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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, I want an answer. Is it an NTA policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: No. We, as politicians, deal with this matter on the ground. Let us say we have two lanes of traffic in a very busy area and one lane is converted into a cycle lane rather than building an additional cycle lane. Is it NTA policy to actively look to get people to cycle rather than drive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have questions on regional and local areas. The NTA is revising the Limerick Shannon metropolitan area transport strategy, LSMATS, and will offer it for public consultation again. I am very keen on the strategy. Ms Graham has mentioned sustainability. Let us say there is a huge backlog of traffic because one of the lanes has been removed, which means my constituents cannot get to work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have a slightly different view of sustainability. I believe that we should have a system that allows people to have a work-life balance, yet promotes cycling at all times. When does the NTA anticipate the draft LSMATS will be offered for public consultation in Limerick?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: For how long?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Great. Does the strategy include, as we discussed previously, consideration being given to using the existing rail network in Limerick? Will it also include a link to a spur to Shannon Airport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask Mr. Walsh of TII to give us an update on the M20 project.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Has the TII considered the type of structure necessary to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians, but more particularly cyclists, on the routes that are under its area of control? Will the TII build additional areas for cyclists? What is the model that it will use?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Do any other members wish to raise a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can I thank both witnesses-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Up-to-date news is what we want. I had asked for an update on the M20. TII will be going out with the next phase of public consultation with the route in September. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Clearly, there will be interaction with the public.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Ms Graham, Mr. Walsh and their colleagues for attending today and engaging with the committee. The meeting is adjourned. The next joint meeting, which will be a private virtual meeting, will be at 4 p.m.

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will speak about the vaccination roll-out. It may not be known by the public that the great majority of people will be vaccinated by Pfizer and Moderna, in the main. When does the Minister expect the European Medicines Agency to come back to NPHET in respect of reviewing and extending the second-dose period? Has he looked at information from Pfizer showing 80% efficiency-proof against...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Development Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 312. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the commitment to develop a subsidised local area hackney service as listed in the Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 - Our Rural Future plan; if he will provide clarity on the timeline envisaged to develop such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18400/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (21 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 1037. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a funding application review will be carried on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19622/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (21 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 1587. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure priority is applied for the return of full maternity services in all hospitals (details supplied) in the coming period as restrictions are eased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18350/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask those who are appearing remotely to put their microphones on mute when others are speaking as it interferes with the sound. The purpose of today's meeting is to engage with the chairperson designate of CIÉ, Ms Fiona Ross; the chairperson designate of Bus Éireann, Mr. Aidan Murphy; the chairperson designate of Bus Átha Cliath, Mr. Ultan Courtney; and the chairperson...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Ms Ross. I call Mr. Ultan Courtney who has five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Courtney. I call Mr. Murphy, chair designate of Bus Éireann, who has five minutes.