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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: We have gone through that.

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 thank the witnesses. All of the members have found the three sessions we have had today very informative and helpful. I certainly have. We are finishing quite late and I hope we are not locked in.

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 also thank the representative group who are still with us. I wish everyone a safe journey back to the north west. I also thank the secretariat because they have done a fantastic job.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 38. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the Departmental working group that was set up to investigate potential amendments to building regulations in relation to changing places (details supplied); the progress the group has made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32912/22]

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: The Minister spoke-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I want to clarify-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: The Minister has spoken on amendment No. 44, but we have not discussed amendments Nos. 66 to 74, inclusive.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I want to speak to amendment No. 69. The Bill makes reference to the National Roads Authority, NRA. Is this correct? Who is the commissioner referred to in the Bill?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Who is the commissioner mentioned in the Bill?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Chairman. It is to do with amendment Nos. 72 to 74, inclusive, and the setting of special speed limits. The Bill seems to deal mainly with national roads, TII roads, and not roads managed by local authorities directly within their areas. I see in the proposed section 55(10E) there is scope for ministerial policy direction on certain speed limits. Is there scope to be stronger...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Minister. Chairman, I reserve the right to introduce that on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I have similar concerns about this in that we will see varying degrees of quality of scooters and cheaper scooters, which may be aimed at the younger age cohort because they are more affordable to that cohort. We may end up with cheaper, lower quality, less safe equipment because they are attractive to the under-16 cohort as they have a little less money. That is why I would be concerned if...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: With regard to the use of cameras to manage and monitor traffic, I understand the authorities have to be given the clearance to do that. Does the term “fixed system” apply to the CCTV cameras that are used in buses in order to keep bus lanes clear? I completely understand the issue around data protection. However, as a cyclist, I have experienced close passes and while I do...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I want to clarify something. I am not suggesting that if I went out and took a picture of the Minister's numberplate or car, or somebody's car parked on the footpath, that in itself would be evidence enough for the Garda to pursue a prosecution. People get increasingly frustrated by these traffic offences, which they witness daily. They might be walking to school with children in the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: It was a similar question about the extent of that. I hear the positive sounds coming out of Cork about Cork BusConnects and the investment in its rail system. Would there need to be an amendment to extend this to Cork, Galway or Limerick?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I will speak to amendment No. 75. It is a positive amendment. I do not need to list the benefits of electric vehicles, especially with regard to emissions. This refers to carbon emissions but we also have to consider air pollution and noise pollution. I wonder if there is an opportunity to address within the Bill the issue of internal combustion engines idling. It is particularly...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: My comment is on section 45 as well. The way it reads to me, I understand that one of either options (a), (b), (c) or (d), applies. The language is quite strong in saying the board "shall approve a scheme". I think either option (a), (b), (c) or (d) should be covered by a caveat saying this scheme does not contribute to increasing emissions or does not encourage disproportionate private...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 56. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next round of the Sports Capital funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32401/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ukraine War (21 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 65. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way that Sport Ireland and national governing bodies are responding to the crisis in Ukraine and the need to support the thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32400/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 456. 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. [32548/22]