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Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: In the programme for Government, there is a policy to achieve ambitious tourism goals. Today, Drogheda councillors will vote to close St. Laurence's Gate to traffic. It is a barbican gate and it was built in the 13th century in the medieval town of Drogheda. It is widely considered to be the best of its kind in western Europe. Will the Taoiseach commit to funding it and investing in it to...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: It is in the programme for Government under ambitious tourism goals. Will the Taoiseach commit to investing to have it open to the public as a tourism amenity similar to the barbican Westgate in Canterbury given the huge potential to develop tourism in and attract tourists to Drogheda and the south Louth region?

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: It has been done, to no avail.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: I thank the delegates for their opening statement. Ms Murdock has made the important point that the purpose of the Road Safety Authority is to reduce the number of deaths on the roads. As the delegates will be aware, the representatives of a number of lobby groups who appeared before the committee some weeks ago had a clear motive for opposing the proposed legislation. It is important to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: On relaying the statistics and the figures to the Garda to assist it in its work, I am curious to know if the Road Safety Authority is aware of an increase the allocation of enforcement officers to the Garda traffic corps specifically. Has the RSA been informed of this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: Of the 10% promised from the new recruits, does Ms Murdock know the number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: I am not disputing the evidence; I am just curious as to what the reason would be that in 52 cases the toxicology report was not completed or was not in the file.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: One needs it particularly if one is making the case for legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the residents of Mosney direct provision centre are compelled to shop on site by the use of a points system; if her Department authorised this system; if this is now part of Government policy for all direct provision refugee centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23130/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 460. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of running the on-site laundry service at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda; the estimated cost to outsource the laundry service at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23162/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 461. To ask the Minister for Health if HSE regional laundries have been outsourced; if so, the cost and the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23163/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (16 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 555. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that car owners are being quoted outlandish amounts to insure cars that are 15 years old or more, notwithstanding the fact that they have passed the NCT and as such are deemed to be roadworthy and safe; the reason for this premium loading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23141/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (16 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 558. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the inquiry into the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games ticketing scandal to publish its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23215/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the procedure for persons in Northern Ireland who wish to exchange their British driver licences for licences from this State. [22431/17]

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: We agree with the sentiment behind Fianna Fáil's motion but feel it needs a considerable amount of strengthening. Therefore, our amendment includes some of what Fianna Fáil proposed in its motion but with additional measures, such as recognising the importance of keeping public transport in public ownership, ensuring all transport services are accessible to people with...

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: We have had several lengthy tribunals detailing that particular horror show.

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: This has affected planning matters and, therefore, transport management hugely. We continue to suffer to this day as a result of poor planning. There has been a lack of joined-up thinking to ensure developments are correctly catered for, areas which are experiencing growth in population have sufficient transport links and road and rail infrastructure is properly planned to cater for the...

Other Questions: Traffic Management (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to manage the situation outlined in recent reports from his Department's economic and financial evaluation unit that the cost of traffic congestion in the greater Dublin area is €350 million annually and that this could rise to €2 billion a year within 15 years; and if he will make a statement on...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Transport Policy (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: It is more than one year since the Minister took office and it must be said that transport is in a sorry state because of the lack of investment in infrastructure and very poor investment in land transport overall. The area of public transport is in deep crisis. I asked this question because the Minister has refused to engage with the discourse around the future of public transport amidst...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Transport Policy (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: The Minister has said, and he has stated repeatedly, that he is not in favour of privatisation and that he has no intention of privatising. He has not, however, answered my question on whether he would give a commitment that no further routes would be put out to tender to protect the existing services. Will the Minister give that commitment? As I said earlier, we do not know what the NTA...