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Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: In the two minutes that are left, I will mention VAT on fuel and electricity in respect of Financial Resolution No. 2. While it is welcome that the rate will stay at 9%, both of these commodities, which people need in order to live, are priced far too high at the moment, particularly for people with commercial premises. I was speaking to the owner of a bakery recently where the electricity...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: I will leave it to the Minister to respond.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: For 8 o'clock in the morning.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: I cannot even get a train.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: I am aware that the Department is making some progress in respect of the A5 and that much of the delay is on the northern side of the Border. That being said, it needs to be recognised that this stretch of road is a vital connection from Donegal and the north-west through Tyrone and into the South. It needs to be prioritised by Governments on both sides of the Border. Unfortunately, as the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: Yes, it was.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: I understand that and it is a great frustration to everyone, bar the DUP, that the Executive is not up and running. We need to see it up and running, working and delivering for people. The delivery of this road project is vital. It is reflection of one of the idiosyncrasies of the planning process on both sides of the Border, particularly in the North, that, unfortunately, a small number...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: This road is used by people every day to come and go to work. They need to have an appropriate road in place.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: Hear, hear.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: But the roads the Minister has approved-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: 5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on any engagement he or his officials have had with stakeholders in relation to the A5/N2 upgrade plans. [43065/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: I often say that we need to relieve Dublin and revive the rest of the country. That is really what we need to do.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: One way to do that relates to the A5 road, which while most of it runs through the North, goes from County Donegal to County Monaghan. These are parts of the country that have been very much left behind by successive Governments. What has been done the Minister's officials regarding the works on this road? The Minister will be aware that Sinn Féin tabled a motion on this a number of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: 3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the funding structure for TII projects; how funding is drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43059/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: I wish to ask about the funding structure for Transport Infrastructure Ireland projects and how that funding is drawn down. The Minister will have seen the article this morning in the Irish Independentsuggesting that the failure to invest in road projects could lead to up to 77 deaths in five years. It is a stark reminder that when projects are approved to be advanced, we need to advance...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: I am aware of how the system works or in many cases does not work. It certainly does not work efficiently and appropriately. Since the change of government, there has been a change in how the Department of Transport allocates funding. It is very much done on a phase-by-phase basis. Only when one phase of a project is completed can it try to draw down the funding for the next phase. That...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: I appreciate that and I understand that there was a change in emphasis but that is not what I am talking about here. I am talking about a change in the mechanism allowing Transport Infrastructure Ireland to deliver these projects. It is finding that it is complicated by the phased system in place which is delaying the delivery of these roads. The Minister spoke about the increase in costs...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: We can discuss rural transport another day. This is the issue I am talking about.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: A possible 77 deaths.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Martin Kenny: The main issue that many people are looking at in respect of this is the reduction in speed limits on various roads around the country. We certainly need to see that. There is no big opposition to it. However, people are concerned that if the law is not proportionate, it will often not be complied with. We can all recognise this. Many Deputies will know people who were given a speeding...