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

Fergus O'Dowd: Perhaps I was unclear. The person who came at me out of the blue was going against the traffic flow and could not be seen.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I regret to say that it happens to me frequently in the city. I am not blaming anybody. One does not expect it. One thanks God that one did not hit the cyclist who was going the wrong way on a particular road. It often happens around Dorset Street, although I am not sure why. I do not know if others have had the same experience.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: A Road Safety Authority report is being compiled into all injuries and fatalities over a particular year. It is going into every single accident, as to the reasons, outcomes and contributory issues.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: We will be very happy to follow that up with our witness groups.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: It is very important because it gives one the facts.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: This will be done would in 2018. We will check this out because it is a hugely important issue.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Is this phenomenon universal in all countries or-----

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

Fergus O'Dowd: What Ms Williams is saying is very concerning and absolutely unacceptable.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: We are talking about abuse.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I believe it is the same thing because it involves young girls.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Not at all. Absolutely, it is quite to the contrary.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: On the point raised by Deputy Catherine Murphy earlier about our committee doing a report on this, it would be very helpful if, after this meeting today, any further studies, views or ideas that our witnesses may have might be given to our committee. All of this material will all be taken very seriously on board. In particular, we note the point made by Ms Williams about young teenage...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I apologise ach tá ceist ag an Dr. Ó Tuama ansin. An bhfuil rud le rá aige?

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I call Deputy Eamon Ryan to speak now.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes, we said that earlier.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: In fairness to the Senator who raised it, he did so as something he has seen.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Everyone is entitled to their view, as is the Deputy.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I want to make the point that the context of what we are trying to do, and I appreciate the Deputy must leave, is to work together to find a common solution. It is not us versus them. It is how we can improve everything for everybody.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: That is where we are at.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not want to cut across anybody but the deficit in what the Deputy is saying is that BusConnects will have 200 designated kilometres of cycle separation, which will be hugely transformational. I accept and acknowledge all of the arguments. We also have to recognise the facts. We will be discussing this at another meeting.