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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: It is currently still live, then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: It is currently live until February. Is the anticipation that once the tender is won, funding will again be allocated for this to progress next year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: This is, therefore, a priority project that will progress once the tender is won.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: That is absolutely fantastic news because I remember the absolute joy when I was there. It is such a dangerous stretch of road. The fantastic part is that there has even been funding for walkways and investment in Rathcroghan, the archaeological site very close to Tulsk. The challenge has really been around safety every single day. It is a really dangerous stretch.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: That is fantastic. Mr. Dolan may know that the Rathcroghan site has won €445,000 to develop walkways under the outdoor recreational infrastructure scheme. There are 60 protected sites in that area and more than 300 monuments. The site dates from the Neolithic to the Iron Age. It is the setting of Táin Bó Cúailnge and the royal seat of Queen Medb. The opening chapter...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Is there a decision timeframe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: It could be May or June. Roughly half the budget will potentially be allocated in 2023 for construction if it runs to plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: There was a generous allocation this year from the projects that won because this other project could not proceed. I would guess there are projects that probably benefited this year from the funding that was reallocated.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: The coach operator does not accept the travel pass.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Ukrainian ambassador, who is here representing her country which is fighting for democracy. This weekend, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, will visit Athlone. He will probably travel there by train. He will see the fantastic newly painted bus station, which is very integrated, being located beside the train station in the town. Athlone will have soon have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome our guests. I will join in the calls for the Minister for Transport to attend the House. Many important reasons for this have already been mentioned, but another is the Connecting Ireland plan. Further punitive measures are being placed on motorists through the toll charges, but where are the bus services we need to ensure that people are able to get from A to B for work, college...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I also have time.

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to speak on public order and safe streets. That community fund from the Criminal Assets Bureau is very important and crucial. That is going to deliver different types of activities, including sports activities. It will be used to engage people in many different areas, particularly the rural areas I am looking at. I am on the joint...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I support Senator Buttimer in offering condolences to those whose loved ones lost their lives in the United States. Club Q was the heart of the LGBT community. I hail those who put their lives on the line to stop the attack. It is absolutely incredible. As has been mentioned, I support the Garda today on the work it does in our communities day in, day out. The incident that has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I ask members to ensure that mobile phones are switched off. This is because they interfere with the broadcasting equipment. The minutes of the meeting of 15 November are agreed. On behalf of the committee, I welcome: Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children; Ms Suzanne Connolly, CEO of Barnardos; Ms Kathleen Moran, chairperson of the School Libraries Group of the Library Association of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I invite Ms Connolly to make her opening statement.