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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Priorities (20 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: 5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline her legislative priorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51444/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sentencing Policy (20 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: 8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on whether the punishment must match the crime; if she is considering introducing legislation to increase the maximum sentence for any crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51443/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: In his opening statement, Mr. Waide made reference to ambitions to open an NCT centre in Shannon, County Clare. That particular project has met a number of difficulties. A site was identified in Smithstown, Shannon, which is an industrial estate. Some of the plant was being built there last year but it came to an abrupt end due to contractual difficulties. As I understand it, the RSA will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome that. It would be very welcome if the RSA could provide that full brief, with different timelines outlines, and when the motoring public can expect such a service to be provided in Shannon. While Mr. Waide is looking at County Clare, there is probably a need for a third centre in the west of the county in somewhere like Kilrush. Perhaps he and his officials could have a look at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: On the NCT tests, what is the RSA's ambition or target to reduce that figure? The current delays are unacceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: Mr. Walsh was explaining.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I received correspondence from representatives in the car rental industry. They are experiencing tough issues, particularly because of the supply chain of new cars. They are relying on older cars and there is a requirement for more tests. I can forward the correspondence on to the RSA but basically they are looking at a severe shortage of cars, which will have a knock-on impact on our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: As I understand it, they have engaged and they are not at all happy with the response they are getting. There is no tailor-made response and no reaction. It is just, basically as Mr. Walsh said, to get in line. This is having a damaging impact on our tourism industry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I can do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Walsh. I also wish to raise an issue that has been going on for a number of years. There were 40 driver instructors working in the field for the RSA. They were not offered permanent contracts. Their contracts were extended and extended and then basically came to a halt. It is ironic to think about all the delays in trying to secure a driving test, yet the RSA has these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: What about that cohort of 35 testers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I also received correspondence from a driving school in Mallow, I which will pass that on to the RSA, that raised serious questions about a centre in that area. This person wrote to the RSA and did not receive a response, which raises an issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: Will Mr. Waide also come back to me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Waide.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: Specifically, though, for that cohort of 35 testers.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I wish to raise the case of early years providers and in particular, those services which are reliant on the early childhood care and education, ECCE, programme. This vital sector has sought and requires an immediate increase in their capitation. The Taoiseach will be aware that ECCE was introduced in 2010 at €64.50 per child per week. That capitation has remained static over the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: 109. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update in relation to research with regard to the development of varieties of ash trees that will be resistant to ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53242/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: 132. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a report of the reconstitution and underplanting ash dieback scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53241/22]