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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Helen McEntee: I apologise for being late. I was attending another meeting. I am not sure if Ms Scott-Lennon was asked a question on county councils. Meath and Louth County Councils are to work with Drogheda Port. I am interested in how this co-operation will work. How does Ms Eithne Scott-Lennon envisage such co-operation developing between the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company and Dún...

Private Members' Business - Cuts in Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Sep 2013)

Helen McEntee: He is on his way.

Private Members' Business - Cuts in Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Sep 2013)

Helen McEntee: This morning I was on local radio with Deputy Jonathan O'Brien who has moved this Private Members' motion. We discussed cuts, education and everything that has surrounded this debate. The first thing I said on radio was that our education system is not perfect. It was a fairly straightforward simple statement to make. The second thing I said was that our education services have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (1 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: 122. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide a toll holiday for HGVs; the motorways and toll roads he will be trialing; if he will consider using the M1 and M3 motorways as part of the toll holiday trial. [40874/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (1 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: 649. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the sports capital grants will become available; and when may interested groups begin submitting their interest in same. [41077/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Framework on Market Access and Financial Transparency of Ports: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: I note attempts to legislate have been rejected twice previously but I think Ms Lally has explained the position. How is this regulation different from the previous two measures?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Matters: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: I thank Mr. O'Mahony for his presentation. What will be the effect on Ireland, if any, of the failure to conclude an airports package during the Irish Presidency? How does Mr. O'Mahony foresee negotiations developing under the Lithuanian Presidency? Will he expand on the recreational package to which he referred?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Matters: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: I congratulate Mr. O'Mahony on negotiating seven of the eight packages during the Presidency. What is the Department's current focus for the future? Lithuania now holds the Presidency. What issues are being focused on now and what is most important for Mr. O'Mahony? That is a broad question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Public Petitions Received: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: If possible, could we examine whether there is legislation in place for county councils regarding the height of hedgerows? It is not the same as trees but if there is no legislation in place, could this become part of the legislation we are seeking from the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Minister for his presentation. The Commission's proposal aims to clarify a number of grey areas. Must the airlines and the industry agree before the proposals can go ahead? Is it possible that cases could be brought before the European courts arguing against financial or administrative burdens on the airlines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: Will the Minister require full consent from the airlines and other bodies involved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Discussion with Nominee (23 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: I welcome Mr. Tyndall to the committee. Although this is not an interview, he has been sufficiently quizzed by all. He has expressed some very well thought out ideas and plans for the future, should he be successful, based on experience. Most importantly he said many complaints brought before the Ombudsman should not be there and I agree. Many of them could be resolved before they reach...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Discussion with Nominee (23 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: Will that happen here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (23 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: I thank the delegation for its presentation. In theory this proposal is a great idea, but there is a possibility of disruption. As Mr. O’Brien said, each market has its own needs. How will the Department address this? I agree with Deputy Coffey that this is a matter of national importance. Much of the industry has reacted negatively to it. Will the delegation expand on how it...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Helen McEntee: We have all been listening to the debates for the past few hours and weeks. I think we can all agree that the past few years have not been easy. We have had tough budgets. This year is no exception. Every Department has had to make savings and cuts and the Department of Social Protection is no different. It had to make savings of €226 million this year which was no easy feat....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Helen McEntee: I thank the groups for attending and for their presentations. As Deputy Coffey said, it is important that everybody should have their say. Until recently, this issue only affected counties Meath, Cavan and Monaghan. I am from County Meath and, although I am only recently elected, it was an issue my father worked out but it is suddenly being put into the public sphere more. The greatest...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Helen McEntee: I meant the figure of €30 million in a negative light in that, regardless of whether it goes back to the public, it is not good. I did not mean that not going overhead costs €30 million but that we must sort this out now because it is affecting the public and taxpayers' money.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)

Helen McEntee: Like Deputy Tóibín, I am not a member of this committee. I have come across this issue in my constituency. I thank everybody for their presentations. The debate that has taken place on this matter in recent years needs to be stepped up. Obviously, this is what is happening. Many questions have been asked. As far as I am aware, none of the insurance companies in Ireland provide...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Helen McEntee: Like my colleagues, I thank the Minister for the additional funding invested in our roads. Any further funding will always be welcome, but we understand there are cuts in this area, like everywhere else. The construction industry scheme, CIS, has worked in my county and that is great. At the same time, we do not like having to ask people for money for roads. This is an issue that will not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Helen McEntee: I welcome Mr. O'Connor to the committee and wish to reflect on some issues raised in his presentation. First, a key priority of EirGrid is to operate a safe, reliable and economic electric system. Health and safety issues have arisen in recent months and more so in recent weeks. As Eirgrid's chairman designate, will Mr. O'Connor investigate these matters further since they have upset many...