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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Our time is limited. We might invite Ms Kelly back to discuss the wider planning issue raised by Deputy McLoughlin. Perhaps she will address the questions raised by Deputies Coonan and Boyd Barrett.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will now consider the outline heads of the Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013. I welcome the witnesses from An Bord Pleanála: Ms Mary Kelly, chairperson, Mr. Des Johnson, director of planning, and Mr. Gerald Egan, director of corporate affairs. I thank them for attending. I wish to draw attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (12 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 476. To ask the Minister for Health when he will appoint a judge in respect of women affected by symphysiotomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48205/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Dublin Chamber of Commerce (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. This is an important part of our deliberations in advance of Committee Stage of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Dublin Chamber of Commerce (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Tá an cruinniú ar siúl arís. We are back in public session. On behalf of the committee, I welcome, from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Ms Gina Quin, the chief executive, and Mr. Aebhric McGibney, director of public affairs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Dublin Chamber of Commerce (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I call on the only Dublin member present, Senator Keane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Chambers Ireland (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. Talbot and Mr. Murphy for their attendance. Their presentation and responses will help to inform us better in our consideration of Committee Stage of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Chambers Ireland (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Chambers Ireland (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome Mr. Ian Talbot, CEO, and Mr. Seán Murphy, deputy CEO, from Chambers Ireland. I call on Mr. Talbot to make his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Chambers Ireland (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. Talbot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: There are two minutes left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will conclude this section of the meeting. I thank Mr. McCabe and Ms Caulfield for their attendance and interaction with us. It is much appreciated. Is féidir leo imeacht anois. We will suspend for a couple of minutes to allow the next batch of visitors to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Online businesses and so on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: That is an interesting point. I call Deputy Barry Cowen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Leanfaimid ar aghaidh leis an bplé a bhí á dhéanamh againn ar athchóiriú an rialtais áitiúil. I welcome from IBEC Mr. Reg McCabe, director of transport, and Ms Anne Marie Caulfield. I call on them to address the joint committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Perhaps Mr. McCabe was promoted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ibec (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Is that business located in a city area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Pillar (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: On that issue, what is the lead country in terms of anaerobic digestion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Pillar (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the delegates for their contributions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Local Authority Members Association (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Councillor Bourke and his colleagues for their engagement with the committee.