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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...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (24 Jun 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Darragh O'Brien: ...Kilcondy that we want to see them proceed to the next stage. That will be the logical step going forward into 2026. We will make sure that happens. The Ministers of State, Deputies Canney and Buttimer, and I have increased our roads funding this year by about €92 million. We received that draft funding package quite late because the Government had only come in, yet we were able...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: ...public transport passenger journeys last year. We want to try to exceed that this year. People are responding in that regard right across urban and rural locations. The Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, answered questions about the advancement of Local Link. That has been really significant. We have a great deal of work to do in this space, but real progress has been made. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Aviation Industry (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: ...committee about that. This type of technology is here to stay. It is about how it interacts with our communities. There are also major benefits. The Ministers of State, Deputies Canney and Buttimer, have informed me about the use of drones in search and rescue. There are lots of good things there. With food deliveries it is generally people in the area ordering food. There are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025) See 2 other results from this debate

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 ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025) See 3 other results from this debate

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

Public Transport Experience: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: On behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy O'Brien, who will deliver the closing remarks, and the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, I thank Deputy O'Gorman of the Independent and Parties Technical Group for the opportunity to speak in the Dáil on the public transport experience and our plans to deliver on the programme for Government commitments. I am confident we can all agree...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

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

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (11 Jun 2025) See 3 other results from this debate

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...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (22 May 2025)

Dara Calleary: ...centre. There was also €125,000 allocated to Glanmire in 2021 for enhancing John O'Callaghan Park. I commend the Ballincollig Tidy Towns committee. I was there in March. The Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, presented the national award to them last weekend. It is a wonderful example of volunteerism, ambition and pride, with the community all coming together. We launched the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (21 May 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

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) See 2 other results from this debate

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...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: What about Donegal?

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Ken O'Flynn: I almost feel sorry for the Ceann Comhairle because she is hearing the same story over and over again from every Deputy who has spoken. The Minister of State, Deputy Jerry Buttimer, and I share a constituency in Cork. He will be aware that 39 weeks is the average waiting time. We seem to be a country of waiting lists. We are very good at creating waiting lists and long waits for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Taxi Licences (13 May 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Seán Canney: ...is the independent regulator for licensing and enforcement for the SPSV industry under the consolidated taxi regulations. That being said, I want to clarify that the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, has taken over the brief for rural transport. He has visited many rural areas over the past few months. He recognises the crucial role played by local taxi and hackney services in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Driver Test (8 May 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

John Paul O'Shea: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, for his continued engagement. The Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, who is also from Cork, is well aware of the situation in the county. I agree with the Minister of State that we have many no-shows and this unfortunate. It is important that the RSA comes back and offers young people the opportunity of late cancellation appointments. I know...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (8 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: ...to the €200 million investment in Cork Airport, which is really significant. It will transform that airport. The three Ministers here - myself and the Ministers of State, Deputies Canney and Buttimer - are very supportive of our aviation sector and fully recognise the importance of the sector to our economy and our society.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (8 May 2025)

Seán Canney: ...important and construction is going to start on that towards the end of this year. I will be putting my shoulder to the wheel with the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, to make sure we get that started at the earliest possible date. There is long-term ambition in the all-island rail review to ensure that we actually do a lot of passing loops right...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Policies (8 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: ...airports. Airlines decide where they fly. Our airports need to be hungry to go after this business also. We saw this in Cork last week, when the Taoiseach and the Ministers of State, Deputies Buttimer and Canney, were there, with regard to a €200 million capital investment in Cork Airport. We have also seen investment in Shannon Airport to be able to grow its numbers. This is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (8 May 2025)

James Geoghegan: I have already wished the Ministers of State, Deputies Canney and Buttimer, well in their roles but this is the first time I have been here when the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, has been in the Chamber and I want to wish him well. I found him very approachable as a Minister when I was a councillor and I am looking forward to the continuity of service as a TD. What are the Minister for...