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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 765. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the work of the high-level committee established to examine the anti-social use of scramblers and quad bikes; the outcome of these talks; and the outcome of the work of the former Lord Mayor's commission on the subject. [18181/20]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (27 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...at the Garda College and Garda Headquarters. Senior Management Development Course Title Garda Executive Leadership Programme Sergeants' Development Programme — Human Rights Input Inspectors' Development Programme — Human Rights & Diversity Awareness Input Cultural Diversity Awareness Training Cultural Diversity Awareness Train the Trainer Course Course Title First Steps...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021) See 2 other results from this debate

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, a wide-ranging Bill that seeks to regulate e-scooters, e-bikes and the newly installed dynamic traffic management system on the M50. The Bill also includes measures to increase the speed of the implementation of BusConnects and underpins the investment in a much-improved public transport system. Significantly,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (8 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In line with the objectives of the National Cycle Policy Framework my Department works closely with local authorities in relation to relevant matters, particularly in relation to cycling promotional activities such as Bike Week. In that regard my Department works with designated officials in all 31 local authorities in co-ordinating activities and allocating funding to support the work of...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Darren O'Rourke: This is wide-ranging legislation. The transport committee undertook pre-legislative scrutiny over the past few months. Many aspects of the Bill seek to make our roads safer from variable speed limits to regulating e-scooters to giving gardaí more powers to check for uninsured vehicles on our roads. Sinn Féin welcomes these provisions. We support making our roads safer and trying...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Vehicle sharing platforms and shared mobility services, such as car-share clubs, escooter or bike-share schemes and other short-term rental or sharing models, particularly those which can be obtained ‘on demand’, are an effective mechanism for reducing car dependency. This was recognised in the recent OECD Report 'Redesigning Ireland’s Transport for Net Zero', which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Dec 2019)

Ms Doreen Carpenter: I thank the committee for its invitation to be here today. I work in the Clondalkin Travellers Development Group, CTDG, which was established to address the needs of Travellers in the Clondalkin area. Over time, it has expanded to other areas and now works with Travellers in Lucan, Newcastle and Palmerstown. Almost 8% of all Travellers in Ireland live within the south...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (4 Oct 2018)

Mr. Graham Doyle: I ask the Deputy to let me finish the sentence. I was speaking about improvements in terms of infrastructure. I probably should not have used the term "improvements". We have seen significant increases in the numbers. The Senator asked about incentives for electric bicycles. The bike to work scheme allows an individual €1,000 of tax relief and my understanding...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park-and-Ride Facilities (3 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...about the speed of development of a whole range of different transport solutions and sustainable transport solutions in particular. I hope I am not being controversial and I mean no disrespect to anyone in Galway but Galway is probably where we have our biggest and worst problem with regard to sustainable transport. The city has been very successful in developing but it has an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government is fully committed to tackling anti-social behaviour, including the misuse of scramblers. That is why legislation was enacted by the Minister for Transport to increase Garda powers to seize scramblers. An Garda Síochána responds to all reports of anti-social behaviour and conducts operations on an ongoing basis to target the anti-social activities of people using...

Tourism Industry: Motion (22 Jun 2010)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the Minister. I thank Deputy Upton for tabling the motion. I raised the issue of visas for tourists from non-Schengen Agreement countries in the Minister's first week in office. She is well aware of it and the head of Tourism Ireland, Niall Gibbons, is constantly highlighting the same barrier for tourists, for example, from Korea or China. They must obtain two visas when they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Scrambler motorbikes and quadricycle bikes are mechanically propelled vehicles, which means that they are vehicles intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical power. As such, irrespective of engine capacity, under road traffic legislation the user of a scrambler or quad bike in a public place must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence, and must also wear a helmet, with severe...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly:  Responsibility for the roll out, maintenance  and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational  matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with Dublin City Council. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility for the roll out, maintenance  and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority working closely with Dublin City Council. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Scrambler motorbikes and quadricycle bikes are mechanically propelled vehicles, which means that they are vehicles intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical power. As such, irrespective of engine capacity, under road traffic legislation the user of a scrambler or quad bike in a public place must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence, and must also wear a helmet, with severe...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: One of the strongest tools the State has in building strong communities is community policing. We only have to look to the US to see the disastrous consequences when the relationship between the police and communities breaks down. One issue that constantly undermines community policing in my constituency and that has become more acute during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the need to share...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing  Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department  has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes  Scheme.   Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council  to enable the first phase of this expansion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing  Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department  has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes  Scheme.   Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council  to enable the first phase of this expansion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing  Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department  has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes  Scheme.   Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council  to enable the first phase of this expansion...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: Recognising the success of the Dublinbikes scheme, the Programme for Government commits my Department to look to extend the scheme to other cities and integrate the scheme more effectively with public transport links. Following an analysis, carried out at my request, on the potential for the extension of the Dublinbikes scheme to other cities, consultations on the potential for and means of...