Archive for : September, 2015

Herald op-ed on Dublin transport element of Government’s Capital plan

30th September, 2015

With unemployment falling and the economy growing at the fastest rate in Europe, our roads are busier than ever and traffic congestion is again......

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Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee – Mid-Year Review and look ahead to 2016

30th September, 2015

Good morning everyone – I am delighted to have this opportunity today to provide the Committee with an update on the progress to date......

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Minister Donohoe confirms €10bn investment in our transport future

29th September, 2015

New Metro North chosen as preferred project to meet transport needs of North Dublin – from city centre to Dublin Airport and Swords €6bn......

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Speech on Government’s Capital Plan 2016-2022

29th September, 2015

Good morning.   I will speak at length at a later date on the very important tourism and sport elements of this Plan, but......

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Rise of 12.2% in visitor numbers signals Govt tourism policies are working – Donohoe and Ring

29th September, 2015

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring TD, today (Tuesday) welcomed the......

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DRAFT REVISED PHIBSBOROUGH LOCAL AREA PLAN – REMINDER

25th September, 2015

PHIBSBOROUGH LOCAL AREA PLAN The original Phibsborough Local Area Plan that was adopted by Dublin City Council in 2008 coincided with the economic downturn......

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Minister Donohoe welcomes news of intended new transatlantic routes from Cork

25th September, 2015

Flights to New York and Boston will provide greater tourism and business development potential in the Munster region   Confirmation by Norwegian Air International......

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Address to Retail Ireland Council

24th September, 2015

Good morning everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here. I want to talk to you this morning about a number of things, including;  ......

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Statement by Minister Donohoe on Dart Underground

22nd September, 2015

Following consideration at the Government meeting this morning (Tuesday), the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe T.D., announced that the DART Underground......

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Statement by Minister Donohoe on judgement regarding drink driving case stated in High Court

22nd September, 2015

The High Court ruled yesterday (Monday) on a legal question put forward by the District Court regarding the Prescribed Form and Manner of Statements......

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