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Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the potential of retrofitting cars to electric vehicles as part of the ambition to have 1 million such vehicles on the road by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61341/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

80. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the potential of retrofitting cars to electric vehicles as part of the ambition to have 1 million such vehicles on the road by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61341/21]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Dublin Bus has informed drivers on certain routes that the NTA may tender out their route as a result of the failure of that route to reach NTA-determined criteria and that such criteria, as laid down in the contracts with Dublin Bus, seem incapable of reflecting or adapting to prevailing traffic congestion issues in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62353/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

79. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Dublin Bus has informed drivers on certain routes that the NTA may tender out their route as a result of the failure of that route to reach NTA-determined criteria and that such criteria, as laid down in the contracts with Dublin Bus, seem incapable of reflecting or adapting to prevailing traffic congestion issues in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62353/21]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport his plans regarding supports and incentives for persons living in apartments and other multi-unit dwellings to install chargers for electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61602/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

78. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport his plans regarding supports and incentives for persons living in apartments and other multi-unit dwellings to install chargers for electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61602/21]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport his views on the necessity to ensure that the development of the proposed strategic rail freight terminal at Limerick Junction, as referred to in Rail Freight 2040, takes into account the impact this may have in terms of traffic usage on the N24; and his views on whether due consideration of this should also be taken into account in the development of the N24 or a bypass of Tipperary town. [62311/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

77. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport his views on the necessity to ensure that the development of the proposed strategic rail freight terminal at Limerick Junction, as referred to in Rail Freight 2040, takes into account the impact this may have in terms of traffic usage on the N24; and his views on whether due consideration of this should also be taken into account in the development of the N24 or a bypass of Tipperary town. [62311/21]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the Government will consider introducing incentives in order that Ireland can position itself as a world leader in pioneering sustainable aviation. [62251/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

75. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the Government will consider introducing incentives in order that Ireland can position itself as a world leader in pioneering sustainable aviation. [62251/21]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the all-island strategic rail review will help shape the development of rail infrastructure in the Border region; the way that communities in the local area can participate in the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62238/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

74. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the all-island strategic rail review will help shape the development of rail infrastructure in the Border region; the way that communities in the local area can participate in the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62238/21]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of submissions that were received under the Connecting Ireland public consultation; if he will front-load funding for this scheme noting the findings of the Climate Change Advisory Council annual review which found that there are a number of critical gaps in implementation in which national policy and ambition are not translating into the necessary action needed to meet emission reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62400/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

73. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of submissions that were received under the Connecting Ireland public consultation; if he will front-load funding for this scheme noting the findings of the Climate Change Advisory Council annual review which found that there are a number of critical gaps in implementation in which national policy and ambition are not translating into the necessary action needed to meet emission reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62400/21]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if the draft Connecting Ireland plans in relation to counties Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Galway and Clare are entirely bus-based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62346/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

70. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if the draft Connecting Ireland plans in relation to counties Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Galway and Clare are entirely bus-based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62346/21]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in relation to the introduction of half-price transport for young persons as stated in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62101/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

69. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in relation to the introduction of half-price transport for young persons as stated in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62101/21]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering plans for extending the Raheens to Turlough Greenway through Castlebar, County Mayo; if there has been progress on extending it to the Great Western Greenway on its western side; if there has been progress on extending it to the monasteries of the Moy on its eastern side; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62359/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

66. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering plans for extending the Raheens to Turlough Greenway through Castlebar, County Mayo; if there has been progress on extending it to the Great Western Greenway on its western side; if there has been progress on extending it to the monasteries of the Moy on its eastern side; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62359/21]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when it is proposed to notify local authorities of the financial allocations for the national road network and the non-national road network for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62289/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

65. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when it is proposed to notify local authorities of the financial allocations for the national road network and the non-national road network for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62289/21]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in respect of the introduction of half-price transport for young persons as set out in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62108/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

64. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in respect of the introduction of half-price transport for young persons as set out in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62108/21]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure an increase in the financial allocations to Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council for the 2022 non-national roadworks programme in view of the urgent need to upgrade a considerable part of this road network in both counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62288/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

62. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure an increase in the financial allocations to Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council for the 2022 non-national roadworks programme in view of the urgent need to upgrade a considerable part of this road network in both counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62288/21]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans in relation to electric vehicles, to increase the public electric vehicle fleet and to facilitate an increase in the number of private electric vehicles; and his plans to upgrade fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles to ensure there is a sufficient car charging point infrastructure throughout the State and to deal with the difficulties of home charging in which charging points cannot be accommodated. [62416/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

60. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans in relation to electric vehicles, to increase the public electric vehicle fleet and to facilitate an increase in the number of private electric vehicles; and his plans to upgrade fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles to ensure there is a sufficient car charging point infrastructure throughout the State and to deal with the difficulties of home charging in which charging points cannot be accommodated. [62416/21]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to assess the impact of biofuels on biodiversity, indirect land use change and pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62363/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

59. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to assess the impact of biofuels on biodiversity, indirect land use change and pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62363/21]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the use of biofuels in the transport sectors; if there are indicators of the rate at which the usage of biofuels is reducing the use of fossil fuels in the different transport sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62067/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

58. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the use of biofuels in the transport sectors; if there are indicators of the rate at which the usage of biofuels is reducing the use of fossil fuels in the different transport sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62067/21]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the financial supports he will put in place over the next two to three years to ensure the recovery of Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62310/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

56. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the financial supports he will put in place over the next two to three years to ensure the recovery of Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62310/21]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the fulfilment of the programme for Government commitment to develop hydrogen as a fuel for the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62066/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

55. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the fulfilment of the programme for Government commitment to develop hydrogen as a fuel for the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62066/21]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of, and position regarding, the steps he is taking to prioritise rural transport needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61604/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

54. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of, and position regarding, the steps he is taking to prioritise rural transport needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61604/21]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the status of the BusConnects project; if the business case for the BusConnects project remains unchanged in view of announcements in 2021 regarding the MetroLink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62298/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

53. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the status of the BusConnects project; if the business case for the BusConnects project remains unchanged in view of announcements in 2021 regarding the MetroLink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62298/21]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will issue an order for HEPA filters to be used on all public transport while Covid-19 infection rates are at high levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62358/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

52. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will issue an order for HEPA filters to be used on all public transport while Covid-19 infection rates are at high levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62358/21]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to proposals to use the frequent replacement of the State car fleet as one method of building a second-hand electric vehicle car market to help reduce transport emissions; if he has plans in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62401/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

51. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to proposals to use the frequent replacement of the State car fleet as one method of building a second-hand electric vehicle car market to help reduce transport emissions; if he has plans in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62401/21]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if the uptake of electric vehicles is on target to achieve the targets set for 2025 and 2030; if there is evidence of a significant differential in take-up between urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62246/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

50. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if the uptake of electric vehicles is on target to achieve the targets set for 2025 and 2030; if there is evidence of a significant differential in take-up between urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62246/21]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to documents released by Irish Rail to a group (details supplied) under freedom of information estimating that the cost of returning the Rosslare to Waterford line to a serviceable condition consistent with its state pre-closure in 2010 would be of the order of €12 to €15 million; if that would be consistent with costs estimated by his own Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62257/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

49. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to documents released by Irish Rail to a group (details supplied) under freedom of information estimating that the cost of returning the Rosslare to Waterford line to a serviceable condition consistent with its state pre-closure in 2010 would be of the order of €12 to €15 million; if that would be consistent with costs estimated by his own Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62257/21]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the approach which the Government plans to take in respect of congestion charging; and if it will be conditional on alternative transport services being readily available. [62247/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

47. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the approach which the Government plans to take in respect of congestion charging; and if it will be conditional on alternative transport services being readily available. [62247/21]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to enable the deployment of zebra crossings without Belisha beacons through secondary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62369/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

46. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to enable the deployment of zebra crossings without Belisha beacons through secondary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62369/21]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with the relevant stakeholders to secure additional freight capacity through Rosslare Europort to further support the import and export trade and supply chain management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62293/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

45. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with the relevant stakeholders to secure additional freight capacity through Rosslare Europort to further support the import and export trade and supply chain management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62293/21]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if a commitment will be made to the implementation of the full plan on BusConnects and in particular the infrastructure for connectivity of Chapelizod Village, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62350/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

44. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if a commitment will be made to the implementation of the full plan on BusConnects and in particular the infrastructure for connectivity of Chapelizod Village, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62350/21]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of engagement with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Cork County Council on the measures now proposed to make the N22 junctions safe between Macroom and Ballincollig; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62313/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

42. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of engagement with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Cork County Council on the measures now proposed to make the N22 junctions safe between Macroom and Ballincollig; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62313/21]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the plans his Department has to address the carbon dioxide trap that is the toll at Dublin Port Tunnel; if he recognises the urgent need to remove the toll to reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62290/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

39. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the plans his Department has to address the carbon dioxide trap that is the toll at Dublin Port Tunnel; if he recognises the urgent need to remove the toll to reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62290/21]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering plans for an east Mayo greenway passing through towns and villages in the eastern part of the county (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62360/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

38. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering plans for an east Mayo greenway passing through towns and villages in the eastern part of the county (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62360/21]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of greenways currently in operation; the number of planned greenway developments up until 2030; and the amount of funding allocated to the development of existing greenways and the development of prospective greenways. [60162/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

37. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of greenways currently in operation; the number of planned greenway developments up until 2030; and the amount of funding allocated to the development of existing greenways and the development of prospective greenways. [60162/21]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed capital project on a rail line between Limerick city and Shannon Airport; the projected and total cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62413/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

35. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed capital project on a rail line between Limerick city and Shannon Airport; the projected and total cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62413/21]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if he and his Department will support proposals from Shannon Airport for improved direct intercity bus services between Shannon Airport to Limerick city and Shannon Airport to Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62255/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

34. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if he and his Department will support proposals from Shannon Airport for improved direct intercity bus services between Shannon Airport to Limerick city and Shannon Airport to Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62255/21]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport if he intends instructing Galway City Council to immediately develop and progress projects as outlined in the Transport Strategy for Galway in view of the decision of An Bord Pleanála to approve the ring road around Galway, which, when built, will facilitate the development of rapid public transport in the city and also active travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61420/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2021

32. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport if he intends instructing Galway City Council to immediately develop and progress projects as outlined in the Transport Strategy for Galway in view of the decision of An Bord Pleanála to approve the ring road around Galway, which, when built, will facilitate the development of rapid public transport in the city and also active travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61420/21]

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