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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Ms Murdock gave a comprehensive report on alcohol being a factor in road fatalities. She stated that 38% of road fatalities were alcohol related. If I had my way, I would say that if one drinks, one should not drive. I would like to see a zero-tolerance attitude applied but, as the Chairman said earlier, what constitutes zero tolerance? It was stated that it is a 50 mg level for drivers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: What would Ms Murdock's view be on adopting a zero-tolerance policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I was very surprised to learn that more than 10% of imported cars from the UK were written off. It is clear that the system that we have is not working. What would Ms Murdock advise in this respect?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Ms Murdock stated that 35 pedestrians were killed on the roads in 2016 and seven pedestrians have been killed so far this year. I come from Dundalk and I have got a great education travelling to Dublin on a regular basis even with respect to cyclists. What can we do to improve road safety. Those figures are very high; 35 people left their home during the day or at night hoping to return...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The last thing I want to ask Ms Murdock is to do with speeding. I have already asked the Minister about it and the recently passed legislation. It is on non-residents, for example from Northern Ireland, and the amount of speeding and parking offences they commit. We are not doing enough. Coming from Dundalk and the Border area, I hear a lot of people coming from Northern Ireland say they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the Ministers. I understand that should any of the national governing bodies funded by Sport Ireland make a loss or be in a net liability situation they are requested to detail what action their boards are taking to ensure that there will be no loss the following year. Can the Minister confirm to the committee if this situation has occurred at any time in the past, and if so is he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Can the Minister ask his officials to clarify that and get back to me as soon as possible? In regard to the funding of the Olympic Council of Ireland, OCI, I understand that the policy was that all expenditure was to be vouched, and should actual expenditure be lower than the budget amount then the final balance payment will be reduced accordingly. Can the Minister confirm if this situation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I understand that prior to the closing date for the application for the sports capital programme an updated assessment manual will be published. Can the Minister confirm when this will be available, as the closing date is fast approaching?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am sharing time with my other two colleagues. I understand that the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, has requested a meeting with Dr. Wu, who is president of the International Boxing Association, AIBA, to discuss issues arising from the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. Can the Minister of State confirm if a date has been set and outline what issue he intends to raise with Dr. Wu? Can the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Minister has stated Expressway services are the root cause of the current difficulty in Bus Éireann. They account for 10% of the company's passengers. Is it the Minister's opinion that if Bus Éireann did not operate the Expressway services, it would not be in such dire financial circumstances?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Should it not operate the Expressway service, would it be in a different position? Does the Minister agree that the Expressway service is valid and doing a good job, or should it be done away with?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Minister has stated the service accounts for 10% of passenger journeys. I want to know what his opinion is. In fairness, he is the Minister responsible for transport, tourism and sport and has a responsibility to do something.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: What is the Minister's opinion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Minister has stated the NTA will ensure there is no negative impact on rural bus services. What plans are in place to back up this statement? Is he satisfied that the NTA can deliver on this policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Is the Minister satisfied that the NTA can deliver this service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Minister has stated publicly that he will not interfere in any dispute between Bus Éireann and the unions. As the Minister with responsibility, he has a duty to become involved and do everything in his power to ensure both parties can reach a compromise in order that services will not be disrupted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: What is happening? The Minister has to take responsibility at some stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I asked that question because it is related to my next one. The Minister has stated that, as far as he is concerned, neither party has set preconditions to beginning discussions. I have to disagree with him in that it is quite clear that the acting CEO of Bus Éireann has set out preconditions in his recent letter to workers in which he outlines the actions he intends to take in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: To be fair, I believe they are preconditions. Did the Minister see the letter? Does he not believe they are preconditions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (Resumed) (1 Feb 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The employees believe they are quite the opposite. As far as they are concerned, they are preconditions.