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Priority Questions: Road Tolls (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: I want to know the Minister's views on his Department's policy regarding slip road tolls on the outskirts of towns, in view of the detrimental effect they have on investment, tourism and the local economy. I want to know if he plans to review slip road tolls or if he will consider same, if he will consider reviewing the current contracts, especially in Drogheda in view of its position...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: Mr. Moroney referred in his opening statement to contractor-owned tractors and I got the impression it was more a case of self-assessment. He said the tractors need to be in top condition and, therefore, need to be exempt from an NCT. Is this a self-assessment process and what checks and tests are carried out? Why does Mr. Moroney think it would be justified for contractor-owned tractors...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: Mr. Moroney's argument is that there has been no consultation and the association does not know what the requirements will entail. His defence is that contractors are carrying out a self-assessment, but there is no mechanism to monitor what type of self-assessment it is or how reliable it is. Any motorist or anybody that operates a vehicle is required to have an NCT. If a similar scheme...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: At low speed, in fairness. Speed is a major contributor to accidents and tractors are low speed vehicles. That would lower the percentage automatically. I am not arguing that point, I am just asking Mr. Moroney why contractor-owned tractors and other tractors should be exempt from an NCT when all other motorised vehicles have to comply with it, particularly given that tractor owners...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: Has the organisation sought clarity from the Minister on that matter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: Perhaps the committee can seek clarity on the matter and pass it on to the organisation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: Would Mr. Farrelly agree that this it to do with the cost and what is being paid?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: There is no cost when it comes to road safety. It is ridiculous to think that a provision for road safety is being considered in respect of how many reams are cut.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: I have put in an amendment to the motion because I take the view that the motion before us today is rather vague and watery. It is not specific enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: We all agree with the first part of the motion. The motion passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas at the start of February. It included a call to increase in the travel pass subsidy and all of that. I have no problem with any of that. However, the two additional parts of the motion are not specific enough. Given the stage we are at now, those in Bus Éireann management are back...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “to prevent nationwide industrial action at Bus Éireann and;” substitute the following - - Demonstrate leadership by facilitating talks between all relevant stakeholders, including unions, Bus Éireann management, the National Transport Authority and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. - Commit to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: No. It is pretty much as I said. It is clear that the workers have been targeted. It is clear that they did not create this crisis. It is clear the Minister has adopted a hands-off approach. An opportunity to get involved was afforded to him repeatedly. The Minister was asked repeatedly - even if he did not want to get involved - to get his Department involved along with the NTA, Bus...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: I would like the amendment to stand as it is. I would have had no problem supporting Deputy Troy's motion if I did not feel it was vague. The reason, as I said, we need to be more specific is because the Minister, Bus Éireann management and the NTA are all being so provocative in their approach and blaming the workers. There is a need, at this stage, to be specific in what we request...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's rationale, implemented by the NTA on behalf of the Department, for not issuing licences to taxis that are over ten years old, in view of the existing checks that exist to ensure the roadworthiness of cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14224/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his contingency plan to ensure that regional and secondary roads are properly maintained in view of State under-funding of roads for the past decade; the level of funding he anticipates will be available to his Department for this purpose in 2018; if his Department has conducted any review of the potential problems that will be caused...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: 83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional measures, especially additional financial and other resources, that have been made available to his Department in an effort to prepare for Brexit, especially regarding ports, airports and the tourism sector; the type of border expected once Brexit is enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14223/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Car Park Charges (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: 187. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to extend an initiative (details suppled) to all public hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14326/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Discipline (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: 303. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the names of the agencies or departmental sections that she has charged with making investigations and inquiries further to information (details supplied) concerning forced absence sanction and punishments at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14379/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Discipline (22 Mar 2017)

Imelda Munster: 304. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeframe within which she will have received a report providing her with the results, the inquiries and investigations she will initiate further to information (details supplied) concerning forced absence sanction and punishments at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14381/17]