Results 1-16 of 16 for kerry speaker:Alan Dillon

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: The arguments Deputy Danny Healy-Rae is presenting are made on an individual basis in his constituency in Kerry.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: ..., be it a councillor or Deputy, make an assessment of a planning application. They are not technically qualified to do so. Today we are addressing the issues within the Bill, not the issues in Kerry County Council. The national planning statements replace section 28 and section 29 guidelines, pertaining to a ministerial policy directive under the Act of 2000. I am satisfied that the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Grant Payments (23 May 2024)

Alan Dillon: ...x20ac;1,739,192 Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown €791,058 Fingal €627,334 Galway City €416,341 Galway County €550,604 Kerry €720,043 Kildare €430,673 Kilkenny €126,321 ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (10 Apr 2024)

Alan Dillon: ...Fingal €222,575 €424,754 €645,000 €1,113,425 €26,842 €0 €209,000 €95,102 €176,996 - - - Galway City €75,127 €72,241 €0 €62,150 €40,000 €0 ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Mayo relies heavily on the local improvement scheme and we have a diverse road network like those of County Cork and County Kerry, and I am sure it is the same in the Minister's constituency of Cavan-Monaghan. This is a really important issue that councillors raise with Oireachtas Members. I support the call for the Department of Transport to match-fund any funding that is presented by the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: The concern of many fans is that prominent games, including the plum ties, such as the Limerick-Clare, the Kerry-Mayo and the Galway-Armagh games, have been put on Saturdays. Is there a conflict of interests between the GAA and RTÉ in trying to maximise subscriptions by putting these games on a Saturday?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Why would the Munster championship not be exceptional? Why would Kerry and Tyrone not be exceptional?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...; William Martin of Martin's Coaches, County Limerick, chairperson, James McGinley of McGinley Coach Travel, County Donegal, executive member, and Philip O'Callaghan of O'Callaghan Coaches, County Kerry, executive member, Coach Tourism and Transport Council. The format of the meeting is such that I will invite witnesses to deliver their opening statements and as witnesses are probably...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...areas that are the lifeblood of many rural communities and provide the social and economic dividend for many people to survive. As regards Airbnb, Mr. Nolan referred to figures for Galway, Kerry and other parts of the country. Does he have figures relating to the profile of short-term lets in County Mayo? It is situated on the Wild Atlantic Way and this is an extremely important...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...her response. "The Banshees of Inisherin" is a considerable achievement and as a result of the film, the Wild Atlantic Way is now on a global stage, which is significant for the likes of counties Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway and Mayo. We should not look to capitalise on the opportunity through further investment along the Wild Atlantic Way. We have an enormous product on our doorstep....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...life of them understand how these restrictions are currently in place with no sign of catering services to be put in place any time soon. I think of routes such as Cork to Dublin, Westport to Dublin, and from Kerry, Cork and Limerick. Station-based shops are only available in bigger rail stations. I am calling on the Taoiseach to take up this serious matter with Irish Rail. We are now...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...but issues were highlighted in June 2022 as being of real concern. What confidence will the various organisations give to consumers who want to book a holiday in the summer of 2023 in Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Mayo and so on with regard to value for money? Maybe I could gain an understanding from Mr. Kelly of Fáilte Ireland's remit. What are his considerations in writing to each...

Finance Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...is very welcome but there is no extension of the regional uplift programme, which proved valuable in bringing productions outside of the Dublin and Wicklow hubs. The uplift has seen considerable production activities across the country, from Kerry to Donegal. I continue to advocate for its return in some form, especially as my county has an opportunity to benefit. I join colleagues in...

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (16 Jun 2021)

Alan Dillon: ...such as Mayo which I represent. It is also important to recognise that the value of CAP payments has significantly shifted from east to west since 2014. Payments to Mayo, Donegal, Galway and Kerry have increased substantially in recent years. I wholeheartedly agree with the comments of the Minister on the opportunity to make decisions at national level. This is a very important...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Film and Television Industry: Discussion (9 Dec 2020)

Alan Dillon: ...a location for "Wild Mountain Thyme". Is there more that we can do as a Government in respect of an action plan for promoting areas? The bulk of productions filmed in Ireland are made in County Kerry, and it is very active. It has a good commission set up for this purpose. County Wicklow would be the same. It comes down to the stunning scenery and the natural resources in those...