Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I commend Iarnród Éireann for the intercity service between Cork and Dublin, which is quite good. The commute time has reduced and the frequency has increased. My final comment concerns the active travel initiative relating to schools and the Safe Routes to School programme. I am a big advocate of this and I hope the Department of Transport with An Taisce will expand it. What are the plans for next year? Does Mr. Spratt see this committee having any role to play in assisting the Department in terms of this programme? As we move towards the decarbonisation of public transport and promoting sustainable mobility, how does Mr. Spratt see this committee playing a role with the Department in respect of this?