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Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this issue. People who woke up yesterday morning, particularly those who rely on Irish Rail, and read the lead story by Paul Melia in the Irish Independentwould be concerned and anxious about the potential closure of rail lines. The Taoiseach tried to downplay that yesterday and said the report was two years out of date. That is factually...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I apologise for being late, but I had an appointment in my constituency and traffic was heavy on the journey to Leinster House. I missed Ms Murray's presentation. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, will come before the committee after the presentations. If she was in my position, what one or two questions would she ask him?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I do not have any further questions to ask because Mr. Moran has outlined in detail his experiences of using public transport. As the Chairman alluded to, we have had the various advocacy groups in already so it is good to meet actual service users and hear their experiences. As they are aware, the Minister will be before the committee directly after this session. I asked Ms Murray a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I welcome the Minister and his officials. He has undoubtedly seen the proceedings over the past number of weeks after the committee took the decision to invite various advocacy groups, representatives and some service users to share their experience in using public transport. The committee did this after being contacted by a lady alarmed by the celebratory tone she noted in the news that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Before the Minister finishes that point, was his diary consulted for the launch of that? Was he due to attend? Alannah and others took offence that the Minister was not there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Are there vacancies on the State boards to appoint people to now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: What application is that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Would the Minister not agree that it seems farcical that one would launch an app before it has been tested?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: The Minister has skipped a lot of them; the travel pass, the percentage of bus stops, the motorised transport grants, the disabled parking bays and how many of the 19 actions-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: It is about what the spend will cover so we know what is remaining.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Based on a previous parliamentary question I submitted I believe the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport's percentage is more than 4%. I was wondering-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I am looking for the figures for the agencies under the Department's remit not the figures for the other Departments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I do not disagree, but I do believe it is a matter for the Minister in that he had to negotiate with them earlier this year around the amount of funding the Department was paying. The Minister can articulate with his Cabinet colleague that there needs to be a review and that account needs to be taken of a person's ability. If a person is unable to drive, has reduced mobility and public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: That is why we need reports and targets. It is so that we can check the implementation with the Minister. When the Minister cannot remember what he promised, we need to ensure it is in writing so that we can check with him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: That is confidence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Has the Minister a timeframe? It is a four-year plan but, obviously, some actions can be taken in the short term and some in the medium term. I accept the Minister will not be able to answer today but will revert to me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: On Irish Rail, the Minister might outline the consequences for transport users.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if dance will be included in physical education as part of the curriculum in secondary schools. [6199/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is funding available through Fáilte Ireland or other sources for an international event (details supplied) which will attract large numbers of local and overseas visitors. [6168/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the length of time the Commission for Aviation Regulation is taking to process claims under EU Regulation 261/2004 for airline delays cancellations; his views on this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6185/18]