Brendan Howlin

Labour Party · Wexford

Activity on Tourism — 46 events (2 lobbying · 44 questions · 0 votes) full profile →

• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Decisive government action on Waterford Airport development before dissolution of the Dáil.
• 2025-01-08
  LOBBY
  Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism

  • Short-Term Rental (STR) Legislation Bill
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is aware of the enormous number of voluntary groups and countless individuals who give their time to produce and perform musical theatre in every part of the country; if she believes a dedicated line of funding should be available for such groups who provide an introduction to both music and theatre to a huge number of children and young people and who enable communities everywhere to enjoy the highest standard of musical theatre production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39479/24]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is aware of the threat to the future of the Celtic Routes Project, a unique tourism initiative linking counties in south east Ireland with counterparts in Wales; if she will ensure that sufficient funding is provided to continue this important project; if she has had any contact with her Welsh government colleague to discuss this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36354/23]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress made to date on the proposal for a three-year pilot scheme of a universal income for artists, writers and musicians; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24069/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 271 of 24 February 2021, when a reply will issue from Fáilte Ireland. [15772/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the qualification criteria for the outdoor dining grant announced by Fáilte Ireland; if this grant will allow restaurants to carry out capital works to provide outdoor dining facilities; if it will apply in every area of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12259/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if particular supports have been provided to charter boat operators that have seen their income devastated since the start of the pandemic and that have fixed expenses to meet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10224/21]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports available to a group (details supplied) that seem to be ineligible for any of the current supports other than the basic wage subsidies set out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34383/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the Waterford to Rosslare to Europort rail link as set out in the Programme for Government; the time frame he has set for this rail corridor to be restored; the steps he proposes to take to ensure the project is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16688/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 765 of 27 May 2020, the way in which he plans to address the situation of a front-line health worker unable to reach their place of work by public transport, unable to have a qualified driver with them to accompany them to work and back each day and unable to sit a driver test due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9790/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the guidelines in relation to learner drivers, particularly those who have completed 12 driving lessons and have had their tests cancelled; if such drivers will be allowed to drive unaccompanied for a period of time; the number of persons awaiting driver tests; the timeframe to clear the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7374/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is planned that driving instructors will resume work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5547/20]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital expenditure of his Department from 1 January 2019 to date under the heading of E7 Greenways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52928/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 165 of 26 September 2019, when the projects that will be grant aided under the large-scale sport infrastructure fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52106/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consultants have been appointed for the provision of technical advisory services to progress the planning and design work on the proposed M4 Maynooth to Leixlip road improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47343/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the recommendation by the Commission for Aviation Regulation to reduce the passenger levy at Dublin Airport by 20%; the estimated lesser amount the levy would recoup in the period 2020 to 2024 compared to retaining the current level of passenger levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44876/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the 2018 and 2019 PSO subvention allocated respectively to each transport body and public service provider by the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30319/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of providing an increased subsidy to each public transport provider to reduce fares by 5%, 10% and 20%, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30320/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress towards delivering the Galway city bypass since approval was provided in 2018; the spend on the N6 Galway city transport project to date; the annual capital allocations for 2019, 2020 and 2021 for the project; the estimated completion date; the estimated final cost of the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30321/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date on the EU motorways of the sea initiative; the specific actions taken to date under the TEN-T guidelines to achieve a European maritime space without barriers; the implications for this initiative of Brexit and the UK landbridge; the port and ferry supports available under the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18668/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans of the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus to alleviate customer congestion on bus services from Bray and Greystones to Dublin city along the N11 corridor; if the NTA and Dublin Bus will provide additional bus services on the 84x route; if an additional three buses will be provided on the service in the morning during rush hour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9250/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the final route will be selected for the Oylegate to Rosslare Europort section of the M11; when this road link will commence construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7987/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to date incurred by Transport Infrastructure Ireland on maintaining and providing security for the services station on the M11 in County Wexford; when it is envisaged this service station will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2923/19]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent by his Department on public advertising and the purchase of external communications and publicity in 2018 by advertising campaign including specific amounts on social media campaigns (details supplied) or other digital platforms; the amount spent on public relations or other communications support in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53584/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding he has allocated for the development of cycleways in 2017; the amount of funding that will be allocated to the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48295/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has carried out advertising campaigns to promote policies or programmes being implemented by his Department; the campaign or relevant programme; the cost of advertising in publications, broadcast advertising, outdoor advertising and other consultancy or production costs for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48296/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown by project for the capital allocation of €1,327 million in 2018 to his Department; the breakdown by project for the proposed allocation of €1,843 million in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35276/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff assigned in his Department to the press office, public relations or communications roles in each year since 2015; the positions by staffing grade and designated role; when each new position came into existence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11710/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a panel has been established in his Department for communications officers; if a Civil Service position of head of communications or similar role or description has been appointed in his Department; if so, when the appointment occurred; the grade at which it occurred; the reason for same; the policy basis for same; the person that approved the appointment; his plans to make such an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11726/18]
• 2018-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has commissioned economic or regulatory impact assessments of the risks to sectors under the purview of his Department following the decision of the UK to exit the EU and the various types of future relationships that might result; if he will provide a copy of such studies conducted; the persons or body commissioned to conduct this research; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6313/18]
• 2018-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional budget for 2018 or other years, provided to his Department and all agencies and bodies within his remit to plan or prepare for Brexit; the number of additional staff who have been recruited to work on this policy area in each body, agency and his Department; the number of dedicated staff planning and working on Brexit matters in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6330/18]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Acts, or parts of Acts, awaiting commencement within his area of statutory responsibility; the reason for the delay in the commencement of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53575/17]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the resources his Department has devoted to the removal of abandoned boats around the coast; the powers local authorities have to force owners to remove such boats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51968/17]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the resources his Department has devoted to the removal of abandoned boats around the coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51967/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on his role and work and that of his Department in Ireland's bid for the Rugby World Cup. [49111/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of political staff employed in his Department, including parliamentary assistants, secretarial assistants, special advisers, drivers and other relevant positions; the number of civil or public service staff seconded to work in his Department or constituency offices; the salaries and job titles of each such person; the duty or role of each, in each of the years 2015 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36961/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has discussed with his UK counterpart the possibility of a new aviation agreement between Ireland and Britain to avoid flight disruption as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34935/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the delays in processing driving licences by the National Driver Licence Service; the reason there is a 20-week wait time when applying to do a driving test in County Wexford; his plans to address this waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32620/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of expenditure by his Department or organisations under the aegis of his Department for each of the past five years on photography, advertising, communications advice, public relations, website development, media interview training and preparation; the events, campaigns or policies to which this expenditure related; the company or person to which such payments were made, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32659/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding made available by his Department for the development of cycleways in 2017; the funding that will be allocated to the County Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32661/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the staffing complement of his Department in whole-time equivalents as at the end of 2016. [29612/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to parliamentary Question No. 1181 of 9 June 2015, if his Department has concluded its consultations with the insurance industry on the issue of the lack of compensation for persons injured in non-negligent motor accidents, in which liability cannot be assigned to any party; the reason for the then Minister's statement that this was a rare occurrence and the information available to him as to the number of claims of inevitable accident and-or automatism made in relation to road traffic accidents in recent years; if he has been provided detailed information regarding cases in which blameless persons have suffered serious injuries and find themselves without any form of compensation in such circumstances; his views on whether there may be a role for the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland in such cases; his further views on whether a change in the law may be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29752/17]
• 2017-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the person or body that will undertake the review of the pre-clearance arrangements in Shannon and Dublin airports; and when he expects it to be completed. [8427/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions that were allocated to County Wexford in 2015 and 2016; the total funding which was allocated to County Wexford in respect of hospitality skills and training in 2015 and 2016; the agency or Government body which has oversight and responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5683/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend the regulations requiring persons to wear life jackets at all times while on board pleasure craft; his views on whether age restrictions should apply or not; his further views on whether it should be mandatory to undertake water safety courses in advance of taking to inland or sea waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4757/17]