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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

...outturn was approximately €10 million per annum. The largest savings have been in personnel numbers and premises. In terms of personnel, the savings have probably gone too far, particularly in terms of being able to undertake long-term planning. This is a matter on which we are engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. TII's mission is to provide high...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

...period. As part of my voluntary work I have developed strong links with our local authorities, NUIG, GMIT, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Marine Institute. Throughout its long history the Port of Galway has developed, thrived and changed, supporting the free movement of people, and the trade in goods and commodities, which is the basis for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

John O'Mahony: ...puts it, were estimated at €3 million and they were up at €10 million. Mr. O' Rourke believes that it had gone too far. What practical effect has this had? Mr. O'Rourke said that it affects long-term planning. The report from last Friday was around long-term planning. Perhaps Mr. O'Rourke will expand on this. My other question concerns an issue that I have raised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and in outlining an economic development plan for Galway. We are aware that the harbour and its development is key for Galway and the western region. It is of strategic importance. For too long the city of Galway has turned its back on the water; our waterways, the canals and the sea. As my colleague has said, the planning application for the extension of the harbour is under...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: ...seek such funding again? Mr. Mullins said he is working towards the full implementation of the port service directive. The directive was adopted in 2013 for all the 360 odd TEN-T networks. How long will it take to implement the plan? Are there short, medium and long-term goals for the implementation of the plan? Mr. O'Gorman is the only new incoming chairperson. Did he apply...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: ...would he manage that conflict of interest? Does he accept that there may be a conflict of interest there? The witness also mentioned that savings in personnel have gone too far and may hamper long-term planning in the future. He has stated that TII is in the business of long-term planning. Is Mr. O'Rourke saying that TII is short-staffed? To what extent is it short-staffed? How...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

...declines that will affect any future plans for aquaculture and anything to do with energy on the west coast. It is vitally important and we submitted our planning application in 2014. We have a long process ahead of us. I hope I have responded to all the questions.