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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Coach Sector: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: It is interesting that Mr. Conway has referred to the professional engagement. We have all had individual and group engagement with the NTA and despite best efforts it can be challenging in my experience to get answers from it. Does Mr. Conway feel the NTA has a lot of work to do to improve the situation for CTTC operators? Does the CTTC feel let down in respect of what happened with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Coach Sector: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Is there also an issue with undercutting of routes provided on contracts by private bus operators where Bus Eireann was operating services on similar routes and there was an undercut in prices?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Coach Sector: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: My time is limited and, therefore, in conclusion, it is exceptionally important that organisations such as the CTTC in arenas such as this committee provide the information we need to tackle this with the NTA and it should not hold back in any way. I have found the authority quite frustrating to deal with as an organisation. I will hand over to Mr. Lynch.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Coach Sector: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: By way of conclusion, while the guideline is eight weeks, will Mr. Lynch tell us how many months it is taking?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Coach Sector: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Chairperson, if any fact has come away from today's discussions so far, that one particularly is hugely concerning. We need to work on that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I might come in if that is okay. I will just add to Deputy Catherine Murphy's comments on this-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Gabh mo leithscéal. To add to the Deputy's points, there are a lot of outstanding questions in this area but, with regard to the analysis of the approximately 1,300 additional beds, I would like to get a better sense from the Department of how the contracts were awarded to different operators. We have seen substantial growth in the acquisition of hotels that have now been turned into...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: That is fantastic. I thank the Chairperson.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I concur with Deputy Carthy on the issues concerning An Bord Pleanála that were set out in today's Irish Independent. The disclosure that 105 payments of €10,000 each have been made to, as I understand it from reading today's newspaper, approximately 84 developers is shameful. It is indicative of the state in which the organisation is. The impact that An Bord Pleanála is...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details regarding the use of private operators for school transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51042/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: 464. To ask the Minister for Health the status of physiotherapy services in the primary care centre in Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51041/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Putting this problem into perspective is important. I will give the witnesses an indication of it. I am from Cork East, which is a large area. I will take us through the NCT centres that people in my constituency use. My home town is Youghal, where the next available NCT appointment is 4 April. In Charleville, which is in Cork North-West, it is 22 March. In Waterford, it is 9 February....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I will wait to see what Mr. Waide has to say, if he does not mind giving us some information.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I will be direct.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I am talking about the ordinary NCT that is required for every vehicle after a specific time. The car used in this case was a Ford Focus that was over the limit for the NCT. That is the reference. If someone is booking a six-year-old second-hand car in for its ordinary NCT in east Cork, the options are 22 January in Little Island, 10 March in Cahir, 3 February in Blarney, 9 February in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Why not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Is Mr. Walsh telling me that the RSA is holding back slots?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I wish to clarify because this is important. If I log on today, does it mean that the earliest possible date for the NCT in one of my local centres is on offer today?