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Question· writtenPQ 523asked

523. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education if she will respond to a person (details supplied) who contacted this Deputy regarding school transport needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54300/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

523. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education if she will respond to a person (details supplied) who contacted this Deputy regarding school transport needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54300/22]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the number of applications received for the academic year for transport for children with additional needs; and the number that have been processed, by county, in tabular form. [54268/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

519. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the number of applications received for the academic year for transport for children with additional needs; and the number that have been processed, by county, in tabular form. [54268/22]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

508. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if a new school bus route can be established between Grange and Ballyshannon to cater for the demand for school transport in that area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54146/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

508. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if a new school bus route can be established between Grange and Ballyshannon to cater for the demand for school transport in that area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54146/22]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

507. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education the measures that will be taken to alleviate the issue of overcrowding on school buses from Kinlough and Bundoran to Ballyshannon, given that there is insufficient space due to an intake of new students from Ukraine, with insufficient space on existing transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54145/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

507. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education the measures that will be taken to alleviate the issue of overcrowding on school buses from Kinlough and Bundoran to Ballyshannon, given that there is insufficient space due to an intake of new students from Ukraine, with insufficient space on existing transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54145/22]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the meeting that the OPW was to organise between itself, Mayo County Council and the Department of Transport in relation to the south Mayo flood relief scheme will take place; the reason for the delay with this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55606/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

325. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the meeting that the OPW was to organise between itself, Mayo County Council and the Department of Transport in relation to the south Mayo flood relief scheme will take place; the reason for the delay with this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55606/22]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the position in relation to a project (details supplied) following the feasibility study which was carried out by the local authority and funded by the OPW; when a meeting between the OPW and the Department of Transport will be arranged to progress matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54482/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

307. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the position in relation to a project (details supplied) following the feasibility study which was carried out by the local authority and funded by the OPW; when a meeting between the OPW and the Department of Transport will be arranged to progress matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54482/22]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns raised by the Ombudsman's report entitled 'Grounded: Unequal access for people with disabilities to personal transport schemes - a commentary by the Ombudsman'; his views on whether the medical criteria in order to obtain a primary medical certificate are excessively restrictive; if he plans to act in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54674/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

273. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns raised by the Ombudsman's report entitled 'Grounded: Unequal access for people with disabilities to personal transport schemes - a commentary by the Ombudsman'; his views on whether the medical criteria in order to obtain a primary medical certificate are excessively restrictive; if he plans to act in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54674/22]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided for traffic-calming and safety measures at a very dangerous junction (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55613/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

245. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided for traffic-calming and safety measures at a very dangerous junction (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55613/22]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether it is Government policy to commit to the proposed replacement of the Green Line Luas as the future southern extension of MetroLink, or whether multiple options remain open for the future development of public transport rail infrastructure servicing the south Dublin area. [55612/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

244. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether it is Government policy to commit to the proposed replacement of the Green Line Luas as the future southern extension of MetroLink, or whether multiple options remain open for the future development of public transport rail infrastructure servicing the south Dublin area. [55612/22]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine and expedite an urgently-needed NCT appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55563/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

243. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine and expedite an urgently-needed NCT appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55563/22]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated by the State on private security firms providing drug detection services for Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann in each of the years 2019 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55555/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

242. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated by the State on private security firms providing drug detection services for Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann in each of the years 2019 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55555/22]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the number of whole-time equivalent positions in the National Transport Authority in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55551/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

241. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the number of whole-time equivalent positions in the National Transport Authority in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55551/22]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the budget provided to the National Transport Authority in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55550/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

240. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the budget provided to the National Transport Authority in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55550/22]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if Dublin Bus will provide an additional 41x bus journey departing Knocksedan going towards UCD Belfield at 08.00 am services and an additional 41x bus journey departing UCD Belfield going towards Knocksedan at 6.15 pm on Monday to Fridays. [55511/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

237. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if Dublin Bus will provide an additional 41x bus journey departing Knocksedan going towards UCD Belfield at 08.00 am services and an additional 41x bus journey departing UCD Belfield going towards Knocksedan at 6.15 pm on Monday to Fridays. [55511/22]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of officials in his Department who have undertaken the Harvard Business School advanced management programme in the past ten years to date; the grade of each official; and the cost for each attendee in tabular form. [55492/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

236. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of officials in his Department who have undertaken the Harvard Business School advanced management programme in the past ten years to date; the grade of each official; and the cost for each attendee in tabular form. [55492/22]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric charging points that are now operational in public areas in County Wexford, broken down by fast charges and ordinary charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55460/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

235. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric charging points that are now operational in public areas in County Wexford, broken down by fast charges and ordinary charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55460/22]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his views on the roll-out of fast charging points for electric vehicles; the plans that his Department has to increase the number of points over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55455/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

234. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his views on the roll-out of fast charging points for electric vehicles; the plans that his Department has to increase the number of points over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55455/22]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the failure to provide services on the new BusConnects 60 route in Ballyfermot; the measures that he intends to take to ensure that persons in this area of Ballyfermot have a functioning public transport system, given that the BusConnects programme removed the old 79 route for a planned hourly frequency of a new 60 route; if he will intervene directly with the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus to ensure that a functioning and reliable service is provided, given the importance of encouraging persons to move to bus transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55450/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

233. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the failure to provide services on the new BusConnects 60 route in Ballyfermot; the measures that he intends to take to ensure that persons in this area of Ballyfermot have a functioning public transport system, given that the BusConnects programme removed the old 79 route for a planned hourly frequency of a new 60 route; if he will intervene directly with the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus to ensure that a functioning and reliable service is provided, given the importance of encouraging persons to move to bus transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55450/22]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for the extension of a company (details supplied) contract, given its ongoing poor and unreliable service which has resulted in many workers being late for work and given written and verbal warning through no fault of their own, students being late for school and college, patients missing hospital appointments and many commuters left stranded on many routes across Fingal and the Greater Dublin Area, and in counties Wicklow, Louth and Kildare, impacting commuters’ confidence in public transport, especially at a time when national policy is to encourage the use of public transport and reduce car usage in line with Ireland’s climate obligations to reduce carbon emissions by 51% by 2030, and given the penalties incurred by the company to date in 2022 for non-operation of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55448/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

232. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for the extension of a company (details supplied) contract, given its ongoing poor and unreliable service which has resulted in many workers being late for work and given written and verbal warning through no fault of their own, students being late for school and college, patients missing hospital appointments and many commuters left stranded on many routes across Fingal and the Greater Dublin Area, and in counties Wicklow, Louth and Kildare, impacting commuters’ confidence in public transport, especially at a time when national policy is to encourage the use of public transport and reduce car usage in line with Ireland’s climate obligations to reduce carbon emissions by 51% by 2030, and given the penalties incurred by the company to date in 2022 for non-operation of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55448/22]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance in relation to the VAT rate applied to bicycles in Ireland, with a view to lowering the current rate to make all types of bicycles more affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55343/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

230. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance in relation to the VAT rate applied to bicycles in Ireland, with a view to lowering the current rate to make all types of bicycles more affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55343/22]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will condemn the action that has been taken for the preliminary stages of construction in relation to Ardee bog and the lack of environmental impact assessment of the proposed Ardee bypass that cuts through this bog; if he will ensure that an environmental impact assessment is carried out, halting any further work until it is complete and the findings are considered; and if he will consider Ardee bog as a natural heritage site. [55301/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

229. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will condemn the action that has been taken for the preliminary stages of construction in relation to Ardee bog and the lack of environmental impact assessment of the proposed Ardee bypass that cuts through this bog; if he will ensure that an environmental impact assessment is carried out, halting any further work until it is complete and the findings are considered; and if he will consider Ardee bog as a natural heritage site. [55301/22]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether in order to encourage the public to stop using their cars for environmental reasons, there must be a high quality public transport system in place; the measures being taken by his Department to improve public transport in an area (details supplied) currently; and the plans for the medium to long-term. [55295/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

228. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether in order to encourage the public to stop using their cars for environmental reasons, there must be a high quality public transport system in place; the measures being taken by his Department to improve public transport in an area (details supplied) currently; and the plans for the medium to long-term. [55295/22]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he is concerned in relation to the negative impact on the Limerick-Shannon metropolitan area transport strategy due to regular flooding on the Ennis/Limerick railway line at Ballycar; if his Department will provide the necessary funding to Irish Rail to enable it to carry-out the proposed works to address the flooding issue at Ballycar as set-out in a report submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55290/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

227. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he is concerned in relation to the negative impact on the Limerick-Shannon metropolitan area transport strategy due to regular flooding on the Ennis/Limerick railway line at Ballycar; if his Department will provide the necessary funding to Irish Rail to enable it to carry-out the proposed works to address the flooding issue at Ballycar as set-out in a report submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55290/22]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on progress made in relation to the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites from the Shannon Airport group to the responsibility of Clare County Council; when he expects this transfer to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55288/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

225. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on progress made in relation to the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites from the Shannon Airport group to the responsibility of Clare County Council; when he expects this transfer to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55288/22]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to providing public transport options for Dublin airport workers in north Swords who want to be able to get to work without using their cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55237/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

223. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to providing public transport options for Dublin airport workers in north Swords who want to be able to get to work without using their cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55237/22]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department can ensure that transport solutions are put in place for the residents of an accommodation centre (details supplied), given the recent discontinuation of the Tullamore to Athlone service which provided links for these residents. [55233/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

222. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department can ensure that transport solutions are put in place for the residents of an accommodation centre (details supplied), given the recent discontinuation of the Tullamore to Athlone service which provided links for these residents. [55233/22]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the project to extend and upgrade the Bandon Relief Road on the N71, including the completion date currently being worked towards. [55163/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

220. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the project to extend and upgrade the Bandon Relief Road on the N71, including the completion date currently being worked towards. [55163/22]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the reinstatement of the Bus Éireann service for Callan, County Kilkenny, given the significant impact that the withdrawal of the X7 Bus Éireann service is having in this rural constituency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55138/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

219. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the reinstatement of the Bus Éireann service for Callan, County Kilkenny, given the significant impact that the withdrawal of the X7 Bus Éireann service is having in this rural constituency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55138/22]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will take responsibility for ensuring fully accessible transport, including door-to-door services, under his remit to ensure full accessibility and that such services would be covered under the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55083/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

218. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will take responsibility for ensuring fully accessible transport, including door-to-door services, under his remit to ensure full accessibility and that such services would be covered under the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55083/22]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the nature of any meeting that he or his Department have had with a company (details supplied); the discussion that took place; the outcome of the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55080/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

217. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the nature of any meeting that he or his Department have had with a company (details supplied); the discussion that took place; the outcome of the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55080/22]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the actions that he or his Department have taken to address the issues in the bus service operated by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55079/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

216. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the actions that he or his Department have taken to address the issues in the bus service operated by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55079/22]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if any review has taken place regarding the contract with a company (details supplied); when the contract is due to expire; if a decision has been taken to extend the contact by 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55078/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

215. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if any review has taken place regarding the contract with a company (details supplied); when the contract is due to expire; if a decision has been taken to extend the contact by 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55078/22]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the financial penalties that have been issued to a company (details supplied) for the 45a, 185 and 184 routes for each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the reason for the fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55077/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

214. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the financial penalties that have been issued to a company (details supplied) for the 45a, 185 and 184 routes for each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the reason for the fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55077/22]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of performance bonuses paid to a company (details supplied) for operating routes 45a, 185 and 184 routes for each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the reason that the bonuses were paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55076/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

213. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of performance bonuses paid to a company (details supplied) for operating routes 45a, 185 and 184 routes for each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the reason that the bonuses were paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55076/22]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the financial penalties that have been issued to a company (details supplied) for each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the reason for the fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55075/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

212. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the financial penalties that have been issued to a company (details supplied) for each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the reason for the fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55075/22]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of performance bonuses paid to a company (details supplied) for the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will provide a breakdown for the reason that the bonus was paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55074/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

211. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of performance bonuses paid to a company (details supplied) for the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will provide a breakdown for the reason that the bonus was paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55074/22]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if public transport services are proposed to be introduced between the towns of Blessington and Newbridge to allow residents who choose public transport to arrive at their place of work before 9 am each morning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54978/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

209. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if public transport services are proposed to be introduced between the towns of Blessington and Newbridge to allow residents who choose public transport to arrive at their place of work before 9 am each morning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54978/22]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be provided to expand the public transport operating times across counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow to match the proposed expanded opening hours of pubs and nightclubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54977/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

208. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be provided to expand the public transport operating times across counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow to match the proposed expanded opening hours of pubs and nightclubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54977/22]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with Dublin Airport regarding the availability of cycling equipment and infrastructure in the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54933/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

207. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with Dublin Airport regarding the availability of cycling equipment and infrastructure in the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54933/22]

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