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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I better move on to Deputy Crowe as my time has expired and I call him now to speak, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: The next speaker is the rather festive-looking Senator Horkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I apologise. I thought the Senator looked Christmassy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I second that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Mulvey. His contribution is highly valued and I thank him for coming before the committee this afternoon. I am conscious of time as we must conclude because another meeting, with the Minister of State, is starting in this room in 15 minutes. This meeting will adjourn and the next meeting of the joint committee will be at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, 17 October 2024 with Cyber...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (16 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: 199. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total funding allocated to the Bishopstown, Wilton, Glasheen and Model Farm Road area of Cork, from the Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42117/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: He answered the question. The Deputy was not listening.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (15 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: 63. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on renewable energy production in Ireland to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41454/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (15 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: 68. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on his Department's efforts in relation to projects under REPowerEU funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41455/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (10 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the level of non-lethal aid Ireland is providing to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28196/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Committee (9 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: Good afternoon everyone. As I have recently been appointed as Chairman of the committee, I am required to read a declaration under Standing Order 104. I solemnly declare that I will duly, faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Cathaoirleach of the Oireachtas committee on transport and communications without fear or favour, apply the rules as laid down...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Timetables: Iarnród Éireann (9 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: The purpose of today's meeting is to receive an update from Iarnród Éireann on timetables that were rolled in late August of this year. On behalf of the committee I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Jim Meade, chief executive and Mr. Barry Kenny, corporate communications manager. I am required to remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Timetables: Iarnród Éireann (9 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Meade very much. Before I bring in our first speaker, Senator Dooley, I want to say that it was appreciated how promptly Irish Rail responded to the request to come before the committee. Indeed, I believe the company heard about this invitation before it received it. It is appreciated that the company came in and made itself available. I am sure I am not alone in the view that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Timetables: Iarnród Éireann (9 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: The Senator has time to spare. On the consultation, I do not mean this flippantly but what possessed Irish Rail to introduce a new timetable on 26 August in advance of the academic year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Timetables: Iarnród Éireann (9 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: Mr. Meade talked about the learning experience gathered from this process in recent weeks. There are a number of key questions to be asked about infrastructure but I will focus on the passenger perspective for the first part of my questioning. There is or perceived to be an infrastructural deficit at some rail stations, for instance, as regards shelter when large numbers of passengers get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Timetables: Iarnród Éireann (9 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I am sorry to interrupt but I want to ask about platform safety, particularly in heavily congested stations. Has Iarnród Éireann given any consideration to platform-based doors?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Timetables: Iarnród Éireann (9 Oct 2024)

Alan Farrell: I with to make two points on Mr. Meade's response, one of which is on communication. It was alleged by a number of people who communicated with me that on-board communication about delays, etc., was patchy at best. I appreciate that was not universally the case and that statement does not capture all trains or drivers but gaps were reported to me. I have had over communications from more...