Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised)

9:00 am

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the breakdown on drink driving, that report contains a great deal of information. I can get the Deputy a copy as it gives a good breakdown. The only problem is that it is not up-to-date as it is for 2012. However, we will provide the Deputy with more information and breakdown if he wishes. It is a pretty staggering discovery that drink driving is creeping back in. We thought there had been a culture change on it. There is also anecdotal evidence that the number of Garda checkpoints is down, which means the numbers of convictions and discoveries of drink driving are lower than perhaps they ought to be.

On the question about the greenways, Chairman, where they are shovel ready, we are happy to consider them in a serious way. There is money available to progress with them. That is a good news story. I will be delighted to visit. I will be in south Kerry in the summer, so perhaps I can take you up on your offer if you are there in August.

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