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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: And then there was people's confidence in travelling on public transport coming back after Covid-19. No, I understand that. Is the NTA satisfied with the recruitment programme the company has in place and the measures it has taken? Is the NTA satisfied that in 2023 both companies will meet their service level requirements?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: Both bus companies have answered the question on how many drivers they have. Will they be able to recruit and retain the ones they have in training and in the recruitment process? When drivers leave, do they ask them why they have left? What have they put in place to ask drivers to stay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: I ask the same question of Go-Ahead Ireland. Does the company talk to drivers after they have left and work out why they have left and what changes the company can make to get them to stay, or does it ask them to stay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: Is the roll-out of bus lanes and bus corridors, which would mean less time spent in congestion, one of the big issues for bus drivers? Is it one of the frustrations of the job for drivers, the company and the NTA? Are we doing enough to roll out bus lanes in a timely manner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: Is being stuck in congestion and falling behind while trying to meet the timetable one of the big frustrations for Go-Ahead drivers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: The company needs to do more on that.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Policies (29 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: 234. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans regarding financial supports to the Irish magazine sector in view of the fact that VAT was abolished for Irish newspapers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59310/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: 292. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will ensure that successful applications under the croí cónaithe scheme are categorised by each local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59469/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: 700. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns within the ophthalmology sector regarding the viability of providing services to medical card holders; if any negotiations are ongoing with respect to the reimbursement rate under the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59332/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions (29 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: 797. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of some retired Coillte staff (details supplied) regarding the lack of increase in pension levels since 2007; if he has any plans to engage with this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59476/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (1 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an engagement that he has had with the offshore renewable sector; if he is conscious of the need to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified graduates for this sector; if he will consider establishing a training centre of excellence in a college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59452/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (1 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: 157. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the long-term plan for the location of Bray Institute of Further Education; the timeline for this project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59010/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Recent Trends in the Private Rental Sector: Residential Tenancies Board (29 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: This meeting is a continuation of a meeting we had earlier in the year looking at the recent trends in the private rental sector. We are joined by representatives from the Residential Tenancies Board, RTB, who I welcome to the committee and thank for their attendance. From the RTB we are joined by Mr. Tom Dunne, chairperson, Mr. Niall Byrne, director, Ms Lucia Crimin, deputy director, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Recent Trends in the Private Rental Sector: Residential Tenancies Board (29 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: This is an issue that has been raised with many of us so it would be in order to spend a little time addressing the query on registration and contact.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Strategies (8 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: 13. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; if he will request this process to be expedited in view of ongoing concerns related to reimbursement from medical professionals in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60831/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Strategies (8 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I raised the issue of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme with the Minister previously with regard to reviewing the reimbursement to medical professionals in this sector. I asked whether that is under consideration. My understanding is that the reimbursement paid to them has not kept pace with the costs of delivering that service. This is an extremely important...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Strategies (8 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Minister. It is welcome news to hear he has requested an evaluation to be carried out on the expansion of the scheme. I hope it will also include the payments that are made under the scheme to the practitioners. As the Minister outlined, it is a very valuable service and one I recently experienced. The Minister might have noticed the black eye I have at the moment. Many...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Strategies (8 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I welcome that news. I will leave it in the Minister's capable hands to look at that. I know he understands the importance of this service. I am glad to receive that response this morning.

Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I find myself in agreement with Opposition speakers here today. We worked together on the relevant Oireachtas committee. As has been said by others, we heard from a number of witnesses who advised us and we put together a report with a number of recommendations. The most important piece of information the committee received was legal advice from the OPLA on a number of questions we raised....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Recent Trends in the Private Rental Sector: Residential Tenancies Board (29 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: I will stop Mr. Byrne there. I know I said I would give that a little time. It was important to do so because a lot of members had questions on that.