Donna McGettigan

Sinn Féin · Clare

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• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide records of any remediation works funded by the €6 million secured during the Shannon Heritage site transfer, including cost breakdowns by site or project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21714/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the significant reduction in allocation for the Shannon Crossing project from €13.39 million in 2025 to €5 million in 2026; if this reduction indicates a delay or rescoping of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18269/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the efficiency of funding allocations for bridge rehabilitation in County Clare, given that several structures including Shragh Bridge, Derryfadda Bridge, and Bunratty Lower Bridge have received repeated allocations in both 2025 and 2026, the total projected completion cost for these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18270/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the significant cost increase for the Lough Alewnaghta road protection scheme (CL/CCAR/26/002) from €45,000 in 2025 to €160,000 in 2026; the factors that led to this more than threefold increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18271/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the expenditure of over €126,000 on bridge inventory and maintenance inspections in County Clare over the 2025-2026 period represents value for money; the proportion of this funding that was allocated to external consultants versus internal council resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18272/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the reason Clare County Council received one of the lowest per-kilometre capital allocations for national roads in the State in 2025, necessitating a threefold increase in 2026 to address the deficit, if he will consider multi-annual funding arrangements to avoid such volatility in future allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18273/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the justification for allocating €100,000 to a new scheme at R478 Liscannor Village in 2026, given that recurring structural issues at locations such as Annaghneal (R-468) and Westbury (L-3183) remain unresolved and have required consecutive years of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18274/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the specific works planned under the €500,000 allocation for former national roads (CL/FN/25/001) on the R-458 in 2025; if these works have been completed within the allocated budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18275/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the basis for the calculation of the Discretionary Grant for Clare County Council, which increased from €3,614,500 in 2025 to €3,687,500 in 2026; the criteria used to determine this annual adjustment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18276/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the reason regional and local roads in North Clare (specifically L5248, L1098, R476) remain in poor condition despite overall funding increases; if he is satisfied with the value-for-money of repeated patching versus full resurfacing on high-traffic local roads; the contingency funding which exists for roads where residents are undertaking basic maintenance themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18277/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport to provide sufficient funding to Clare County Council to carry out essential works on the R460 road between Corofin and Lough Bunny which is in need of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19536/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline what the fund for students with disabilities covers; the amount that is allocated to each category across all FETs; the amount that is allocated to transport across all FETs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16665/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the changes that are planned or will be introduced by him to improve public transport between Shannon, County Clare and the University of Limerick, in light of a recent study (details supplied) which identified it as a significant obstacle to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14043/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if the recent funding allocation of €2.5 million for the Drumeen East to Derragh section of the N68 in County Clare includes funding for traffic calming and other required measures to tackle the long-standing safety issues; if not, the measures that will be introduced and when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14512/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take, in light of a Garda analysis (details supplied) to address serious safety issues on the N68 in the Darragh area of County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12231/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that a child aged 9 years-of-age or over travelling on public transport with a medical card is entitled to an accompanying adult who travels for free, but the child themselves does not travel for free; if she will ensure both child and accompanying adult will travel for free; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7305/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the average number of passengers per week that use each of the bus stops on bus route 343; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3596/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the reason Dublin airport can allow passengers to carry 2 litres of liquid on flights while Shannon and other airports only allow 100 mls; whether he plans to increase the limits to 2 litres for all airports and if not the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74112/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which and when he anticipates the overcrowding on the 316 bus route in County Clare will be alleviated; when the new bus stop at St. Caimins will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1636/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will ring-fence Clare Greenway funding for sections three (Ennistymon and Miltown Malbay) and section four (Miltown Malbay to Moyasta) (details supplied) in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2364/26]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the introduction of an e-bike rental scheme for County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71391/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate allegations of price gouging on airline tickets to the soccer world cup play offs, with flight prices to Prague increased by more than 3.5 times their original cost; the measures he will take to prevent such gouging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67559/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of transporting children to and from school by taxi, by county, for each year from 2020 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52932/25]
• 2025-10-02
  LOBBY
  Marketing English in Ireland Transport

  • ELE Sector Profile Briefings and general issues
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of Bus Éireann PSO fleet that are over 12 years old, as of 22 September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52800/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the N68 in County Clare to make it fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51264/25]
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Shannon Chamber 4 returns Transport

  • Request to Government to honour commitment in the Programme for Government to develop a new Regional Airports Programme (RAP) 2026 - 2030 and include State-owned regional airports
  • Request to Government to prioritise the development of reliable transport infrastructure, including setting a timeline for the development and delivery of a direct rail connection to Shannon Airport.
  • Request to Government to conduct a review of National Aviation Policy
  • Request to Government to honour commitment in the Programme for Government to develop a new Regional Airports Programme (RAP) 2026 - 2030 and include State-owned regional airports
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Shannon Group plc Transport

  • Pre Budget Submission requesting targeted policy recommendations aimed at advancing Ireland's strategic priorities across reginal connectivity, climate action and balanced economic development.
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to prevent rideshare drivers from soliciting passengers who have not contacted them through the App, at Shannon International Airport which has a taxi rank and paid staff who are booking passengers into taxis, but rideshares are collecting them from outside the terminal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40815/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving testers moved from testing drivers of articulated lorries, buses and trucks to drivers of cars, each month, in 2025, for each county, in tabular form; the number transferred in the other direction; the number of drivers on the driving test waiting lists for cars and for articulated lorries, buses and trucks, for each month in 2025, for each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41959/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the plans the NTA has to increase the number of park and ride facilities within Clare. [42800/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport when it is expected that a new permanent chief executive officer for the National Transport Authority will be appointed. [42801/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide details on the breakdown of the funding for the future funding of €23.6 million announced at the beginning of the year to fund and support 23 research projects focused on AI, healthcare, agriculture, energy and transport, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42991/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if he can confirm that there was a 56.2% average pass rate for the driving test from 1999 to 2010, and a 56.9% average pass rate from 2012 to 2023, following the introduction of 12 mandatory lessons; to outline the measures he will undertake to reduce the current driving test waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38782/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to have a direct public service obligation bus service from Shannon to Dublin city centre via Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38787/25]
• 2025-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) can expect to sit a driving test, which he needs in order to start his apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36903/25]
• 2025-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he intends to take in response to Israeli forces recently shooting at Irish peacekeepers serving with the United Nations mission in Lebanon, beyond strongly worded statements; if he agrees that it is past time to introduce sanctions against the Israeli state; and if he accepts that the arms and munitions used may well have been transported through Shannon Airport. [30556/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the number of NCT testers in the Ennis test centre, for each year since 2020, in tabular form; to confirm that the three recently recruited testers are additional staff and not replacements for testers who are leaving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30047/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the amount that Irish Rail spent on marketing campaigns in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025; the WTE staff, by job title working in marketing department of Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30296/25]
• 2025-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the number of timetabled buses in Clare cancelled in the past year to date; if he will instruct that live update signs are installed at all stops to ensure those without the TFI App can be informed of delays and cancellations; if he will instruct officials to inspect works at Ennis bus station to ensure best practice was followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26870/25]
• 2025-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assistance available to the parent of a child (details supplied) to access school transport or be financially assisted with the cost of fuel, so their child can continue to attend vital autism preschool; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27211/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Shannon Group plc Transport

  • Request for the review of National Aviation Policy and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Blue Yard Ltd Transport

  • Shannon Airport Group
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Shannon Group plc Transport

  • Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Shannon Chamber 4 returns Transport

  • Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
  • Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, to prioritise developing reliable transport infrastructure, including setting a timeline for the development of a direct rail connection to Shannon Airport.
  • Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
  • Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to develop a new National Aviation Policy prioritising the sustainable growth across all state airports.
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the review of the National Aviation Policy to maximise the use of our regional airports, as promised in the programme for Government [20950/25]
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if a second NCT testing centre is planned for County Clare; the measures he will enact to reduce the unacceptable waiting times for a test in the absence of a second centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21426/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if trainee emergency workers, who are being trained by a private training deliverer (not HSE) can obtain an expedited driving test for their B licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19774/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the reason 24-hour search and rescue services are not operational from Shannon Airport; the steps that can be taken to rectify this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19901/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport to ensure a person (details supplied) can sit their driving test promptly as required for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17549/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the number of flights diverted to Shannon Airport for medical reasons, each year from 2020 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15172/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority intends on removing the bus stop in Fanore, County Clare, preventing local residents from accessing the planned improved service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10875/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the reason 24-hour search and rescue services are not operational from Shannon Airport; the action that can be taken to rectify this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10993/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the steps that can be taken to ensure a person (details supplied) can sit their driving test promptly as required for her employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6154/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to alleviate the backlog of drivers awaiting their driving tests in Shannon; if there are plans to appoint a full-time tester for Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6155/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ennis Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry

  • Presentation and meeting organised by Ennis Chamber with CEO Irish Rail Jim Meade, plus several political and local authority representatives.
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Clare Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs

  • Highlighting issues impacting on young people and seeking support for adequate and secure funding, provision of effective mental health services, equal pay for young people. improved public transport in rural areas, action on insurance costs for young drivers and the provision of safe and secure accommodation for young people.