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Other Questions: Passport Applications (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister recently told me that the Passport Office processed almost 750,000 applications for renewals and new passports in 2016 and that he expected a rise of approximately 9% this year. Of course there was the Brexit spike, to which the Minister has referred in some replies. His own Department has been very efficient and kind in response to queries I have raised, and I am sure, in...

Other Questions: Passport Applications (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: When I review the files from my own office of people who I have represented, time after time one sees that while a passport should have been issued on a particular date according to the tracker on the website, somebody's departure date is coming up within a few days and there is still no sign of the passport. As I have said, I am grateful for the fact that the Department has been able to...

Other Questions: Passport Applications (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: Many of us have put a notice to the effect of what the Minister has said on our websites, Facebook pages and so on. I notice a huge increase in demand for passports from countries like South Africa, Australia, the UAE, Canada and so on. Many thousands of applications were made in 2015 and 2016. Does the Department have any idea how many people worldwide have an Irish passport? What are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: I welcome the Vintners Federation of Ireland and the Licensed Vintners Association and thank them for their presentations. I had to go upstairs to ask a question of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, so my question to the witnesses has probably already been asked. Do they believe that this change in legislation will discourage people from going to bars and consuming alcohol? Will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: When the Houses introduced health and safety legislation for workers down through the years, it was clear that consuming any alcohol before going to a workplace, using machinery and so on could not be countenanced. Is there a level of consumption that does not impair? In other words, is there an acceptable level of alcohol that a driver may consume?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: I am asking for the witnesses' opinion. Is it acceptable that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: The witnesses believe that the alcohol level set by the law is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: The witnesses do not believe that it impairs people's capacity to drive or operate a major-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: I agree that speeding is a major issue. The Oireachtas must move on enforcement because 186 deaths per year is unacceptable. As Deputy Fitzpatrick said, though, alcohol is a factor in a significant proportion of those deaths. It is another element for our consideration. Mr. Cribben mentioned the RSA's report and the percentages at the various levels. In practice, is there not a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: To put it another way, would it be worth it if it only saved one life or six lives?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: Given the figures cited by Deputy Fitzpatrick, the legislation would save lives. Surely the witnesses should welcome that and pursue some of the avenues that the Chairman outlined. I was a transport spokesperson for a long time and dealt with the development of community-based rural transport. I remember OK Transport in Offaly and Kildare. I know the Beara Peninsula and south-west Cork...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: Were we employers running a factory where machinery that required dexterity and so on was used, would we be happy if anyone had consumed any alcohol? We would be very unhappy, in fact.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: Nobody would disagree with that. We cut the traffic corps in half during the austerity years, which was crazy. Cities like Warsaw in Poland, where alcohol has a similar role in society, produced a situation in which every driver had a one-in-two chance of being invigilated and subsequently noted a dramatic decrease. I am not challenging anything in that regard, but this small step might...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 38. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether an Irish representative from his Department should be present at all meetings and stages of the UK-EU Brexit negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18001/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 88. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she will take arising from the recommendation of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child recommending that the State reinstate the provisions setting the age of criminal responsibility at 14 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18505/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Establishment (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 89. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal, provided for in the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18506/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 92. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to issue body worn cameras to front-line gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18556/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Meetings (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance when the national economic dialogue will be held in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18497/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reports (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will be publishing a report and analysis of the 30 submissions received and published following the consultation process on the sugar sweetened drinks tax; the timetable for the introduction of the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18498/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youthreach Programme Review (12 Apr 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the review of the Youthreach programme; the terms of reference and timescale for the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18494/17]