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Cathal Crowe Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
76. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will actively consider changing the licensing terms and conditions for coach tourism, as issued by the National Transport Authority, in order that there is a stronger tourism dimension to operational licenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22502/25]
Catherine Connolly Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
77. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the roll-out of light rail for Galway following the publication of the feasibility study on 30 October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22719/25]
Matt Carthy Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
78. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to allocate the funds necessary to progress road N2 Clontibret-to-the-Border and N2 Ardee-to-Castleblayney road schemes in 2025. [22864/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
79. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if funding is available to upgrade the N70 Ring of Kerry road, Ireland’s premier tourist route, of which up to 70% is sub-standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22772/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
80. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide and update, in advance of the publication of the National Development Plan, on the North Ring Road in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22823/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
81. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of plans in relation to a reduced bus service serving the communities of Bluebell and Inchicore; if he will instruct the Údarás Náisiúnta Iompair to meet with the affected communities to take their concerns on board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11796/25]
Eamon Scanlon Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
82. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the advancement of the N17 Knock to Collooney road upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22499/25]
Liam Quaide Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
83. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure better public transport connections between villages and towns in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/25]
Cathy Bennett Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
84. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to promote, extend and increase usage of the Leap visitor card; and if he will report on its level of usage to date. [22876/25]
David Cullinane Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
85. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport if he will approve funding for the runway extension at Waterford Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22666/25]
Tom Brabazon Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
86. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that Gardaí have sufficient powers to tackle the misuse of e-scooters and scramblers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12932/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
87. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the public concern at the closure of the Herbert Road Junction in Bray as part of the N11-M11 upgrades; if his Department will examine an alternative to that closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22844/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
88. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority real-time app is to be replaced; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22838/25]
James Geoghegan Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
89. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport which routes in Dublin will be prioritised for the initial rollout of the transport security force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22822/25]
Maurice Quinlivan Oral 8 May 2025 · to Transport
90. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the review of the Government aviation policy to be completed; his plans for airports outside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22420/25]
Joanna Byrne Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
91. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide details from all agencies under his remit of capital projects that cost more than €500,000 and were either abandoned or materially failed to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/25]
Robert O'Donoghue Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
92. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will consider establishing a night-time economy commission or advisory group in each major city to provide expert guidance and recommendations, informed by local research and consumer feedback. [22933/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
93. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the other agencies, along with RTÉ and the Arts Council, under his auspices that have had failed or partially failed multimillion euro IT projects; if he will make full disclosure of when his Department became aware of any issue with each such IT project; and if he will provide the correspondence between his Departm…
Catherine Connolly Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
94. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén pleananna atá aige chun scéim na ndeontas tithíochta Gaeltachta a reáchtáil arís de bhun Acht na dTithe (Gaeltacht) (Leasú), 2001, chun tacaíocht a chur ar fáil do chainteoirí Gaeilge a bheadh ag iarraidh teach a thógáil nó a athchóiriú sa Ghaeltacht; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [22816/…
Naoise Ó Muirí Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
95. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way in which his Department will work with officials throughout government to ensure the tourism industry is supported across all regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23102/25]
Joe Cooney Written 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
96. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will consider the development of a standalone code of best practise for coastal pathways and a coastal pathway sustainability payment, similar to the 'Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways' and the 'Greenway Sustainability Payment' currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
Barry Heneghan Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
97. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he and his Department officials will visit a new clubhouse development (details supplied) to speak with the board. [22889/25]
Tony McCormack Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
98. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the specific measures his Department is taking to support and grow the tourism sector in County Offaly, including investment in local attractions such as Lough Boora, the Slieve Bloom Mountains and the Grand Canal greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/25]
Darren O'Rourke Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
99. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the initiatives he is implementing to promote tourism in Kells, County Meath, to enhance the town’s appeal as a destination for visitors. [22820/25]
Colm Burke Oral 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
100. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount that was spent by his Department in supporting sports clubs and organisations in Cork in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22679/25]