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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Government intends to continue to implement reduced fares on public transport across the State; if any consideration has been given to extending that reduction or moving to providing fare-free public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10461/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can clarify the proposed progressing of the BusConnects scheme for Dublin in the coming year, specifically if the NTA intends to push ahead with existing dates for implementation, given the difficulty transport companies concerned have in recruiting and retaining staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10458/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene with the NTA in relation to the ongoing deterioration of bus services in Ballyfermot as a result of the introduction of the new BusConnects routes, specifically the collapse of services in Lower Ballyfermot as a result of the introduction of the new 60 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10457/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pay (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his officials have been briefed on industrial relations issues at a company (details supplied) and proposed industrial action at the company; if he has any proposals to ensure disputes at the company do not arise as a result of lower levels of pay or conditions being imposed on drivers as a result of the way the NTA awards...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 304. To ask the Minister for Health the reason melatonin and propranolol are not covered by a student medical card while venlafex, which has been prescribed as part of a trio of medication, is; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that having to pay for these two medications is having a significant financial impact, especially when other college costs are also factored in; if there are...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: It certainly would have, once-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: Is the widely publicised response I received from the Minister, Deputy Ryan, on a question about free public transport the Government's position? In other words, does the Government reject the idea of free public transport because it leads to an increase in unnecessary trips? Does the Taoiseach claim, therefore, that journeys currently undertaken by people entitled to free public transport,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: So Eamon Ryan's position is not the Taoiseach's position.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Priorities (7 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic policy unit of his Department. [11363/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 18. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on immigration will next meet. [11364/23]

Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: If we are honest, the purpose of this Bill, which is being rushed through the Dáil in an emergency fashion by the Minister with the support of all his Green Party colleagues, is to bypass current environmental protection legislation. It is not about shortening the process in that regard. It is about bypassing , fast-tracking and streamlining it and avoiding the need for an...

High Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: I thank Sinn Féin for the motion. I think all of us have put similar motions before the House, and while sometimes you might feel you are banging your head off a brick wall, it is important we revisit this issue and keep revisiting it again and again. We should do so mostly because the Government is failing the population on this. Businesses get the supports and then they get the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: Much and all as the announcement of the referendum on equality issues, which is to be held in November, is welcome on International Women's Day, there is a deep irony in the fact that the Government announced earlier today a referendum to remove from the Constitution the insulting provision to the effect that a woman's place is in the home is also to be held. This announcement comes a day...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: Of course you would.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: The Taoiseach really does not get it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (8 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: Normally when we discuss competitive challenges we see them as issues that affect the bottom line in business, such as energy costs, wage costs etc. However, even now employer organisations are saying that housing is dominating their competitive challenge with workers' inability to find homes. That applies to both the public and private sectors. Schools, hospitals, mental health...

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (8 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: You let me in before Deputy Boyd Barrett simply because it is International Women's Day.

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (8 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: No, I like the positive discrimination. I would love to see it happen all of the time, not just on 8 March. I was wondering about the discussions on the report on the policing service for our future and how that relates to evictions, seeing that evictions are going to be a big part of our future. Was there any discussion or training of gardaí in how to deal with these issues? I...

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (8 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: It is very mischievous, but thanks for the publicity. It will sell loads of pamphlets.

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (8 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: I would rather be bonkers than a Tory like you.