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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: In getting people, particularly those from rural areas, to points of public transport access, is there any evidence, either nationally or internationally, of where the provision of quality safe cycling paths or parking facilities have resulted in increased public transport usage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Does parking price impact on usage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Professor Aisling Reynolds-Feighan for her time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I was intrigued by the issue of the ridership survey, considering it was conducted nine years before I was born and things have moved on a bit in public transport usage in the country since then. Further to Deputy Barry raising the matter, what would such a survey entail? How would it work? What reference period would be required to get an accurate reading of usage? Recently, I was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: It is with regard to people who have travel passes but do not use them. Would this be factored into a survey? I ask the witnesses to consider this issue when answering.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: We will take the responses from the witnesses in the order in which they made their presentations, so I call Mr. O'Leary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Mr. O'Leary is not allowed to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Perfect. I thank Mr. O'Leary and call Mr. Taft.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: To be prudent, we can say that a study was commissioned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: We cannot discuss that issue for the reasons outlined. I am informed that it is not in order to refer to any entity that is not here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: That concludes today's engagement. I thank the witnesses and members for their contributions. While the forum has been designed to facilitate the most open discussion possible, I regret that we cannot delve into certain areas for various reasons. I appreciate the witnesses taking time to attend. The joint committee will do further work on the information they have provided.

Syrian Conflict: Statements (20 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister for his remarks. I welcome this debate and I thank the Whip's office, the Business Committee and the Ceann Comhairle's office for answering my call for a debate on Syria to which all Members might contribute. It is important that all Members get an opportunity to express their complete outrage and revulsion at what is happening in Syria and the depravity unleashed on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (20 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the minor works grant will be paid to schools in 2016/2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31195/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 140. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) who was in receipt of carer's benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31213/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (20 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 150. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review State pension contributory average number of contributions per year requirement in view of the difficulty it is posing for the self employed and returning emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31358/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 38. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of direct aid Ireland has provided towards assisting the continuing humanitarian catastrophe in and around Syria since 2011; the immediate financial intentions in relation to the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30274/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action Ireland can take to help address the reported war crimes and the continuing humanitarian catastrophe in Aleppo and Syria and its surrounds in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30273/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (25 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a historical motor offence recorded on the Garda PULSE system which did not result in a conviction will preclude that person from becoming a garda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31536/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Oct 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if Solas will be recruiting training staff for joinery and carpentry trades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31468/16]