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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: Mr. Scollan mentioned presentations he has made on tourism to the Minister for State, Deputy Michael Ring. I see much tourism development in the east coast of Ireland. The numbers in the city of Dublin increased this summer. I live in Tipperary and we do not have an airport so we have many issues. In co-operation with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport what effort is Knock...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: He said that. We will move on to the next topic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: I will first call Deputy Colreavy, who is a member of the committee, and then I will take the non-members. I will take all contributions together.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: Does the Deputy have a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: I asked earlier whether the airport had debt when the trust was set up in 1991. What happened to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy asked some detailed questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Scollan and Mr. Gilmore for a fine presentation. The history of the airport was impressive. I will go straight to members. I remind them that today is budget day and there are many under pressure around here. I want specific questions. I do not want statements. I know members have a lot to say but the issues arising have been addressed in the presentation. I will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Ireland West Airport Knock: Discussion (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: This morning's meeting is being held at the request of Deputy John O'Mahony. The purpose is to meet with Mr. Liam Scollan, chairman, Ireland West Airport Knock, and Mr. Joe Gilmore, managing director, Ireland West Airport Knock, to discuss the expansion of the airport in recent years and the strategic role it now plays nationally. On behalf of the joint committee, I wish to welcome Mr....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (5 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in respect of the 100Mb/sec broadband programme for all post primary schools nationwide launched in May 2009, the timeframe for the next stage of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54623/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: We need Dáil reform.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Redundancy Payments (4 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a redundancy payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53724/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Languages Programme (4 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on an appeal in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [54329/12]

Civil Defence Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I am sharing my time Deputy O'Donovan. One must salute the wonderful volunteers who work with the Civil Defence, who were rightly described by another speaker as local heroes. I welcome the fact that the headquarters will be maintained in Roscrea in County Tipperary. This is an important, central part of the country that is proud of its volunteers. The savings being made indicate the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: That concludes our consideration of this topic. Is it agreed that the committee will inform the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, that we have concluded our discussions with Mr. Newsome and that we will forward a copy of the transcript of the meeting to the Minister for his information? Agreed. Thank you, Mr. Newsome, for attending the meeting and for being...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I do not know whether we can bring it before the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: We are getting ready to let them in next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I call on the Wicklow Deputies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: Where does it come from?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: Mr. Newsome will need to check.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Newsome for a thorough explanation of his position. I will take three questions from three members.