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Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2020)

Róisín Shortall: ...;in on the motion. This motion and its sentiment have been expressed many times in this House, including in the current Dáil, the previous Dáil and the Dáil before that. Unfortunately, we have yet to see any kind of serious action being taken on it at Government level. I respect that the Minister, Deputy McEntee, is a new Minister in this portfolio. The Minister came...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2019)

Róisín Shortall: ...on bringing forward this legislation. It is important legislation. I know Deputy Curran has extensive experience in this area and he speaks with authority on the matter. I also know how much work is involved in actually producing a Bill - well done to him. I hope the Bill progresses swiftly. I note that the Government is supporting the Bill or at least not opposing it. I welcome...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (18 Jun 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 270. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of progress in addressing the issue of scramblers and quad bikes; if he will report on the work of the inter-agency group working on this matter; if he will clarify the views of An Garda Síochána in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25486/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the cycle to work scheme in order that more of the costs associated with cargo bikes are met under the scheme. [17186/19]

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Oct 2018)

Róisín Shortall: I welcome the Bill and pledge the support of the Social Democrats for it. I commend Deputies Ellis and Munster for taking the initiative to bring it forward. This is the second time Deputy Ellis has tabled a Bill on this matter. Many Members, including Deputy Ellis and me, have raised this issue consistently over many years. Unfortunately, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme Data (31 May 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance if a review has taken place on the effectiveness of the bike to work scheme; the details of take-up of the scheme in each of the years since inception by area, work sectors, average cost to the Exchequer or other such breakdowns; if an analysis has been carried out on the impact the scheme has had on inflation in the market for new bicycles; and if he will...

Misuse of Motor Vehicles (Public Spaces) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Róisín Shortall: I am happy to support this legislation and I commend my constituency colleague, Deputy Ellis, on his work in drafting and tabling it. The Minister of State's response is disappointing, however. He seems to be in denial of the problem and in his speech he went on various tangents without making a serious attempt to address the nub of the problem, namely, the increased use of vehicles such as...