Relevant Matter
Public policy or programme
Public Policy Area
Transport
Period
1 May, 2021 to 31 Aug, 2021
Specific Details
THE GREEN ROUTE: A Future for Rural Transport
Intended results
Reducing Rural Ireland Dependence on Private Car Use a. Increased the availability of ‘Work from Home’ opportunities through the roll-out of Rural Broadband. b. Increased flexibility around work and options to avoid commuting through targeted Business reliefs. c. The provision of free travel on all public transport for under 25s. d. Development of EV charging infrastructure in close proximity to public transport services.
Bus Transport Investment a. An increase in the allocated budget for public transport to €19.5 Billion representing a 2:1 split with private road use. b. An increase of €5 million to the provision of Local Link Service. c. Investment to return and upgrade bus stops along rural routes including investment in modernisation and bus tracking for user interface. d. State subsidises student bus tickets by 50% to make public buses a more attractive incentive rather than the private car.
Train Transport a. Carrying out a feasibility study into completing the M3 Parkway Extension including Climate Impact Assessment. b. Investment in Phase 2 and 3 of the Western Rail Corridor. c. Carrying out a feasibility study into High-Speed Rail between Cork and Dublin, in line with the assessment of High-Speed Rail between Dublin and Belfast. d. Investment supports for businesses utilising rail freight. e. Projects which provide alternatives for domestic flights should be prioritised. f. Iris
Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity
Thomas Duffy, National President; Denis Duggan, CEO; Derrie Dillon, Head of Advocacy, Membership & Policy, Sean Wallace,Past Munster Vice-President; Shane Quigley, Rural Youth Chair, Claire Gough, Leinster Vice-President, Elaine Houlihan, Munster Vice-President, Gillian Richardson, Ag Policy Officer & Lisa Reidy, Acting Comms Manager
Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?)
No
Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign?
No
Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client?
No
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Lobbying activity
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Darren O'Rourke
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)
Kieran O'Donnell
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)
James O'Connor
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)
Brian Leddin
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)
Róisín Garvey
Senator (Seanad)