To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the exceptionally positive passenger numbers for Iarnród Éireann, and particularly on the western rail corridor, his views that the future continuation of this line would consolidate such increases and contribute to sustainable regional development; and if he will make a statement on the… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the supports which are available for the research, development and introduction or commercialisation of the renewable energy resource of wave energy particularly in view of the fact that European research has indicated that the average wave power in Europe is highest near the West of… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress of the commitment in the Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan to implement a wide-ranging programme to investigate the opportunities and policy options for the micro-generation of electricity via small scale technologies. – Seán Kyne. Reply – Minister of State at the… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the recent measure by the UK Government to provide mountain rescue teams with a rebate on VAT which is a way of alleviating the burden of VAT on the teams while still complying with the EU laws pertaining to… Continue Reading
Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the airstrips at Cleggan and Inishbofin, County Galway; if discussions have taken place or are planned with the Irish Coast Guard regarding the use of the facilities in its work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46858/14] Deputy… Continue Reading