* To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he would report on the numbers of overseas visitors to Ireland in 2011; the way these figures compare with those of the past four years; and the targets being set for 2012. – Seán Kyne TD REPLY: Statistics in relation to overseas visits… Continue Reading
* To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to regulate the practice of clamping vehicles, particularly on private property and with regard to the ambiguity that can exist in relation to this practice. – Seán Kyne TD REPLY: I am aware of a range of issues which have been raised… Continue Reading
* To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the plans for the Gathering, the plans for regional participation and role to be played by strategically significant tourist areas such as Connemara. – Seán Kyne TD REPLY: I presented proposals for “The Gathering 2013” at last October’s 2011 Global Irish… Continue Reading
Bus Corridors and Traffic Control Measures need time to prove effectiveness The provision of a new bus service along the soon-to-be completed bus lane on the Seamus Quirke /Bishop O’Donnell roads is a very welcome development for residents of the western side of the city. However, the National Transport Authority must explain why it refused… Continue Reading
‘Marine Investment will help Ros an Mhíl and South Connemara to benefit from Volvo Ocean Race’ The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has confirmed to Galway West TD, Seán Kyne, that €466,000 has been allocated for the Ros An Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre. The funding is being made available under the… Continue Reading