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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: Bus Services (18 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 Roscommon, which I am reinforcing through my introductory interactions with Local Link offices nationwide, including in Co. Roscommon. 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 (17 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 Wicklow, which I am reinforcing through my introductory interactions with Local Link offices nationwide, including in Co. Wicklow. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (17 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the collection of statistics regarding local area hackney licences, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: As Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport I recognise the importance of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to continuing the roll-out of Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. Under Budget 2025, the Department has secured a funding...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: You are a good man for that yourself, in fairness.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: You are well able to shout yourself.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (11 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputies Gannon and Coppinger for raising this important issue. It is one that will become more prevalent. For many of us who live in areas adjacent to airports, it is an ongoing issue. I apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy O’Brien. I am taking this question for him this morning. From an aviation safety perspective, the regulation of both the recreational and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (11 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputies Gannon and Coppinger. Aviation, as we know, is a highly regulated industry. There is a comprehensive legislative framework both at European and national levels to generate and regulate safe drone operations. The rapid pace of drone innovation and commercialisation is creating challenges, which the Government will meet. There has been engagement with the IAA. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (11 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, I cannot put it on the transport committee's agenda. That is a matter for the Chair of the committee, Deputy Michael Murphy. The Deputy might write to him.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 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 (10 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: Transport Policy (27 May 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: As Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport, I hold responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to rural public transport. This Government is firmly committed to improving public transport across the country and that commitment is demonstrated through the significant investment that has been made in both services and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 May 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: This Government is firmly committed to improving public transport across the country and that commitment is demonstrated through the significant investment that has been made in both services and infrastructure in recent years. As the Deputy will be aware, the key objectives for Local Link include continuing to address rural social exclusion and the integration of Local Link with other...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (21 May 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I again reassure Deputy Ó Muirí that security and the visibility of policing on the public transport system and in city centres is critical. He is correct that there needs to be a commitment from the operators on the northside piece. I reassure him that the Minister for Transport, the Department, the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, and I, as well as the Government, are acutely...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (21 May 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Deputy for again articulating people's genuine concerns. As public representatives, it is important that we highlight that the redesigned bus network for Dublin was finalised following three rounds of extensive public consultations. This culminated in over 72,000 submissions being received. Part of the difficulty that I experience in Cork, and I am sure that Deputies Cummins...