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Question· writtenPQ 245asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
245. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to estimate the cost of eliminating public transport fares for student Leap Card holders and for under-25 Leap Card holders; and the cost of eliminating fares for both together. [64963/26]
Question· writtenPQ 244asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
244. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand parking at Clara train station to meet increased demand. [64935/26]
Question· writtenPQ 243asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
243. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport if CIÉ has received compensation in relation to an insurance claim arising from two bridge strikes on the Barrow Bridge, New Ross in County Wexford in 2022; the current status of spending plans to upgrade the opening mechanism of the Barrow Bridge in line with previous commitments given by the Chief Executive of Irish Rail and when a schedule of works will be available. [64864/26]
Question· writtenPQ 242asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
242. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider increasing funding to the National Transport Authority to support the expansion of public transport services in underserved rural areas, including communities such as Glencar, County Kerry, where there are currently no plans for a regular TFI bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64867/26]
Question· writtenPQ 241asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the driving licence application which has remained under review for over two months; if the matter will be expedited given the circumstances. [64913/26]
Question· writtenPQ 240asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
240. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the details of any contracts in place between his Department and agencies under his remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64848/26]
Question· writtenPQ 239asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
239. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport to instruct his Department to take account of recent weather conditions when issuing road repair budgets due to the negative impacts on roads; to increase the road repair budgets in Clare from 4% of overall budgets to 10%; and to allocate additional funding in areas where felling licences have been granted by the Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine so that roads damaged in felling and transportation operations can be promptly repaired. [64828/26]
Question· writtenPQ 216asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
216. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if a road transporters support scheme applicant (details supplied) will be allowed to request payment for additional months or will be able to appeal this decision. [64560/26]
Question· writtenPQ 215asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
215. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the present planning and approval status of the proposed Charlestown, Ireland West Airport, Kiltimagh, Castlebar bus service; whether procurement or contractual discussions have commenced; and the earliest anticipated operational date. [64527/26]
Question· writtenPQ 214asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
214. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport whether the proposed new Knock Airport bus service would supplement, will replace or extend existing routes 440, 442 or MY42; the way in which it would connect with route 22 at Charlestown; if its timetable will be coordinated with flights at Ireland West Airport; and if the NTA or Department officials have engaged with Ireland West Airport to ensure the timetable is of greatest benefit to passengers. [64528/26]
Question· writtenPQ 213asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
213. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the provision of the Letterkenny town bus service in County Donegal that has been promised since September 2025, [64535/26]
Question· writtenPQ 212asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
212. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the details of all defects for national roads logged on to the TII defect management system in 2025 and to date in 2026 for each local authority; the details of whether those defects have been approved or refused for funding and the amount of funding allocated for each, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64523/26]
Question· writtenPQ 211asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
211. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene to stop fare hikes of 15% hitting public transport users in 2027, considering cost of living pressures, the recent tax break to motorists, and the imperative from a climate perspective to promote sustainable transport. [64505/26]
Question· writtenPQ 210asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
210. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to reconsider the introduction of a 15% increase in adult public transport fares given the current cost-of-living crisis. [64459/26]
Question· writtenPQ 209asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
209. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the NTA’s decision to implement price increases on public transport fares; his views on whether this goes against the Government aims to incentivise the use of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64448/26]
Question· writtenPQ 208asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
208. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to engage with the NTA in relation to the proposed price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64449/26]
Question· writtenPQ 207asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
207. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to negative passenger feedback in relation to the proposed price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64451/26]
Question· writtenPQ 206asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
206. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is concerned regarding the potential impact on passenger numbers due to price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64452/26]
Question· writtenPQ 205asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
205. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any research carried out into the potential impact of price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64453/26]
Question· writtenPQ 204asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
204. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding outstanding increases under the CIÉ pension schemes; the progress made in resolving this matter following previous commitments that it would be addressed; the timeframe for a resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64409/26]
Question· writtenPQ 203asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to provide for an increase in CIÉ pensions to reflect the significant increases in the cost-of-living in recent years; whether such an increase is currently under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64410/26]
Question· writtenPQ 202asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
202. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he had with the NTA prior to the announcement of forthcoming price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64447/26]
Question· writtenPQ 200asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
200. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the use of HVO fuel for transport as an alternative to diesel; if his Department is carrying out research into the merits of promoting its use at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64392/26]
Question· writtenPQ 199asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
199. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding research carried out by his Department into the merit of promoting the use of HVO fuel for transport to support a reduction in emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64393/26]
Question· writtenPQ 198asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
198. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he will take steps to reverse the recently announced bus and rail fare increases; the engagement he had with the National Transport Authority before the announcement of the bus and rail fare increases. [64394/26]
Question· writtenPQ 197asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
197. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of permanent employees employed by the National Transport Authority and the number of outsourced placements engaged, broken down between business as usual and project based roles, at year end in each of the years 2019 to 2025 and currently in 2026, in tabular form. [64267/26]
Question· writtenPQ 196asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
196. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure by the National Transport Authority on permanent employees and outsourced placements respectively in each of the years 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the expenditure on outsourced placements to be further broken down between business as usual and project based roles; and the current average annual cost of a permanent employee and an outsourced placement respectively, in tabular form. [64268/26]
Question· writtenPQ 195asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
195. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional permanent posts sought by the National Transport Authority in each of the years 2019 to 2026; the number sanctioned in each year; the number subsequently filled; the number remaining vacant; and the average time taken to fill sanctioned posts, in tabular form. [64272/26]
Question· writtenPQ 194asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
194. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the specific skills shortages and capacity constraints identified as posing a risk to delivery of the State's transport infrastructure programme; the estimated additional requirement for project managers, engineers, planners, surveyors, skilled tradespeople and other specialist personnel over the period 2026 to 2030; and whether these requirements have been quantified, by occupation and major project. [64273/26]
Question· writtenPQ 193asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
193. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority achieved its objective of an 80:20 ratio of directly employed staff to outsourced placements in business as usual roles by the end of 2024; the current ratio; and, if the objective was not achieved, the reasons for this and the revised timeline for achieving it. [64269/26]
Question· writtenPQ 192asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
192. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken by his Department and the National Transport Authority to address skills and capacity constraints affecting delivery of the transport capital programme; whether an implementation or workforce plan has been agreed; and the actions, targets, responsible bodies and timelines contained therein. [64274/26]
Question· writtenPQ 191asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
191. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the specific skills and capability gaps currently identified within the National Transport Authority, including in project management, engineering, procurement, information technology, digital systems, contract management and major infrastructure delivery; the number of additional personnel required in each identified area; and the measures and timelines in place to address these gaps. [64270/26]
Question· writtenPQ 190asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
190. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if his Department or the National Transport Authority has assessed the impact of shortages of experienced engineers, planners, surveyors, project managers and other specialist personnel on the cost and delivery timelines of major transport projects; the projects considered most exposed to such shortages; and the measures being taken to mitigate these risks. [64275/26]
Question· writtenPQ 189asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
189. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has a workforce and skills plan to address identified capability gaps; the recruitment targets and timelines contained in the plan; and the extent to which it is intended to build and retain these skills directly within the Authority rather than through consultants, agency or outsourced personnel. [64271/26]
Question· writtenPQ 188asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
188. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether he and his Department are planning a new grant or incentive scheme following the closure of the ICE to EV Grant in July 2026 which supported motorists in replacing older diesel engine cars with electric vehicles. [64202/26]
Question· writtenPQ 187asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
187. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to consider the introduction of an additional bus on a route (details supplied). [64141/26]
Question· writtenPQ 186asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
186. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether a medical certificate completed by a registered GP in Northern Ireland, including an NHS GP, is legally acceptable for the purposes of applying for a bus driver licence in the State; and if not, the legislative or regulatory basis for requiring the certificate to be completed by a GP practising under the HSE. [64230/26]
Question· writtenPQ 185asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
185. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Transport whether the requirement for a medical fitness certificate for professional driving licence applicants to be completed by a medical practitioner practising in the State arises from primary legislation, statutory regulations, EU requirements, departmental policy or administrative practice; and whether the requirement applies equally to medical certificates issued by registered practitioners in Northern Ireland. [64231/26]
Question· writtenPQ 184asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
184. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position in relation to the CIÉ pension scheme; if the process has been completed; the date for payments under this agreement to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64154/26]
Question· writtenPQ 183asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
183. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the Luas Lucan project; whether the emerging preferred route has now been identified as anticipated in 2026; when the non-statutory public consultation is expected to commence; and whether the target delivery timeframe of 2031-2036 remains achievable. [64217/26]
Question· writtenPQ 182asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
182. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS); the current stage of work being undertaken by the National Transport Authority and partner agencies on the strategy; the timeline for completion of the draft strategy; when he expects the draft GMATS to be published and opened for public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64215/26]
Question· writtenPQ 181asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
181. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered introducing statutory limits on dispatcher commission fees for regulated metered SPSV trips. [64214/26]
Question· writtenPQ 180asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
180. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the local link services in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [64178/26]
Question· writtenPQ 179asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
179. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of the current local link services in each county. [64179/26]
Question· writtenPQ 178asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
178. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware and supportive of the plans for a redeveloped Port in Galway (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64185/26]
Question· writtenPQ 177asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
177. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport Whether his Department has received any recent traffic monitoring data from Cork County Council, the National Transport Authority or Transport Infrastructure Ireland concerning the R630 between Ballinacurra and the N25 Lakeview Roundabout; if so, whether the data indicates any material deterioration in traffic flow or journey times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64199/26]
Question· writtenPQ 176asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026
176. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the obligations on app dispatch operators to show a taxi driver the exact final fare charged to their passenger (details supplied); the protections that exist for the driver who correctly entered the lower meter amount in an event where a passenger claims to have been charged more than the meter; which document is the authoritative expense record where the app transaction and taximeter receipt contain different amounts; and if issues relating to these questions will be addressed in the current review of dispatch-operator regulation. [64175/26]
Question· writtenPQ 4032asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026
4032. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to support integration between Maynooth University and the surrounding community, including transport links and student accommodation planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60110/26]
Question· writtenPQ 3950asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026
3950. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if the necessary funding for a transport application (details supplied) will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63720/26]
Question· writtenPQ 3724asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026
3724. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason patients in South Tipperary are not receiving hospital transport; the person or body that is currently operating hospital transport requests for patients in South Tipperary; if she will ensure that patients in South Tipperary will have continued access to hospital transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62549/26]
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