130. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and the National Transport Authority have considered the rapid population growth along the northern commuter line corridor, including Skerries, Rush and Lusk, and Balbriggan, in planning for additional capacity and service frequency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70677/25]
129. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if the deployment of the new train sets on the northern commuter line will facilitate any additional services; if not, when additional services are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70676/25]
128. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional passenger places which will be provided, on a daily basis, on the northern commuter line following the deployment of the new battery electric train sets in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70675/25]
127. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current number of international trading ships on the Irish Ship Register; the names of each of these ships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70674/25]
126. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail, the National Transport Authority or Dublin Bus conduct internal staff surveys to ascertain the proportion of their workforce who use public transport for commuting; if such data is broken down by staff grades or roles; if he will provide the most recent results of any such survey; if not, to request that such a survey be commissioned and made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70673/25]
125. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if a service audit has been conducted by Irish Rail or the National Transport Authority in the past 12 months in relation to punctuality, cleanliness, accessibility and passenger experience on the northern commuter line; if so, to provide the findings of that audit; and if he will request that such an audit be commissioned and made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70667/25]
124. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has undertaken a review of the effectiveness of station audio systems, including speaker clarity, volume levels and audibility at Pearse Station and other commuter stations; the findings of any such review; if there are plans in place to upgrade or improve these systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70666/25]
123. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of reported faults or failures in real-time passenger information systems at rail stations in north County Dublin over the past 12 months; the stations with the highest number of reported issues; the measures being taken to improve the reliability and accuracy of these systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70665/25]
122. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of progress on charging infrastructure at individual Dublin Bus depots, including plans for depot upgrades serving the Fingal area, such as those linked to the 33 and 33X services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70664/25]
121. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when the necessary charging infrastructure will be in place to support the full electrification of the Dublin Bus fleet; the timeline for completion of charging depots in the Dublin Metropolitan Area north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70663/25]
337. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has reviewed the current guidance for State entities regarding the appointment and reappointment of chief executive officers, particularly the practice of offering two consecutive terms in the context of employment law requirements; if the code of practice for the governance of State bodies needs to be updated to mitigate such risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69844/25]
255. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the details of passenger demand after 9pm on Route 33 and Route 33X based on ticketing and Leap card data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69890/25]
254. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the plans to extend Route 33 and Route 33X into later evening hours or to introduce a NiteLink service for these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69889/25]
253. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the scheduled time of the last daily bus service on Route 33 and Route 33X; if there is any NiteLink or other late-night service operating on these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69888/25]
252. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost and timeline for introducing additional late-night services on the northern commuter rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69887/25]
251. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of any review or consultation undertaken by the National Transport Authority on extending northern commuter line service hours into late evening on weekdays and weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69886/25]
250. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand off-peak and late-night services on the northern commuter rail line; the current timetable for evening departures after 9 pm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69885/25]
244. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of any independent validation or auditing undertaken on the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to ensure accuracy and fairness in route prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69816/25]
243. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool incorporates the number of passengers left at bus stops, real-time passenger load data, seasonal variations and peak-hour adjustments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69815/25]
242. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish the criteria used by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to rank bus routes for additional capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69814/25]
241. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the data inputs, weighting factors and thresholds applied by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool when prioritising routes for capacity interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69813/25]
240. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the formula and methodology used by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to identify bus routes operating above normal capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69812/25]
239. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure to date under the National Transport Authority zero-emission bus procurement framework; the projected cost for remaining deliveries under this framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69811/25]
238. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total number of electric buses in service as of Q4 2025; the total distance travelled by these buses in 2024 and 2025; the estimated greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69810/25]
237. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current total number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet; the proportion of these that are battery-electric; the projected increase in electric buses under the current procurement framework through to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69809/25]
236. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of the Dublin Bus fleet which is charged electronically; the number and location of charging depots established to support the zero-emission bus fleet; the capacity of each depot in terms of the number of buses it can accommodate; the timeline for completion of remaining depot infrastructure including Harristown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69808/25]
235. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses purchased under the National Transport Authority framework agreement since June 2022, broken down by double-deck and single-deck buses; the number of these buses delivered and operational as of 31 December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69807/25]
225. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to ensure transparency and accountability in the allocation of revenues collected under the Next Generation Ticketing system, particularly in the context of the National Transport Authority’s broader regulatory functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69493/25]
224. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if an assessment has been carried out on whether the National Transport Authority’s role as both regulator of public transport operators and the entity responsible for collecting and distributing revenues under Next Generation Ticketing may give rise to a conflict of interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69492/25]
223. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the governance and oversight arrangements that will be put in place to manage the National Transport Authority’s new role as collector and payer of fare revenues once Next Generation Ticketing is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69491/25]
222. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the operational model changes that will be required within the National Transport Authority when it assumes responsibility for collecting and distributing public transport revenues under the Next Generation Ticketing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69490/25]
221. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if the Next Generation Ticketing system will support real time information, journey planning, account management and payment within a single app interface; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69489/25]
220. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the National Transport Authority is ensuring that the Next Generation Ticketing system will provide a consistent user experience across bus, rail and regional services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69488/25]
219. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the governance arrangements in place to oversee the digital integration of the Next Generation Ticketing system with existing public transport platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69487/25]
218. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for user testing of the Next Generation Ticketing system; when commuters will be able to trial the integrated digital platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69486/25]
217. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended that the Next Generation Ticketing system will be integrated with existing Transport for Ireland digital services to provide one streamlined app and a single point of access for users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69485/25]
216. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the governance and oversight arrangements in place to ensure that the Next Generation Ticketing programme adheres to the requirements of the Public Spending Code and the Infrastructure Guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69484/25]
215. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that the Next Generation Ticketing system will be introduced on commuter rail and regional bus services at the same pace as Dublin city services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69483/25]
214. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the way in which delays to the Next Generation Ticketing programme will affect the implementation of future fare policy reforms including zonal structures, fare caps and open payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69482/25]
208. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if contactless payments which will be introduced on Local Link services will be charged at the same rate structure as Leap card fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69467/25]
207. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the status of driver training, depot readiness and support infrastructure for the battery electric carriages; and if the delay in delivery will impact these preparatory timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69466/25]
206. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has examined the short-term leasing of compatible rolling stock from other jurisdictions to address capacity issues arising from the delayed delivery of the battery electric carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69465/25]
205. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the supplier of the battery electric carriages (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69464/25]
194. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Shared Island sports club EV charging scheme; when clubs can expect selections to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68568/25]
140. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if multi-annual funding commitments will be provided to ensure the sustainability of new refuges, including staffing and wraparound supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68350/25]
125. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on plans to open a dedicated refuge centre for women and children who are victims of domestic violence in north County Dublin, given the current lack of such facilities in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68349/25]
70. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he has considered reviewing the remit of the Charities Regulator to ensure it reflects the evolving needs of the charity sector, particularly in areas such as governance, transparency and compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68347/25]
19. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he believes the current powers of the Charities Regulator are sufficient to address issues of accountability and public trust in the sector; if there are plans to expand these powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68348/25]
287. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the tendering process for contractors for the new school buildings in Rush will commence; and if the projects have progressed to the design and procurement stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68002/25]