Recently, I made a submission to An Bord Pleanála concerning the proposed re-development and expansion of Galway Harbour. The application has been made as a Strategic Infrastructure Development application directly to An Bord Pleanála. The submission was one of over 100 on the proposals which aim to develop and expand the harbour and port facilities… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the reduction of the air travel tax to 0%, if his Department is engaging with airlines and airports with a view to establishing additional routes, particularly to and from regionally-based airports, which are essential for enhancing accessibility for, among others, economic and tourism reasons..… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has concerns that the new permanent markings on taxis make taxi owners a target for criminals who may feel that cash is available within the home where cars are parked outside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. – Seán Kyne.… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the level of engagement and communication to date that has taken place between his Department and officials from the European Union regarding the necessary State support for the air service between Galway and the Aran Islands; and if he will make a statement on the… Continue Reading
I welcome the publication of the Bill. There is a clear commitment in the programme for Government to reduce the number of State agencies or quangos. I never liked the term “quangos” because I understand that these State agencies play a role, but there can be cost savings and a more efficient use of public… Continue Reading