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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: I want to ask the Minister about the upgrade works and the phases of the western rail corridor and where we are in respect of all that. I know he has been supportive of the extension of the western rail corridor along most of the way. We still have a section that I want to see brought all the way to Sligo, and we need to see more work in respect of that. Can the Minister give us an update...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: We all look forward to the publication of the review and to advancements being made in respect of all the issues around rail on the island. It is vital infrastructure that we need to see developed. We all recognise that, in the context of climate change, rail is one of the key pieces of infrastructure which will put us in a safe place in regard to meeting our commitments. However, we still...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: Will the Minister provide an update on the measures he is taking to ensure passengers are kept safe on board our public transport infrastructure throughout the country? As he will be aware, we have had several incidents over the years whereby workers on public transport have been attacked and verbally abused. People do not want to work driving buses, trains or trams any more because of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: There has long been a campaign by the National Bus and Rail Workers Union, SIPTU and others involved in the transport system to ensure we try to develop a national transport policing service, as there is another countries throughout the world. When we travel, we see there is a section of the police that deals with transport issues. We see examples of problems arising here all the time...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: With respect, we are not suggesting a separate force. What we are suggesting is a division of An Garda Síochána that would be dedicated to public transport policing. This is what we are suggesting and it is has also been suggested by the trade unions involved. The Minister said it would not make any difference. The reality is that on the Luas, DART and other systems there are...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: Clearly not.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: They are clearly not.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: 1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on his Department’s work on road safety, including road maintenance, to tackle the continuing rise in road fatalities. [28968/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: I wish to ask for an update on the Department's budget for road safety, in particular road maintenance, to deal with the issue of fatalities and people getting hurt on our roads in accidents over the past while. There has been a lull in the numbers in recent weeks, in that we thankfully have not had as many fatalities, but a large number of people have just lost their lives on our roads over...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: I welcome the Minister of State to his new role and look forward to working with him. He and I get on well on a personal level, but where this matter is concerned, there are issues with policy and the fact that, in my view and that of many others, the Government’s commitment to provide the safety measures we need on our roads has not been followed through on adequately. The...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: Roads policing of 30 minutes is a red herring. I have spoken to many gardaí and they do that anyway. It is not something they needed to be instructed to do and it does not achieve anything additional. It is simply about the Commissioner and Department being able to tick a box. When I looked at the 2024 budget when it was announced last year, I saw a cut of €150 million from...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: All the money is being spent on scoping exercises.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: 2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on safety measures for staff and passengers onboard public transport. [28970/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: 31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the recruitment of driving testers by the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28555/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: 47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress of the all island strategic rail review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28554/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ask his Department to liaise with Irish Rail and Local Link in order that they can co-ordinate with each other to connect train times and bus times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28556/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wind Energy Generation (4 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual estimated cost of port infrastructure for offshore wind energy for the years 2025 to 2029. [28734/24]

Tackling All Forms of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: We are all taken aback by the events of the past couple of days, including the revelations in Limerick and what we heard on the radio this morning, as was referenced by the previous speaker. We are all shocked by all of this and everyone feels responsible and wonders what more can be done. We can all come in here and express our disappointment, annoyance and all of that, but we have to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: I nominate Deputy Matthews.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Moving Together: A Strategic Approach to Improving the Efficiency of Ireland’s Transport System: Minister for Transport and Communications (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister for his presentation. I also thank his officials. I wish the Minister all the best. In light of his announcement that he will not be rejoining us after the general election, I take this opportunity to say that it has always been a pleasure and privilege to work with him. I want to raise a couple of matters. As has been mentioned in the context of rural issues, the...