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- National Retrofitting Scheme: Statements (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I think this is an energy upgrade scheme, as distinct from a retrofit scheme. I raised this in the Dáil with the Minister on 20 January. My issue at that time was the anomaly whereby someone on the free energy upgrade scheme was only entitled to apply once. Someone who might have applied prior to 2018, before double-glazed windows were part of the scheme, could not apply a second time...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: We are commencing our discussion on the all-island strategic rail review. The purpose of the meeting today is to engage with representatives from Iarnród Éireann to discuss the all-island strategic rail review and to inform the committee report on the matter. On behalf of the committee I welcome Mr. Jim Meade, chief executive, Iarnród Éireann; Mr. Peter Muldoon, director...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Meade for his presentation. I wish to mention two matters. Ms Ciara Kilbane, one of the members of our team, who has been with us for some time, is moving on to another committee. I thank her for her great work and wish her well. Hopefully, she will be back to us again. Mr. Meade came to the committee at short notice. He has to leave at 10.30 a.m. He has a legitimate...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is an all-island review, but it is more like a Clare rail review.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: All politics is local.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Carey for setting a good example. I call Deputy Darren O'Rourke.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Thank you, Deputy O'Rourke for your time management. I call Deputy Cathal Crowe, who has seven minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am beginning to wonder whether the two-hour slot is more efficient and effective.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I will now move to Senator Buttimer. Senator Horkan will step in to the Chair for approximately 15 minutes. I need to attend to something.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Deputy and call Senator Dooley. The Senator has seven minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I endorse what was said. I believe the way Mr. Meade does business is a breath of fresh air. I commend the delegates for their interaction. I have couple of questions. I am taken by the fact that Iarnród Éireann is seeking, as a priority, to reduce journey times between Dublin and all major cities to under two hours, at a minimum. I use the train service from Limerick to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: What is it at present?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: It is roughly two hours, but Mr. Meade is saying 20 minutes will be taken from the journey time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: How long will it be before the planning and work start? How much will it cost? A figure was mentioned.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Reference was made to about €60 million previously. Is the figure in that order?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Does Irish Rail have the go-ahead to proceed?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: If Irish Rail got the go-ahead today to put rail on the ground, it would take approximately four years. It would take two to get construction under way. Whom does Irish Rail have to get approval from to proceed?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Does that money come from the Department of Transport directly?