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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: We see court cases where somebody was hit for a huge sum and one wonders if the person could ever have paid it. The fine could be €50,000 or whatever. The fines are punitive and you cannot get blood out of a stone. We have been told the fines are approximately €9 million a year but there was no mention of how much of those fines----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: I accept that and I am happy to wait for the figures. The point I am making is that the figures I want Mr. Walsh to bring back are those showing how much of the fines that are levied are collected. That is what I am seeking, as opposed to what percentage fines make up of the entire revenue or whatever. Has TII ever thought about reducing the toll charge at certain times instead of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: That is a separate issue. I am asking about the possibility of variable pricing at different times of the day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Has TII investigated whether, if the by-laws could be changed, it would be a good idea to incentivise people to travel at less busy times of the day and thereby reduce the pressure at peak times, for everybody's benefit? I would get to pay a lower toll if I travel at a quieter time, which facilitates me. It also facilitates those who cannot travel at any time other than 5.30 p.m. on a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: How doable is it to change the toll schemes? Are they fixed forever?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Other members are much more connected to the haulage world than I am but I have a point to make in that regard. When the N4 was completed, I recall driving towards Enfield and seeing a large number of trucks heading off the M50 and going through the town to avoid the toll plaza. I presume haulage companies have to pay those drivers for the extra hour for which they are stuck in Kinnegad or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: It would be useful to explore the opportunity to do something for the haulage industry and for consumers. I thank the witnesses for their opening statement and their input. For road users, particularly those who have no choice, as the Chairman noted, because they are stuck living somewhere and working somewhere else and they need to use these roads every day, the charges are a big...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Before I call Senator Maria Byrne, I welcome also our visitors from Riverchapel National School. It is a very nice part of the world. I have been there myself. I hope they enjoy their day and their next few homework-free days.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Like Senator Murphy, I wish those getting their junior certificate results the very best. As someone who has been on many school boards of management over the past 20 years, I know that, while it may not be as important as it used to be, it is a very good practice run for the leaving certificate. Those who went into the leaving certificate having never done the junior certificate as a...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive opening statement and measured approach to where we are. Evidence that is not just anecdotal, although much of it is anecdotal, shows that there is, particularly in Dublin but also in the rest of our urban centres, concern about night-time activity, public transport and safe streets. It may seem like low-level antisocial behaviour but...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: They have all three minutes that are left.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, back to the House.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are out of order.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Ireland's Military Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Time, Senator.

Seanad: Ireland's Military Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Time, Senator.

Seanad: Ireland's Military Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: I am not asking Senator Craughwell to shut up. I am telling the Senator his time is up. It is the same thing, though, if the Senator could resume his seat.

Seanad: Ireland's Military Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Before I call the Minister, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the leaving certificate class of Synge Street of 1974. One of the class is well known to many of us here, the former Captain of the Guard in these Houses, Mr. John Flaherty. I welcome back John and welcome all of his colleagues and friends from his class. I hope they have a nice evening here. I wish them all the best this...

Seanad: Ireland's Military Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Gerry Horkan: I would have welcomed them, if I had known they were here. They are welcome also.