Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD says that Minister Shane Ross has once again failed in his Ministerial responsibilities by not progressing the required legislation to allow the construction of the second runway at Dublin Airport to proceed. Deputy Troy said, “Legislation is required that confers upon the Irish Aviation […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD has warned that the tourism industry faces significant challenges as a result of Brexit and has called for the retention of the 9% VAT rate to help overcome these difficulties. The number of UK tourists visiting Ireland has dropped by 6.8% over the last […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD says he is concerned following the publication of the latest overseas tourism numbers. Deputy Troy pointed out that the figures show that the number of UK tourists visiting Ireland is continuing to decline. The information published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that, […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport Robert Troy TD has warned that ‘invisible customs controls’ on the island of Ireland will still add significant costs for the transit of goods to and from Ireland and the rest of the world. Deputy Troy made the comments after UK Brexit Secretary David Davis confirmed over the weekend that […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD says it is deeply disappointing to see Minister Ross using his influence at cabinet to progress parochial concerns rather than focusing on the various emerging crises within his national portfolio. Deputy Troy made the comments as it became clear that Shane Ross’s price for […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport Robert Troy TD has called on Minister Shane Ross to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee to discuss the funding crisis facing Irish Rail. The financial position of the State – owned rail operator has been steadily declining in recent years and the company is expected to lose close to […]
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