PQ 309
309. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered amending the Railway Safety Bill 2026 to strengthen the preventative role of the Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU); if the reporting, recording and investigation of near miss incidents, including incidents at level crossings, will form part of the statutory framework under the Bill; if the RAIU will have powers to make recommendations on emerging safety risks before serious accidents occur; and if annual reports on railway safety recommendations and trends will be submitted to the Minister and laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [72873/26]
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15 October 2026
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15 October 2026 · Legislative Measures
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Paul Lawless
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Transport
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15 October 2026
Summary
309. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered amending the Railway Safety Bill 2026 to strengthen the preventative role of the Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU); if the reporting, recording and investigation of near miss incidents, including incidents at level crossings, will form part of the statutory framework under the Bill; if the RAIU will have powers to make recommendations on emerging safety risks before serious accidents occur; and if annual reports on railway safety recommendations and trends will be submitted to the Minister and laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [72873/26]
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15 October 2026
Legislative Measures
309. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered amending the Railway Safety Bill 2026 to strengthen the preventative role of the Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU); if the reporting, recording and investigation of near miss incidents, including incidents at level crossings, will form part of the statutory framework under the Bill; if the RAIU will have powers to make recommendations on emerging safety risks before serious accidents occur; and if annual reports on railway safety recommendations and trends will be submitted to the Minister and laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [72873/26]
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