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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: Hang on a second. I was crystal clear in what I was saying. I am talking about what will happen in ten years' time. The Minister will be instrumental during the potentially three years and one month he has left in office, under the rules we all have to abide by in the Constitution around elections, as regards the impact he can have. The point I want to make is whether we are doing enough...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: We need to look at faster trains and shorter journey times, which will drive the modal shift to get cars off the road.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: At the moment, we are not doing enough in that area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: The Minister can do both in tandem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: I think the Minister should-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: The Minister should be looking at a plan for it because in five years' time, he does not know what the European investment frameworks will be for rail. It is obviously an area that is set to grow. The Minister must admit that is what is happening at European level.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: It would be prudent for the Minister to look at this issue further.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the additional measures his Department is undertaking to supply the expected demand for energy in Ireland over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3428/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Centres (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on extending the ban on data centres to counties outside Dublin on a temporary basis following recent announcements on data centre restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3429/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 182. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the roll-out of the clean export premium; the date the required payment mechanism will be determined by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3430/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a targeted roll-out of sectoral specific grants for microgeneration of wind and solar for SMEs that consume large quantities of energy such as dairy farms and supermarkets as a method of reducing demand on the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3431/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the commencement of works for the construction of a new train platform at Kent station, Cork for the provision of additional capacity in relation to the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3434/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the timetable for the works in relation to the €184.7 million of European Union funding for the Mallow to Midleton and Cobh rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3435/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a timetable for the construction of the double track from Carrigtwohill to Midleton train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3436/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the research undertaken as part of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review into the provision of electrified high-speed rail between Cork to Dublin and Dublin to Belfast and associated costings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3437/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 214. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on increasing subvention to Irish Rail to lower the cost of inter-city fares between Cork and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3438/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the fuel types of second-hand passenger vehicles imported into Ireland for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3439/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made in respect of plans to phase out the sale of diesel cars in Ireland; the details of a comprehensive diesel scrappage scheme in the medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3440/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to prepare legislation for motorway filling stations to increase the number of rapid charging points for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3441/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: 617. To ask the Minister for Health the intermediate care ambulance services currently operating in each CHO catchment area; the funding allocated to each CHO for the provision of such services in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3290/22]