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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I understand.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am trying to finish the meeting by 3.30 p.m.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is not reasonable for the Deputy to name people here.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am the Chairman. I am sorry if the Deputy does not like it, but at the beginning of meetings I always indicate that persons should not be criticised by name.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Let us get it right. I ask the Deputy not to mention anybody by name. It is reasonable request.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I want the Deputy to make his contribution but I do not know the company he is naming. Its representatives are not here to defend themselves. I thought the Deputy was referring to a person.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I accept it is a company.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry, and this is the first time I have had to have a debate with the Deputy in this committee. I am trying to help him by making sure he stays within the rules and asks a question like everybody else.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Many important questions have been asked. Mr. Creegan spoke about the need to reduce the number of people travelling in cars to and from the city. The provision of a park and ride facility somewhere along the M1 would be of huge benefit. While that does not form part of the BusConnects project, could such a facility be linked to the provision of new bus services?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: We can stay here all night if the Deputy wishes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Another Deputy came into the room and I was anxious that he would be included in the debate.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: When Deputy Shortall is sitting in the Chair, she can do that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: There is no need for a spat. Deputy Chambers has asked some good questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Perhaps Mr. Creegan would respond to my question regarding the provision of a park and ride facility on the M1.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: How many spaces will be available?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: I presume it will be a not insignificant number.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is goods news for people who travel on the M1 because it will take hundreds, hopefully thousands, of cars off that route. The roads on the approach to the city are very narrow and it takes a significant amount of time to get through Gardiner Street. The tunnel is regularly congested at particular times of the day. I have previously raised the issue of congestion at the barriers caused...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is an important issue. It affects the throughput of vehicles.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Fergus O'Dowd: Motorists leaving the centre will have to turn left to exit.