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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have no doubt that provides the Minister with a further impetus. I thank Deputy McAuliffe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister might take that under advisement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have written to the Minister as our line Minister. We have written to the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, and had it before us. We have done a considerable amount of work on antigen testing. We had Aer Lingus CEO, Ms Lynne Embleton, before us last week. The airline would very much be on board with any form of pilot testing or whatever testing is required with antigen....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister has an opinion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is your opinion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: To conclude on this point, the Minister speaks about other areas. Does he see antigen testing having a role in the context of indoor dining with restaurants? Government made an announcement yesterday. If he is making the statement that he sees it having a role in other areas, what are those other areas? Does it include indoor dining? How quickly will that happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister is not ruling out antigen testing having a role in indoor dining.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does Deputy Matthews wish to make a further comment in respect of the Minister's response?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the Bill. I seek a few points of information. Will insurance be mandatory for e-scooters?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister does not think they require insurance. What is happening regarding bicycles is a positive development, in particular in Dublin. I am amazed, in one sense, that there are not more accidents between cyclists and cars. At this time, is there a need for the Department of Transport to examine the interaction of cars and bikes in terms of the safety of both? I often get a taxi in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is there a formalised rule book for cyclists? There is one for car drivers. I accept the point made by the Minister. However, this area must also be looked at from my perspective. I see the situation unfolding weekly in this regard. Is there a Rules of the Road for people who cycle? Are formalised rules set down in legislation in this regard by the Department? I should know this, but I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: They are the same. Turning to the rental scheme, am I correct in saying it is not part of this legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The question for Mr. O'Leary is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. O'Leary, I had a specific question on the rental scheme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can Mr O'Leary hear me? I am not sure he can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can Mr. O'Leary hear me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am sorry, but I have a specific question. Mr. O'Leary obviously cannot hear me, though. My simple question concerns whether this proposed legislation covers the possibility of setting up rental schemes. My impression is that it does not do so. Am I correct in thinking that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: When will legislation come in which will cover such rental schemes? I ask that question because we are receiving many inquiries on this topic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. O'Leary. Returning to the Minister, the issue of scrambler motorbikes is a major concern in Limerick and everywhere else. What is the law regarding scramblers currently? What age do people have to be to operate them? Must they be registered? Is insurance required? This matter is raised repeatedly by the people on the ground who are affected by these scramblers in various...