Results 921-940 of 1,066,798 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Tom Kitt OR speaker:Gino Kenny OR speaker:Johnny Mythen)
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)
Darragh O'Brien: That point is a very good one. TII has built up excellent expertise and knowledge in delivery of those projects. Expansion of the Luas network needs to be looked at in the round and that is being done. Deputy McAuliffe mentioned MetroLink and we expect that to come out of planning with a final decision - not a draft decision - in the month of July. That would be a transformational project...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)
Question No. 96 taken with Written Answers.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)
Public Transport
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)
Naoise Ó Cearúil: 97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected timeline for the roll-out of contactless fare payments on all public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34135/25]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)
Joe Neville: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an interim measure, such as payment by app, which happens in other cities, could be explored for public transport until contactless payment becomes an option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33948/25]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)
Barry Heneghan: 102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of contactless fare payments across public transport services, including buses and trains; the expected timeline for full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34183/25]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)
Naoise Ó Cearúil: We have seen the extension of contactless fare payments in cities such as London, Edinburgh, Barcelona and Milan, as well as in the Netherlands. I am looking for the expected timeline for the roll-out of contactless fare payments on all public transport.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)
Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97, 98 and 102 together. I thank an Teachta Ó Cearúil. For background, the next generation ticketing project, led by the NTA, is for a new, modern public transport ticketing system that will facilitate a variety of payment methods for passengers, including contactless. In April 2024, the NTA with Government approval entered into a multiyear...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Aviation Industry (24 Jun 2025)
Darragh O'Brien: I am happy to engage with both Deputies on the issue of drones. I want to review the draft document and I will engage with them. I am sure we will be talking to the transport committee about that. This type of technology is here to stay. It is about how it interacts with our communities. There are also major benefits. The Ministers of State, Deputies Canney and Buttimer, have informed...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
Road Projects
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
William Aird: 94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to include the Portlaoise northern orbital route and the Mountmellick bypass in the revised national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28042/25]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
William Aird: I ask the Government to include both the Portlaoise northern orbital route and the Mountmellick bypass in the revised national development plan. They are not just local road projects; they are critical infrastructure with regional and national significance. As the Minister of State knows, Portlaoise is one of Ireland's fastest growing towns. The town is already under pressure from traffic...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Deputy for the question and for his ongoing advocacy for his county of Laois. The Government has earmarked approximately €5.1 billion for investment in new national roads projects between 2021 and 2030 and a further €2.9 billion for the protection and renewal of the network. I can confirm that approximately €600 million of Exchequer capital funding was...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
William Aird: We do not need consideration; we need money. This road is vital to redirect HGVs coming from Rosslare to the west of Ireland. We are trying move this traffic away from residential areas, schools and hospitals. This route is also essential to future-proof Portlaoise for sustainable growth under the national planning framework. Without this orbital route, development is hindered, traffic...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
Jerry Buttimer: I again thank the Deputy for raising the matter. He makes pertinent points about the orbital route and the traffic congestion. I remind him that Laois County Council received an allocation of more than €1.1 million this year for protection and renewal of the county's road network. With regard to the N80 road safety improvement project in Portlaoise town, including the Mountmellick...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
William Aird: These two projects must be included in the revised national development plan to address fair regional development, align with national goals, reduce emissions, promote balanced regional development and support active travel and safer roads. The Portlaoise northern orbital route and the Mountmellick bypass projects would complement existing investment in the region's rail network. I urge the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
Jerry Buttimer: I hear loud and clear Deputy Aird's advocacy for the importance of this route. I remind him that this Government under the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, and I has seen a further €2.9 million for the protection and renewal of the road network and we are investing €1 billion in new national road projects over the coming decade. I also say...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)
William Aird: I thank the Minister of State for that.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)
Transport Policy
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)
Paul McAuliffe: 95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the Finglas Luas expansion project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34107/25]