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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Would Ms Tinsley see 6 km/h as an exception or would it be the norm in an urban built-up area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: That is a very good point as to people having helmets and high-vis and being willing to use that kind of technology and equipment. If somebody is coming into the city centre on a scooter from Blackrock, Stillorgan or Kilmacud and they are going on a road surface, the maximum of 12 km/h seems to be very low for that kind of journey. That is, as opposed to people travelling down Dawson Street...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: It is a technology that we are not very used to or familiar with. We are right to be cautious as we introduce it. Over time we will hopefully discover that it is going to bed in relatively well and we will ask why we did not have people on these scooters years ago because they are removing SUVs from a lot of places and helping with parking and visibility. When going past many schools now...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: That is where I got the 53% from as opposed to the 75% that was referenced by Ms Tinsley. I knew that 53% was referenced somewhere. Is any breakdown of that 53% of the encounters involving a footpath available? I am wondering-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: -----how many of these interactions we might we be able to get rid of.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Ms Kennedy's organisation did the survey, so I am wondering if a breakdown is available. If we absolutely make sure there is never a scooter on a footpath again because it is obviously causing a lot of problems, would that solve one third or two thirds of the problems?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: Perhaps that information could be sent to the committee. I think it would be useful for us to have. I am trying to see how we can get the best solution quickly. I want the safest system. If we can deal with the footpaths, we can deal with the continuous sound and some of the other issues. I think the speed of 6 km/h in a lot of areas might be a bit difficult.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the witnesses for all they are doing for their members and for all of us who have friends and colleagues who perhaps have sight loss or a disability. I thank them for their engagement today. I ask them to continue to engage with us as the legislation is passing through the Houses. If there are parts they like, I ask them to let us know, and if there are others they do not like, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: I had my microphone muted. It must be someone else.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: In keeping with the spirit of the day, it is important that we acknowledge all of the staff of the House, from Mr. Martin Groves and Ms Bridget Doody in the Seanad Office to the Cathaoirleach and his team, and everyone else who works in Leinster House - those in the print room, the ushers, the catering staff and everyone else who helps us out. In particular, I wish a happy Christmas to all...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: He is always very welcome.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Senator Davitt for his contribution and his brevity.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: That is the first time I have heard the Senator refer to taking guerrilla action, although perhaps it will not be the last.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: No, not today.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I ask the Minister to conclude the debate. He has five minutes to reply.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: We are all looking forward to that.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: It was gratuity payments.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for his responses to the Senators and for his comprehensive reply.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

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

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.