News & Statements
Transport Tourism and Sport: Development and Expansion of Sea-Ferry Transport 27th June 2013
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to see the development and expansion of sea-ferry transport from this country to various UK and/or continental destinations in the future...
Transport Tourism and Sport: Comparative Costs and Development of Irish Tourism Sector 27th June 2013
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which costs for the tourism sector in this country continues to be compared with those applicable in other jurisdictions throughout Europe and worldwide...
Transport Tourism and Sport: Funding for Local or Minor Roads 27th June 2013
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with the various local authorities with a view to identifying the priorities in respect of funding for local or minor roads...
Transport Tourism and Sport: Future Development of Air Transport 27th June 2013
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the future development of Ireland as an international hub for air transport...
Transport Tourism and Sport: Review of Government Supports for Airports 27th June 2013
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various Government supports for each of the airports throughout the country will be reviewed collectively...
Abolition of sugar quotas could pave the way for return of sugar production in Ireland – Collins
Conway welcomes Committee recommendations on law banning the purchase of sexual services
Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Thursday) welcomed a new report from the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on the Review of the Legislation on Prostitution in Ireland.
Conway welcomes end to ‘book famine’ for visually impaired
Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Thursday) welcomed an agreement on an historic international treaty from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to improve access to books for the blind, visually impaired, and other print disabled people.
Minister Bruton announces 90 new jobs for Dublin in four fast-growing IDA client companies
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today [Thursday] announced the creation of 90 new jobs for Dublin in four fast-growing companies.
Minister delivers strong deal for Irish farmers – McEntee
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Helen McEntee, has said the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney TD, has delivered a strong deal for Irish farmers through the conclusion of negotiations on a new Common Agriculture Policy (CAP). Deputy McEntee said the deal, which was reached in Brussels last night following marathon talks led by Minister Coveney, contains positive provisions for young farmers.