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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: What ports has the Department requested be included?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Mr. Burke might revert to the committee in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: That is why we have been seeking a review of the TEN-T network. The programme for Government committed to seeking such a review long before Brexit. However, in the light of the imminency of Brexit, it is more crucial than ever that the TEN-T network designation be reviewed. It is regrettable that no formal application for a review has been made, although I acknowledge the matter has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Before the Minister concludes, will he speak specifically on TEN-T, the review and when he will make a formal application as that relates to Government policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: When does the Government plan to make a formal application to review the TEN-T network?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister has now confirmed there is a cap on air freight at summer 2018 levels.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I asked about the maintenance certificates that were issued under EU law by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: It is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister may be missing the point. We have already seen one company pull out of Rosslare.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The shortest route between Ireland and mainland Europe is to depart from Rosslare. What will happen if there are problems with the landbridge, time delays, backups or long queues? I have outlined the number of vehicles going from Rosslare to mainland Europe and the number of trucks per day which leave from Dublin Port and use the landbridge. There is a significant number of trucks using...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: There are 1,000 trucks a day leaving Dublin Port and using the landbridge. If 80% use the landbridge to get to mainland Europe, that amounts to 800 trucks a day or 4,000 a week. Only 750 trucks are leaving from Rosslare to travel to mainland Europe. How will we increase capacity from 750 trucks a week to in excess of 4,000? That capacity could potentially be needed. The Minister keeps...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister is comparing apples and oranges when he talks about Rotterdam port. We all know that the shortest route is from Rosslare to France. The Minister is talking about from moving from a 16-hour to a 28-hour sailing on average. Goods that might be transported on one route might not necessarily be transported on another. That is not competition for somebody who needs to have quick...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister. He very rarely admits that I am right, so I appreciate his doing so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I asked a question about the UK advising that it will not have any transit offices established for about six months following Brexit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: It may be a customs issue but it has the potential to have huge ramifications in terms of the backing up of hauliers on the road, so the Minister might come back to me on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (5 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to ensure a student (details supplied) is accommodated on an existing school transport route which has adequate space available. [5053/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (5 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 281. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of roadside drug tests taken since the introduction of this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5338/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 326. To ask the Minister for Health the status of care service provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5003/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (5 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 358. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [5159/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (5 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 478. To ask the Minister for Health the level of engagement by a hospital (details supplied) in resolving its orthopaedic waiting list; and if the hospital has requested assistance through the National Treatment Purchase Fund. [5753/19]