Results 1-20 of 120 for cork speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (23 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...5 .. CAVAN 190 .. 31 10 15 .. CLARE 160 3 66 28 11 .. CORK 880 29 272 114 76 .. DONEGAL 206 .. 29 9 37 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...Airport, I endeavour to emphasise that while Dublin Airport may be constrained currently by a passenger cap, that there are no such capacity constraints existing at our other State Airports at Cork and Shannon. While decisions in relation to individual routes are commercial matters for the airlines themselves, I encourage airlines to consider our other airports in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...,894 €5,997,099 €4,111,658 €6,454,862 €18,800,513 Waterford Emergency Subvention €375,000 €375,000 Waterford Total €375,000 €375,000 ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...for raising this important issue. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this topic with members of the House. I understand that the Deputy’s question is in relation to the provision funding to Cork County Council for emergency repairs on roads and bridges following Storm Babet in October with an emphasis on the east Cork region. As the Deputy said, I was in Cork myself in the days...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...as strengthening works, bridge rehabilitation, safety measures and draining works. That is why the national roads grants programme included approximately €56 million in Exchequer funding for Cork County Council. The regional local grants programme has displayed our commitment to restore our critical infrastructure. Cork County Council has been allocated €13 million of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Dublin Airport Authority (1 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...and public transport at Dublin Airport. The publication of the 2023 passenger figures by DAA last week show continued strong growth in demand for air travel post Covid-19 at both Dublin and Cork airports. Indeed, all airports in the State have reported very strong recovery in traffic with most experiencing record levels of traffic in 2023. When publishing its passenger figures...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (1 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland, the Irish Government agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Derry, working with the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive to deliver improved connections as a priority’ as part of its commitments under New Decade...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (1 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: .... While several Member States have adopted such rules, where they have cities or conurbations served by multiple airports, for example, Amsterdam, Milan, and Paris, the state owned airports at Dublin, Cork, and Shannon would not meet such a condition. As such, the operation of air services to, from, and between these airports remains a commercial decision for the air carriers and airports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (31 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin and Cork Airports. In 2021, my Department provided €97.24m to Dublin Airport and €8.38m to Cork Airport in aviation specific supports through the Covid Support Supplementary Scheme. Cork Airport received €16.69m in 2021 in supports through the Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (30 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...CAPEX €533,210 €43,839 €577,049 PPR-C €732,286 €18,381 €750,667 PPR-O €382,205 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (30 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...the North Runway at Dublin airport, significant infrastructure investments at our regional airports under the Regional Airports Programme including safety and security upgrades at Shannon and Cork airports. Looking to the future a number of projects are in development to further strengthen our connectivity, such as Dublin Airport’s infrastructure development programme, Shannon...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: Cork County Council is working closely with the community during the remaining delivery of this important scheme. In the briefing provided by the OPW and the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, they speak about different types of flood event. I think they reference one particular event having that time period. I take the Deputy's point on the greater frequency that is being seen there. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: ..., major flooding in December 2015 and again in January 2016 were the catalysts to commence work for the design of a flood relief scheme for Midleton ahead of the conclusion of the CFRAM programme. Cork County Council is leading the design of the scheme and in 2017 appointed engineering and environmental consultants. Designing any flood relief scheme is complex and requires data on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...for the promotion of public awareness campaigns and for the advancement of education specific to the safe use of roads. I have therefore referred part of the Deputy's question specific to Cork to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. The current framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...performance for Summer 2023 with minimal issues. This was against a backdrop of passenger volumes being at or above 2019 levels. As a result of the suppressed passenger numbers in 2020 and 2021, both Cork and Shannon regional State Airports became eligible under the Regional Airports Programme in 2022 along with Donegal, Ireland West and Kerry airports. Over 2022 and 2023 an additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...80.70% CAVAN 12,871 66,553 79,424 83.79% CLARE 22,411 101,768 124,179 81.95% CORK 53,374 479,569 532,943 89.99% DONEGAL 32,718 123,371 156,089 79.04% DUBLIN 67,666 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow, Ireland Cavan Motor Tax Office Courthouse, Cavan, Co. Cavan Clare Motor Tax Office New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare Cork Motor Tax Office Model Business Park, Model Farm Road, Cork Donegal, Lifford, Motor Tax Office The Three Rivers Centre, Lifford, Co. Donegal ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...airports of up to 3 million passengers is also being considered. As the Deputies are aware, due to supressed passengers numbers in 2020 and 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, both Shannon and Cork regional State airports had become eligible for funding under this Programme in 2022. While Shannon Airport remained eligible for supports this year, neither Shannon nor Cork airports...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...traffic lights to facilitate cyclists moving first. That has been introduced in many parts of this city. The Senator also spoke about light rail. The NTA is currently examining the designs for Cork on the basis of council feedback and a preferred route is expected to go to public consultation in the coming months. Galway is progressing a new transport strategy. There is a focus on...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...it has what it needs to fully deliver on this agenda. The RSA’s efforts will be underwritten with €15 million earmarked for road safety upgrades next year, including improvements to junctions, the N20 slip extension in Cork and many other road projects. More than €100 million will be allocated in 2024 to maritime transport and safety, as well as ongoing support to...