* To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value of St Patrick’s day internationally as a means for the promotion of tourism in Ireland; the measures taken overseas to take advantage of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. – Seán Kyne. REPLY: The Government recognises the key… Continue Reading
‘Government’s €4 million in funding will tackle some of City’s transport problems’ This morning (Tuesday) Galway West TD, Seán Kyne has welcomed the €4 million being allocated to a variety of transport projects in the City as demonstrating the Government’s commitment at tackling Galway’s transportation issues. The Minister of State at the Department of Transport,… Continue Reading
* To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend real-time passenger information and integrated ticketing services to users of public transport in Galway; and, if so, if he will report on progress of same. – Seán Kyne. REPLY: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing scheme… Continue Reading
* To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the recent occurrence at a meeting of Galway City Council whereby the National Transport Authority represented Bus Éireann to outline the company’s plans for services on newly constructed bus lanes in the city as opposed to the private… Continue Reading
* To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the event of the National Transport Authority awarding new licences for public transport bus routes, a competitive and open public tender process will be followed in order to maximise value for public money. – Seán Kyne. REPLY: Under EU law and the… Continue Reading