Results 11,841-11,860 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I agree. The problem was the Minister had dropped out and the slot had become vacant. Excuse me, that is a reference to today's meeting. The Vice Chairman who is a member of the Deputy's party had organised a trip to Cork on that date which did not go ahead as there was a problem with the date which had been fixed and there was nothing other than the visit to Cork arranged for that day....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: All of those matters were discussed. We wanted to examine issues such as signalling and delays on commuter train services, especially on the northern line. At an earlier meeting Deputy Troy had referred to the state of Busáras. That was the origin of the meeting. We have a briefing document, but it may be very helpful to invite representatives of Irish Rail to discuss such matters...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We know what happened at the meeting and will get them here. I do not think what the Deputy said is untrue, but it is of grave concern to me, as it is to the Deputy. Is she happy for us to invite representatives of Irish Rail to appear before the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I would be happy if the Deputy could give us a proposal in that regard. The meeting happened because I was trying to support the views of members of the committee, as expressed to me. The visit to Cork had been cancelled and we wanted to do something productive. I am delighted the Deputy has raised this issue and I am very happy for it to be included in the work programme. I am very happy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I was not able to make it, but some members were to attend. However, they are not here. No. 2018/362 is an email, dated 22 November 2018, received from Deputy Catherine Murphy requesting that the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport invite representatives of the Football Association of Ireland and Mr. John Delaney to appear before it to update it on its governance and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I agree absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: If the committee agrees, we should certainly do what the Deputy has proposed. If any member can think of other parties or persons we ought to invite to appear before us, he or she should let the clerk know and we can circulate the names.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: The main purpose of the meeting is to engage in pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018. From the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport I welcome Ms Maev Nic Lochlainn, Ms Nicola Dwyer and Ms Patricia Waller. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will take questions from Deputy Munster, to be followed by Deputies Catherine Murphy and Ellis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is fine. We will then revert to Ms Nic Lochlainn to respond to members' questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: If too many questions are being asked, Ms Nic Lochlainn may respond sooner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am in a small quandary here. Perhaps I will call Deputies Catherine Murphy and Dessie Ellis before making some points of my own.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Some excellent probing questions have been asked and need to be answered. It is obvious that people have thought about these issues. I welcome the Minister's change of mind. He originally intended to ban all of these vehicles. I am glad he will not do so. I welcome the decision to provide for strict and fair regulation of them. It is very important that they are properly regulated....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We are in Ms Nic Lochlainn's hands.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: If it has three wheels and a motor-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is the same question as Deputy Munster asks put in a different way. If it has three wheels and a motor, it is not a motorised rickshaw in the definition Ms Nic Lochlainn gave us. It has to have four wheels. Is that it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes. If it has a motor and has three wheels, it is not a motorised vehicle. Is that not it? I am confused.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: It would be helpful if the officials could get further clarity on the point Deputy Ellis raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I think that was his question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Reference was made to hybrid vehicles.