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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (18 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: 215. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the breakdown of new car sales in each VRT band for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23950/23]

Central Statistics Office Sexual Violence Survey 2022: Statements (17 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: Last month, the CSO published a groundbreaking report marking a significant milestone in addressing sexual violence in Ireland. This report, which is the first of six, sheds a light on the pressing issue of sexual violence in our communities and is the result of the first CSO survey that documents the frequency of sexual violence in Ireland. The survey findings reveal a truly alarming...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister and his officials. I thank Deputy Matthews for allowing me to substitute for him today. I congratulate the Minister and the Department for all the work that has been done. I support the Minister's comments that the Government, more than any other in many decades, has ramped up investment in public transport rail and bus and active travel walking and cycling. We are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I also asked about the policy on displacement and getting rid of fossil fuel cars out of the system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: The concern is that we will not be able to meet the targets unless we remove these vehicles from the roads.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I will kick off the questions. Unlike the other speakers, Mr. Murphy did not mention rail as being important. Is rail part of the plan for the Port of Cork?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Murphy. I want to give all the witnesses an opportunity to outline succinctly what they need from the Oireachtas. Mr. Keating's statement is quite clear in this regard but I am interested in the timelines he would like to see for the delivery by the Government of the various aspects.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I have limited time. Could Mr. Keating comment on the funding point that he touched on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I take it from that that public-private opportunities would be explored.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I want to be fair to members. Most of my time is gone but do any other guests wish to make a quick point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I am sure the Deputy, as a Cork representative, will get an invitation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: For clarity, they were invited today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Deputy Whitmore. I will go to Senator Pauline O'Reilly now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: Does anybody wish to respond? Mr. Carr is indicating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: They are among the highest, if not the highest, in Europe at the moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: Which are the freight-only lines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Brian Leddin: On the Foynes line, even though the contract at the moment is to develop for freight purposes, we see in the mid west that it can have multiple uses. In particular, there is a passenger opportunity on that line as well. The Ryder Cup will be taking place here in 2027. We would really like to see passenger services provided on the line in advance of that. We spoke yesterday about the new...