Archive for : April, 2015

Statement from Minister Donohoe following breakdown of talks at the LRC

30th April, 2015

The Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has expressed disappointment that exploratory talks taking place this evening (Thursday) at the Labour......

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Topical Issue Debate in respect of planned industrial action at Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann

30th April, 2015

I would like to thank the Deputies for raising this issue with me, which I am keenly aware is a cause of huge concern......

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Donohoe welcomes passing of Roads Bill 2014 to merge NRA & RPA into Transport Infrastructure Ireland

30th April, 2015

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, TD, today (Thursday) welcomed the passing by the Oireachtas of the Roads Bill 2014; the......

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Motorcycle safety the focus of May Bank Holiday 2015 – Donohoe

29th April, 2015

 Drivers & passengers also targeted in safety appeal 5 killed and 6 seriously injured over 2014 May BH   The Road Safety Authority (RSA),......

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Opening Address to the Dublin Bay History and Environment Conference

29th April, 2015

I would like to welcome you all here today to the Dublin Bay History and Environment Conference and I would like to thank Lucy......

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Major review of regulatory system for airport charging to commence – Donohoe

28th April, 2015

Indecon International Economic Consultants appointed to conduct the review   Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, T.D., today announced the commencement of......

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Tourism enjoys continued growth in first quarter – Donohoe & Ring

28th April, 2015

14.1% increase in overseas visits to Ireland   CSO data released today (Tuesday) shows that the number of overseas visits to Ireland between January......

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Statement in respect of proposed industrial action at Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann

28th April, 2015

“The National Transport Authority (NTA) delivers bus services under direct award contracts with Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann.  In late 2013 they decided to......

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Week’s events: Dublin bikes, Australian tourists, threatened industrial action at bus companies

27th April, 2015

Last week I marked the 1 millionth Leap card sold, which is a tremendous milestone for the NTA. This week it was the turn......

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Speech by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, at the Irish Tourism Industry Awards 2015  

24th April, 2015

Good evening everyone, I am delighted to be here this evening to present the inaugural Irish Tourism Industry Awards.   Tonight’s ceremony gives us......

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