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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