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Question· writtenPQ 343asked

343. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has considered increasing capacity on the 8am train service from Oranmore to Galway through the provision of an additional carriage or longer train sets; if discussions have taken place regarding such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65717/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

343. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has considered increasing capacity on the 8am train service from Oranmore to Galway through the provision of an additional carriage or longer train sets; if discussions have taken place regarding such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65717/26]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports of recurring difficulties with ticket validation gates at Ceannt Station; the number of complaints received regarding the operation of these gates; the corrective actions that have been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65730/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

342. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports of recurring difficulties with ticket validation gates at Ceannt Station; the number of complaints received regarding the operation of these gates; the corrective actions that have been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65730/26]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if a viable public transport link between Connolly Station and Dublin Airport can be prioritised and put in place given a similar direct link already exists between Heuston Station and Dublin Airport. [65684/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

340. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if a viable public transport link between Connolly Station and Dublin Airport can be prioritised and put in place given a similar direct link already exists between Heuston Station and Dublin Airport. [65684/26]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures being considered by his Department to improve public transport connectivity for growing towns and rural communities in County Galway; the way in which current transport policy is addressing increased commuter demand from areas surrounding Galway City; and the plans in place to encourage greater use of public transport during the working week and reduce reliance on cars. [65620/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

338. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures being considered by his Department to improve public transport connectivity for growing towns and rural communities in County Galway; the way in which current transport policy is addressing increased commuter demand from areas surrounding Galway City; and the plans in place to encourage greater use of public transport during the working week and reduce reliance on cars. [65620/26]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

337. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of capacity constraints and overcrowding on the morning commuter rail service between Oranmore and Galway, particularly the 8am service; the engagement that has taken place with Iarnród Éireann regarding passenger demand on the route; and the measures being considered to increase capacity and improve passenger comfort and safety. [65622/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

337. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of capacity constraints and overcrowding on the morning commuter rail service between Oranmore and Galway, particularly the 8am service; the engagement that has taken place with Iarnród Éireann regarding passenger demand on the route; and the measures being considered to increase capacity and improve passenger comfort and safety. [65622/26]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

336. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the passenger numbers recorded on rail services operating between Ballinasloe, Athenry, Oranmore and Galway over the past three years; whether capacity reviews have been undertaken in respect of these services; and whether additional rolling stock is planned for commuter services in the Galway area. [65624/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

336. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the passenger numbers recorded on rail services operating between Ballinasloe, Athenry, Oranmore and Galway over the past three years; whether capacity reviews have been undertaken in respect of these services; and whether additional rolling stock is planned for commuter services in the Galway area. [65624/26]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Claregalway relief road project; the current stage of development of the project; the work completed to date; the next steps required to advance the project; and the anticipated timeline for progression through the remaining planning and statutory processes. [65617/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

335. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Claregalway relief road project; the current stage of development of the project; the work completed to date; the next steps required to advance the project; and the anticipated timeline for progression through the remaining planning and statutory processes. [65617/26]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

334. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all hybrid vehicles currently approved by the National Transport Authority (NTA) for licensing as Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSVs) under the reduced luggage-capacity requirement that applies to certain hybrid and electric vehicles in place of the standard 420-litre luggage-capacity rule; whether a vehicle (details supplied) is included on the NTA Suitable Vehicle List and eligible for SPSV licensing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65604/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

334. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all hybrid vehicles currently approved by the National Transport Authority (NTA) for licensing as Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSVs) under the reduced luggage-capacity requirement that applies to certain hybrid and electric vehicles in place of the standard 420-litre luggage-capacity rule; whether a vehicle (details supplied) is included on the NTA Suitable Vehicle List and eligible for SPSV licensing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65604/26]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

333. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration will be given to revisiting previously approved infrastructure proposals for the replacement of level crossings at Knockaphunta (XM250) and Kilnageer (XM240) in County Mayo, where planning permission for bridge infrastructure was previously granted but the projects did not proceed. [65579/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

333. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration will be given to revisiting previously approved infrastructure proposals for the replacement of level crossings at Knockaphunta (XM250) and Kilnageer (XM240) in County Mayo, where planning permission for bridge infrastructure was previously granted but the projects did not proceed. [65579/26]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

332. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he has requested a review of all user-operated railway level crossings nationwide following recent fatal incidents; and if he will provide details of any such review. [65580/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

332. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he has requested a review of all user-operated railway level crossings nationwide following recent fatal incidents; and if he will provide details of any such review. [65580/26]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

331. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of user-operated railway crossings currently in operation on the national rail network; the number identified as high risk by Irish Rail; and the measures being taken to improve safety at these locations. [65581/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

331. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of user-operated railway crossings currently in operation on the national rail network; the number identified as high risk by Irish Rail; and the measures being taken to improve safety at these locations. [65581/26]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

330. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail plans to replace user-operated gated level crossings with automatic barriers, bridges, or other grade separated solutions and if he will provide a timeline for any proposed works, particularly at crossings in County Mayo. [65584/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

330. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail plans to replace user-operated gated level crossings with automatic barriers, bridges, or other grade separated solutions and if he will provide a timeline for any proposed works, particularly at crossings in County Mayo. [65584/26]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the National Aviation Safeguarding Framework, led by the Irish Aviation Authority (public consultation period ended on 31 October 2025) has resulted to the publication of a final framework document; if he will outline where such a document can be obtained; if he will explain the intention of the document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65537/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

329. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the National Aviation Safeguarding Framework, led by the Irish Aviation Authority (public consultation period ended on 31 October 2025) has resulted to the publication of a final framework document; if he will outline where such a document can be obtained; if he will explain the intention of the document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65537/26]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the number of new buses that entered into Dublin Bus fleet in 2025 and to-date in 2026; the number of buses withdrawn from Dublin Bus fleet during same period, in tabular form. [65574/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

328. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the number of new buses that entered into Dublin Bus fleet in 2025 and to-date in 2026; the number of buses withdrawn from Dublin Bus fleet during same period, in tabular form. [65574/26]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the traffic modelling and preliminary business case for the N72/N73 Mallow relief road will take account of the existing and planned residential development and projected population growth in Mallow; the population and traffic growth assumptions being used in the appraisal of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65469/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

325. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the traffic modelling and preliminary business case for the N72/N73 Mallow relief road will take account of the existing and planned residential development and projected population growth in Mallow; the population and traffic growth assumptions being used in the appraisal of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65469/26]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

323. 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; and when he expects it to be implemented. [65459/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

323. 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; and when he expects it to be implemented. [65459/26]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the scientific, engineering, collision-safety or risk-assessment evidence that was used to select 25 kg as Ireland’s maximum permissible e-scooter weight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65482/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

322. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the scientific, engineering, collision-safety or risk-assessment evidence that was used to select 25 kg as Ireland’s maximum permissible e-scooter weight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65482/26]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the technical and safety basis which was relied upon for treating e-scooters differently under the new regulations from electrically assisted bicycles, including heavier utility or cargo e-bikes that may provide assistance up to 25 km/h. [65483/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

321. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the technical and safety basis which was relied upon for treating e-scooters differently under the new regulations from electrically assisted bicycles, including heavier utility or cargo e-bikes that may provide assistance up to 25 km/h. [65483/26]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when the independent review of the National Train Control Centre and Traffic Management System Project commissioned by the National Transport Authority will be completed; whether the report will be published in full; and the expected publication date. [65422/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

320. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when the independent review of the National Train Control Centre and Traffic Management System Project commissioned by the National Transport Authority will be completed; whether the report will be published in full; and the expected publication date. [65422/26]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the independent review of the National Train Control Centre and Traffic Management System Project is examining the adequacy of Iarnród Éireann's internal technical expertise and project leadership, its reliance on external consultants, the documentation and transfer of existing network knowledge, the involvement of operational end users, and the governance, oversight and challenge exercised by the National Transport Authority throughout the project. [65423/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

319. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the independent review of the National Train Control Centre and Traffic Management System Project is examining the adequacy of Iarnród Éireann's internal technical expertise and project leadership, its reliance on external consultants, the documentation and transfer of existing network knowledge, the involvement of operational end users, and the governance, oversight and challenge exercised by the National Transport Authority throughout the project. [65423/26]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure to date on the National Train Control Centre programme; the current estimated final outturn cost; and the additional expenditure now estimated to be required to procure and implement a replacement traffic management system, by the figures and principal cost component, in tabular form. [65424/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

318. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure to date on the National Train Control Centre programme; the current estimated final outturn cost; and the additional expenditure now estimated to be required to procure and implement a replacement traffic management system, by the figures and principal cost component, in tabular form. [65424/26]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the procurement of a replacement traffic management system; the estimated cost of same; and the current estimated date by which the replacement system will be fully operational. [65425/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

317. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the procurement of a replacement traffic management system; the estimated cost of same; and the current estimated date by which the replacement system will be fully operational. [65425/26]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the rail investment projects, programmes or service improvements expected to be delayed, rephased or reprioritised as a consequence of the costs associated with the failed traffic management system and its replacement; and the details of each affected project or programme, its previous delivery timeframe and its revised delivery timeframe, in tabular form. [65426/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

316. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the rail investment projects, programmes or service improvements expected to be delayed, rephased or reprioritised as a consequence of the costs associated with the failed traffic management system and its replacement; and the details of each affected project or programme, its previous delivery timeframe and its revised delivery timeframe, in tabular form. [65426/26]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current assessment of the reliability and remaining operational life of the existing train control systems; the expenditure incurred and forecast to maintain and support those systems pending delivery of a replacement traffic management system, by year; and whether the existing systems can accommodate planned increases in rail services and capacity pending delivery of the replacement system. [65427/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

315. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current assessment of the reliability and remaining operational life of the existing train control systems; the expenditure incurred and forecast to maintain and support those systems pending delivery of a replacement traffic management system, by year; and whether the existing systems can accommodate planned increases in rail services and capacity pending delivery of the replacement system. [65427/26]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of Parliamentary Questions referred to the National Transport Authority for direct reply during 2026 that remain outstanding beyond the 15 working day standard set out in Circular 25/2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65444/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

314. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of Parliamentary Questions referred to the National Transport Authority for direct reply during 2026 that remain outstanding beyond the 15 working day standard set out in Circular 25/2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65444/26]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the current anticipated programme for delivery of the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road; the expected commencement of advance works; the anticipated year for award of the main construction contract and the estimated construction period; and if the indicative programme previously provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland of advance works in late 2027 and award of the main construction contract in 2029 remains unchanged. [65442/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

313. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the current anticipated programme for delivery of the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road; the expected commencement of advance works; the anticipated year for award of the main construction contract and the estimated construction period; and if the indicative programme previously provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland of advance works in late 2027 and award of the main construction contract in 2029 remains unchanged. [65442/26]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

312. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport whether the current design for the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road continues to include the proposed active travel elements outlined during the environmental assessment process, including the approximately 2.6 kilometre walking and cycling link and proposed connection to Mallow Train Station; whether there have been any material changes to the project design since the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report published in June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65441/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

312. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport whether the current design for the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road continues to include the proposed active travel elements outlined during the environmental assessment process, including the approximately 2.6 kilometre walking and cycling link and proposed connection to Mallow Train Station; whether there have been any material changes to the project design since the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report published in June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65441/26]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

311. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the steps taken by his Department to monitor and enforce compliance by the National Transport Authority with the acknowledgement and reply timeframes set out in Circular 25/2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65445/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

311. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the steps taken by his Department to monitor and enforce compliance by the National Transport Authority with the acknowledgement and reply timeframes set out in Circular 25/2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65445/26]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 368 of 10 February 2026, whether funding has been approved in principle or allocated for the proposed Blarney or Stoneview rail station, as distinct from its inclusion in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040; and the indicative year in which the station is expected to enter construction. [65446/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

310. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 368 of 10 February 2026, whether funding has been approved in principle or allocated for the proposed Blarney or Stoneview rail station, as distinct from its inclusion in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040; and the indicative year in which the station is expected to enter construction. [65446/26]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 370 of 10 February 2026, to state clearly whether the Ballyvolane growth corridor is included in or excluded from committed bus and rail public transport investment to 2030, as distinct from active travel schemes; and the policy basis for that position. [65447/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

309. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 370 of 10 February 2026, to state clearly whether the Ballyvolane growth corridor is included in or excluded from committed bus and rail public transport investment to 2030, as distinct from active travel schemes; and the policy basis for that position. [65447/26]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 10 February 2026, the specific bus priority measures for the Glanmire growth corridor that have secured funding approval under BusConnects Cork; and the timeframe for their advancement through planning and delivery. [65448/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

308. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 10 February 2026, the specific bus priority measures for the Glanmire growth corridor that have secured funding approval under BusConnects Cork; and the timeframe for their advancement through planning and delivery. [65448/26]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 10 February 2026, the specific delivery milestones and the mechanism by which his Department monitors the compliance of the National Transport Authority in respect of the Blarney, Glanmire and Ballyvolane growth corridors to 2030. [65450/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

307. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 10 February 2026, the specific delivery milestones and the mechanism by which his Department monitors the compliance of the National Transport Authority in respect of the Blarney, Glanmire and Ballyvolane growth corridors to 2030. [65450/26]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

306. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the new BusConnects Cork bus network, whether funding for the commencement of the first phase has been secured in the 2027 Estimates; the routes included in that first phase; and the expected start date for the rollout. [65449/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

306. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the new BusConnects Cork bus network, whether funding for the commencement of the first phase has been secured in the 2027 Estimates; the routes included in that first phase; and the expected start date for the rollout. [65449/26]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 268 of 26 February 2026 and further correspondence in relation to same, the way in which the National Transport Authority obtains value-for-money assurance in respect of bus shelter vandalism repairs given that it does not hold full cost information for such repairs; and what the national monitoring of vandalism trends consists of in the absence of a vandalism frequency target in the contract. [65451/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

305. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 268 of 26 February 2026 and further correspondence in relation to same, the way in which the National Transport Authority obtains value-for-money assurance in respect of bus shelter vandalism repairs given that it does not hold full cost information for such repairs; and what the national monitoring of vandalism trends consists of in the absence of a vandalism frequency target in the contract. [65451/26]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport in cases in which a building under his control is not wheelchair accessible, the reason for this; his plans to remedy this; and the timeline for measures to be completed. [65356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

304. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport in cases in which a building under his control is not wheelchair accessible, the reason for this; his plans to remedy this; and the timeline for measures to be completed. [65356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road Project; whether Cork County Council has submitted the Preliminary Business Case to Transport Infrastructure Ireland as part of Approval Gate 1; if so, the date on which it was submitted; when a decision on Approval Gate 1 is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65439/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

303. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road Project; whether Cork County Council has submitted the Preliminary Business Case to Transport Infrastructure Ireland as part of Approval Gate 1; if so, the date on which it was submitted; when a decision on Approval Gate 1 is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65439/26]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport whether the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road remains on schedule for submission of a planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála in Quarter 4 of 2026; whether any outstanding design, environmental, business case or other matters could delay that submission; and if he will provide the current anticipated date for lodgement of the application. [65440/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

302. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport whether the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road remains on schedule for submission of a planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála in Quarter 4 of 2026; whether any outstanding design, environmental, business case or other matters could delay that submission; and if he will provide the current anticipated date for lodgement of the application. [65440/26]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding paid to date with regard to the road transporters support scheme; the number and percentage of applications which have been refused; and the grounds for refusal. [65380/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

300. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding paid to date with regard to the road transporters support scheme; the number and percentage of applications which have been refused; and the grounds for refusal. [65380/26]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Claregalway Bypass Relief Road Programme; the progress made to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65406/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

299. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Claregalway Bypass Relief Road Programme; the progress made to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65406/26]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether 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; whether reports of passengers being unable to board services due to capacity constraints have been examined; and the measures planned to increase capacity and service frequency on the corridor. [65396/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

298. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether 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; whether reports of passengers being unable to board services due to capacity constraints have been examined; and the measures planned to increase capacity and service frequency on the corridor. [65396/26]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. 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. [65395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

297. 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. [65395/26]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if he will give a commitment to a numbered, dated camera deployment plan, and the introduction of the National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026 before the end of 2026. [65293/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

295. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if he will give a commitment to a numbered, dated camera deployment plan, and the introduction of the National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026 before the end of 2026. [65293/26]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether a comprehensive financial assessment has been undertaken of the impact of delayed deployment of battery electric buses purchased by the National Transport Authority while the necessary charging infrastructure was in train; the date on which any such assessment was completed; whether his Department considered the full economic cost of holding buses which were not available for operational service, including depreciation and opportunity cost; and to provide a copy of the assessment. [65209/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

294. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether a comprehensive financial assessment has been undertaken of the impact of delayed deployment of battery electric buses purchased by the National Transport Authority while the necessary charging infrastructure was in train; the date on which any such assessment was completed; whether his Department considered the full economic cost of holding buses which were not available for operational service, including depreciation and opportunity cost; and to provide a copy of the assessment. [65209/26]

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