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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I am sure the Deputy, as a Cork representative, will get an invitation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: For clarity, they were invited today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Deputy Whitmore. I will go to Senator Pauline O'Reilly now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: Does anybody wish to respond? Mr. Carr is indicating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: They are among the highest, if not the highest, in Europe at the moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: Which are the freight-only lines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: On the Foynes line, even though the contract at the moment is to develop for freight purposes, we see in the mid west that it can have multiple uses. In particular, there is a passenger opportunity on that line as well. The Ryder Cup will be taking place here in 2027. We would really like to see passenger services provided on the line in advance of that. We spoke yesterday about the new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Deputy Whitmore. As no other committee members are indicating, we reached the end of our proceedings in good time. I thank everyone for attending. It was a very interesting discussion and will give the committee a sense of the challenges involved and that the witnesses are ready and clearly know what needs to be done. The committee has a report outstanding from last year, but we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Keating for staying about within his five minutes by about five seconds. I am pretty impressed. Mr. Carr has to try to stay within the five minutes as well. I read his opening statement, which is possibly a little longer than Mr. Keating's. We would appreciate it if he would truncate it to some extent and just give us the principal points.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I might just jump in on this topic of rail with Mr. Carr and Mr. Kenny. My first question is around track access charges. Do they have any comment to make on that? I understand these are very high relative to other European countries. Is there a plan as part of the strategy to bring those charges down? My second question is about Dublin Port and its 3FM Project master plan. Have the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: 43. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the CFRAM programme in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22162/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Site Acquisitions (11 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: 61. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress on procuring of sites for the development of new industrial estates in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22166/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (10 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: 44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether local authorities in Ireland have the necessary powers to introduce a direct vision and HGV safety standard permit system similar to that in operation in London; and if not, whether he will consider giving them the necessary powers by way or statutory instrument or proposing primary legislation. [21940/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (10 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: 139. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the legislative progress of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022; his intentions to move the Bill to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/23]

Central Statistics Office Sexual Violence Survey 2022: Statements (17 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: Last month, the CSO published a groundbreaking report marking a significant milestone in addressing sexual violence in Ireland. This report, which is the first of six, sheds a light on the pressing issue of sexual violence in our communities and is the result of the first CSO survey that documents the frequency of sexual violence in Ireland. The survey findings reveal a truly alarming...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss port capacity with respect to the renewable energy challenge and opportunity the country has. We have representatives today from Shannon Foynes Port Company, the Port of Cork and Rosslare Europort. I welcome to the meeting from Shannon Foynes Port Company, Mr. Pat Keating, chief executive officer; from Rosslare Europort and Irish Rail, Mr. Glenn Carr,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister and his officials. I thank Deputy Matthews for allowing me to substitute for him today. I congratulate the Minister and the Department for all the work that has been done. I support the Minister's comments that the Government, more than any other in many decades, has ramped up investment in public transport rail and bus and active travel walking and cycling. We are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I also asked about the policy on displacement and getting rid of fossil fuel cars out of the system.