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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Martin Kenny: In regard to commercial vehicle testing side of it, it has such an impact. In the past week, I had a case in my constituency of a child with disabilities who needed to have a special taxi to take them to school. After a lot of going, they were sanctioned to get that. However, the person who was awarded the contract cannot find a driver. It is the same all over the country and all of us...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Martin Kenny: I will come in briefly because I have a vote and another meeting to attend. Some questions were answered in regard to staff and the permanent contracts they are on. The staff from the Philippines are on permanent contracts, I take it, although they only have two-year permits.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Martin Kenny: I take it that it is a stamp 4-type work permit that is renewed annually.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Martin Kenny: Are there aspects of the testing done in the NCT centres that do not need that level of expertise? I am not suggesting that it should be done by people who are not-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Martin Kenny: I am sorry, I was not here. That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Martin Kenny: I am not suggesting it is the best approach. I was just asking whether it is something that is being done at present, but it is not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Martin Kenny: I cannot remember now what I was to say about the other issue. I had a point regarding the numbers of people waiting for tests and all of that. The number that then do not show up is always an issue for both driver tests and NCTs. I know the stuff about cashless payment and payment in advance was partly a response to try to deal with that issue. Have there been any other efforts to come...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Martin Kenny: For learner driving and the driver test, there is perhaps not as bad a problem but there is a problem there too where people do not turn up.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fishing Communities (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister. I appreciate these matters have to be given due consideration, but the position for island dwellers is that their opportunities for making a livelihood are limited because they live on an island in the sea and do not have many of the opportunities people living in any other part of the country have. They have a tradition of using small boats and they have an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fishing Communities (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: I understand that, but the Bill was introduced in 2017 and it is now 2023. I think the Minister will appreciate that, while he can say many positive things have happened, many negative ones have happened as well. Our islands are dying, as all the reports that have emerged over the decades have shown. The populations have decreased and decreased and opportunities for people to make a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fishing Communities (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: Was the legal advice negative?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fishing Communities (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: I am seeking to make an advance in regard to the Island Fisheries (Heritage Licence) Bill, which the Minister will recall we brought forward when we were on the Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine in 2017. Deputy Ferris and I introduced this legislation. It is designed to ensure island fishermen have a chance to be able to make an income. It is for small artisan fishers to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: 230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a breakdown of those resigning from Bus Éireann per year between 2017-2023, in tabular form. [34859/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: 231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a breakdown of staffing levels within Bus Éireann per year between 2017-2023, in tabular form. [34860/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: 232. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a breakdown of those resigning from Irish Rail-Iarnród Éireann per year between 2017-2023, in tabular form. [34861/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a breakdown of staffing levels within Irish Rail-Iarnród Éireann per year between 2017-2023, in tabular form. [34862/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has made funding available for the N17 upgrade works as outlined in the national development plan; if he will provide an outline of works set to be undertaken with a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34863/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has made funding available for the N2 upgrade works as outlined in the National Development Plan; if he will provide an outline of works set to be undertaken with a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34864/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jul 2023)

Martin Kenny: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his officials have met with stakeholders involved in a campaign (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34865/23]