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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank all our guests for their attendance today, for their submissions and for sharing their experiences with us. As we try to craft legislation, one of the advantages of sitting on a committee is the opportunity to bring in experts and people with experience in an area. That assists us to get the legislation right and to try to get it right first time. We do not always succeed in doing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Fulham. Did Ms Kennedy refer to that as well in her opening statement? I refer to support for the proper road space allocation for users.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Ms Kennedy. I did notice that in many cases where tables and chairs were put out there was no requirement for a section 254 licence, which would generally put management in place, or else the process was speeded up. I cannot remember. We did see a lot of creep in respect of tables and chairs. I am not sure how often that was done by the establishment or by customers sitting there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: For use on a cycle path or on a roadway, Ms Tinsley suggests a 15 km/h speed limit for e-scooters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: However, in no way should it be 6 km/h on footpaths.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Much of what has been suggested regarding e-scooters not zipping along footpaths at 20 km/h is entirely sensible. I thank Ms Tinsley. Ms Kennedy raised the issue of tactile paving. Does she believe that the design manual for urban roads and streets, DMURS, is being implemented correctly? Do improvements need to be made to that? Are local authority staff and contractors working on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Is the biggest challenge the standards that are set out in DMURS or the implementation of those standards by local authorities? Which is the most urgent? If the DMURS were being implemented 100% correctly would it reduce many of the other problems Ms Kennedy mentioned?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Deputy Carey referred to other user groups for consultation. With the advance in electric vehicles - I am talking about e-bikes and e-scooters - it widens the scope for a lot of active travel. It has also given improved access and mobility for people who may have mobility issues. A person can cycle further on an electric bike than on an ordinary bike. Chairman, are there be other user...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I welcome everybody to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Today is the second in a series of meetings the committee has been holding to look at urban regeneration and how to bring some life, vitality and living back into our urban towns and villages across the country. In the first meeting, we looked at dereliction, decay and vacancy. We also looked a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Dr. Rock's screen froze. Can she continue from "additional ingredients"?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I call Mr. Conn Donovan, chair of Cork Cycling Campaign, to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Donovan. I now call on Dr. Cathal FitzGerald from NESC.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I will move to the opportunity for members to put questions to the witnesses. If members keep each slot to seven minutes, we will be able to bring everybody in and we may have time for a second round. To be clear, the seven minutes includes the time to ask and answer the questions. If we could be straight to the point with our questions, it would give more time for witnesses to answer....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Mr. Donovan, we will return to that question as I am out of time in that slot. However, the conflict between road users with limited space in our towns is an important question. The next slot is for Sinn Féin. I call Deputy Ó Broin, who has seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: The questions were directed to Dr. Rock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I will bring in Dr. FitzGerald first, and then Ms Harvey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. FitzGerald. Unfortunately, we are out of time in this slot. We will return to the point on collaboration because it is extremely important. I will invite Ms Harvey to comment when we do so. Since no one is indicating they wish to contribute in the Fine Gael slot, we will proceed to the Independent slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Senator Boyhan, you have been speaking for over six minutes now and have asked six or seven questions.