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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Does she wish to put her questions first? The witnesses can respond and forward anything that needs to be forwarded to the Deputy afterwards.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: It will be recorded in the transcript of proceedings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: We will take questions first and we can go back in the order in which speakers spoke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I have a few brief questions. Further to the point made by Deputy Troy about taking parking off streets and freeing up the space for traffic, has underground parking been considered as an option? I realise there is expense involved, as well as engineering challenges. However, there is also massive potential to generate revenue. Is it a viable option? Perhaps it would be easier to go...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Are park and ride facilities next to a DART line funded by the NTA?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Is there a formula on the cost per number of spaces available? I presume it depends on the land acquisition cost.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: What is the situation with revenue generated? I am quite sure they pay for themselves over time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: The greater benefit is harder to measure with regard to the financial reward.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: What about security at existing park and ride facilities? There is a bit of a misconception that there is a problem or a lack of security. Have there been issues in the past? Are there continuing issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: With regard to the displaced parking spaces, is there provision for additional spaces elsewhere in the vicinity? Is that part of the plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: On the issue of multi-storey car parks and whether they are above or below ground, has Dublin City Council explored additional options for cars that would free up more street space for coaches?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Has the council considered a car equivalent to the scheme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Is there scope to do more in this area? I understand that the schemes to which Mr. Brady refers are consumer or passenger-driven in nature, rather than based on securing benefits in terms of reduced congestion. Have other cities introduced car rental schemes from a public policy point of view, as distinct from an individual service user point of view?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Faughnan for that. I call Mr. Madden.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: Would Mr. Traynor like to give his perspective on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I am anxious to get everyone out before the traffic I would ask Deputy O'Keeffe to keep it brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: In fairness, the Deputy has.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank all of the witnesses for coming in. It was a lengthy meeting of almost two and a half hours. I thank them for their time. They all are busy people. It is much appreciated. I thank the committee members and everyone involved.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Review (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the findings of the school transport review group will be published (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36464/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 99. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36390/16]