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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: The point of this meeting is that the committee has assessed the draft strategy and from this meeting we can make our recommendations or observations to the Minister before he approves the final plan. That is my understanding, and my questions will all relate to the document provided to us. I thank Ms Graham and Mr. Creegan for attending the meeting. They have always been very generous...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: We can deal with it all afterwards.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I will come back in during the second round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank the witnesses for answering the first round of my questions and I will come back on some of their answers. I will continue from where I left off and acknowledge there are some positive freight measures. I got caught up discussing rail freight and I want to discuss the last mile of freight or cargo delivery. The strategy suggests that we should examine the feasibility of how we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I am finished.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I want to get some answers to my questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I have one final comment that aligns with the Chair's love of the train. It is very positive to note that the first of 41 intercity railcars, ICRs, left Korea yesterday to be shipped to Ireland. When these come into operation we will see additional rail services in many parts of the country that need them, so that is good. We also expect to see 95 electric units which are probably in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (23 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 31. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the introduction of a derelict property tax; if any research has been carried out by his Department into this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32910/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (23 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 49. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the introduction of a vacant property tax; if any research has been carried out by his Department into this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32909/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 295. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33319/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Everybody is welcome to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The committee is meeting in public session to consider the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022. We are joined by the following witnesses: Mica Action Group Donegal is represented by Mr. Michael Doherty, Dr. Andreas Leemann, Mr. Aidan Houton and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I ask Dr. Cleary to finish up as soon as possible. We want to hear from her and do not want to stymy what she has to tell us, but we need to stick to the time limits.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I ask Dr. Cleary to finish up there.