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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Has Irish Rail ordered battery-electric carriages?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: As other colleagues said, there are real capacity challenges at peak times. I am specifically talking about the Westport and Ballina routes from Heuston Station. While we had the positive news of an extra late service from Athlone to Westport and Ballina, it does not negate the challenges in Heuston Station for an additional late evening service. What is the timeline? Mr. Meade spoke...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Meade talked previously about sweating the assets. Will he expand on how that is done, because there is still commentary that Irish Rail could continue to do more in that regard. People need clarity on why no additional services are being put in place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Meade also talked about frequency of services. The expectation is to increase the frequency of services to a two-hourly service for services such as the Westport line, and an hourly service for cities. When will we see that being implemented?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Are we are an outlier?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Can Mr. Meade give an indication-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Can Mr. Meade give us an indication of when these key pieces of infrastructure will be introduced? When will a two-hourly service, such as that to Sligo and other areas, be implemented?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Another issue that comes up on the doorsteps is the resumption of catering services. Mr. Meade talked about the Cork line. Will he expand on lessons learned on the Cork line when the service was reintroduced? The Westport to Dublin line takes three hours and 22 minutes. That is a long time without any hospitality services. When does Mr. Meade expect the procurement process to end? When...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: The western rail corridor is a big issue in the west of Ireland. Many Deputies and Senators are very supportive of it. How is progress on line clearance of that line going? We previously met Mr. Meade regarding protection of the line north of Claremorris in February last year. What is Irish Rail's position on it? Does it want to protect the line?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Is Irish Rail just delaying the inevitable that there will be a budgetary line item in relation to this?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Tánaiste for his comprehensive response. It is encouraging to hear that with the support of the EDA, the Defence Forces are enhancing their capability and improving their readiness. This will contribute more effectively to both regional and international security. I am aware that the EDA chief executive visited Ireland last year and had discussions with the Defence...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I have just one comment on participation in joint exercises. Over the past months we have seen a number of drug seizures off the coast, which have been valued at more than €100 million. With Ireland's vast coastline extending to more than 3,000 km, it is not practical for officers within the maritime unit to be able to cover all this area. The possible assistance of the EDA to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the opportunities for the EDA to deepen its supports for the Irish Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2791/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: The Defence Forces deserve their fair share of EDA support. The EDA's co-operative projects and programmes with member states offer significant opportunities. By participating actively we can enhance our capability and ensure interoperability with our European partners. The EDA's mission is to support and improve EU member states' defence capabilities that align with our needs. I would...

Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. The overwhelming priority of the Irish Government is to continue to advocate for an immediate stop to the death and destruction in Gaza and to take relevant actions to this end. Through the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste, the Irish Government is doing everything it can to bring about an immediate, durable and sustainable humanitarian...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 236. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for details of the business support schemes introduced to support SMEs in relation to the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2589/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 334. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will undertake a review of the high-status objective catchment area and area for action in accordance with the River Basin Management Plan which excludes homeowners with problematic septic tanks from inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2372/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 335. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the new criteria for applicants under the new domestic wastewater treatment systems grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2373/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 416. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the 10% increase in the criminal legal aid payment will be introduced, as committed to in Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2396/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 417. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be an increase in the criminal legal aid payments rates so that full re-instatement can be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2397/24]