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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry to interrupt but somebody's telephone is ringing. It appears to belong to Senator Humphreys.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I apologise but I must interrupt again. Somebody's telephone is still ringing. We know it is not Senator Humphreys's. It interferes with the recording equipment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Everybody's telephone better be switched off. It causes difficulty for our staff, and it is not my telephone. Telephones should be put on airplane mode. They cause a problem for the people working on the broadcasting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: If the committee agrees we will invite them. I do not have a problem with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: To chastise him, I presume.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: He needs to get a message loudly and clearly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I appreciate that. Where answers can be given in writing to the member directly, that would be appropriate. If we wrote to the Secretary General to point out that his comments had caused us serious concern and refute his point, would that also be appropriate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We could also ask him to outline the basis for his commentary. We will send the text of the letter to members so that they can be satisfied with it before we send it. Next is Deputy Brophy, whom I thank for his patience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Before our guests reply, I wish to state that there is huge interest in this matter, particularly in the constituencies through which the routes will run. Two Deputies who represent the same constituency have pointed out that there are serious concerns because there will be more gardens lost there. I do not expect our guests to reply in respect of many of the issues that have been raised,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: So many questions have already been asked. However, in light of the fact that there will be environmental impacts of which the witnesses will be aware of in the context of gardens being lost, trees being knocked down and streetscapes changing significantly, are there proposals to add value in terms of street furniture, environmental improvements or even new parks? This is a €2...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: A summary is fine

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will come back to Ms Graham.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I agree.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Every member's comments will be noted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course. The committee will get the replies and we will ensure that they are passed on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Members wrote to the committee and the committee agreed to their suggestion. If the Senator has a proposition, he should send it to the committee which can then discuss it. I will certainly support him in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course. I have no issue in that regard. It is a matter for the committee. I looked at a television screen earlier and I am aware that our guests, having already appeared at another committee meeting, have been here for five or six hours. I thank them for attending. They are doing an excellent job, notwithstanding current difficulties. I also thank them for their professionalism.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose that we suspend proceedings for ten minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I must remind members to switch off their mobile phones completely. I apologise to our witnesses for the delay. Our earlier hearing went on for longer than anticipated. I welcome the witnesses and appreciate that they waited to make their presentation on this important issue. We will consider the current situation pertaining to the licences of those who have been disqualified from driving....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms Murdock for her submission. I acknowledge the tremendous work that both the Road Safety Authority and the Garda Síochána are doing in making our roads safer for everybody. It is unacceptable that so many drivers who are disqualified are on the roads. Sadly, more people have died on our roads this year compared with last year. That is also unacceptable. I fully...