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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Further and Higher Education (25 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. I am taking it on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Lawless, who sends his apologies.In 2011, Na Píobairí Uileann established PipeCraft, a dedicated training facility for musical instrument making. In 2017 they developed a partnership with Ballyfermot College of Further Education for a new programme called Irish traditional music...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Further and Higher Education (25 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I reiterate my remarks to the Senator that it is an important course and I thank her for raising the matter. It is not a solace to the Senator but it is a matter for each individual board to take into account allocated budgets and engage with the different stakeholders. The Minister has no direct responsibility. I will bring the Senator's concerns to the Minister and the Department and ask...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Disability Services (25 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I apologise that the Minister is not here and that I do not have a copy of the speech for the Deputy. I will get it to her as soon as possible. Like her, I deal with parents and children every day and every week and she is right that there is frustration. We all need to work collaboratively to ensure access to services is improved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: As Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport I recognise the importance of boosting connectivity in County Galway. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to increasing Local Link services in rural areas to better connect villages, towns and cities. Under Budget 2025, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I think the Deputy will agree with me when I say that the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan has been a huge success, with over 150 new or enhanced services introduced since 2022. This means that over 240 towns and villages have been connected to the public transport network, and approximately 600,000 people have access to new and enhanced bus services. 61 new connections have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: As Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport I recognise the importance of boosting connectivity in County Offaly, which I am reinforcing through my introductory interactions with Local Link offices nationwide, including in Co. Offaly. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Road Network (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I cannot give an answer about last week's meeting because I do not have that information but I will bring the Deputy's comments back. Regarding the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney route, as Deputy Gallagher is aware, the proposed project is an important one. It is about ensuring road safety is improved. The upgrade will enhance that road safety by reducing the number of direct access points...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Road Network (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: Tá mise.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Road Network (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos, déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Teachta as ucht an rúin seo a chur os ár gcomhair. Tuigim an díomá atá air agus ar a lán daoine de bharr an chinnidh a rinneadh san Ardchúirt i mBéal Feirste. Tá an ceart ag an Teachta. Is bóthar tábhachtach agus an-chontúirteach an A5. Thug an Rialtas...

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)

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)

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 ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government is very committed to rural transport.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Deputy will be aware from the situation in his county, there are regular rural services and demand-responsive services. These allow passengers to travel from their local villages and towns for business, shopping, healthcare or to connect with the national bus and train network. We are committed in the context of the provision of rural transport to engaging further with stakeholders....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputy Daly for his question. Infrastructure is a matter that has been raised by many Local Link companies. Arising from the Indecon review, it is important that we look at the issues the Deputy has raised in consultation with TFI and the NTA. They are valid concerns but there are also issues in respect of safety, the suitability of certain stops' locations and certain signage. I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy's question is different from the one that was submitted. To provide one figure, under this Government and the last Government, we have seen an increase in funding for the rural transport programme. It has gone from €16 million in 2022 to €25 million last year. As the Deputy will know quite well, we have seen growth in his county of Kerry. For example, route 280...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to thank the Deputy for his question. The Government has earmarked approximately €5.1 billion for investment in new national roads projects between 2021 and 2030. While the greater portion of this funding becomes available in the second half of the decade, I can confirm that approximately €600 million of exchequer capital funds was provided to local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: As Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport I recognise the importance of boosting connectivity in County Kerry, which I am reinforcing through my introductory interactions with Local Link offices nationwide, including in Co. Kerry. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: As Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport I recognise the importance of boosting connectivity in the regional towns across Ireland, which I am reinforcing through my introductory interactions with Local Link offices nationwide. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to continuing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: As Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport I recognise the importance of boosting connectivity in County Cork, which I am reinforcing through my introductory interactions with Local Link offices nationwide, including in Co. Cork. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to increasing...