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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. McGuinness for his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: Mr. McGuinness might elaborate on the organisation's concerns about the vetting procedures which every other sector in the community have to go through and accept. Why in his view should the taxi industry be treated differently from any other sector? Vetting is important and the current structure in place is very good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: What is the organisation proposing?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to reduce the waiting times for adults awaiting in-patient and day case surgery; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7542/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to reduce waiting times for children awaiting in-patient and day care surgery; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7541/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: There is. We will draw up the report from that and bring it to the committee before we agree it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: I apologise for not explaining that. As there is no other business, we will adjourn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank the three witnesses - Mr. Noel Brett, Mr. Martin O’Halloran and Mr. Brian Higginson - and the departmental officials and others who are present. I also thank committee members for remaining, because we had a lot to cover in the module on roadworthiness. I have two points to put to the committee before members leave. I propose that the committee conclude its scrutiny by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: I will take questions. Four members have indicated they wish to speak and the first speaker is Deputy Harrington.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy is seeking clarification on where Mr. O'Halloran stands on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: The members have all had an opportunity to speak. I allowed one member to ask a further question and now they all want to ask another one. I ask the Deputy to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy should just ask a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: What is the Deputy's question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy is asking for clarification of who is responsible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Brett and I appreciate his brevity. I call Mr. Martin O'Halloran who is chief executive officer of the Health and Safety Authority.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: Does that mean the case has not been proved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: From whom do you need a case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: Is everyone happy? The RSA will appear before the committee next. That is why I am putting on some pressure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Treacy and Mr. Baker for their informative contributions. I have no doubt members found it interesting. Thank you again for being with us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)

Tom Hayes: I do not need to read the privilege statement. Mr. Noel Brett has heard it more often than many others. On behalf of the committee I welcome Mr. Noel Brett of the Road Safety Authority as well as Mr. Martin O’Halloran and Mr. Brian Higgins of the Health and Safety Authority. I have already read into the minutes the details with regard to the Defamation Act and I will take it as...