Results 761-780 of 1,737 for speaker:Noel Rock
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: Deputy Coppinger, of course, knows more about everything.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: It seems the Swords to city centre route has a natural delineation at the M50. Senator Humphreys made a sensible suggestion about having two committees, which for the sake of this could be one from outside and one from inside the M50, which come together to consider the macro issues. That would require more resources but seems useful. As Senator Humphreys said, it is a matter for the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: In the previous round of questioning, I focused on the theoretical and on the consultation process. Earlier, we had a discussion on the routes. The NTA is revising those routes and I expect we will have a future discussion on the new routes. I mentioned in my opening remarks that I have engaged many times with the NTA in the past year. I look forward to inviting it for one more round of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: That is correct. It would also lead to potential rat runs into Lorcan Road, Shanrath, etc. This is of grave concern for many residents in the constituency. Is there a plan B? Although these are called continuous bus corridors, CBCs, would it be possible to suspend its continuous nature for the relevant stretch of road, a mere 200 m to 300 m, which is all that would be required? Have...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: The traffic currently goes both ways, that is right.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: That is not the experience of most local people.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: Did the Chair take the M1 to get there?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: Those delays are often more to do with people entering the shopping centre.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: The proposed one-way system is beyond that junction.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: That is a potential problem.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: I appreciate that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: I am happy to proceed with a round of questioning.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (5 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures he will be taking with regard to the Saudi Arabia Government in the wake of the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51089/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (5 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: 160. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018 will be commenced before the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51103/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (5 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: 187. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures he is taking to resolve the issues persons are experiencing in securing an appointment to register for an appointment with the INIS; if persons with upcoming expiration dates on their visas have been informed that they can stay here during the waiting time for appointments; if not, if they are allowed to travel...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ticket Touting (4 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: 59. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017; the progress on the drafting of amendments to the Bill; if it will be treated as a priority for enactment in the next Dáil term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50522/18]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ticket Touting (4 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: I seek an update on my behalf and that of Deputy Heydon with regard to the status of the legislation on ticket touting. This is an important issue for many people. The Bill to prohibit the above cost resale of tickets has been before the House for 24 months and I would appreciate an update on its status.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ticket Touting (4 Dec 2018)
Noel Rock: I thank the Minister for her work and dedication with regard to this legislation. Since taking office, she has treated this issue and a great many other consumer affairs issues with urgency, which I appreciate. It is the kind of practical bread and butter politics that people appreciate. With regard to Euro 2020, the Minister will appreciate that we are increasingly under time pressure...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)
Noel Rock: I did not indicate but I was listening to the proceedings upstairs-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)
Noel Rock: -----as the Chairman might have gleaned. It is always important to allow for legislative changes to keep pace with changing technology and with changes in attitudes and behaviours on our streets. As referenced by my constituency colleague, there are advances in technology and changes in technology and indeed-----