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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: We must have a chat with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, about that one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: We have had quite a good discussion on it, although I understand the Senator was unavailable. It would be good if Dr. Ó Tuama or Dr. Byrne had another opportunity to come in on the challenges around e-bikes and their uptake.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Thank you. Was that it, Senator?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: That is probably for Ms Sayers of ESB Ecars.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Does Dr. Byrne mind if I interject? As he works in the medical field, does the HSE look at this research? It seems to me that what he said indicates there are substantial public health benefits to promoting active travel. Does he see that in his organisation? I am concerned we perhaps do things in a very siloed way in this country. The cost of our health service is vast. There is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Indeed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: That would be very helpful. If Dr. Byrne is aware of where health services are taking the lead on the promotion of active travel in other countries, we would be very interested in hearing about it and would consider it in our report. My last question is for Ms Sayers. Has the ESB considered vehicle-to-grid potential much?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Ms Sayers for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Perhaps I could come in on this. We talk about low-traffic neighbourhoods in our urban areas but perhaps not enough about low-traffic neighbourhoods in our rural areas. It seems that when every road is driveable and every boreen is a shortcut, then we are going to have significant volumes of traffic on them. The Dutch do quite well and they really disincentivise driving on some of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Ms Sayers. I will allow Deputy Farrell back in when Dr. Ó Tuama returns if he wants to put his question to him again. In the meantime I will go to Deputy Whitmore.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Thank you. I want to build on Senator McGahon's question. I am mindful of Dundalk town, where Senator McGahon is from, and the rows of terraced buildings with no garden and no driveway, where people must park their car on the street. Does ESB Ecars see itself getting into a situation where it might provide charging points on those streets or does it see its role as being to provide them at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: It seems to me that, as we transition to an e-car fleet, we should probably think about how we do on-street parking and whether we should do on-street parking. In many cases, it seems it is a poor use of public space and it might make sense from an infrastructure point of view to put parking in more central locations for people who are living in urban areas, separate to those people who are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I understand Dr. Byrne is keen to come in on this as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Thank you. There was a question for Ms Sayers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Deputy O'Sullivan and Mr. Byrne. As no other members are indicating to ask further questions, do our witnesses have any points they want to raise?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Ó Tuama. Do any of our other witnesses wish to mention anything that has not been discussed? If not, I thank the witnesses for joining us today. It was a fascinating and broad-ranging session, and it is appropriate that it was. It will be very useful. I believe the members of the committee are going to get stuck into putting together a report, and we hope it will...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: The co-operative societies Bill is on the long list of upcoming legislation and I understand the heads of Bill are being prepared. The intent of the Bill is to consolidate and improve legislation governing co-operatives. As the Tánaiste, is aware, the legislation is very old. I mention this in the context of developing community wind energy and it is a priority of the Government that...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: 74. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the specific social protection measures that will be funded in 2022 from the increase in the rate of carbon tax; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57598/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Poverty Impact Assessment (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: 76. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of the distributional effects of budget 2022 and the modelled anticipated impacts on those most at risk of poverty, particularly those living alone; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57601/21]