Archive for : June, 2015
New Discovery Trails to bring story of Dublin to life for visitors
22nd June, 2015
New trails part of evolving Fáilte Ireland and Dublin City Council ‘Dubline’ project to bring Dublin’s past alive and open up hidden parts of......
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Week’s events; RSA and blind spots, Dáil business, disqualified drivers
19th June, 2015
This week had a firm focus on road safety and on some of the issues that are having a serious impact on vulnerable users.......
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Cabra update: New planning application at Hanlon’s Corner
19th June, 2015
New planning application at Hanlon’s Corner An application for planning permission has been lodged by LIDL Ireland to build a new supermarket and......
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Minister Donohoe welcomes imminent opening of M11 Arklow to Rathnew
19th June, 2015
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has welcomed news that the M11 Arklow to Rathnew is to open shortly, saying......
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New Garda power to arrest disqualified drivers to come into force – Donohoe
19th June, 2015
Approximately 10% of drivers disqualified in recent years prosecuted for driving while disqualified The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD,......
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Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications on the EU Transport Council
17th June, 2015
Chairperson and Committee Members, I am pleased to appear before you in relation to the outcome of the Transport Council in Luxembourg on 11th......
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Minister Donohoe, the RSA and the Gardaí target new campaign at cyclists and HGV drivers to highlight ‘blind spots’ on trucks
15th June, 2015
If you can’t see the driver, the driver can’t see you! 54 vulnerable road users killed in urban areas following collision with trucks ......
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Week’s events; Great Dublin Bike Ride, Transport Council, tourism stats & Luas safety
12th June, 2015
The week started and ended with visits to local primary schools in my constituency. On Monday I attended Gardiner St Primary School, alongside President......
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Overseas tourism revenue shows strong growth for first 3 months of year
11th June, 2015
Revenue increase of 10%+ contributing to job creation & economic development New CSO figures released today (Thursday) confirm strong growth in revenue figures......
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Speech by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, concerning the establishment of a Commission of Investigation to review certain activities of IBRC
10th June, 2015
I welcome the opportunity to speak to the House today on this important matter. It gives me, and my Government colleagues, the opportunity to......
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