Michael Cahill
Oral
117. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an overview of the new national tourism policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1713/26]
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Michael Cahill
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- constituency Kerry 29 November 2024 to now
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Michael Cahill
Written
147. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which he will continue to support tourism SMEs in establishing themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/26]
Michael Cahill
Written
249. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to request an emergency meeting with the European Commission, the Agriculture Commissioner and the Trade Commissioner to debate the consequences of the Mercosur Trade Deal, if implemented (details supplied), for Irish farmers [74977/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
252. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75185/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
258. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the timeframe for the introduction of the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1068/26]
Michael Cahill
Written
297. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application can be expedited (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2304/26]
Michael Cahill
Written
310. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to reverse the decision to ban salmon draft net fishing in 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75312/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
335. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the construction of offshore windfarms, whether built, in the course of being built, or planned; the criteria attached to having a successful planning permission (distance from shore, visibility, etc); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74481/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
515. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide the necessary funding to resurface the N86 road from Camp to Dingle in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74016/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
516. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide as a matter of priority the necessary funding to resurface the N70 Ring of Kerry road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74017/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
517. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide the necessary funding to surface the N70 Ring of Kerry road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74018/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
518. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide funding to surface the N70 Ring of Kerry road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74019/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
549. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the proposal to provide a grant scheme to support the provision of electric vehicle charging stations at hotels, bed and breakfasts and guesthouses, to encourage their use and relieve pressure on public charger stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74480/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
588. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if a feasibility study will be carried out in respect of developing a greenway along the route of the old railway line from Headford to Kenmare in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74972/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
591. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request the NTA to provide a LocalLink bus service between Beaufort village and Killorglin town in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74979/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
592. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently carryout additional traffic calming measures on the N70 Ring of Kerry road in the vicinity of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74982/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
593. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently carryout additional traffic calming measures, including replacing the school flashing lights that have a long history of being out of order, on the N70 Ring of Kerry road in the vicinity of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74983/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
608. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a progress report the South Kerry Greenway; if he will ensure the project (details supplied) is expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75128/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
609. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently re-examine the need for a foot bridge connecting Killarney railway station and Killarney bus station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75129/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
610. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite major improvement works to the N86 Tralee to Dingle road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75133/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
621. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide additional funding in 2026 to the National Transport Authority for additional Local Link routes in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75153/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
622. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite works on the N70 Ring of Kerry road and footpaths in Cahersiveen town that are in an extremely shocking and dangerous condition for many years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75172/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
623. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite works on the N70 Ring of Kerry road which is currently in an extremely poor and dangerous condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75173/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
624. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite works on the N86 Tralee to Dingle road in County Kerry, which is currently in an extremely poor and dangerous condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75174/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
625. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite works on the Killarney to Farranfore Bypass as Killarney town is congested with traffic on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75175/25]