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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: There is an existing asset.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Road Safety (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister of State. Regarding the speed limit reductions, when will we see the new signs being put up? It is well and good for us to talk about it, and the more conversation there is a around it, the more people are aware and it is hoped it will have an impact. The thing that will have an impact is when it is actually in place. When does the Minister of State expect local...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Road Safety (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: Regarding the speed limit review, I know the Minister of State sought for and succeeded in having pre-legislative scrutiny set aside for it. I was opposed to this because I felt we needed to look at it in more detail. I am always conscious when we bring in laws that, if they are considered by the public to be a little bit daft or a little bit silly or a little bit too far of a reach for...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Road Safety (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: 3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on road safety measures being considered and implemented, including a reduction in speed limits. [53039/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Road Safety (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: Will the Minister of State provide an update on the road safety measures being considered for implementation, including the reduction in speed limits across the country, in the context of the high number of road deaths recently? I understand that, yesterday, the number stood at 171 road fatalities so far this year. It is a tragedy that we are losing so many people on our roads. In that...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: 1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the estimated cost of providing private security onboard public transport since 2018; if his Department plans to introduce increased security measures on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53038/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: Will the Minister outline the estimated cost of providing private security on public transport since 2018? Does his Department plan to introduce increased security measures on public transport and will he make a statement on the matter in the context of what happened last week?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister. While some efforts have been made, such as operation twin track, which was the most recent iteration of what An Garda Síochána has been doing to deal with anti-social behaviour on public transport, we cannot have a piecemeal solution. Criminal and anti-social behaviour on public transport is widespread and we need to recognise that. The figures released to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: We do not differ on that. I am not talking about an alternative to An Garda Síochána. I am talking about a division of An Garda Síochána, which would act as a public transport policing service. If that were in place, not only would it be in place on the transport systems as they move, but it would also be at the pinch points, which are often at the stops, junctions, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: An issue I raised previously is that of offshore wind and the delays in that regard. It is seen as being the golden ticket if we can get it right and get it done. Where are we at in that regard? How much more frustration will there be? The various companies have told us they feel frustrated in trying to get this moving along.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: The Minister mentioned that one of the biggest challenges we have is the upgrading of the grid. Is that because we are putting so much emphasis on large-scale renewables as opposed to other options? Solar is an option. Many people are trying to get in on that and are using it in their homes. Smaller businesses are using it as well. Do we need to have as many grid upgrades if we push more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: Will the grid capacity delay the delivery of the big wind turbines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister for his opening remarks. As regards data centres, I am slightly concerned that the Minister stated he wants to get them to the stage that they are net zero. Achieving that will be a major difficulty. How does the Minister propose to ensure it will happen? Data centres are major consumers of power. It would be wonderful to get them to net zero if that can be done....

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: When I was in this Chamber last Thursday, I saw on my phone that a violent incident was occurring in Dublin city centre. Within a half an hour, it was clear that a stabbing had occurred and that young children had been injured. At that stage I thought to myself, if it turns out to be a person from abroad who has carried out this attack, the far right will go on the rampage. If I could see...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: I nominate Deputy Steven Matthews.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary)
(28 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister for his opening statement. We have these Estimates every year and there is little we can do other than talk about where the money is going. We have no power to change things. Sometimes people looking in think we do but we do not. I would like to get a little more information regarding the reallocation of funds, particularly the public transport funding. I am someone...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary)
(28 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: The other issue I want to talk to the Minister about is rural transport. While the Local Link service has been very successful in many areas and done a lot of great work and connected many people in rural Ireland, there are still gaps in it and there are still difficulties sometimes where it is oversubscribed and the bus is full when it gets to certain stops. There are also issues I see...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary)
(28 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: Will funding be made available for that?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary)
(28 Nov 2023)

Martin Kenny: The issues in regard to road safety are paramount. That really needs to be where the focus has to happen, particularly in the context of the tragedies on the roads in the last 12 to 18 months. The difficulty is that the safest roads in the country are usually our motorways. It is more on primary and smaller country roads where most of the accidents happen or where there are difficulties....

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