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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to decarbonise last-mile deliveries in town and city centres and in particular to use smaller and lighter vehicles, including e-cargo bikes and trikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20702/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: I want to ask the steps the Minister is taking to decarbonise last-mile deliveries in town and city centres and in particular to use smaller and lighter vehicles including e-cargo bikes and trikes, and if he can make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: The importance of the Leap card cannot be underestimated. It is a simple and easy process to pick one up. We must, however, also explore more integrated ticketing. I note there are also plans to enable people to pay for their tickets with a credit card, and that makes perfect sense. In some cases, though, anomalies exist in fares across the rail network. It may possibly be the case with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure that there are appropriate youth travel public transport fares available for 16- to 18-year-olds across all types of public transport modes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20701/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: What steps is the Minister taking to ensure there are appropriate youth travel public transport fares available for 16- to 18-year-olds across all public transport modes in Ireland? I note a significant reduction for under-24s was introduced and I want to ensure that goes to all youths in the country.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: The Minister said quite clearly that when someone forms the habit at a young age of using public transport, it will extend into later life. The introduction of the fare reductions recently has not been well publicised but it is a significant decrease in public transport fares of 20% for everybody, but a 50% reduction for under-24s, which seems to have gone under the radar a bit. We need to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 730. 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. [19817/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 750. 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. [20120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 1339. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a Ukrainian refugee (details supplied); if they are able to travel to Ireland; if they will be able to access the necessary lifesaving treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19286/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to ensure citizen engagement with offshore wind energy projects in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18847/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Construction Industry (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 11. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the construction technology centre; the timeline for its establishment; and the role it will play as part of the wider Housing for All strategy. [18303/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 21. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding engagements his Department has had with the renewable energy sector; the potential for job creation identified; the initiatives proposed to ensure adequate supply of staff for these sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Planning Issues (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: 127. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding maritime area consent applications; the timeline for when they will begin to be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18845/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027: Discussion (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: Good afternoon, I welcome everybody. The committee is meeting to discuss the draft river basin management plan for Ireland 2022-2027. The public consideration period on that has just finished. It is the third river basin management plan to be produced for Ireland. We are joined in the room by Dr. Matt Crowe, chairperson, Mr. Dónal Purcell, senior executive officer, and Dr. Triona...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027: Discussion (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. Crowe. I invite Mr. Mark Boyden to make the opening statement on behalf of SWAN.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027: Discussion (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: I invite one of the representatives of Teagasc to make its opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027: Discussion (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: I invite Dr. McGoff to make the opening statement on behalf of An Taisce.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027: Discussion (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. McGoff. There were a number of questions for Teagasc there. For the information of our guests, witnesses may not question other witnesses and should ask questions through the Chair. Nevertheless, our guests from Teagasc may wish to come back in on some of those questions later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027: Discussion (7 Apr 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. McGoff.