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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Personal Powered Transportation: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The fundamental point is that any citizen can challenge any law through the courts, and that is how it should be. I agree that we all want consolidation. Mr. O'Leary said, without giving a promise, that the Department will look at the strategy that might usefully be worked on in order to tell us what the plan might have to be. That is a fair summary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Personal Powered Transportation: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Tá an t-am tagtha chun dul abhaile anois.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Personal Powered Transportation: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: If I used such a device, even on private grounds like a university campus, am I personally liable if I injure somebody unless I have insurance? How can someone get insurance if he or she cannot legally use the device in a public place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Personal Powered Transportation: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have a meeting to attend shortly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Personal Powered Transportation: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have another meeting as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Personal Powered Transportation: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the witnesses for providing that information and answering all the questions members had.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (26 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance if a reply will issue to matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) relating to the seafarers credit and tax allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48802/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Treatment Programmes Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that certain things have changed. Some €650,000 has been spent on the Donore Road facility. My information is that up to two weeks ago nobody was in that facility. I have since been informed that three public servants are there but that there are no new services. The Minister of State indicated that a methadone programme has commenced. I ask her to provide a follow-up on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Treatment Programmes Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to the House to again discuss the serious drug addiction problem in Drogheda, County Louth. As my colleague, Deputy Smyth, who is present, is aware, today we learned of serious and significant problems being experienced by community drugs services in the areas. It is a very difficult situation, particularly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I apologise for being late but there was a delay in the port tunnel this morning. That is why we were all held up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I would have, except it was a short delay. Apologies have been received from Deputy Ruth Coppinger. I remind members to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. We will now go into private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Vice Chairman, Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe, for stepping in and helping for a few meetings when I was indisposed due to a broken leg. I appreciate it very much. I remind members and those in the Public Gallery to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording and broadcasting systems. The committee has agreed to write to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We deal first with the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 and the national cycling strategy. I welcome to the meeting the following representatives of cycling groups: from Cyclist.ie, Dr. Damien Ó Tuama, national cycling co-ordinator, and Ms Mairéad Forsythe of Love30 on behalf of Cyclist.ie; from the Dublin Cycling Campaign, Mr. Kevin Baker,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Ó Tuama. I call Mr. Kevin Baker.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Baker. I now invite Mr. Ciarán Ferrie of I BIKE Dublin to give his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: In 2017, one in every ten road traffic fatalities was a cyclist. Last year, it was reduced to nine people who were killed cycling. This year, so far, the figure is nine again. It is a serious issue when a much higher percentage of cyclists are injured and killed than other road users. The witnesses’ points are well made and well taken. The second half of our meeting will involve...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Maybe it happens in Mayo.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: They will be there after the cars too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Who wishes to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I acknowledge that it was the Deputy who asked for this issue to be placed on the agenda. Obviously, as a committee, we should take up her point about producing a report with our staff after our hearings in order to try to encourage constructive engagement and get a constructive outcome for everybody.