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Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. (27 Nov 2003)

Séamus Brennan: I understand what she said about bus shelters. We will certainly keep an eye on that. I thank Senator Moylan for his comments about a Garda blitz. The gardaí do that from time to time but unfortunately have to back off when some other crime crisis occurs. They are very committed and I thank them for their work.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. (27 Nov 2003)

Séamus Brennan: I thank the Senators. I will look into the point about the delay in penalty points. They will turn up, however, so no one should feel they will not. Whenever they turn up the points will show so people should be wary of allowing any laxity to enter in that area. I cannot think of finer work to be doing than this which will actually save lives. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Séamus Brennan: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Members for taking this debate today at fairly short notice. I appreciate this. The Bill has already been considered by the Dáil and, arising from that debate, there have been a number of amendments to the original Bill. As a result, the Bill is now much better than it was. What was useful about the debate in the other House was how unanimous the views were in...

Seanad: Strategic Rail Review Report: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Séamus Brennan: I thank the Members of Seanad Éireann for giving me the opportunity to speak in this debate on the strategic rail review report. As they will know, the review was completed on 3 April. I thank my predecessor, the Leader of the House, Senator O'Rourke, who, when Minister for Public Enterprise, commissioned the report. Under her leadership, substantial investment was made in the rail network...

Seanad: Strategic Rail Review Report: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Séamus Brennan: Over the years I have tried to convince many Ministers with responsibility for transport of the need to reopen the line. In considering the position of Ireland today and what it may be like in ten or 15 years, it is necessary to be pro-railway. Greater economic growth will lead to more car ownership and greater congestion. No matter how much is invested in the road network, it will always be...

Seanad: Strategic Rail Review Report: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Séamus Brennan: It was €2 billion.

Seanad: Strategic Rail Review Report: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Séamus Brennan: The funding is €400 million per year over five years. That is my estimate – it is not legally secured.

Seanad: Strategic Rail Review Report: Statements. (21 May 2003)

Séamus Brennan: Was it a gold card?

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Facilities at State Airports. (20 May 2003)

Séamus Brennan: I thank Senator Mansergh for raising this matter on the Adjournment. I listened carefully to what he said and I have no difficulty in agreeing 100% with his sentiments. How it deals with issues such as this is a measure of any civilised society. Certainly our society should be mature enough to deal in a sensitive and sensible way with these issues. I have taken careful note of what the...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Séamus Brennan: One third of fatal accidents on Irish roads occur in areas to which the 30 mph speed limit applies. Such fatalities usually involve pedestrians – such as children running out of gates on to the road and people walking late at night – and cyclists knocked down by cars. A different view of this is taken on the Continent, where 20 mph speed limits are in operation. I do not propose to...

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

Séamus Brennan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind welcome to the House. Iarnród Éireann has been incurring losses in recent years in its rail freight activities and in the current year alone is expected to lose €14 million. The business has been severely hit by the closure of the IFI plant at Arklow which will result in a loss of revenue of €3 million per annum. The rail freight business had been...

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

Séamus Brennan: Significant progress, which I intend to pursue, was made under the former Minister in recent years in terms of upgrading mainline track for freight and passenger services; providing significant capacity for commuters in the greater Dublin area; and making improvements to the quality of services through the provision of new and modern carriages. I am pleased that this week I have given Irish...

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

Séamus Brennan: I had not intended to respond, given that this debate does not concern legislation. However, I would be grateful for your permission, a Chathaoirligh, to mention a few matters. I have been sitting here for almost three hours, during which time 18 Senators have contributed. I compliment them on as fine a debate on public transport as I have heard. I have made copious notes on what every...