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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: If Iarnród Éireann goes ahead and introduces unmanned stations then customers requiring assistance will depend on a member of staff being on the train. Does Ms Graham perceive that situation being problematic?

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: The Minister of State's party has been in government for seven years and we are in the midst of a housing emergency. After seven years, it still refuses point blank to roll out a properly-funded State-wide social and affordable housing building programme, despite the fact it is aware of the chronic shortage of rental properties which, in itself, is a crisis. It is also aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (30 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: 514. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the moneys spent on dealing with litter, fly tipping and illegal dumping annually by each local authority in 2016 and 2017, in tabular form. [4168/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: 529. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the next five years for the privatisation of bus routes that are currently run by Bus Éireann; his plans to cease the privatisation process and maintain the bus routes under public provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4007/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Funding (30 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: 536. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding provided to TII towards the maintenance of the Luas network in each of the years 2013 to 2018. [4142/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (30 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: 537. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Transdev contributes to his Department or TII to maintain the Luas network; and, if so, the figures for each of the years 2013 to 2018. [4143/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (30 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: 541. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of his Department's budget allocation for 2017 allocated to the local authority swimming pool grant. [4264/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (30 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: 542. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of his Department's budget allocation for 2018 that will be allocated to the local authority swimming pool grant. [4265/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (25 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: 75. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the agreement in place with his Department and Louth County Council regarding the use of a site (details supplied); the number of his Department's staff that were issued with free car parking permits; the timeframe on this agreement; when it commenced; when it is due to cease; if there are financial benefits to the local authority...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: I asked if I could ask all my questions together, when it is my turn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: What I had said to the Chairman was that I wanted, when my turn came, to ask all my questions at the same time rather than to jump back and forth. I am not looking to skip.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: According to the PAC report, funding overall for roads is €27 million lower than it was in 2008. According to the TII, there is a deficit of upwards of €100 million per year for roads maintenance and it reckons only 30 km of the 400 km motorway network is maintained on an annual basis. The officials stated the continued underfunding will have a significant cost long term....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: I thank the witnesses for the response. When it became apparent there would be a further cut of €6 million - the effects of it have been outlined to us - did the witnesses speak with the Minister and outline its consequences year on year? What was the Minister's response?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: Could we get a breakdown of the contributions from the Department and the companies in the PPPs as they relate to motorway maintenance funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: However, any other funding TII would-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: Will Mr. Nolan also provide comparisons between that funding and the contribution made by the PPPs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: Will the witnesses comment on the specific improvement grants?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: Yes, but Mr. Nolan must be aware of the complete shortfall from every local authority seeking funding for what would have once qualified for specific improvement grants, bigger jobs, road safety issues, junctions, etc. That funding is no longer available.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Jan 2018)

Imelda Munster: I beg Mr. Nolan's pardon.