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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: My name is there as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I wish to launch straight into my questions, if possible. I thank the witnesses for being here. First, I do not agree with calls for Commissioner Harris or the Minister to be sacked or to have to resign. I think those making such calls are cashing in on tragedy and chaos. However, I think the effectiveness of the role of Commissioner merits critique and indeed some criticism under...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: The number before the courts is in single digits and therein is the problem. I can assure the Chair I will not comment on any court case. The point I am making is that the number suspended equates to half of the total Garda cohort in my county. One can imagine the difference having 113 gardaí on the street somewhere - be it Ennis, Dublin or anywhere in Ireland - would make in terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Scrambler bikes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I want to conclude by thanking the Garda Commissioner. I see it more as a witch hunt which has not drawn to a conclusion. A person would be acquitted quicker for murder than for carrying out their duties as a garda. Just move it on. If they have done something wrong, dismiss them and if they have not, let them return to the force. It does not make any sense that something would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I thank all our witnesses for attending and sending us their opening statements. I have several questions, so I might launch into them quickly. My first question is for Mr. Billy Hann. I want to go back to the awful events in the city last Thursday. I sympathise with Mr. Hann’s workers on what they had to endure. I usually cycle around the city but when I do take a bus I find...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: That is very important information. I am interjecting because the clock is working against us. I have a few points. Are the cameras on the buses recording to devices on the buses or to a network controlled from one of the depots? Given that Dublin Bus saw things kicking off in the city, what should have occurred? The Garda Commissioner is in another room saying no one could have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I accept that. Is the video footage lost?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I apologise for interrupting again. I want to move on. I have a couple of questions for Mr. Kent on his fleet. Are all his vehicles, particularly the new ones powered by electric batteries and biofuels, on the road, or are any held back in compound?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: That is really positive news. Are any roadworthy vehicles mothballed because there are no drivers or for other reasons, such as training not having caught up with where it needs to be?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I will ask a question that has been asked many times. It pertains to the over-70s rule for drivers. The school bus fiasco has featured nationally but it is also a Dublin issue. Many people thought it involved a Department of Transport rule but then it became obvious that it relates Bus Éireann policy. Many buses move around the city and throughout the country in the mornings and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I ask that the matter remain under review. Nothing can ever remain static, including in political life. I have questions for Ms Graham. We are talking about Dublin Bus services today. A large number of services originate in Dublin and travel to all parts of Ireland each day. Are one-day coach tours sustainable? I refer to the buses that line up along the quays of Dublin city centre,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I am bang on the money.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Bus Éireann operates the 343 Shannon to Limerick bus service. The NTA needs to sanction increased frequency and more buses on that route because there a large population along the corridor and a number of refugee centres have been established in the last 18 months or so. The route in its current format is not sustainable. There is huge demand so we need more services. Can Ms Graham...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Spending nine minutes and 30 seconds on Dublin is good for a Clare man.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: The rest of the members are nearly all Dublin based so the Leas-Chathaoirleach can relax about questions on rural issues being asked from here on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: They will be getting worried when they hear me talk about Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the capital build project for a school (details supplied). [52784/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (28 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 29. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under national strategic outcome 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52299/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of major flood relief schemes currently in construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52300/23]