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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I welcome Mr. Gerry Mullins, chief executive officer of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland, to discus tendering for public service obligation bus contracts. I draw attention to the fact that, by virtue of 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the joint committee. However, if they are directed by it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will grant a person (details supplied) in County Cork the right to apply for Irish citizenship despite not meeting the residency requirements due to the fact that they are married to an Irish citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44390/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Job Creation Issues (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: This is a topic of serious speculation in Clonmel and in south Tipperary in general, the future of more than 150 manufacturing jobs at Abbott in Clonmel. All these workers are on temporary contracts which are due to expire at the end of November. Understandably, given the nature of these jobs, the company will make a decision next month whether to extend these contracts of employment....

Topical Issue Debate: Job Creation Issues (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister of State for that reply. I am very heartened by what he said, particularly his indication that the Minister, Deputy Richard Bruton, intends to meet with the chief executive officer of Abbott. I hope he will emphasise how important the company's operation is to the people of Tipperary. The facility at Clonmel has one of the most highly skilled workforces of any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I am sure Dr. McLoughlin will do so. I thank the members and other Members in attendance who stayed until now. This is the longest meeting we have had in a long time. I appreciate all their efforts and how well informed they have been. I also thank the delegates for their helpful contributions. As there is no other business, the meeting is now adjourned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: Before we take a response on that, I call on Deputy Flanagan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: Overall today we have received a significant amount of information on this issue. Consultation is ongoing and the information provided will help educate the public. There is widespread concern regarding the need for education on this issue and this meeting will help in that. The committee clerk has told me the transcript of this meeting will be on the website later this afternoon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: We can write to the EPA and request it to consider that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: Point taken.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I do not know about a meeting, but a visit will certainly be arranged.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: The debate will continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: Yes, we have achieved that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: That is a comprehensive overview. I have a simple question before I ask the committee members to begin with their questions. It is a powerful drill that would be used and the witness indicated that sand cannot be put in with it. Is there not already sand in the ground? I did not understand that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: We will take all the questions together.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I thank Ms Burke and her colleagues for being so informative and helpful in helping the committee with its deliberations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I welcome representatives from the Good Energies Alliance (Ireland) who are here to brief the committee on fracking. I welcome Dr. Aedín McLoughlin, Mr. Liam Breslin, Mr. Eddie Mitchell and Ms Anais Gerbaud. I wish to draw attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: Have representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency visited other countries to observe the impact of hydraulic fracturing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I thank Ms Burke sincerely. Can I take it that no licences will be issued without the approval of the EPA?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I remind members that we have regulations and rules.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Tom Hayes: I am reminding members that they are given two minutes in which to ask questions. I call Deputy Colreavy.