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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Martin Conway: ...for 24 years and is retiring at the end of the month. I wish to put on the record my appreciation for the role he has played over many years. He has supported me and many others. The National Transport Authority, NTA, today published a report on fare determinations. It is very interesting because, unfortunately, it does not refer a huge amount to rural Ireland. There are significant...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Garret Ahearn: We have succeeded. It has taken a long fight but I will now start another fight. It has not got funding to continue to design stage yet. That needs approval by the Minister for Transport. It needs to be prioritised as quickly as possible. As the Leader knows, that route is divided into two sections, one of which is from Limerick Junction to Cahir. That is in design stage at the moment...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...which I will request. Obviously, the Minister with responsibility is a Member of this House so we will see if we can get the debate through on that. It is an ongoing challenge and a big issue in rural areas. As we are not hitting the numbers we would like to hit, we just need to keep a watching brief on that. Senator Clonan proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, which was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...good news in housing, of which there is plenty, but sometimes it does not get the air time it deserves. Those homes will be filled very soon, which is very welcome. Senator Conway spoke about Transport for Ireland and the fantastic service being provided in rural areas. He also referred to Bus Éireann and the early buses that are providing a great service locally in County Clare....