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Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the correspondence and funding applications the NTA/TII has received regarding a junction (details supplied) in Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40304/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

98. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the correspondence and funding applications the NTA/TII has received regarding a junction (details supplied) in Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40304/24]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 2 October 2024, if he will provide a response to the question in relation to whether a private consortium other than that in Waterford has sought co-funding from his Department for the aviation sector (details supplied); if so, the evaluation process undertaken to establish business case approval; if not, the expertise that exists in his Department to evaluate value for money where the applicant is looking only for part of the investment required but is also obliged to completely fund the project to a conclusion and then claim any Department funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40303/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

97. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 2 October 2024, if he will provide a response to the question in relation to whether a private consortium other than that in Waterford has sought co-funding from his Department for the aviation sector (details supplied); if so, the evaluation process undertaken to establish business case approval; if not, the expertise that exists in his Department to evaluate value for money where the applicant is looking only for part of the investment required but is also obliged to completely fund the project to a conclusion and then claim any Department funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40303/24]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of the amount expended by his Department on consultancies in 2023 and to date in 2024; the company engaged; and the nature of the work conducted by the consultancy on his Department’s behalf, in tabular form. [40224/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

95. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of the amount expended by his Department on consultancies in 2023 and to date in 2024; the company engaged; and the nature of the work conducted by the consultancy on his Department’s behalf, in tabular form. [40224/24]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 23 July 2024, if flight paths off the north runway which are currently in use are deemed planning compliant, despite the fact that the outcome of the ‘north runway relevant action’ planning application is awaited, as indicated in the reply from the DAA; if it is not the case that the flight paths are, in fact, not compliant unless a positive decision is made in that regard, the way in which planning compliance is monitored and enforced in the meantime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40186/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

94. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 23 July 2024, if flight paths off the north runway which are currently in use are deemed planning compliant, despite the fact that the outcome of the ‘north runway relevant action’ planning application is awaited, as indicated in the reply from the DAA; if it is not the case that the flight paths are, in fact, not compliant unless a positive decision is made in that regard, the way in which planning compliance is monitored and enforced in the meantime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40186/24]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department and associated agencies have repeatedly omitted the Royal Canal railway line from Docklands to Broombridge during assessments that preceded the current MetroLink application. [40155/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

93. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department and associated agencies have repeatedly omitted the Royal Canal railway line from Docklands to Broombridge during assessments that preceded the current MetroLink application. [40155/24]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the latest progress regarding the acquisition of counter drone technology for Shannon Airport to mitigate the threat of unauthorised drone operations. [40129/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

92. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the latest progress regarding the acquisition of counter drone technology for Shannon Airport to mitigate the threat of unauthorised drone operations. [40129/24]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider an amnesty for motorists who have expired paper-based licences (details supplied) and allow them to have a learner permit without the theory test requirement. [40090/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

90. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider an amnesty for motorists who have expired paper-based licences (details supplied) and allow them to have a learner permit without the theory test requirement. [40090/24]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of any funding related to the MetroLink railway or metro-related projects which has been written off to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40022/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

88. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of any funding related to the MetroLink railway or metro-related projects which has been written off to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40022/24]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport when he expects delivery of the JASPERS European Investment Bank report on the potential priorities for projects under the All-Island Strategic Rail Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40004/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

86. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport when he expects delivery of the JASPERS European Investment Bank report on the potential priorities for projects under the All-Island Strategic Rail Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40004/24]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if phase two of the western rail corridor can be delivered in the same manner as the Limerick to Foynes Port line without the need for a rail order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40003/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

85. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if phase two of the western rail corridor can be delivered in the same manner as the Limerick to Foynes Port line without the need for a rail order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40003/24]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct a company (details supplied) to take steps to address the numerous complaints made about the current state of the bus services in Knocklyon; if he will ensure that they are addressing the root causes of the service disruptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39975/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

84. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct a company (details supplied) to take steps to address the numerous complaints made about the current state of the bus services in Knocklyon; if he will ensure that they are addressing the root causes of the service disruptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39975/24]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated in Budget 2025 for the maintenance of existing active travel infrastructure, as opposed to the construction of new active travel infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39960/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

83. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated in Budget 2025 for the maintenance of existing active travel infrastructure, as opposed to the construction of new active travel infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39960/24]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the reopening of the Waterford to Rosslare rail line, given its inclusion in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, and the positive potential economic impact on the south east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39916/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

82. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the reopening of the Waterford to Rosslare rail line, given its inclusion in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, and the positive potential economic impact on the south east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39916/24]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the plans to increase capacity on the X27, X28 and 120 bus routes from Monday to Friday, with these routes being full before they exit the town of Celbridge, and given the ongoing expansion of population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the plans to increase capacity on the X27, X28 and 120 bus routes from Monday to Friday, with these routes being full before they exit the town of Celbridge, and given the ongoing expansion of population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/24]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposal to extend the DART to Wicklow town; the work that has been done to date to support this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39888/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

80. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposal to extend the DART to Wicklow town; the work that has been done to date to support this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39888/24]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the strategic importance of diversifying airport usage to mitigate risks associated with over-reliance on Dublin Airport; if he will provide details on how decentralising flights to regional airports, such as Shannon, can reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to Ireland’s environmental goals, particularly in light of the potential 4.6kg decrease in road-based CO2 emissions per visitor when flying from Shannon instead of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39884/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

79. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the strategic importance of diversifying airport usage to mitigate risks associated with over-reliance on Dublin Airport; if he will provide details on how decentralising flights to regional airports, such as Shannon, can reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to Ireland’s environmental goals, particularly in light of the potential 4.6kg decrease in road-based CO2 emissions per visitor when flying from Shannon instead of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39884/24]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the immediate implementation of measures to optimise air traffic management and introduce new coordination parameters prioritising new long-haul destinations from Dublin Airport; if he will outline plans to lift the threshold on the regional airports programme to include Shannon and Cork airports, thereby enhancing national connectivity and supporting sustainable aviation development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39883/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

78. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the immediate implementation of measures to optimise air traffic management and introduce new coordination parameters prioritising new long-haul destinations from Dublin Airport; if he will outline plans to lift the threshold on the regional airports programme to include Shannon and Cork airports, thereby enhancing national connectivity and supporting sustainable aviation development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39883/24]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he acknowledges and accepts that Ireland’s airport capacity problem is fundamentally a policy issue rather than a capacity issue; the steps being taken to develop a cohesive national airports policy that leverages the existing capacities at Shannon and Cork airports to relieve pressure on Dublin Airport and ensure balanced regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39882/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

77. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he acknowledges and accepts that Ireland’s airport capacity problem is fundamentally a policy issue rather than a capacity issue; the steps being taken to develop a cohesive national airports policy that leverages the existing capacities at Shannon and Cork airports to relieve pressure on Dublin Airport and ensure balanced regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39882/24]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of extending the wheelchair-accessible vehicle taxi grant scheme to vehicles up to 8-, 10- and 12-years-old. [39875/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

75. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of extending the wheelchair-accessible vehicle taxi grant scheme to vehicles up to 8-, 10- and 12-years-old. [39875/24]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will request Iarnród Éireann to supply additional carriages from Cobh to Cork, Monday to Friday, at peak times between 7:30 am and 8:00 am, as overcrowding has become a major factor for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39820/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

72. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will request Iarnród Éireann to supply additional carriages from Cobh to Cork, Monday to Friday, at peak times between 7:30 am and 8:00 am, as overcrowding has become a major factor for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39820/24]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will request Iarnród Éireann to supply additional carriages from Midleton to Cork, Monday to Friday, between peak times of 7:15 am and 7:45 am, as overcrowding has become a major factor for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39819/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

71. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will request Iarnród Éireann to supply additional carriages from Midleton to Cork, Monday to Friday, between peak times of 7:15 am and 7:45 am, as overcrowding has become a major factor for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39819/24]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an issue (details supplied) regarding insurance premiums for electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39800/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

70. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an issue (details supplied) regarding insurance premiums for electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39800/24]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to Topical Issue No. 2 of 10 July 2024, the action, if any, he has taken on the proposal to carry out a feasibility study on a suggested rapid bus transit system between Midleton and Youghal in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39772/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

69. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to Topical Issue No. 2 of 10 July 2024, the action, if any, he has taken on the proposal to carry out a feasibility study on a suggested rapid bus transit system between Midleton and Youghal in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39772/24]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to electrify any of the rail systems in the State; how soon he expects such systems to be approved and in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39770/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

68. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to electrify any of the rail systems in the State; how soon he expects such systems to be approved and in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39770/24]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons with vehicles from Ukraine that have had their driving licences exchanged from Ukrainian to Irish licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39762/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

67. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons with vehicles from Ukraine that have had their driving licences exchanged from Ukrainian to Irish licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39762/24]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed connecting Ireland route (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this is prioritised for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39753/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

65. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed connecting Ireland route (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this is prioritised for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39753/24]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the reason he and or his Secretary General failed to respond to emails from the membership of the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme with a unique Department of Transport reference number, same sent since 2 September 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39732/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

64. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the reason he and or his Secretary General failed to respond to emails from the membership of the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme with a unique Department of Transport reference number, same sent since 2 September 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39732/24]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of emails he and his secretary general have received 2 September 2024 from active members of the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme, expressing their total opposition to any new statutory instrument that would change and reduce their pension benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39731/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

63. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of emails he and his secretary general have received 2 September 2024 from active members of the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme, expressing their total opposition to any new statutory instrument that would change and reduce their pension benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39731/24]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by Irish Rail in respect of signalling and associated supporting IT systems at Connolly Station in 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [39701/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

62. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by Irish Rail in respect of signalling and associated supporting IT systems at Connolly Station in 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [39701/24]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase funding for the National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann to enable them to increase the capacity of overprescribed bus routes such as the 109x Dublin to Cavan bus route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39643/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

59. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase funding for the National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann to enable them to increase the capacity of overprescribed bus routes such as the 109x Dublin to Cavan bus route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39643/24]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports in relation to consistent issues of overcrowding with the 15B bus; if he will improve this bus service, making it more frequent and reliable for commuters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39641/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

58. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports in relation to consistent issues of overcrowding with the 15B bus; if he will improve this bus service, making it more frequent and reliable for commuters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39641/24]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 19 September 2024, the criteria to be used by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in the assessing of the ports identified to them; if a geographical balance has been achieved with the five ports identified, given that his Department has asked the EIB to ‘assess capacity, demand and financing strategies required for the development of offshore renewable energy’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39633/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

56. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 19 September 2024, the criteria to be used by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in the assessing of the ports identified to them; if a geographical balance has been achieved with the five ports identified, given that his Department has asked the EIB to ‘assess capacity, demand and financing strategies required for the development of offshore renewable energy’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39633/24]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the total funding allocated to all road infrastructure and maintenance since 2020; and the breakdown of funding for roads, by local authority, since 2020, in tabular form. [39628/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

55. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the total funding allocated to all road infrastructure and maintenance since 2020; and the breakdown of funding for roads, by local authority, since 2020, in tabular form. [39628/24]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the plans to enhance transport assistance for patients who require same to attend critical health appointments for treatments for cancer and other medical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39612/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2024

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the plans to enhance transport assistance for patients who require same to attend critical health appointments for treatments for cancer and other medical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39612/24]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if speech therapy and all other services required to support the care of a motor neuron disease patient (details supplied) will be fast-tracked; and if an ambulance or other transport will be provided for them and a carer for the purpose of attending specialist appointments in Dublin hospitals. [39559/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2024

192. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if speech therapy and all other services required to support the care of a motor neuron disease patient (details supplied) will be fast-tracked; and if an ambulance or other transport will be provided for them and a carer for the purpose of attending specialist appointments in Dublin hospitals. [39559/24]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if there are specific criteria when the HSE is making a decision to allow assisted transport to children with a disability who are attending training centres; if so, if the criteria have been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39526/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2024

183. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if there are specific criteria when the HSE is making a decision to allow assisted transport to children with a disability who are attending training centres; if so, if the criteria have been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39526/24]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if there are specific criteria when the HSE is making a decision to allow assisted transport to children with a disability who are attending training centres; if so, if the criteria have been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39486/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2024

174. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if there are specific criteria when the HSE is making a decision to allow assisted transport to children with a disability who are attending training centres; if so, if the criteria have been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39486/24]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied); if this person can avail of any transport grant to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39521/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2024

87. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied); if this person can avail of any transport grant to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39521/24]

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