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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) works directly with local authorities on various walking and cycling infrastructure projects in relation to their selection, funding and delivery. Noting the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The transport sector, which accounts for about 20% of Ireland’s overall carbon emissions, must play a central role in the national...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (27 Apr 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Whilst travel for official duties is an integral part of the functions carried out by many civil and public servants, opportunities for online meetings should always be considered prior to any travel being undertaken. If travel is essential, public servants should always strive to use public transport in the first instance. Where an officer uses their own bicycle for official travel,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Discussion (26 Apr 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

Gerry Horkan: I thank Ms Donnelly. I read her opening statement, which is quite technical in nature and which contains a lot of jargon, last night. I had to reread a bit of it. I am not unfamiliar or uncomfortable with numbers, but there was a lot in it. She will be pleased to know I am one of the few people in this room who are able to cycle to and from the House regularly, as I did this morning and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (25 Apr 2023)

Heather Humphreys: If the Deputy had said Kerry and Cork county councils were not working together I might have understood but there is no excuse for two Cork local authorities not working together. The Deputy should tell them to work together and we will work with them if they work together. These boundaries would do your head in. These schemes are community-led. During the Covid pandemic, as we all know,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (25 Apr 2023)

Joe O'Brien: ...-neutral and resource-efficient economy. The first whole-of-government circular economy strategy was published in December 2021 by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a national policy framework for Ireland’s transition to a circular economy. Alongside this, the Department is playing its part in promoting opportunities available in the circular...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Budget Process (25 Apr 2023)

Heather Humphreys: We have identified areas that we want to focus on as part of the pilot. Sustainable tourism is something that has a big impact on rural economies. We have launched the national recreation strategy. That has huge economic benefits. Let us consider, for example, the benefits of Limerick greenway, the mountain biking trail in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and Mount Congreve Gardens in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is continuously exploring ways to encourage the uptake of cycling as a mode of transport and it is evident that the popularity of e-bikes is rising. Our National Sustainable Mobility Policy examines the different behavioural change measures that can be explored to promote modal shift away from private car use and towards zero-emission transport modes such as walking, cycling and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) works directly with local authorities on various walking and cycling infrastructure projects in relation to their selection, funding and delivery. Noting the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Organised Crime: Statements (20 Apr 2023)

James Browne: I am grateful for the invitation to inform the House of the legislative and policy developments to tackle gangland crime and alleviate the impacts such crime is having on our communities. I acknowledge An Garda Síochána which is doing extremely effective work in cracking down on gangland crime in its relentless bid to tackle these gangs at the top of the criminal world in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including for all operational policing decisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. Operation Citizen was commenced with a view to assuring people that Dublin City is safe through high visibility patrolling and community engagement. The Operation commenced in October 2021 for the purpose of...

Taisceadán (Valuable Property Register) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Kenny: ...Time." This motion is on legislation on having a national property register, which was first initiated by my predecessor as spokesperson for justice, Deputy Ó Laoghaire. I commend him on his work in this regard. The Bill is a simple legislation. It proposes an Act to establish a register of personal property so that people can register it. It would be there for identification of...

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...agreement on the pressure sheep farmers are experiencing. I would even agree with some of what has been said by the Ministers in the sense that farmers are looking for a fair price for their work and product. Unfortunately, that is not the situation they find themselves in. In recent years sheep farmers have had to deal with the collapse of wool prices along with rising input prices,...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Departmental Properties (29 Mar 2023)

Leo Varadkar: ...I am not 100% sure for a very good reason, that is, the fact that I have no role in procurement. That is a matter for the Secretary General. I have no role whatsoever in awarding any contracts to any companies on behalf of my Department. I was asked about vehicles. The Department does not have any vehicles, or at least none that I am aware of. An EV charger has been in place in...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Ciarán Cannon: ...wishing Mr. Gibbons the very best in his future endeavours. I thank him for his extraordinary service as an exemplar in the use of social media in promoting our country at every opportunity. His work was astounding and I thank him. Many members have raised the issue today of the fears around an increasing shortage of tourist accommodation in Ireland as a whole. Mr. Gibbons elaborated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...of a vehicle and other such information is available. The key approach in the first instance is putting a price on it. The owners of larger, very expensive vehicles, in particular, do not get to avail of EV grants and the VRT reductions. We are reviewing, as part of the process of changing our policies by design, the issue of car design. That was one of the controversial issues picked...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: A number of weeks ago, I asked the Taoiseach about Motorsport Ireland and its inability to get insurance. This national organisation contacted the Taoiseach. It gave a briefing in the audiovisual room in Leinster House. I thank the Deputies and Senators who turned up to the briefing. This situation has become completely out of hand since Brexit and Covid. No club can get insurance for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Transport Policy (22 Mar 2023) See 2 other results from this answer

Patrick Costello: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications under the cycle-to-work scheme in 2022 and to date in 2023; if he will provide a breakdown between the number of bicycles, pedelecs, e-bikes, and e-cargo bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14058/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and all committee members for inviting me here this afternoon to discuss my remit at the Department of Transport since my appointment in mid-December. Since my appointment as Minister of State with special responsibility for international and road transport and logistics, I have sought to progress work relating to road transport and road safety,...