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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Senator Garvey. I may not get back in at the rate we are going because of voting, so I want to make again the point I made at the start by naming the councillors from right across the country who have raised issues. I am going to raise them with the witnesses so they can come back to me on them on an individual basis. I include an issue on which it would be great if Mr. Kenny...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: As it happens, several members of this committee, including me, were in Brussels and we got the train to the airport. Someone asked whether we should get a taxi and I said we should not because it would be slower. Even though the train happened to be delayed on the day, we were still at the airport much more quickly than we would have ever got there by taxi, particularly where there are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Mr. Kenny might contribute on the Waterford rail line. The answer might be of benefit to Deputy Ó Cathasaigh before he contributes – I do not know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Maybe a sign could be put up stating one is not operational that there is another down the carriage. The Mayor of Waterford made a comment on the service. We have got it cleared up. I thank Mr. Kenny for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Witnesses should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Mr. Meade should stop goading our visiting non-member.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Deputy Ó Murchú. Does Deputy Matthews have any further questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Okay. I call on Deputy Leddin, briefly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I have just been called to a vote. I may ask Deputy Matthews to finish off the committee meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed. The Deputy should keep going.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I am going to interrupt Deputy Leddin briefly. I would like to leave and I ask Deputy Matthews to come in. I thank Mr. Meade, Mr. Kenny and Mr. Hendrick for their full three-hour engagement with the committee. They can see the appetite is here from both committee members and non-committee members. who are all interested in all of what Irish Rail is doing, as are public representatives...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I think the room might be needed by somebody else very shortly.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, back to the House once again. Before Committee Stage commences, I would like to deal with a procedural matter relating to Bills to amend the Constitution. The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment, which is contained in the Schedule to the Bill. The sections of the Bill are merely...

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Amendment No. 2 in the name of Senator Clonan. Amendments Nos. 2 to 16, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 3 to 16, inclusive, are physical alternatives to amendment No. 2. Amendments Nos. 2 to 16, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Gerry Horkan: Will Senator Clonan speak to the grouping of amendments Nos. 2 to 16, inclusive, as much for as little as he wants to? He obviously wants to speak to amendment No. 2. but he can speak to amendments Nos. 2 to 16 inasmuch as he wants.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, back to the House. The debate will follow the normal pattern. The Minister will have six minutes, and all Senators will have six minutes. The Minister will be given no less than five minutes to reply.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: As the Minister has said, while it is a routine procedure, it is important that An Post has sufficient moneys to pay in a timely fashion at the start of next year the State pensions, children's allowance and other benefits it pays out. It was a comprehensive opening statement, and I am sure none of our Senators is going to repeat everything the Minister said, but will welcome the Bill in...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: You can try.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I have a briefing note on when references are made to persons outside the House-----

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I ask the Senator to be aware of people who are not in the position to defend themselves.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I gave Senator Kyne considerable latitude given what we are dealing with. I hope Senator Dolan will not engage in similar activity.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?