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Question· writtenPQ 131asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
131. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when the RSA expects to restore the number of testers to the agreed 200; and whether additional recruitment is planned given the increased demand and rising waiting times. [66700/25]
Question· writtenPQ 130asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the reason the number of RSA driving testers decreased to 193 at the end of October 2025, below the agreed complement of 200 testers; and the effect this reduction has had on driving test waiting times. [66699/25]
Question· writtenPQ 129asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
129. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the driving test centres where learners are waiting 11 weeks or more; the number of applicants at each; and the measures being put in place to reduce these waiting times. [66698/25]
Question· writtenPQ 128asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
128. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the reason 48,660 driving test applicants, representing 80% of all applicants are waiting longer than the RSA’s 10-week service level agreement as of the end of October 2025; and the steps which are being taken to bring the RSA back into compliance. [66697/25]
Question· writtenPQ 127asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
127. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to outline the specific actions which are being taken to address the large centres where applicants are waiting 15 weeks or more for a driving test invite, including Mullingar, Limerick, Castlemungret and Cork Wilton. [66696/25]
Question· writtenPQ 126asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
126. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for driving test invites at each test centre nationwide; and the number of applicants waiting at each centre, with particular reference to the longest waits recorded at Mulhuddart M3 (20 weeks), Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange (19 weeks), Raheny (17 weeks), and Tallaght (15 weeks). [66695/25]
Question· writtenPQ 125asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
125. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an explanation for the increase in the average waiting time for a driving test invite from 11.5 weeks in September 2025 to 13 weeks in October 2025; and the reasons the downward trend in waiting times has reversed. [66694/25]
Question· writtenPQ 124asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
124. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the stage work is at in designing a new scheme to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; the timeline for this work; when it is envisaged the new scheme will be introduced, given the impact the current scheme is having in locking out people who need support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66546/25]
Question· writtenPQ 123asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
123. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport to provide the average time required to complete environmental assessment processes, including Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment, for major transport infrastructure projects commenced in each of the past five years; and to detail any reforms underway to reduce delays in these assessment stages. [66545/25]
Question· writtenPQ 122asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
122. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that the Child (5 - 8) TFI Leap Card year free travel pass is not working on Bus Éireann and Irish Rail ticket machines; when this issue will be resolved; the cost to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66529/25]
Question· writtenPQ 121asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
121. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of recent reports that the construction of the metro will require 8,000 workers; the steps he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66528/25]
Question· writtenPQ 120asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
120. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of the funding provided to date, plus the committed funding for 2026, to ensure the completion of the Kilkenny ring road project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66508/25]
Question· writtenPQ 119asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
119. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of road safety improvement schemes funded in Dublin Bay north, each year from 2023 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66493/25]
Question· writtenPQ 118asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
118. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric vehicle public charging points across Dublin city and Fingal, for each of the past five years; the number planned for 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66492/25]
Question· writtenPQ 117asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
117. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional bus and rail services introduced in Kildare from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66480/25]
Question· writtenPQ 116asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
116. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if there are there plans to implement an Irish US drivers licence exchange programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66470/25]
Question· writtenPQ 115asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
115. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the New York State Department for Motor Vehicles has requested information and documentation from Ireland’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) in order to progress a bilateral driving licence exchange agreement; the actions he is undertaking to ensure that the RSA will provide this information as soon as possible as the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has been awaiting for this documentation for a sizeable period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66453/25]
Question· writtenPQ 114asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
114. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport when the next tranche of the Safe Routes to School Programme will be announced; if consideration will be given to including a school (details supplied) in view of ongoing health and safety concerns owing to the lack of a footpath from the village to the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66452/25]
Question· writtenPQ 113asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
113. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to address a long-standing issue (details supplied) and provide an update with regard to funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66450/25]
Question· writtenPQ 112asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
112. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the number of flights from Donegal Airport cancelled or not taken off since January 2024, by month, including the reasons given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66436/25]
Question· writtenPQ 111asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
111. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to upgrading the junction of N11/Clonkeen Road to improve pedestrian safety; if his attention has been drawn to safety concerns at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66411/25]
Question· writtenPQ 110asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
110. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the provisions of the commuter ticket incentive in order to not disadvantage commuters who are just outside the band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66410/25]
Question· writtenPQ 109asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
109. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the bus route proposed by the NTA in the Connecting Ireland Mobility Plan, between Nenagh and Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66400/25]
Question· writtenPQ 108asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
108. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to address the difficulties faced by Irish citizens living in the UK who, due to post-Brexit insurance restrictions, are no longer able to be insured as named drivers on Irish-registered vehicles when they hold a UK driving licence; if he is aware of the significant impact this is having on those returning regularly to Ireland to care for elderly parents or maintain family homes; if he will outline whether discussions have taken place with insurance providers, the Department of Finance, or with UK authorities regarding potential solutions or mitigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66393/25]
Question· writtenPQ 107asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
107. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the number of flights from Donegal airport that have been cancelled or not taken off in 2025; the reasons given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66344/25]
Question· writtenPQ 106asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
106. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed timeline for the upgrading all roads and footpaths in Cahersiveen town on the N70 Ring of Kerry road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66341/25]
Question· writtenPQ 105asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
105. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to outline the procedures in place in relation to recognition of driving licences issued in other jurisdictions to enable such licence holders to drive in this State; if he is satisfied that the present systems are comprehensive and robust enough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66316/25]
Question· writtenPQ 104asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2025
104. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will engage with landowners and farmers in Sligo, north Leitrim, west Cavan and Fermanagh regarding the proposed greenway before issuing compulsory purchase orders. [65210/25]
Question· writtenPQ 809asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
809. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the alternative arrangements being developed by the HSE to ensure continuity of coronial post-mortem services for the south-east region from 1 January 2026, given that consultant pathologists at UHW will no longer provide this service; the hospitals or facilities being considered to take overflow or reassigned cases; the planned impact on transport timelines and bereaved families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65215/25]
Question· writtenPQ 791asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
791. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of the new transport support scheme to replace the motorised transport grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66033/25]
Question· writtenPQ 414asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
414. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 94 of 6 March 2024, if she will investigate the reason her officials did not provide the information to the minister at the time in the preparation of the response sought by this Deputy regarding whether the transaction purportedly returning the net cash surplus of €6.7 million to her in 2018 was drawn from ‘the ring-fenced bank account’ purported to exist to separate funds from school transport from its commercial business; the corrective actions that will be taken to correct the record; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65906/25]
Question· writtenPQ 413asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
413. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 6 March 2024, where the specific information requested regarding the publication of documentation demonstrating whether bank accounts, fund transfers, or other records prove that a surplus of €8.195 million from school transport was held by Bus Éireann on her behalf as of 31 December 2011 was not included; whether she accepts that the precise information sought was not supplied; whether she will now provide this information; the reason it was withheld; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65905/25]
Question· writtenPQ 394asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
394. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to change the regulations regarding persons aged 70 and over, driving vehicles providing a public service such as school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65626/25]
Question· writtenPQ 385asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
385. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to allow people who are contracted by Bus Éireann to drive buses for children with additional needs to continue to do so after they reach 70 years-of-age; her views on the current policy; the engagement her Department has had with Bus Éireann on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65491/25]
Question· writtenPQ 380asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
380. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students receiving school transport in Newbridge; the number refused school transport; and the reason for refusal, in tabular form. [65465/25]
Question· writtenPQ 376asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
376. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider and respond to correspondence from the parents and caregivers association of a school (details supplied) regarding school transport issues. [65428/25]
Question· writtenPQ 360asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
360. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on school transport for a student with special educational needs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65304/25]
Question· writtenPQ 351asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
351. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a school transport query from a person in Kildare (details supplied). [65221/25]
Question· writtenPQ 254asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
254. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the shortage of taxis late at night in Cork northwest towns; and the measures he is taking to ensure adequate SPSV supply in Cork County. [66759/25]
Question· writtenPQ 253asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
253. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport to provide the Department’s annual expenditure on State Claims Agency costs for the years 2020–2025. [66371/25]
Question· writtenPQ 252asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
252. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the detailed project brief and procurement strategy for consideration at approval gate 2 for Metro North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66273/25]
Question· writtenPQ 251asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
251. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his engagement with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV, and the urgent need for the confirmation of a reciprocal driving licence agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66271/25]
Question· writtenPQ 250asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
250. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a detailed explanation of the factors driving the projected per-kilometre cost of the MetroLink project; if he will publish the international benchmarking used to assess value for money, including comparisons with major European metro projects such as the Madrid Metro expansion; the steps his Department is taking to ensure cost efficiency in delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66237/25]
Question· writtenPQ 249asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
249. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide clarity on a set of data (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66181/25]
Question· writtenPQ 248asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
248. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the amount his Department and any body under his aegis have spent on the services of a company (details supplied), by year and organisation in the years 2020 to 1 November 2025, in tabular form. [66106/25]
Question· writtenPQ 247asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
247. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the amount his Department and any body under his aegis have spent on the services of a company (details supplied), by year and organisation in the years 2020 to 1 November 2025, in tabular form. [66088/25]
Question· writtenPQ 246asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
246. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that international app-based dispatch operators who do not maintain a physical presence or staff in Ireland are operating within the spirit and intent of existing taxi regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66048/25]
Question· writtenPQ 245asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will assess the need to amend legislation in order that only the vehicle licence holder can offer a fare below the metered tariff, as is being called for by taxi drivers who warn that current arrangements place them at financial and regulatory risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66046/25]
Question· writtenPQ 244asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
244. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the engagement his Department has had with the National Transport Authority regarding reports that reduced fares offered through app-based operators are threatening the income of taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66045/25]
Question· writtenPQ 243asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025
243. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the legislation that allows dispatch operators to set fares below the national taxi tariff, given concerns that this practice undermines the Government appointed regulator and creates unfair competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66044/25]
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