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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Antisocial Behaviour (15 Feb 2024)

Gary Gannon: ...the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply and appreciate his response on an issue I raised previously. That is highly beneficial. I noted that a lot of young people are being groomed into the drugs industry. They are given electric bikes and then zoom up and down different networks and pathways in the area. I fully believe that those young people are victims. I am not...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 Feb 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Michael Collins: I want to offer my sincere sympathy to the loved ones of anyone who has passed away due to a road traffic accident. It is a huge tragedy for families and communities and has happened too many times, unfortunately, for one reason or another. In March 2022, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, conducted an independent study on the implications of reducing speed limits. The findings of this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. The first Member to speak was Senator Dooley, who spoke on the ongoing situation in Gaza and the proposed attack and ground offensive by Israel at the Rafah crossing. Senators Tom Clonan and Rebecca Moynihan also raised the same issue. I think we all agree that what is happening is absolutely abhorrent. I also welcome the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (7 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP) was published in April 2022 alongside an Action Plan containing 91 actions to be delivered during the period from 2022-2025. Following the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (7 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP) was published in April 2022 alongside an Action Plan containing 91 actions to be delivered during the period from 2022-2025. Following the development of...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Cathal Crowe: I want to squeeze in a few questions about the rail network. I missed the 10.50 a.m. train from Limerick to Dublin earlier. I was on time but the car park was chock-a-block. I know the Minister believes people using bikes. I do too. I brought the bike in the boot, I got the train and I cycled off, but you have to park the car somewhere. I come from rural County Clare to a train station....

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (25 Jan 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Ms Bernice Brennan: I live in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, and work part time as a teacher. I have three children, aged 15, 12 and nine, all of whom go to school in Kiltimagh. I am here today for them and for the future generations. In east Mayo we have looked at the success of greenways on closed railway lines throughout the country and seen the way they have changed communities, bringing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (18 Jan 2024)

Simon Harris: Green skills are essential for achieving a low-carbon economy, and for maximising the social and economic benefits of the green transition. These skills are needed in key sectors including renewable energy and offshore wind, electric vehicles and nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB)/retrofit. In the area of offshore wind, my Department is working with key partners to identify skill...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (17 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250, 251, 252, 253 and 254 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure, including the provision of funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for bike-sharing schemes. However, matters related to the day-to-day operations, usage statistics, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...commitments in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future. Significant progress has been made in all policy areas of my Department since 27 June 2020 and I believe that we are well on track to deliver on the Programme for Government commitments in all areas. I would highlight the following key policy achievements over this period: Climate Action My Department achieved an overall...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (14 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Brendan Griffin: 215. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of beneficiaries per county of the bike-to-work scheme in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56178/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mr. Vincent Jennings: Relating to consistency, that is what it requires more than anything else. The Chair would know only too well that what we had in Limerick was good. There were four gardaí on mountain bikes and it worked ever so well. All the retailers knew them. They were on top of issues ever so quick. Then it was pulled. It was a successful programme, but it was pulled. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to thank Deputy Devlin for his question. I will refer to my recent response to Deputy Higgins parliamentary question [Dáil Question 55] of December 6th2023. "My Department is responsible for the implementation of 54 specific commitments in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future, as well as playing a critical role in supporting other commitments. Key updates regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was recently signed into law by the President on 23 June 2023. This is a large piece of legislation which covers a multitude of topics. In the Programme for Government, we committed to addressing a number of concerns, such as the use of e-scooters and e-bikes, variable speed limits, the roll-out out of zero and low-emission vehicles and supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: At the outset, I would like to assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities in our towns and cities and in rural Ireland. Everybody has the right to feel safe and to be safe in their homes and on their land and property. I have prioritised the enactment of a series of laws intended to increase the safety and security of communities. Recent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (6 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...commitments in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future, as well as playing a critical role in supporting other commitments. Key updates regarding policy achievements in 2023 with respect to these commitments, as sought by the Deputy, are set out below. Climate Action Plan The Transport chapter of the national Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP23) brought a renewed focus on the need for...

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

Eamon Ryan: There are quite a few points and I will try to deal with them all. I will pick up on the two points on vehicles and retrofits as examples of where progress is possible. In both cases, we are ahead of target. Although I do not have the exact final figure, more than 37,000 houses will be retrofitted this year, which is ahead of what was planned. The low-interest loans which will kick in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 and 275 together. Among its functions, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) conducts research and analysis of road safety issues. It is an essential reservoir of knowledge and expertise in the area of road safety, and my Department engages with it on an ongoing basis on all relevant matters. This includes engagement where legislation may be required. The...