Transport

Records whose title is actually about this topic. Use a country filter if the list is still too broad.

651 records in IE in 2025

Records

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the respective roles and responsibilities of his Department and of local authorities in relation to the maintenance, management and funding of local and regional roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67112/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

253. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the respective roles and responsibilities of his Department and of local authorities in relation to the maintenance, management and funding of local and regional roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67112/25]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a specific multi-annual catch-up programme to address the backlog in maintenance and rehabilitation of local and regional roads; the estimated cost of such a programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67111/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

252. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a specific multi-annual catch-up programme to address the backlog in maintenance and rehabilitation of local and regional roads; the estimated cost of such a programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67111/25]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is considering revising or accelerating elements of the National Development Plan to respond to the poor state of local and regional roads in many counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67110/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

251. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is considering revising or accelerating elements of the National Development Plan to respond to the poor state of local and regional roads in many counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67110/25]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the National Development Plan 2026-2030 addresses the condition of the local and regional road network; the specific targets or milestones for bringing these roads up to an acceptable standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67109/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

250. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the National Development Plan 2026-2030 addresses the condition of the local and regional road network; the specific targets or milestones for bringing these roads up to an acceptable standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67109/25]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out analysis of the cost implications of prolonged under-investment in local and regional roads, including safety impacts, vehicle damage, and economic impacts in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67108/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

249. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out analysis of the cost implications of prolonged under-investment in local and regional roads, including safety impacts, vehicle damage, and economic impacts in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67108/25]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the current assessment of the condition of the local and regional road network; the proportion of this network that is assessed as being in poor or very poor condition; the basis on which this assessment is carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67107/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

248. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the current assessment of the condition of the local and regional road network; the proportion of this network that is assessed as being in poor or very poor condition; the basis on which this assessment is carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67107/25]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which allocations to local authorities for regional and local roads have increased or decreased in real terms over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67106/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

247. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which allocations to local authorities for regional and local roads have increased or decreased in real terms over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67106/25]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the annual allocation to each local authority for the maintenance and improvement of regional and local roads for each of the years 2020 to 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67105/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

246. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the annual allocation to each local authority for the maintenance and improvement of regional and local roads for each of the years 2020 to 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67105/25]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown by local authority of the length of local roads and regional roads in each council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67104/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

245. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown by local authority of the length of local roads and regional roads in each council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67104/25]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the total length of the local road network and the regional road network nationally; if he will provide the most recent verified figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67103/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

244. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the total length of the local road network and the regional road network nationally; if he will provide the most recent verified figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67103/25]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the progress in emission reduction targets in areas that are the responsibility of his Department; which measures are particularly successful and which measures are underperforming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67058/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

243. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the progress in emission reduction targets in areas that are the responsibility of his Department; which measures are particularly successful and which measures are underperforming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67058/25]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the current performance targets for processing foreign driving licence exchange applications, the percentage of applications meeting these targets in each quarter of the past two years, and any remedial actions underway to improve performance. [66999/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

242. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the current performance targets for processing foreign driving licence exchange applications, the percentage of applications meeting these targets in each quarter of the past two years, and any remedial actions underway to improve performance. [66999/25]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received in the past twelve months regarding delays in foreign driving licence exchanges, the issues raised, and the actions taken by the Department to resolve these delays. [66998/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

241. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received in the past twelve months regarding delays in foreign driving licence exchanges, the issues raised, and the actions taken by the Department to resolve these delays. [66998/25]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the staffing levels assigned to the processing of foreign driving licence exchanges in each of the past three years, and whether any additional staffing or resources have been approved to address current backlogs. [66997/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

240. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the staffing levels assigned to the processing of foreign driving licence exchanges in each of the past three years, and whether any additional staffing or resources have been approved to address current backlogs. [66997/25]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of foreign driving licence exchange applications currently pending, the number delayed beyond the NDLS target processing timeframe, and the factors contributing to these delays. [66996/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

239. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of foreign driving licence exchange applications currently pending, the number delayed beyond the NDLS target processing timeframe, and the factors contributing to these delays. [66996/25]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current average processing time for foreign driving licence exchange applications, broken down by licence-issuing country and by NDLS centre, and the longest recorded processing time in the past twelve months. [66995/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

238. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current average processing time for foreign driving licence exchange applications, broken down by licence-issuing country and by NDLS centre, and the longest recorded processing time in the past twelve months. [66995/25]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the current performance targets for processing foreign driving licence exchange applications, the percentage of applications meeting these targets in each quarter of the past two years, and any remedial actions underway to improve performance. [66989/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

237. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the current performance targets for processing foreign driving licence exchange applications, the percentage of applications meeting these targets in each quarter of the past two years, and any remedial actions underway to improve performance. [66989/25]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received in the past twelve months regarding delays in foreign driving licence exchanges, the issues raised, and the actions taken by the Department to resolve these delays. [66988/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

236. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received in the past twelve months regarding delays in foreign driving licence exchanges, the issues raised, and the actions taken by the Department to resolve these delays. [66988/25]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the staffing levels assigned to the processing of foreign driving licence exchanges in each of the past three years, and whether any additional staffing or resources have been approved to address current backlogs. [66987/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

235. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the staffing levels assigned to the processing of foreign driving licence exchanges in each of the past three years, and whether any additional staffing or resources have been approved to address current backlogs. [66987/25]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of foreign driving licence exchange applications currently pending, the number delayed beyond the NDLS target processing timeframe, and the factors contributing to these delays. [66986/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

234. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of foreign driving licence exchange applications currently pending, the number delayed beyond the NDLS target processing timeframe, and the factors contributing to these delays. [66986/25]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current average processing time for foreign driving licence exchange applications, broken down by licence-issuing country and by NDLS centre, and the longest recorded processing time in the past twelve months. [66985/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current average processing time for foreign driving licence exchange applications, broken down by licence-issuing country and by NDLS centre, and the longest recorded processing time in the past twelve months. [66985/25]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the action plan to reduce driving test wait times to ten weeks nationally; the actions his Department has taken to reduce times; the breakdown of waiting test times, per centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66966/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

232. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the action plan to reduce driving test wait times to ten weeks nationally; the actions his Department has taken to reduce times; the breakdown of waiting test times, per centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66966/25]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the ICT or administrative changes planned for the National Driver Licence Service in 2026 to improve the processing of foreign driving-licence exchanges; and the timeline for implementation. [66957/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

231. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the ICT or administrative changes planned for the National Driver Licence Service in 2026 to improve the processing of foreign driving-licence exchanges; and the timeline for implementation. [66957/25]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish a dedicated protocol within the National Driver Licence Service for urgent foreign licence exchange applications where a delay prevents an individual from taking up employment; and if so, when this protocol will be operational. [66956/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

230. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish a dedicated protocol within the National Driver Licence Service for urgent foreign licence exchange applications where a delay prevents an individual from taking up employment; and if so, when this protocol will be operational. [66956/25]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out a review of National Driver Licence Service customer service performance in 2024 and 2025, specifically regarding delays in updating applicants on the status of licence-exchange applications; and if he will publish the findings. [66955/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

229. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out a review of National Driver Licence Service customer service performance in 2024 and 2025, specifically regarding delays in updating applicants on the status of licence-exchange applications; and if he will publish the findings. [66955/25]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of foreign driving licence exchange applications currently awaiting processing in each National Driver Licence Service region; the number that have remained at “application submitted” status for more than four, six, eight and twelve weeks respectively; and the actions his Department is taking to address backlogs.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66954/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

228. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of foreign driving licence exchange applications currently awaiting processing in each National Driver Licence Service region; the number that have remained at “application submitted” status for more than four, six, eight and twelve weeks respectively; and the actions his Department is taking to address backlogs.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66954/25]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current average processing time for foreign driving licence exchange applications handled by the National Driver Licence Service, broken down by month for 2024 and 2025; the number of applications currently pending beyond the stated processing timeframe; and the measures being taken to reduce delays and improve communication with applicants who require a licence for employment purposes. [66953/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

227. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current average processing time for foreign driving licence exchange applications handled by the National Driver Licence Service, broken down by month for 2024 and 2025; the number of applications currently pending beyond the stated processing timeframe; and the measures being taken to reduce delays and improve communication with applicants who require a licence for employment purposes. [66953/25]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to list all funding schemes, grant programmes and any other financial supports that are currently administered by his Department and its agencies; the expected launch and closing dates for applications for each scheme in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66938/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

226. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to list all funding schemes, grant programmes and any other financial supports that are currently administered by his Department and its agencies; the expected launch and closing dates for applications for each scheme in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66938/25]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider launching a nationwide text alert system for disabled parking to allow individuals to report illegally parked vehicles by sending a text message with a bay number to an enforcement team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66921/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

225. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider launching a nationwide text alert system for disabled parking to allow individuals to report illegally parked vehicles by sending a text message with a bay number to an enforcement team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66921/25]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing additional funding to the National Transport Authority to provide an additional train service from Boyle to Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66908/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

224. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing additional funding to the National Transport Authority to provide an additional train service from Boyle to Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66908/25]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the measures he can take to prevent further significant price increases in charges for car parking by Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66896/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

223. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the measures he can take to prevent further significant price increases in charges for car parking by Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66896/25]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport given the ongoing problems on the Rosslare rail line with overcrowding, poor service, and the threat of coastal erosion, to consider commissioning a complete review of services on the line. [66895/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

222. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport given the ongoing problems on the Rosslare rail line with overcrowding, poor service, and the threat of coastal erosion, to consider commissioning a complete review of services on the line. [66895/25]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of the National Transport Authority’s proposed enhancements to the Nenagh–Clonmel bus service; the work completed to date following the public consultation launched in late 2024; when the NTA intends to publish the outcome of that consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66845/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

221. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of the National Transport Authority’s proposed enhancements to the Nenagh–Clonmel bus service; the work completed to date following the public consultation launched in late 2024; when the NTA intends to publish the outcome of that consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66845/25]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of the amount of the Budget 2026 PSO funding allocation that will go towards providing new or increased capacity public transport services; the amount that will go towards providing existing services and existing fare reduction schemes; the amount that will go towards addressing funding deficits in the PSO scheme, as confirmed by his Department and in light of recent media articles (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66838/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

220. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of the amount of the Budget 2026 PSO funding allocation that will go towards providing new or increased capacity public transport services; the amount that will go towards providing existing services and existing fare reduction schemes; the amount that will go towards addressing funding deficits in the PSO scheme, as confirmed by his Department and in light of recent media articles (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66838/25]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether a person who previously held an Irish licence but now holds an English licence can swap back to an Irish licence; and if not, the reason. [66833/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

219. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether a person who previously held an Irish licence but now holds an English licence can swap back to an Irish licence; and if not, the reason. [66833/25]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will review funding levels for the Irish Coast Guard and search and rescue services operating along the north Kerry coastline, including Ballybunion, in view of ongoing rescue incidents and identified risks in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66765/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

218. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will review funding levels for the Irish Coast Guard and search and rescue services operating along the north Kerry coastline, including Ballybunion, in view of ongoing rescue incidents and identified risks in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66765/25]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to engage with the Minister for Transport to create a traffic lights system for the junction on entry to a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67210/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

217. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to engage with the Minister for Transport to create a traffic lights system for the junction on entry to a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67210/25]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing an additional multi-annual capital envelope specifically targeted at rehabilitating sub-standard local and regional roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67133/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

216. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing an additional multi-annual capital envelope specifically targeted at rehabilitating sub-standard local and regional roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67133/25]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the level of capital provision for local and regional roads within the National Development Plan in light of the evident deterioration of the network in many counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67132/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

215. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the level of capital provision for local and regional roads within the National Development Plan in light of the evident deterioration of the network in many counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67132/25]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the provision within the National Development Plan 2026-2030 for the maintenance and improvement of regional and local roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67131/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

214. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the provision within the National Development Plan 2026-2030 for the maintenance and improvement of regional and local roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67131/25]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the statutory position regarding responsibility for local and regional roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67118/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

213. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the statutory position regarding responsibility for local and regional roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67118/25]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason that school children in areas (details supplied) were not picked up for school by school transport on several dates in September and October, with no notice and leaving children on the side of the road without a way to school, if the Minister will seek an explanation for this and provide reassurance that this will not happen again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66517/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

179. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason that school children in areas (details supplied) were not picked up for school by school transport on several dates in September and October, with no notice and leaving children on the side of the road without a way to school, if the Minister will seek an explanation for this and provide reassurance that this will not happen again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66517/25]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the school transport scheme will be amended to support students who do not travel to their most local mixed post-primary school, but instead choose to attend a single-sex school, as is their right; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66433/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

173. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the school transport scheme will be amended to support students who do not travel to their most local mixed post-primary school, but instead choose to attend a single-sex school, as is their right; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66433/25]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school bus ticket will be awarded to a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66391/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

171. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school bus ticket will be awarded to a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66391/25]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the current VAT treatment applied to bus and coach operators; if he is aware that only tour operators are eligible to reclaim VAT on the purchase of new buses under the VAT 71 scheme, while school-bus and mixed-service operators who operate on significantly lower annual mileage and turnover are excluded; if he will assess the impact that this differential treatment is having on fleet renewal, vehicle supply, and costs faced by operators, particularly given the nationwide shortage of available buses and increased demand arising from new Local Link and public-transport services; if he will consider extending VAT recovery eligibility to all licensed bus operators to support the purchase of new vehicles and improve fleet quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66431/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

143. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the current VAT treatment applied to bus and coach operators; if he is aware that only tour operators are eligible to reclaim VAT on the purchase of new buses under the VAT 71 scheme, while school-bus and mixed-service operators who operate on significantly lower annual mileage and turnover are excluded; if he will assess the impact that this differential treatment is having on fleet renewal, vehicle supply, and costs faced by operators, particularly given the nationwide shortage of available buses and increased demand arising from new Local Link and public-transport services; if he will consider extending VAT recovery eligibility to all licensed bus operators to support the purchase of new vehicles and improve fleet quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66431/25]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether the RSA provided advance notice to his Department that waiting times were increasing and staffing levels had fallen below the agreed threshold of 200 testers. [66705/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether the RSA provided advance notice to his Department that waiting times were increasing and staffing levels had fallen below the agreed threshold of 200 testers. [66705/25]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the oversight measures which are in place to ensure that the RSA meets its commitments on driving test waiting times and tester staffing levels; and whether penalties or corrective actions are triggered when service levels are breached. [66704/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the oversight measures which are in place to ensure that the RSA meets its commitments on driving test waiting times and tester staffing levels; and whether penalties or corrective actions are triggered when service levels are breached. [66704/25]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the significant regional disparities in driving test waiting times; and whether targeted interventions are planned for the worst-affected centres, including Mulhuddart, Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange, Raheny, and Cork Wilton. [66703/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the significant regional disparities in driving test waiting times; and whether targeted interventions are planned for the worst-affected centres, including Mulhuddart, Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange, Raheny, and Cork Wilton. [66703/25]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether the RSA anticipates it will meet demand for tests given the current backlog of 60,389 applicants at the end of October 2025; and the modelling which has been carried out to project waiting times for the remainder of 2025 and early 2026. [66702/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether the RSA anticipates it will meet demand for tests given the current backlog of 60,389 applicants at the end of October 2025; and the modelling which has been carried out to project waiting times for the remainder of 2025 and early 2026. [66702/25]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the number of driving tests conducted in October 2025 (28,182); the national pass rate (58%); and whether test capacity is expected to increase or decrease in the coming months. [66701/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025

132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the number of driving tests conducted in October 2025 (28,182); the national pass rate (58%); and whether test capacity is expected to increase or decrease in the coming months. [66701/25]

PreviousPage 13 of 14Next