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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rural Transport Programme: Discussion with National Transport Authority (23 Jul 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Murphy. Does Ms Graham wish to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rural Transport Programme: Discussion with National Transport Authority (23 Jul 2013)

Tom Hayes: Mr. Murphy might take those questions. If not, he can respond later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rural Transport Programme: Discussion with National Transport Authority (23 Jul 2013)

Tom Hayes: Mr. Murphy might investigate that and revert to the committee, and we will supply the details.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rural Transport Programme: Discussion with National Transport Authority (23 Jul 2013)

Tom Hayes: Deputies Griffin, Colreavy and Maloney have indicated. I will take them now, in that order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rural Transport Programme: Discussion with National Transport Authority (23 Jul 2013)

Tom Hayes: The witnesses' mission is laudable in the sense that they want to maintain or enhance services, doing more with less. They mentioned 22% on administration fees, which is high. If this works out, by how much do they foresee that being reduced?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rural Transport Programme: Discussion with National Transport Authority (23 Jul 2013)

Tom Hayes: Does the Deputy wish to make an announcement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rural Transport Programme: Discussion with National Transport Authority (23 Jul 2013)

Tom Hayes: I ask the witnesses to send details of the follow-up items to the clerk for distribution to the members. I thank Mr. Murphy and Ms Graham for attending and engaging with us. Transport policy is always a matter of interest for Members of the House and I am happy that we have got clarity on many of the issues today. I wish the National Transport Authority well in implementing the new scheme....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: I wish to point out that Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor shall deputise for Deputy Noel Harrington. I shall now deal with item 7, a meeting with Ms Eithne Scott-Lennon, chairperson designate, Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the approach she will take in her proposed new role and her views on the challenges facing the company. Members will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Ms Scott-Lennon for her comprehensive presentation on her background, the harbour's strengths and challenges and her plans. I was interested in how she mentioned the port's importance for Dún Laoghaire town, the difficulties facing which have recently received attention. I will not ask questions. Rather, Deputy Dooley will speak as a member of the Opposition, then it will be a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: I ask the Senator to confine herself to questions for the witness please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: Would Deputy Colreavy like to put any questions to the witness?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: It could be a new version of hop-on, hop-off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: I am intrigued by the urban beach and the floating swimming pool. This will be unique in Ireland. Berlin has been mentioned. Are there others in Europe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: Is finance in place? Will that section of the plan be self-financing and will it produce employment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: On the other aspects vis-à-vis Dublin Port and Dún Laoghaire, Ms Scott-Lennon clarified that she hoped to continue a ferry service at Dún Laoghaire. At one stage I thought she was suggesting that Dublin Port should concentrate on the ferries and Dún Laoghaire would concentrate on the cruise ships. Is there competition, co-ordination or both, or a plan between Dublin Port...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank Ms Scott-Lennon for providing us with a comprehensive overview and details of her plans and vision, and for answering all the questions submitted to her. I thank her for attending and engaging with us. I wish her well in her new position.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (18 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: I believe there is considerable agreement with that proposal.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: This meeting has been convened to consider the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012, the purpose of which is to reform regulation of the taxi industry, repeal the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 and certain other legislation specific to taxi services and restate and update their provisions. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Alan Kelly, and his officials....

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Tom Hayes: Amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.