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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Chair. I am delighted to be here. I thank the Minister of State for joining us. This January was the deadliest on Irish roads in a decade, dealing a blow in efforts to reverse last year's 13% rise in the fatality rate. Will the Minister of State provide the committee with an update on the ongoing and planned road safety campaign? How will the success of these campaigns be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: Are their plans for any future legislative change in relation to existing road safety legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for the update. I want to move on to the topic of road transport, freight and haulage and ask about the green transition. How is Government supporting the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly freight transportation system? How is Government encouraging the use of alternative fuels and electric vehicles? Has the Government raised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That brings me to my next question in terms of plans for collaboration with other countries or other international organisations on potential pilot programmes that can be run to demonstrate the use of green technology in heavy goods vehicles, HGVs, ensuring Irish organisations have shared knowledge and expertise in best practice in this area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: My final question is on the green hydrogen strategy. Will the Minister of State discuss its publication with the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan? This country has significant green hydrogen potential on the back of our renewable energy ambitions. I also ask that the industry engage in the transition of HGVs to green hydrogen and consider plans to establish hubs across the country where there...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I nominate Deputy Crowe.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Acting Chair. I am delighted to join this committee. This is my first outing. I also welcome the Minister of State. I welcome Ireland's intergovernmental ratification of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine aids to Navigation. As the Minister of State outlined, it is important to note there are long-term benefits to the ratification of the convention,...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: Will the Irish Coast Guard and other maritime authorities play a role in implementing the objectives of the convention?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: What role will Ireland play in the exchange of information internationally or in terms of best practice for maritime aid to navigation through its participation in the convention?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: In terms of the next steps, what steps have been taken so far by the Government and is there an anticipated timeline for the completion of the process?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: In terms of what is involved, is it the preparation of documents, legal reviews and the co-ordination of relevant Government bodies?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: Has the overall cost been determined?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: So it is just the membership.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State very much.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Issues (21 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he intends providing additional funding and resources to the Emigrant Support Programme to help remove barriers facing returning Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12748/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (21 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 168. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he intends to implement a national hydrogen strategy; if he will provide an update on the working of the interdepartmental working group to generate a hydrogen economy, create jobs, grow, and decarbonise the country. [12694/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Supply (21 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 405. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown on the amount of subsidy administered for type A, B and C determinants by each local authority for group water schemes, in tabular form, listing the number of group water schemes under each local authority's remit and the total subsidy allocated annually from 2018 to 2022; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Supply (21 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 406. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of inspections undertaken by each local authority administrating a subsidy towards the cost of group water schemes; the number of enforcement notices issued to recover a subsidy not meeting terms and conditions of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12353/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Supply (21 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 407. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is satisfied that proper oversight on the financial governance and regulation of group water schemes is in place by local authorities; if group scheme audit accounts are independently checked by the Local Government Audit Service to which the claim relates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12354/23]