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Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: We have brought to the Minister a motion to ensure a level of fairness for people who are suffering the huge impact of the cost-of-living crisis, in particular, people living in rural areas who have to travel to work and often have long distances to travel because they have no other option. People are being burdened with increasing fuel prices. The two increases to come this year will push...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: There is.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: Yesterday, we had a meeting in the north west, CHO 1, with the HSE. There were a lot of Members there from across the counties of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan. One of the points that came through it more than anything else was staffing shortages. I raised podiatry services in County Leitrim. The issue is that many elderly people, in particular those with diabetes, have to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: It literally does.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy: Discussion (30 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister of State for his statement. A lot of ground has been covered and issues discussed that I wanted to raise with him. One of the issues is the deposit return scheme. While it is certainly good to have that scheme in place and it is very welcome, people have come to me to say they went with 25 bottles, put them through the machine, but it only took six of them and they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy: Discussion (30 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: When will this happen? Yes, skills are being developed and people are trained to repair stuff. Around 20 years ago a local person from my area did the course on repairing household appliances with, I think, AnCO. The man repaired appliances for only a few years because he could not get parts for most of the household appliances. For example, the first part to stop working in most washing...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (30 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 231. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the age tax credit in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18989/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 130. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an individual update on the planned progression of each regional and local road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18413/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 131. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an individual update on the ongoing investment in port access for each route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18427/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on additional electric charging infrastructure for targeted growth in electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18429/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the comprehensive urban cycling and walking network for metropolitan areas, including 200km of cycle lanes under BusConnects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18455/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 134. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the expanded greenways, including the north-west greenways, Carlingford Lough greenway and Ulster Canal greenway outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18459/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the second parallel runway for Dublin Airport, as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18462/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the new visual control tower at Dublin Airport, as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18464/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the investment in the National Aviation Policy which provides support for Cork and Shannon Airports to develop as regional tourism and business gateways as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18465/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on investment in the Regional Airports Programme, which provides financial support towards safety and security projects at the smaller regional airports, including Ireland West Airport Knock, Waterford, Donegal and Kerry Airports as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the circa €90 million redevelopment of existing port facilities at Ringaskiddy to accommodate larger sea-going vessels and increase capacity at the Port of Cork as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the €27 million towards capacity extension works at Shannon Foynes Port (Shannon Foynes Port Company) as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18479/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the investment in train and bus fleets and infrastructure to maintain safety and service standards, including expansion where necessary as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18485/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: 142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the rail and bus station development including traffic management investment, passenger information programmes, public bicycle share schemes, accessibility enhancements etc. as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18486/24]