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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: There are a number of questions there for OPW, Geological Survey of Ireland and Irish Rail.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I call on the OPW and Irish Rail to deal with the Deputy's points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: If I can come in here-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I know it is. I would like to deal with the Ballycar issue first. Then there is the issue of opportunities for investment in heavy rail-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: That is a point well made. Before the officials answer Deputy Ó Cuív, I note that Deputy Fitzmaurice posed a question to the OPW and wants a response. Would the Deputy like to remind the representatives from OPW of his question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: Deputy Ó Cuív made a number of points. He directed one to Irish Rail on the number of passengers lost through rail line closure. He made a very good point on whether all aspects of the proposal will be looked at by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Will the proposal be shovel-ready and ready for funding? He also made a point on the Department of Transport, Tourism and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee again for what has been a productive meeting. It is important that the committee is kept briefed on progress and I ask the witnesses to do this through the clerk. We need to hold on to Mr. Meade and his team from Irish Rail for the next section of the meeting on opportunities for investment in heavy rail and I invite him to make his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I am sorry to harp on about the Limerick to Ennis line, but it is very important. There is a possibility that a spur to Shannon Airport could be established. A feasibility study was carried out a number of years ago. Could the issue be revisited? Would it be possible to carry out another feasibility study? Such a line would make the mid-west region more attractive. Connectivity to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: Is there a big difference between heavy and light rail? Would a light rail, Luas-type model be cheaper?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I am thinking of ways in which it could be linked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I call Deputy Smyth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: On the impact of Brexit on the network, particularly the Dublin-Belfast route, has Iarnród Éireann any contingency plans? Has Iarnród Éireann considered the impact the fallout from Brexit may have on the network? Being parochial as well, has Iarnród Éireann any plans to upgrade Ennis station? There was an issue in facilitating wheelchair users. Has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Meade and Mr. Hedderly for their attendance, co-operation and engagement with the committee. We look forward to further engagement in the future.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (27 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: 451. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to deliver mental health services for behavioural therapy and in particular dialectical behaviour therapy in County Clare. [49463/18]

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: There has been a lot of debate about this issue and there has been engagement with the industry. A substantial proposal has been put forward and there is general agreement within the industry on it. The proposal obviously needs to be fully scrutinised. I make the point that this measure was not costed and that there will be unintended consequences as a result. It will hit small...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (20 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: 213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a response will issue in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48068/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Process (20 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: 660. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when section 49 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48069/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (15 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: 23. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of her efforts and future plans to promote the cultural heritage of sports (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47283/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (15 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: 197. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a wage subsidy scheme application by a person (details suppled) will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47501/18]