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Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount allocated for the school transport scheme for exemption routes under the scheme from 2020 to date in 2026, by year, in tabular form. [70532/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

258. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount allocated for the school transport scheme for exemption routes under the scheme from 2020 to date in 2026, by year, in tabular form. [70532/26]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of seats on a school bus; the number of students with a seat on this service; the number of unused seats; and whether any remaining seats can be made available for a neighbouring school (details supplied). [70364/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

245. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of seats on a school bus; the number of students with a seat on this service; the number of unused seats; and whether any remaining seats can be made available for a neighbouring school (details supplied). [70364/26]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her attention has been drawn to the number of schools that cater for students with additional needs that have had to independently fundraise for school buses for vital transport; and whether funding will be made available to assist schools in acquiring these buses. [70330/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

239. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her attention has been drawn to the number of schools that cater for students with additional needs that have had to independently fundraise for school buses for vital transport; and whether funding will be made available to assist schools in acquiring these buses. [70330/26]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth considering the Programme for Government commitment regarding drivers aged over 70, if she will review the age limit of 70 for larger school transport vehicles, given that medically fit drivers aged up to 72 may now drive vehicles carrying up to eight passengers. [70006/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

215. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth considering the Programme for Government commitment regarding drivers aged over 70, if she will review the age limit of 70 for larger school transport vehicles, given that medically fit drivers aged up to 72 may now drive vehicles carrying up to eight passengers. [70006/26]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the school bus ticket application; and if the matter will be reconsidered given the exceptional circumstances. [69979/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

208. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the school bus ticket application; and if the matter will be reconsidered given the exceptional circumstances. [69979/26]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has examined the barriers faced by students from the Erris region of County Mayo in accessing third-level education due to the lack of direct public transport services to major education centres including Galway and Limerick: and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70455/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

94. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has examined the barriers faced by students from the Erris region of County Mayo in accessing third-level education due to the lack of direct public transport services to major education centres including Galway and Limerick: and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70455/26]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport If his attention has been drawn to the actions of the French government which has introduced a specific penalty of €100 per tonne for non-compliance with CORSIA offsetting obligations together with the possibility of an operating ban; whether the Government will introduce an equivalent national penalty for non-compliance with CORSIA that is consistent with the excess emissions penalty applicable under the EU ETS, in order to ensure that Irish airlines operate on a level playing field with competitors in other Member States and to support the integrity of multilateral climate action. [70682/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

93. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport If his attention has been drawn to the actions of the French government which has introduced a specific penalty of €100 per tonne for non-compliance with CORSIA offsetting obligations together with the possibility of an operating ban; whether the Government will introduce an equivalent national penalty for non-compliance with CORSIA that is consistent with the excess emissions penalty applicable under the EU ETS, in order to ensure that Irish airlines operate on a level playing field with competitors in other Member States and to support the integrity of multilateral climate action. [70682/26]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 59746/26, if he will identify the specific provision of those regulations that imposes a penalty on an aircraft operator for failure to cancel CORSIA eligible emissions units as required by Regulation 24(3); and noting that the offences and penalties under Regulation 19, the EPA's power to issue directions under Regulation 14, and the excess emissions penalty under Regulation 20 each apply only to obligations under regulations six, eight, nine and 12 and do not extend to the CORSIA offsetting obligation under regulation 24. [70678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

92. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 59746/26, if he will identify the specific provision of those regulations that imposes a penalty on an aircraft operator for failure to cancel CORSIA eligible emissions units as required by Regulation 24(3); and noting that the offences and penalties under Regulation 19, the EPA's power to issue directions under Regulation 14, and the excess emissions penalty under Regulation 20 each apply only to obligations under regulations six, eight, nine and 12 and do not extend to the CORSIA offsetting obligation under regulation 24. [70678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of new rail carriages for the Northern Commuter line; when these carriages will be operational; and the extra capacity these carriages will provide. [70634/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

90. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of new rail carriages for the Northern Commuter line; when these carriages will be operational; and the extra capacity these carriages will provide. [70634/26]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport for an update in relation to the current status of the Iarnród Éireann National Carpark Strategy report which is currently bring reviewed with the NTA; and when this report will be published. [70635/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

89. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport for an update in relation to the current status of the Iarnród Éireann National Carpark Strategy report which is currently bring reviewed with the NTA; and when this report will be published. [70635/26]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has allocated funding to Cork City Council for the Kerry Pike pedestrian improvement scheme; the amount allocated and drawn down to date in each year since 2021; the current status of the scheme as reported to the NTA; the reason the scheme has not proceeded to construction despite commencement being indicated for Q1 2025 and Q1 2026; and the revised timeline for delivery. [70574/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

87. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has allocated funding to Cork City Council for the Kerry Pike pedestrian improvement scheme; the amount allocated and drawn down to date in each year since 2021; the current status of the scheme as reported to the NTA; the reason the scheme has not proceeded to construction despite commencement being indicated for Q1 2025 and Q1 2026; and the revised timeline for delivery. [70574/26]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to allow for extra capacity on public transport that caters for MTU students, on both bus and rail (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70546/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

86. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to allow for extra capacity on public transport that caters for MTU students, on both bus and rail (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70546/26]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the use of the radio data system traffic announcement function, including TA/TP functionality available in many vehicle audio systems, to issue urgent geographically targeted warnings to motorists in circumstances such as a wrong-way driver on a motorway; if Transport Infrastructure Ireland or his Department have assessed the technical feasibility of using existing broadcast infrastructure for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70369/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

83. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the use of the radio data system traffic announcement function, including TA/TP functionality available in many vehicle audio systems, to issue urgent geographically targeted warnings to motorists in circumstances such as a wrong-way driver on a motorway; if Transport Infrastructure Ireland or his Department have assessed the technical feasibility of using existing broadcast infrastructure for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70369/26]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the systems currently available to alert motorists in real time where a wrong-way driver has been detected on a motorway or national road; whether transport infrastructure Ireland has examined the effectiveness and speed of the different methods available for issuing such warnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70367/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

82. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the systems currently available to alert motorists in real time where a wrong-way driver has been detected on a motorway or national road; whether transport infrastructure Ireland has examined the effectiveness and speed of the different methods available for issuing such warnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70367/26]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport can additional services be introduced before the planned longer-term network changes, given the immediate needs of the growing population of Whitechurch, County Cork, and what is the timeline of any proposed changes. [70233/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

80. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport can additional services be introduced before the planned longer-term network changes, given the immediate needs of the growing population of Whitechurch, County Cork, and what is the timeline of any proposed changes. [70233/26]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled Bus Éireann route 248 services serving Whitechurch, County Cork that did not operate, or that operated more than ten minutes late, in each month of 2025 and to date in 2026, with specific reference to the scheduled 08:06 departure from Whitechurch towards Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70270/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

71. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled Bus Éireann route 248 services serving Whitechurch, County Cork that did not operate, or that operated more than ten minutes late, in each month of 2025 and to date in 2026, with specific reference to the scheduled 08:06 departure from Whitechurch towards Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70270/26]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority formally monitors the punctuality and reliability of route 248 under its public service obligation contract with Bus Éireann; the performance standards that apply to the route; the number of occasions since January 2025 on which those standards were not met; the remedial action or contractual deductions applied as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70271/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

70. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority formally monitors the punctuality and reliability of route 248 under its public service obligation contract with Bus Éireann; the performance standards that apply to the route; the number of occasions since January 2025 on which those standards were not met; the remedial action or contractual deductions applied as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70271/26]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the average weekday passenger numbers on route 248 in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the extent to which residential development in Whitechurch, County Cork, whether completed since 2023, under construction or with planning permission, has been factored into National Transport Authority service planning for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70272/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

69. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the average weekday passenger numbers on route 248 in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the extent to which residential development in Whitechurch, County Cork, whether completed since 2023, under construction or with planning permission, has been factored into National Transport Authority service planning for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70272/26]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the introduction of the BusConnects Cork new network service to Whitechurch and Glenville; the frequency and hours of operation planned for the service; if additional interim services will be introduced on route 248 in advance of the new network, given the growth in population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70274/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

68. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the introduction of the BusConnects Cork new network service to Whitechurch and Glenville; the frequency and hours of operation planned for the service; if additional interim services will be introduced on route 248 in advance of the new network, given the growth in population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70274/26]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has engaged with Cork County Council regarding bus stop provision and pedestrian access to public transport for new residential developments in Whitechurch, County Cork; the outcome of any such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70275/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

67. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has engaged with Cork County Council regarding bus stop provision and pedestrian access to public transport for new residential developments in Whitechurch, County Cork; the outcome of any such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70275/26]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the tax compliance checks undertaken by the National Transport Authority before granting, renewing or maintaining a dispatch operator licence; whether licensed dispatch operators are required to demonstrate that their Irish tax affairs are fully up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70249/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

66. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the tax compliance checks undertaken by the National Transport Authority before granting, renewing or maintaining a dispatch operator licence; whether licensed dispatch operators are required to demonstrate that their Irish tax affairs are fully up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70249/26]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the regulatory framework governing the SPSV sector is being determined by the National Transport Authority in the public interest rather than being shaped by the corporate structures and business models of large international platform operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70266/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

65. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the regulatory framework governing the SPSV sector is being determined by the National Transport Authority in the public interest rather than being shaped by the corporate structures and business models of large international platform operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70266/26]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure that the growth of app-based dispatch operators does not undermine the ability of the National Transport Authority to regulate the SPSV sector independently and in the interests of drivers, passengers and the wider public. [70267/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

64. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure that the growth of app-based dispatch operators does not undermine the ability of the National Transport Authority to regulate the SPSV sector independently and in the interests of drivers, passengers and the wider public. [70267/26]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has examined the possibility of requiring licensed dispatch operators, as a condition of licensing, to implement systems that ensure tax liabilities arising from platform commissions or dispatch charges are dealt with directly and transparently rather than being left to individual drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70258/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

63. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has examined the possibility of requiring licensed dispatch operators, as a condition of licensing, to implement systems that ensure tax liabilities arising from platform commissions or dispatch charges are dealt with directly and transparently rather than being left to individual drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70258/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority considers it has sufficient statutory powers to impose licence conditions relating to tax-compliance arrangements between dispatch operators and drivers; and if not, the legislative amendments would be required to provide such powers. [70259/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

62. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority considers it has sufficient statutory powers to impose licence conditions relating to tax-compliance arrangements between dispatch operators and drivers; and if not, the legislative amendments would be required to provide such powers. [70259/26]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the ongoing National Transport Authority review of dispatch operator regulations is examining the tax compliance implications arising from platform-based dispatch services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70261/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

61. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the ongoing National Transport Authority review of dispatch operator regulations is examining the tax compliance implications arising from platform-based dispatch services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70261/26]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the issue of VAT reverse-charge obligations on SPSV drivers forms part of the current review of dispatch operator regulations being undertaken by the National Transport Authority; whether submissions raising this matter have been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70263/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

60. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the issue of VAT reverse-charge obligations on SPSV drivers forms part of the current review of dispatch operator regulations being undertaken by the National Transport Authority; whether submissions raising this matter have been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70263/26]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given, as part of the dispatch operator review, to placing greater regulatory obligations on app-based dispatch platforms to assist drivers in meeting tax compliance requirements; and the proposals under consideration. [70264/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

59. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given, as part of the dispatch operator review, to placing greater regulatory obligations on app-based dispatch platforms to assist drivers in meeting tax compliance requirements; and the proposals under consideration. [70264/26]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport to list the cultural institutions, if any, including museums, galleries, libraries, archives, theatres, concert halls, bands, ensembles, and performing companies, operated or hosted by his Department and public bodies or semi-State companies under his Department's remit, identifying the State funding provided for these institutions each year for the past ten years; where they are based; and the number of personnel dedicated to them. [70132/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

58. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport to list the cultural institutions, if any, including museums, galleries, libraries, archives, theatres, concert halls, bands, ensembles, and performing companies, operated or hosted by his Department and public bodies or semi-State companies under his Department's remit, identifying the State funding provided for these institutions each year for the past ten years; where they are based; and the number of personnel dedicated to them. [70132/26]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made rolling-out electric bike schemes in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford; the breakdown of the number of the previously-announced 400 bikes now available for public use in these cities; the amount that has been spent to date on the introduction of electrics bikes in these cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70116/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

57. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made rolling-out electric bike schemes in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford; the breakdown of the number of the previously-announced 400 bikes now available for public use in these cities; the amount that has been spent to date on the introduction of electrics bikes in these cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70116/26]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the public transport projects currently planned or under construction in the Kildare North constituency and their anticipated delivery timelines. [70112/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

56. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the public transport projects currently planned or under construction in the Kildare North constituency and their anticipated delivery timelines. [70112/26]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the assessments undertaken by his Department and the National Transport Authority to measure public transport demand in the Kildare North constituency; and the metrics used to assess whether existing public transport capacity is meeting current and projected demand. [70113/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

55. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the assessments undertaken by his Department and the National Transport Authority to measure public transport demand in the Kildare North constituency; and the metrics used to assess whether existing public transport capacity is meeting current and projected demand. [70113/26]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the rising increase in driving test wait times as reported today (details supplied), particularly in Dún Laoghaire where wait times have risen again to 19 weeks this month and the impact this is having on those waiting for tests for employment/education and other reasons; if he will outline the immediate steps he is taking to bring down waiting times permanently; and if emergency slots have been considered for those who can provide supporting evidence of the necessity of an early test. [70025/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the rising increase in driving test wait times as reported today (details supplied), particularly in Dún Laoghaire where wait times have risen again to 19 weeks this month and the impact this is having on those waiting for tests for employment/education and other reasons; if he will outline the immediate steps he is taking to bring down waiting times permanently; and if emergency slots have been considered for those who can provide supporting evidence of the necessity of an early test. [70025/26]

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