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Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to fund improvements to the N84 Headford Road, Galway to Castlebar, to help cope with the increase in traffic volumes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37208/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

134. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to fund improvements to the N84 Headford Road, Galway to Castlebar, to help cope with the increase in traffic volumes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37208/24]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if local authorities, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, where applicable, are responsible for the maintenance of all public roads within their charge, including the removal of trees all along the roadside within the curtilage of the boundary of the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37203/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

133. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if local authorities, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, where applicable, are responsible for the maintenance of all public roads within their charge, including the removal of trees all along the roadside within the curtilage of the boundary of the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37203/24]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the forms of photographic ID required to apply for a driver’s licence and, specifically, the reason for photographic ID supplied by a person (details supplied) not being accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37129/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

132. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the forms of photographic ID required to apply for a driver’s licence and, specifically, the reason for photographic ID supplied by a person (details supplied) not being accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37129/24]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the total number of tenders received for the major system upgrade of the tolling system at the Dublin Port toll tunnel, which has been ongoing for a number of months; the total numbers of tenders received; the details on the chosen tender; the total costings of the chosen tender; the total costs of the works which have been undertaken to date in 2024; whether there is an over/underspend to date on the project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37119/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

130. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the total number of tenders received for the major system upgrade of the tolling system at the Dublin Port toll tunnel, which has been ongoing for a number of months; the total numbers of tenders received; the details on the chosen tender; the total costings of the chosen tender; the total costs of the works which have been undertaken to date in 2024; whether there is an over/underspend to date on the project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37119/24]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his plans to set up community bus services during the day, to offer school bus drivers more paid hours during the day in order to alleviate the shortage of school bus drivers available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37104/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

129. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his plans to set up community bus services during the day, to offer school bus drivers more paid hours during the day in order to alleviate the shortage of school bus drivers available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37104/24]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if the port of Killybegs in Donegal is one of the five ports around the country that are expected to play a role in the deployment of offshore renewable energy projects under the advisory initiative recently announced between his Department and the European Investment Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37084/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

128. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if the port of Killybegs in Donegal is one of the five ports around the country that are expected to play a role in the deployment of offshore renewable energy projects under the advisory initiative recently announced between his Department and the European Investment Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37084/24]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport the five ports outlined in the recent announcement of European Investment Bank advisory co-operation agreement to assess capacity, demand and financing strategies required for the development of offshore renewable energy port infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37081/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

127. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport the five ports outlined in the recent announcement of European Investment Bank advisory co-operation agreement to assess capacity, demand and financing strategies required for the development of offshore renewable energy port infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37081/24]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport if the staff recently employed on visas by a company (details supplied) have full Irish driving licences; if not, how they are carrying out their employment duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37079/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

126. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport if the staff recently employed on visas by a company (details supplied) have full Irish driving licences; if not, how they are carrying out their employment duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37079/24]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider installing a bus shelter in the centre of Ballybunnion town, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37059/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

124. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider installing a bus shelter in the centre of Ballybunnion town, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37059/24]

Question· writtenPQ 561asked

561. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the extent of the delays under the fodder transport support scheme; and the reason a farmer (details supplied) has been waiting over three months for their payment. [36719/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

561. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the extent of the delays under the fodder transport support scheme; and the reason a farmer (details supplied) has been waiting over three months for their payment. [36719/24]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

345. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if any guidelines exist relating to the maximum distance that a child should be required to travel for education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36924/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

345. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if any guidelines exist relating to the maximum distance that a child should be required to travel for education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36924/24]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

341. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the number of school bus routes currently not operating for various operational reasons in County Wicklow; the reason certain routes are not operating; the actions she will take to ensure that these issues are resolved, by route, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36860/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

341. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the number of school bus routes currently not operating for various operational reasons in County Wicklow; the reason certain routes are not operating; the actions she will take to ensure that these issues are resolved, by route, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36860/24]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to ongoing operational issues on school routes (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the actions that she will take to ensure than these issues are resolved, by route, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36857/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

340. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to ongoing operational issues on school routes (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the actions that she will take to ensure than these issues are resolved, by route, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36857/24]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

333. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education the number of school tickets applications that were issued for the academic year 2023-2024 compared to the previous 2022-2023 academic year in Tipperary. [36791/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

333. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education the number of school tickets applications that were issued for the academic year 2023-2024 compared to the previous 2022-2023 academic year in Tipperary. [36791/24]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

330. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that at least 24 post primary students from the Ballymurn area in County Wexford have no direct bus provision to attend post primary schools in Wexford town; if the needs of the growing population in Ballymurn have been examined by her Department; if she plans to ensure that these students and many others to follow will be able to access a direct school bus service to Wexford town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36733/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

330. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that at least 24 post primary students from the Ballymurn area in County Wexford have no direct bus provision to attend post primary schools in Wexford town; if the needs of the growing population in Ballymurn have been examined by her Department; if she plans to ensure that these students and many others to follow will be able to access a direct school bus service to Wexford town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36733/24]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a school transport case (details supplied); if any seating has become free to accommodate this family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36730/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

329. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a school transport case (details supplied); if any seating has become free to accommodate this family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36730/24]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on the demand from school transport escorts for fair pay and conditions, to reflect the importance of their work for young people with disabilities and their families. [36576/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

321. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on the demand from school transport escorts for fair pay and conditions, to reflect the importance of their work for young people with disabilities and their families. [36576/24]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the requirement for school transport for a student (details supplied) will be reviewed given their circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36424/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the requirement for school transport for a student (details supplied) will be reviewed given their circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36424/24]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the public protests that have been held in Ardmore, County Waterford, calling on her to take urgent action in relation to school transport for secondary school students whose only option currently is to meet a bus on the very busy N25 road; if she has reviewed the transport provision for these students, having regard to their safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36362/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

300. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the public protests that have been held in Ardmore, County Waterford, calling on her to take urgent action in relation to school transport for secondary school students whose only option currently is to meet a bus on the very busy N25 road; if she has reviewed the transport provision for these students, having regard to their safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36362/24]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

289. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Education if she will sanction an extended school transport service (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36246/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

289. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Education if she will sanction an extended school transport service (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36246/24]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be approved for an international student in County Mayo (details supplied) in view of the fact that the host family applied as soon as was practically possible and they are now being advised that it could take six to eight weeks to process and this student is only here for twelve weeks on an international programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36113/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

278. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be approved for an international student in County Mayo (details supplied) in view of the fact that the host family applied as soon as was practically possible and they are now being advised that it could take six to eight weeks to process and this student is only here for twelve weeks on an international programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36113/24]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the number of children in Ardmore and the surrounding districts who are unable to secure public or subsidised school transport to their local in-county schools in Dungarvan. [36072/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

273. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the number of children in Ardmore and the surrounding districts who are unable to secure public or subsidised school transport to their local in-county schools in Dungarvan. [36072/24]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education if she will review the school transport arrangements for Ardmore to Dungarvan, County Waterford to ensure a safe and accessible service to Dungarvan for residents of Ardmore and district, and which addresses safety and access concerns with the current arrangements at Kiely’s Cross; when she will remove the closest school criterion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36051/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

270. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education if she will review the school transport arrangements for Ardmore to Dungarvan, County Waterford to ensure a safe and accessible service to Dungarvan for residents of Ardmore and district, and which addresses safety and access concerns with the current arrangements at Kiely’s Cross; when she will remove the closest school criterion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36051/24]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be available for two students (details supplied), given that their tickets have already been paid for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36048/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

269. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be available for two students (details supplied), given that their tickets have already been paid for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36048/24]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if she can identify each school that provides school transport through Bus Éireann, and the stops each of these travels through on their routes, in tabular form. [36039/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

265. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if she can identify each school that provides school transport through Bus Éireann, and the stops each of these travels through on their routes, in tabular form. [36039/24]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if a solution can be found to assist a child with additional needs (details supplied) to continue to access his chosen school via private transport, which was previously funded by Tusla; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36002/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

261. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if a solution can be found to assist a child with additional needs (details supplied) to continue to access his chosen school via private transport, which was previously funded by Tusla; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36002/24]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the current renewal timeframe of 24 months where a taxi licence has lapsed, in cases where the licenceholder may have been hospitalised due to Covid, and incapacitated due to other serious illnesses during the two-year renewal period, and has since been endeavouring to renew the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37022/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

165. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the current renewal timeframe of 24 months where a taxi licence has lapsed, in cases where the licenceholder may have been hospitalised due to Covid, and incapacitated due to other serious illnesses during the two-year renewal period, and has since been endeavouring to renew the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37022/24]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to introduce new regulations and-or guidelines on the use of commercial drones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36955/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

164. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to introduce new regulations and-or guidelines on the use of commercial drones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36955/24]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the NCT and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to have concerns around employee suitability and compliance (details supplied) addressed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36941/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

163. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the NCT and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to have concerns around employee suitability and compliance (details supplied) addressed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36941/24]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the application from the City of Derry Airport to have Government support for the Derry to Dublin airlink reinstated. [36935/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

161. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the application from the City of Derry Airport to have Government support for the Derry to Dublin airlink reinstated. [36935/24]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport the current number of live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by his Department; and the date by which each study, review and research is scheduled to be completed, in tabular form. [36902/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

160. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport the current number of live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by his Department; and the date by which each study, review and research is scheduled to be completed, in tabular form. [36902/24]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport if, in the context of Budget 2025, he will prioritise further investment in Ireland’s EV charging network in order to support the transition to EVs. [36867/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

159. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport if, in the context of Budget 2025, he will prioritise further investment in Ireland’s EV charging network in order to support the transition to EVs. [36867/24]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport if he will prioritise further investment in both depot charging for commercial electric vehicles and an expansion of the EV charging network along the national road network and key regional roads, in order to address the concerns of motorists and businesses regarding gaps in the network which are acting as a disincentive to transitioning to EVs. [36866/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

158. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport if he will prioritise further investment in both depot charging for commercial electric vehicles and an expansion of the EV charging network along the national road network and key regional roads, in order to address the concerns of motorists and businesses regarding gaps in the network which are acting as a disincentive to transitioning to EVs. [36866/24]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been achieved by the National Transport Authority in the past three months on works (details supplied); and if this work is likely to commence before the end of the year. [36830/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

157. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been achieved by the National Transport Authority in the past three months on works (details supplied); and if this work is likely to commence before the end of the year. [36830/24]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if a replacement operator for the 418-bus route from Athenry-Galway city will be found following the ending of the current service; if he will consider providing a public bus service on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36769/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

155. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if a replacement operator for the 418-bus route from Athenry-Galway city will be found following the ending of the current service; if he will consider providing a public bus service on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36769/24]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport when he or his officials last met directly with the director of US customs and border protection based at Dublin Airport; and when the next scheduled meeting with the director will occur. [36672/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

154. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport when he or his officials last met directly with the director of US customs and border protection based at Dublin Airport; and when the next scheduled meeting with the director will occur. [36672/24]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when there will be a pay increase for pensioners on the 1951 CIÉ pension scheme, given there has been no pay increases since 2008 taking into account that other FEMPI measures have been reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36569/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

152. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when there will be a pay increase for pensioners on the 1951 CIÉ pension scheme, given there has been no pay increases since 2008 taking into account that other FEMPI measures have been reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36569/24]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport , further to Parliamentary Question No. 294 of 9 September 2024, if he will specifically address the possibility of providing multi-annual funding to Transport Infrastructure Ireland for the development of national projects, such as the N72 Mallow relief road, which is of particular relevance given that the project was not granted enough funding at the beginning of 2024, therefore recently requiring the provision of a supplementary allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36535/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

151. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport , further to Parliamentary Question No. 294 of 9 September 2024, if he will specifically address the possibility of providing multi-annual funding to Transport Infrastructure Ireland for the development of national projects, such as the N72 Mallow relief road, which is of particular relevance given that the project was not granted enough funding at the beginning of 2024, therefore recently requiring the provision of a supplementary allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36535/24]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail’s DART+ Coastal North Project will be revised, given that Clongriffin DART station could be utilised instead to provide for additional trains going north, on the grounds that it has three lines of tracks available and is a smaller and more secure station for changeovers than the station at Howth Junction; if research has been carried out in respect of this option; if using a smaller station would reduce costs for this project while allowing for the continuation of a direct service from the city centre to Howth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36534/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

150. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail’s DART+ Coastal North Project will be revised, given that Clongriffin DART station could be utilised instead to provide for additional trains going north, on the grounds that it has three lines of tracks available and is a smaller and more secure station for changeovers than the station at Howth Junction; if research has been carried out in respect of this option; if using a smaller station would reduce costs for this project while allowing for the continuation of a direct service from the city centre to Howth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36534/24]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend the time to renew a taxi licence beyond the current 24 months, in cases in which the licenceholder has been through a long period of serious illness within the specified 24 months. [36533/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

149. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend the time to renew a taxi licence beyond the current 24 months, in cases in which the licenceholder has been through a long period of serious illness within the specified 24 months. [36533/24]

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