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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (12 Dec 2019)
Pat Breen: I thank Senator Lombard for raising this issue. I know his interest in the area of disabilities and he regularly raises the matter, and quite rightly so. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, who has responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (12 Dec 2019)
Pat Breen: I agree with Senator Lombard that the programme is very positive. It commenced, in conjunction with Cork County Council, in east Cork and the Senator is 100% correct that it is only appropriate that it is extended. Bus Éireann, the NTA and Cork County Council will probably do that in the very near future. It all depends on funding, but it is a positive start. As I said in my reply,...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (17 Dec 2019)
Pat Breen: I thank Senator Mulherin for taking the question on behalf of Senator Paddy Burke, who is delayed. I can see it is an issue the Senator is very interested in as well. I thank her for raising it. I apologise to the Senators for the absence of the Minister, Deputy Creed, and the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, both of whom are in Brussels. As Senator Mulherin will be aware, the Minister is...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (17 Dec 2019)
Pat Breen: I have noted all Senator Mulherin's comments, particularly her additional ones, and I will convey those to the Minister and the Minister of State. Additional measures have been put in place, with additional staff and resources to deal with the issuing of licences, felling of trees and forest road construction. Forestry road payments are up 35% on last with 87.4 km built to date as opposed...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farm Safety (18 Dec 2019)
Pat Breen: I hope it is not an indication of things to come.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farm Safety (18 Dec 2019)
Pat Breen: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As a farmer in Cork, he is conscious of the issue of farm safety and has spoken to me about it a number of times. I have also met him at a number of farm safety demonstrations. It is an issue that is close to the heart of most people. No matter where I go, everyone knows someone who has been killed as the result of a tragic accident. These are...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farm Safety (18 Dec 2019)
Pat Breen: At any time of the year farm accidents are devastating for the family involved, but particularly so at this time of the year as we approach Christmas. I appeal to all those who are watching this debate and the media to highlight this. The fact that the Senator has raised this matter demonstrates his awareness of this as a farmer. I appeal to farmers to ensure their own safety and the...