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Government urged by Deputy Kyne to support 2014/15 Volvo bid
Galway West Fine Gael TD Sean Kyne has called on Minister for Transport, Tourism, and Sport Leo Varadkar to support a bid for Galway to host the Volvo Ocean Race in 2014/15.
More penalty points to be introduced from this weekend
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has announced changes to introduce or increase penalty points for seatbelts and vehicle weight offences from this Bank Holiday weekend.
More penalty points to be introduced from this weekend
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has announced changes to introduce or increase penalty points for seatbelts and vehicle weight offences from this Bank Holiday weekend.
Budget mutterings fail to mar July buzz as summer holidays beckon
It was only a matter of time. Of course the Croke Park (Choke Park) Agreement is going to be tampered with – along with social welfare, income tax, and child benefit — in the upcoming autumn budget, in which the Government has to make additional savings of €3.5 billion. No small change there.
Mulherin to seek Government support for major development work at Knock airport
Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin is calling on the Government to grant Ireland West Airport Knock concessions similar to those provided recently to Shannon Airport, following a rebuff from Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar on the issue.
Government examining new measures to tackle repeat road offenders
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar announced this week that the Government is examining a range of measures designed to tackle the problem of repeat offenders on the roads.
Speed limits to be reviewed in Mayo as part of nationwide audit
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has announced plans for a nationwide audit of speed limits to ensure that all speed restrictions are both safe and sensible.
Cllr Reape dismayed at abolition of LIS
Mayo County Councillor, Cllr Annie May Reape has expressed her dismay at the recent Government decision to discontinue its support of the local authority administered Local Improvement Scheme.
Budget reaction from Westmeath hotels
The Midlands Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) gave a mixed welcome to the Minister for Finance’s Budget announcement. It welcomed the special allocation to be made for the national tourism Gathering initiative in 2013 and acknowledged the significant benefit the reduced VAT rate of 9 per cent has had for the hospitality sector; however, it criticised the guillotining of capital allowance schemes.
Tourism numbers look set to grow this year
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has welcomed the ongoing increase in visitor numbers so far this year, and predicted annual growth in visitor numbers for the first time in four years.
