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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: I will comment on what Deputy Dooley said about the evidence-based plan. There is nothing concrete in it and he should know better than to rely on the Government when the Government has not done anything so far. The Government has had ample time since the committee was set up to propose alternative ways of assisting people to drive that behavioural change. Deputy Dooley's amendment is that...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: I support amendments Nos. 86 and 93. Financial penalties will definitely strengthen this particular legislation. They will act as a deterrent and ensure compliance with the regulation. This is a good proposal, which I do not believe the Minister should have a problem accepting. It is a swift and easy method of reprimanding those who do break noise regulations. I hope the Minister will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: It is fair to say that the carbon tax is just one small part of the report but nonetheless the report and this amendment propose a fourfold increase in carbon tax. The current Government and past Governments have done very little on this issue, and we are facing hundreds of millions in fines every year because of the lack of Government action. It is typical that tax is always the first...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: Would it be a good idea for the committee to write to CIÉ or the Department asking it to investigate the details of the letter and to respond accordingly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: It contradicts the recommendations that we as a committee had in the disability access report. It flies in the face of all of that. The manning of stations was a significant issue for many people. It was one of the main issues that came up. We could write to Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority, NTA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects: National Transport Authority (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: I will start off with BusConnects. From the initial publication of the plan, there have been 30,000 submissions. The public engagement and the opportunity for people to raise their concerns in such volumes are very welcome. However, sometimes would it not be better to engage with the public and the communities first on what they feel they need regarding work, travel and everything involved...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects: National Transport Authority (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: On that point, the aim was not to go out with a blank piece of paper but to have a consultation process to ask people about their needs and requirements in getting to work and living in the community in terms of access. From this the NTA could develop an idea of what their needs were before formulating a plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects: National Transport Authority (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: On the increase in the number of buses and the frequency of services, I know that the delegates touched on the issue, but they will know that, as matters stand, it is totally insufficient. As I said, three buses pass by at rush hour before people can get onto a bus. The delegates have said they have already increased the number, but I am not comfortable with it. If BusConnects is to work...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 53:In page 12, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following:“(f) an assessment of the impact of the decision on the well-being and health of local residents;”.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 808. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding plans that were in train in 2011 for a primary health care centre in Ardee, County Louth, to replace the interim primary care centre that was based at St. Brigid’s Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13544/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 809. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the adequacy of the interim primary care centre based at St. Brigid’s Hospital, Ardee, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13545/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1089. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional resources including funding of pay, additional staff or other measures that have been introduced to cope with the expected surge in motorists applying to transfer their British and Northern Irish driver licences to Irish driver licences. [13303/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1097. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the Bus Éireann expressway route 100X is not designated wheelchair accessible despite having wheelchair accessibility at all stops on the route and the buses driving the route have wheelchair accessibility; and his plans to designate the route as wheelchair accessible. [13447/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1126. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full cost to date for the maintenance of the unopened private service stations on the M11 at Ballyellin, Inch, Gorey, County Wexford; and if a breakdown of the various costs will be provided. [13902/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated increase in PSO subvention needed to reduce average Dublin Bus ticket prices by a quarter and by a half; and the estimated increase in PSO subvention required to completely subsidise all Dublin Bus usage. [14115/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated increase in PSO subvention needed to accommodate 25%, 50% and 100% increases in public transport usage; and the national public transport total by specific figures for Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, and Dublin Bus in tabular form. [14116/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated increase in public transport journeys if PSO subvention were increased to subsidise fares by a further 25%, 50% and 100%; and the national public transport total, with specific figures for Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and Dublin Bus in tabular form. [14117/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated increase in public transport passengers if PSO subvention were increased to subsidise fares by a further 25%, 50% and 100% and the national public transport total, with specific figures for Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, and Dublin Bus in tabular form. [14118/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (26 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of increasing public transport capacity by 25%, 50% and 100%; and the national public transport total, with specific figures for Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and Dublin Bus in tabular form. [14119/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: There are more than 4,500 people on the housing waiting list in County Louth. The Rebuilding Ireland targets are to deliver just 1,074 homes between now and 2021. That leaves a shortfall of more than 75% without even taking into account those families who will come onto the housing list between now and 2021. Despite the Government's protestations, Rebuilding Ireland is clearly not working...