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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: Irish Coast Guard staff and volunteers are no longer allowed to use their blue lights and sirens because of a directive issued to them. This is despite the fact that they are part of the blue-light services which respond to emergencies and their vehicles are fitted with them. Last year, they conducted over 1,100 missions and saved over 400 lives. This directive could have a serious impact...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: I sent him correspondence on this issue last week but it is not surprising that I have got no response.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 521. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase in public service obligation subvention needed to reduce average Iarnród Éireann ticket prices by a quarter, a half and to completely subsidise all public train usage. [9108/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 522. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase in public service obligation subvention needed to reduce average Bus Éireann ticket prices by a quarter, a half and to completely subsidise all public bus usage. [9109/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 523. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase in public service obligation subvention needed to reduce prices of all public transport covered by the public service obligation to average European Union prices. [9110/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 524. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated usage of Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus by estimated age groups of passengers in tabular form. [9111/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 525. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of bus and train journeys completed each year by transport services covered by the public service obligation by county or comparable regional data set. [9112/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Funding (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 526. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided to the National Transport Authority from 2000 to 2019; and the amount expressed as a percentage of total general expenditure in each year, in tabular form. [9113/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Funding (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 527. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport The public service obligation subvention provided to public transport in gross terms; and the amount expressed as a percentage of total funding provided to NTA public transport in 2000 to 2019, in tabular form. [9114/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 545. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that will be put in place to mitigate, even temporarily, the effects of a no-deal Brexit on regional airports such as Ireland West Airport. [9315/19]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: Yesterday, my colleague, Deputy Cullinane, stated that the Bill is the minimum needed in terms of Brexit planning. It is certainly minimalist in the area of transport. I have concerns that it will not provide for some of the potential consequences of a no-deal Brexit. Having raised matters relating to Brexit with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, I am not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: The Minister said that, unfortunately and due to pressure of work, he could not attend but this is his job.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: He gave commitments on rural transport and should be here to answer questions and be scrutinised. It is unreal to say "due to pressure of work" when this is his job. He has made commitments and is transferring his responsibilities to others. He should be here to answer questions, in particular when rural transport is on its knees.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: Yes but I refer to the response. He said he was satisfied that the session will be worthwhile as the NTA will be attendance. He is the head buck cat and it is unacceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: It is hard to credit that he refers to the pressure of work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: And he cannot be here to answer questions when rural transport is in crisis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: It is still unacceptable. We are having this meeting today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: The answer says "he is satisfied, however" regarding the meeting. In other words, he is happy to kick his responsibilities over to others.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: How long ago was that response sent?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: That is almost a fortnight ago and we have got no confirmation back from him.