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Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will undertake a feasibility study on the development of a North Drogheda railway station and a new railway station in Mid-Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64685/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

227. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will undertake a feasibility study on the development of a North Drogheda railway station and a new railway station in Mid-Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64685/26]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann has a dedicated phone line available for people, particularly older people, who are unable to purchase bus tickets online; if not, if he will consider introducing one. [64676/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

226. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann has a dedicated phone line available for people, particularly older people, who are unable to purchase bus tickets online; if not, if he will consider introducing one. [64676/26]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has submitted a request for funding in 2027 for the proposed bus service connecting Charlestown, Ireland West Airport, Kiltimagh and Castlebar; and the estimated annual cost and proposed frequency of that service. [64525/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

223. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has submitted a request for funding in 2027 for the proposed bus service connecting Charlestown, Ireland West Airport, Kiltimagh and Castlebar; and the estimated annual cost and proposed frequency of that service. [64525/26]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the recently announced increase in public transport fares is justified; and if he will consider reversing this increase and ensure that it does not go ahead in January 2027. [64567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

222. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the recently announced increase in public transport fares is justified; and if he will consider reversing this increase and ensure that it does not go ahead in January 2027. [64567/26]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the work that has been carried out by his Department to analyse the impact of the recently announced fare increase on the affordability of public transport; if he will publish this analysis; and to outline a date for publication. [64568/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

221. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the work that has been carried out by his Department to analyse the impact of the recently announced fare increase on the affordability of public transport; if he will publish this analysis; and to outline a date for publication. [64568/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the engagements he had with the NTA to discuss the recently announced increase in public transport fares; to report on all meetings including the times he met with the NTA to discuss this issue in person; and the dates of these meetings including a breakdown of the dates he attended as opposed to a meeting taken by his officials. [64569/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

220. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the engagements he had with the NTA to discuss the recently announced increase in public transport fares; to report on all meetings including the times he met with the NTA to discuss this issue in person; and the dates of these meetings including a breakdown of the dates he attended as opposed to a meeting taken by his officials. [64569/26]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to address the concerns that the recently announced rise in public transport fares will discourage the use of public transport; the measures he is taking to ensure that the use of public transport is affordable; and the engagements he had with the NTA on the matter. [64566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

219. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to address the concerns that the recently announced rise in public transport fares will discourage the use of public transport; the measures he is taking to ensure that the use of public transport is affordable; and the engagements he had with the NTA on the matter. [64566/26]

Question· writtenPQ 620asked

620. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the annual cost of providing school transport for temporary exchange students; and if Bus Éireann will review current allocations to free up seats for local children. [65872/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

620. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the annual cost of providing school transport for temporary exchange students; and if Bus Éireann will review current allocations to free up seats for local children. [65872/26]

Question· writtenPQ 619asked

619. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the policy basis for allocating school transport scheme seats to temporary foreign exchange students on private programmes in Mayo; if they are prioritised ahead of local concessionary applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65869/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

619. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the policy basis for allocating school transport scheme seats to temporary foreign exchange students on private programmes in Mayo; if they are prioritised ahead of local concessionary applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65869/26]

Question· writtenPQ 618asked

618. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria used by Bus Éireann when allocating concessionary seats; and the reason children living further from school on dangerous rural roads are being refused while others living closer are granted places. [65870/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

618. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria used by Bus Éireann when allocating concessionary seats; and the reason children living further from school on dangerous rural roads are being refused while others living closer are granted places. [65870/26]

Question· writtenPQ 617asked

617. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if Bus Éireann will increase the capacity on a post primary school transport route to cater for the 11 students (details supplied) who have were on this service last year. [65751/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

617. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if Bus Éireann will increase the capacity on a post primary school transport route to cater for the 11 students (details supplied) who have were on this service last year. [65751/26]

Question· writtenPQ 616asked

616. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school bus driver (details supplied) who was driving school buses up until June of 2025 will be permitted to drive school transport under the new over 70 rules [65752/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

616. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school bus driver (details supplied) who was driving school buses up until June of 2025 will be permitted to drive school transport under the new over 70 rules [65752/26]

Question· writtenPQ 592asked

592. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a late application can be accepted from a family in circumstances where one parent is recently deceased and the remaining parent now requires school transport; if so the process which must be followed; and how late an application can be submitted. [65228/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

592. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a late application can be accepted from a family in circumstances where one parent is recently deceased and the remaining parent now requires school transport; if so the process which must be followed; and how late an application can be submitted. [65228/26]

Question· writtenPQ 535asked

535. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the reason the school transport applications were cancelled; and if she will reinstate the applications as a matter of urgency. [64830/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

535. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the reason the school transport applications were cancelled; and if she will reinstate the applications as a matter of urgency. [64830/26]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the school transport applications; and if the decision to refuse will be reconsidered given the circumstances. [64835/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

532. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the school transport applications; and if the decision to refuse will be reconsidered given the circumstances. [64835/26]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

531. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will urgently review the case of persons (details supplied); if she will sanction the use of a double decker bus on the school transport route serving the Swellan area of Cavan town to St. Patrick's College and Breifne College; if she will outline when a decision on this matter can be expected. [64792/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

531. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will urgently review the case of persons (details supplied); if she will sanction the use of a double decker bus on the school transport route serving the Swellan area of Cavan town to St. Patrick's College and Breifne College; if she will outline when a decision on this matter can be expected. [64792/26]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to increase capacity on school bus routes A26 and 1703 serving the Banaho and Crosskeys area; if she will consider replacing the existing 24-seater bus on route 1703 with a larger vehicle to accommodate all students; and if the area will be considered for inclusion in the pilot scheme reviewing the concessionary and nearest school transport model. [64745/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

529. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to increase capacity on school bus routes A26 and 1703 serving the Banaho and Crosskeys area; if she will consider replacing the existing 24-seater bus on route 1703 with a larger vehicle to accommodate all students; and if the area will be considered for inclusion in the pilot scheme reviewing the concessionary and nearest school transport model. [64745/26]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review correspondence (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to increase capacity on the school bus serving the Swellan area of Cavan town; if she will consider the deployment of a double-decker bus on this route given that approximately 15 children are currently without school transport and no viable alternative exists. [64738/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

527. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review correspondence (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to increase capacity on the school bus serving the Swellan area of Cavan town; if she will consider the deployment of a double-decker bus on this route given that approximately 15 children are currently without school transport and no viable alternative exists. [64738/26]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will urgently review the case of persons (details supplied); if she will intervene with Bus Éireann to allow the existing taxi service to accommodate the two children concerned without further delay; and the reason administrative approval has not yet been granted given that transport has already been sanctioned by her Department. [64599/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will urgently review the case of persons (details supplied); if she will intervene with Bus Éireann to allow the existing taxi service to accommodate the two children concerned without further delay; and the reason administrative approval has not yet been granted given that transport has already been sanctioned by her Department. [64599/26]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will clarify the circumstances under which a school transport ticket can be offered to a parent before payment has been made, given that the terms and conditions of the scheme require advance payment; and whether this practice is consistent with departmental policy. [64609/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

517. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will clarify the circumstances under which a school transport ticket can be offered to a parent before payment has been made, given that the terms and conditions of the scheme require advance payment; and whether this practice is consistent with departmental policy. [64609/26]

Question· writtenPQ 509asked

509. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the school bus ticket application; and if the decision will be reconsidered given the circumstances. [64517/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

509. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the school bus ticket application; and if the decision will be reconsidered given the circumstances. [64517/26]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

504. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the reason the school bus route in question has not been amended despite repeated requests; if the proposed route amendment could be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64534/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

504. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the reason the school bus route in question has not been amended despite repeated requests; if the proposed route amendment could be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64534/26]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

499. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to address the lack of concessionary school bus places for children on the Bailieborough Road. [64488/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

499. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to address the lack of concessionary school bus places for children on the Bailieborough Road. [64488/26]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of reports that a number of students residing in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, have been unable to secure a place on school bus services due to capacity constraints; the number of applications received, approved and refused for the area for the current school year; and if additional services are being considered [64216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

476. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of reports that a number of students residing in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, have been unable to secure a place on school bus services due to capacity constraints; the number of applications received, approved and refused for the area for the current school year; and if additional services are being considered [64216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

358. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport when outstanding payments under the road transporters support scheme will be paid to eligible haulage operators; the number of approved applicants still awaiting payment; and the total value of payments yet to issue, particularly in light of the renewed increase in fuel prices. [65796/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

358. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport when outstanding payments under the road transporters support scheme will be paid to eligible haulage operators; the number of approved applicants still awaiting payment; and the total value of payments yet to issue, particularly in light of the renewed increase in fuel prices. [65796/26]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of daily services in each direction on the Ballina to Galway corridor that the National Transport Authority determined would be required following the withdrawal of Expressway Route 52; whether the authority is satisfied that the current level of service on the corridor meets the needs identified in its determination report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65812/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

356. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of daily services in each direction on the Ballina to Galway corridor that the National Transport Authority determined would be required following the withdrawal of Expressway Route 52; whether the authority is satisfied that the current level of service on the corridor meets the needs identified in its determination report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65812/26]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has assessed passenger demand and capacity on the Ballina to Galway corridor since the withdrawal of Expressway Route 52 on 24 May 2026; if reports of passengers being unable to board services due to capacity constraints have been examined; and the measures that are planned to increase capacity and service frequency on the corridor. [65813/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

355. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has assessed passenger demand and capacity on the Ballina to Galway corridor since the withdrawal of Expressway Route 52 on 24 May 2026; if reports of passengers being unable to board services due to capacity constraints have been examined; and the measures that are planned to increase capacity and service frequency on the corridor. [65813/26]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons that have used each Local-Link bus services within Louth in the years of 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [65517/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

352. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons that have used each Local-Link bus services within Louth in the years of 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [65517/26]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider including Athgarvan as part of the 126 Go-Ahead bus route, given the increased demand in the local area for additional public transport. [65761/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

351. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider including Athgarvan as part of the 126 Go-Ahead bus route, given the increased demand in the local area for additional public transport. [65761/26]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce integrated ticketing for passengers travelling across Bus Éireann and TFI Local Link services, particularly in rural areas where passengers may be required to use more than one operator to complete a journey; and whether consideration has been given to introducing a daily fare cap or integrated day ticket for such journeys. [65886/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

350. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce integrated ticketing for passengers travelling across Bus Éireann and TFI Local Link services, particularly in rural areas where passengers may be required to use more than one operator to complete a journey; and whether consideration has been given to introducing a daily fare cap or integrated day ticket for such journeys. [65886/26]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if incidents of fainting on public transport are recorded; if so, the number of people who have fainted on public transport and details; if he is aware of commuters fainting on the morning Iarnród Éireann commuter rail service from Clondalkin & Fonthill to Dublin Connolly; the steps that are being taken to increase capacity on this line; and if he will outline the safe capacity level for carriages. [65698/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

349. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if incidents of fainting on public transport are recorded; if so, the number of people who have fainted on public transport and details; if he is aware of commuters fainting on the morning Iarnród Éireann commuter rail service from Clondalkin & Fonthill to Dublin Connolly; the steps that are being taken to increase capacity on this line; and if he will outline the safe capacity level for carriages. [65698/26]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the introduction of a Transport Security Force, as committed to in the Programme for Government; to outline any coordinated efforts he or his Department has undertaken on the matter; and to outline when he expects it to be implemented. [65460/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

347. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the introduction of a Transport Security Force, as committed to in the Programme for Government; to outline any coordinated efforts he or his Department has undertaken on the matter; and to outline when he expects it to be implemented. [65460/26]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

346. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the assessment undertaken by his Department of the potential road safety benefits arising from the introduction of default 30 km/h speed limits in urban areas; and the expected impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety. [65706/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

346. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the assessment undertaken by his Department of the potential road safety benefits arising from the introduction of default 30 km/h speed limits in urban areas; and the expected impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety. [65706/26]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

345. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when he expects all local authorities to have completed the implementation of revised urban speed limits under the national programme; and whether a target date has been set for nationwide implementation [65708/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

345. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when he expects all local authorities to have completed the implementation of revised urban speed limits under the national programme; and whether a target date has been set for nationwide implementation [65708/26]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

344. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of significant overcrowding on the 8am rail service from Oranmore to Galway; whether Irish Rail has conducted any recent passenger capacity assessments on this service; the average passenger numbers recorded on the service over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65716/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

344. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of significant overcrowding on the 8am rail service from Oranmore to Galway; whether Irish Rail has conducted any recent passenger capacity assessments on this service; the average passenger numbers recorded on the service over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65716/26]

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