses for their presentations. The discussion this morning has been very positive and I commend the work of the various organisations represented here. It is excellent to see a sector on an upward trajectory given the fact that in recent years most sectors were on a downward one. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I did not get a positive response, unfortunately. I got an acknowledgment all right but I suspect mine was one of 1 million e-mails sent to the BBC that day. Perhaps the tourism organisations would have a bit more weight than a humble Deputy from south Kerry. I ask that they would follow up on that because it would be an excellent opportunity for us and would constitute free advertising. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for temporary classrooms (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26321/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (18 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 190. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied); if the medical card in question will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26302/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Will that policy involve Ireland becoming a hub for this part of Europe?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: So that is something which the IAA is actively pursuing.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: On current expenditure, there were no pay cuts for anyone working for the authority.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Is Ms Nolan in a position to declare how much of a reduction was involved?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Will Ms Nolan furnish it to the committee?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Has the level of expenses relating to the board decreased in recent years?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I accept that efficiency is high on the agenda.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Ms Nolan appears to hold strongly to the view that the authority should deliver what is required of it as efficiently as possible.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I will try to be as brief as possible. I thank Ms Nolan for the presentation. My first query relates to streamlining of pan-European air traffic control. Does Ms Nolan see opportunities or threats for Ireland in this area? Is there an anticipated timeframe? There are anecdotal concerns about airlines skimping on fuel, especially low-cost carriers, although I suppose most of them are...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Jun 2014)
Brendan Griffin: How often has that happened with aircraft originating from Irish airspace and those landing in Irish airspace?