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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I use the buses regularly as I travel from Dundalk to Dublin on a regular enough basis. I am a little concerned that there is no place in Dublin where a public bus and a commercial bus can work together. What will happen here in the future? Business is starting to pick up and many more workers are starting to commute to Dublin. What is the plan to facilitate these buses to park in Dublin?...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (22 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 364. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when further funding will be provided to upgrade and reinforce the Bellurgan embankment in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36179/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Appeals (22 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 453. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a home support appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36181/16]

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to take part in today’s debate on the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016. First, I congratulate the Minister on his action plan for education and his vision to ensure this country has the best education and training system within the next decade. A fit-for-purpose education system is the foundation for any successful country. I believe the education...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank Mr. Nolan for his presentation. He has stated that all the lands have been purchased for the N52 bypass in Ardee. Can he outline when this badly needed bypass will be started? I have stated many times previously the need for Ardee to have the bypass. The town comes to a standstill on a daily basis due to the high level of traffic and the situation is getting worse. It is vital...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank Mr. Nolan for the update on the Ardee N52 bypass. It is 3.5 km long and is shovel-ready with an approximate cost of €15 million and the land is already purchased. This gives the people of Louth and the commuters some hope. I hope that TII puts this forward as a priority project. I thank Mr. O'Leary for his update on the Narrow Water Bridge and hope that progress will follow...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I think Mr. O'Leary will give me an answer on the A5 motorway and the issues in respect of the local authorities

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am very concerned about the A5 project. Irish taxpayers are paying €75 million towards its cost. We have been accused by the First Minister, Arlene Foster, of trying to take jobs in the North down to the South, but that accusation is wrong. There is a possibility that Irish taxpayers will end up paying to use the A5. We are trying to complete many projects, one of which is the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Infrastructure Programme: Discussion. (16 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am happy.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Children who are in receipt of domiciliary care allowance payments or children with severe disabilities are in significant need of a medical card. A medical card not only covers the supply of medication but also opens the door to other badly needed medical attention. When can we expect the health (amendment) (No. 2) Bill, which will provide for an automatic right to a medical card for these...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (15 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works scheme grant will be issued to primary schools for 2016-2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34630/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 658. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to supply a high speed broadband service in an area (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34532/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 659. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to supply a high speed broadband service to an area (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34534/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 660. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to supply a high speed broadband service to an area (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34536/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 661. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to supply a high speed broadband service to an area (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34537/16]

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the Social Welfare Bill. As I have stated on many occasions, we must never go back to the boom and bust policies of the previous Fianna Fáil Government. Every citizen in Ireland has paid a heavy price for the reckless behaviour of past Fianna Fáil-led Governments. I am happy that this Government is taking a more prudent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism and Competitiveness Strategy: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the witnesses to the committee today and thank them for their presentations. My first question is to Mr. Niall Gibbons of Tourism Ireland. Will Mr. Gibbons provide a breakdown for the committee of the expenditure by Tourism Ireland between Northern Ireland and the South? I would argue that we rely too much on the British market. Given the decision of the UK to possibly leave the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 365. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite the waiting time for which a person (details supplied) can obtain an MRI scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33607/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Repair and Leasing Scheme (3 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the expected timeframe for the introduction of the repair and lease scheme in County Louth as outlined in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33065/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (3 Nov 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 142. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33214/16]