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Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to research that suggests that putting a speed limit of 80km/hr on all heavy goods vehicles on motorways will have a positive impact on transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73091/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

163. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to research that suggests that putting a speed limit of 80km/hr on all heavy goods vehicles on motorways will have a positive impact on transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73091/25]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of limiting heavy goods vehicles to 80 km/hr on motorways; if any research has been carried out by his Department in this regard under both safety and emissions perspectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73090/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

162. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of limiting heavy goods vehicles to 80 km/hr on motorways; if any research has been carried out by his Department in this regard under both safety and emissions perspectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73090/25]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will follow up with NTA to ensure that the 139 bus which currently services Naas to Blanchardstown will extend the service to also serve Blanchardstown Hospital; and to explain the rationale as to why this service has not been servicing the hospital all along; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73087/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

161. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will follow up with NTA to ensure that the 139 bus which currently services Naas to Blanchardstown will extend the service to also serve Blanchardstown Hospital; and to explain the rationale as to why this service has not been servicing the hospital all along; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73087/25]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the all-island strategic rail review was considered as part of the NDP review; how its recommendations were considered; the criteria he intends to use to rank projects in order of priority as part of the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72989/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

160. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the all-island strategic rail review was considered as part of the NDP review; how its recommendations were considered; the criteria he intends to use to rank projects in order of priority as part of the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72989/25]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the one new action and 13 legacy actions due, as outlined in the Q1 2025 progress report (details supplied); to outline which actions they are; the reason for the delay; the state of the progress to date; and a timeline for completion, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72970/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

159. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the one new action and 13 legacy actions due, as outlined in the Q1 2025 progress report (details supplied); to outline which actions they are; the reason for the delay; the state of the progress to date; and a timeline for completion, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72970/25]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress in implementing the recommendations of the strategic rail review; if any projects have been selected for prioritised delivery; to provide update on any possible pipeline of projects as part of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72948/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

158. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress in implementing the recommendations of the strategic rail review; if any projects have been selected for prioritised delivery; to provide update on any possible pipeline of projects as part of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72948/25]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with Irish Rail and the NTA about opening up catering services on additional routes; the progress which is being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72928/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

157. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with Irish Rail and the NTA about opening up catering services on additional routes; the progress which is being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72928/25]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to progress active travel both in urban and rural Ireland; his plans for Kerry in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72927/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

156. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to progress active travel both in urban and rural Ireland; his plans for Kerry in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72927/25]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to increase EV uptake amongst lower incomes households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72926/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

155. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to increase EV uptake amongst lower incomes households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72926/25]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered targeted supports for EV uptake in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72925/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

154. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered targeted supports for EV uptake in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72925/25]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV grants awarded broken down by county; the average value of vehicle, average value of award in each of the years 2020 to date in 2025, in tabular form. [72924/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

153. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV grants awarded broken down by county; the average value of vehicle, average value of award in each of the years 2020 to date in 2025, in tabular form. [72924/25]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the funding that was allocated to the EV grant scheme in years 2020 to 2025; the number of grants that were awarded; the number of grants that were drawn down; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €10,000 and €15,000; and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €15,000 and €20,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €20,000 and €25,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €25,000 and €30,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €30,000 and €35,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €35,000 and €40,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €45,000 and €50,000 and the average value of the award; in tabular form [72923/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

152. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the funding that was allocated to the EV grant scheme in years 2020 to 2025; the number of grants that were awarded; the number of grants that were drawn down; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €10,000 and €15,000; and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €15,000 and €20,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €20,000 and €25,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €25,000 and €30,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €30,000 and €35,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €35,000 and €40,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €45,000 and €50,000 and the average value of the award; in tabular form [72923/25]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns regarding the use of commercial drones; the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72921/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

151. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns regarding the use of commercial drones; the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72921/25]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of resit applications for the driver tests in each of the months of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72920/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

150. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of resit applications for the driver tests in each of the months of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72920/25]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the driver test waiting times, by test centre; the breakdown of new applications, by test centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72919/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

149. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the driver test waiting times, by test centre; the breakdown of new applications, by test centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72919/25]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that Iarnród Éireann carried out at Drogheda train station in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72836/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

148. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that Iarnród Éireann carried out at Drogheda train station in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72836/25]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the amount the National Transport Authority has spent on installation of bus shelters within County Clare in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; the locations of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72768/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

147. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the amount the National Transport Authority has spent on installation of bus shelters within County Clare in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; the locations of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72768/25]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the implementation of EU Regulation 2018/858, in particular, the introduction of a national conformity assessment body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72763/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

146. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the implementation of EU Regulation 2018/858, in particular, the introduction of a national conformity assessment body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72763/25]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions which have been taken or are anticipated against Belarus in relation to an aircraft (details supplied) that was grounded in Minsk in May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72723/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

145. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions which have been taken or are anticipated against Belarus in relation to an aircraft (details supplied) that was grounded in Minsk in May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72723/25]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the powers he has to determine the permissions which are given to any aircraft to fly through Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72719/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

144. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the powers he has to determine the permissions which are given to any aircraft to fly through Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72719/25]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland have any plans, as of December 2025, to introduce traffic calming measures at Clonbanin Cross, Mallow, County Cork, similar to the measures that have been introduced at Johnsbridge, County Cork, P51 WR29; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72692/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

143. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland have any plans, as of December 2025, to introduce traffic calming measures at Clonbanin Cross, Mallow, County Cork, similar to the measures that have been introduced at Johnsbridge, County Cork, P51 WR29; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72692/25]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the status of major transport capital projects, including current stage, expected completion dates, and whether any delays or cost overruns have been reported. [72688/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

142. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the status of major transport capital projects, including current stage, expected completion dates, and whether any delays or cost overruns have been reported. [72688/25]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the walkway/cycleway connecting Killarney with the Gap of Dunloe can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72675/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

141. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the walkway/cycleway connecting Killarney with the Gap of Dunloe can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72675/25]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ask the National Transport Authority to address issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72662/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

140. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ask the National Transport Authority to address issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72662/25]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if investment in additional carriages or enhanced frequency is planned for the Sligo line, and whether platform upgrades are under consideration. [72648/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

139. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if investment in additional carriages or enhanced frequency is planned for the Sligo line, and whether platform upgrades are under consideration. [72648/25]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport to outline Irish Rail's plans to increase passenger capacity on the Dublin-Sligo line, particularly at peak commuting times for Longford and Mullingar. [72647/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

138. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport to outline Irish Rail's plans to increase passenger capacity on the Dublin-Sligo line, particularly at peak commuting times for Longford and Mullingar. [72647/25]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport to provide the annual revenue generated from the M4 toll over the past five years; and to clarify when any concession is due for review. [72646/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

137. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport to provide the annual revenue generated from the M4 toll over the past five years; and to clarify when any concession is due for review. [72646/25]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he will review tolling arrangements on the M4, including financial impacts on midlands commuters; and if reductions will be considered. [72645/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

136. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he will review tolling arrangements on the M4, including financial impacts on midlands commuters; and if reductions will be considered. [72645/25]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the number of commuter representative groups he has met since appointment to office. [72613/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

135. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the number of commuter representative groups he has met since appointment to office. [72613/25]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on work to prevent coastal erosion of the Rosslare rail line; the total amount spent on such works since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72612/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

134. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on work to prevent coastal erosion of the Rosslare rail line; the total amount spent on such works since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72612/25]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the reason the S2 bus which runs in Sligo town is not operating as it should, leaving students without access to vital local links in the area for their studies in ATU (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72609/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

133. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the reason the S2 bus which runs in Sligo town is not operating as it should, leaving students without access to vital local links in the area for their studies in ATU (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72609/25]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if he will reconsider the decision not to introduce any financial support or remediation scheme for passenger transport operators who retrofitted smart tachograph version 2 devices before his Department issued its updated guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72608/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

132. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if he will reconsider the decision not to introduce any financial support or remediation scheme for passenger transport operators who retrofitted smart tachograph version 2 devices before his Department issued its updated guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72608/25]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the steps being considered to streamline the current large public service vehicle inspection process, to eliminate duplication between Garda PSV inspections and the commercial vehicle roadworthiness test (CVRT); and whether his Department intends to move toward a simplified licensing model that recognises EU whole vehicle type approval and the annual CVRT as the primary safety mechanisms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72607/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

131. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the steps being considered to streamline the current large public service vehicle inspection process, to eliminate duplication between Garda PSV inspections and the commercial vehicle roadworthiness test (CVRT); and whether his Department intends to move toward a simplified licensing model that recognises EU whole vehicle type approval and the annual CVRT as the primary safety mechanisms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72607/25]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the status of the review of the large public service vehicle licensing regime; the milestones completed to date; the expected date for completion of the policy review; and the timeline for publication of the first draft of the Large Public Service Vehicle Bill, which was previously indicated as due in autumn 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72606/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

130. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the status of the review of the large public service vehicle licensing regime; the milestones completed to date; the expected date for completion of the policy review; and the timeline for publication of the first draft of the Large Public Service Vehicle Bill, which was previously indicated as due in autumn 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72606/25]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the M4 Maynooth to Leixlip Project as part of the National Development Plan Review 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73060/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

129. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the M4 Maynooth to Leixlip Project as part of the National Development Plan Review 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73060/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1048asked

1048. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of mental-health crisis presentations to emergency departments in which An Garda Síochána were involved in transport or initial assessment; the guidance provided to emergency departments on managing these situations; and the steps being taken to reduce reliance on Gardaí in clinical mental-health emergencies. [72179/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

1048. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of mental-health crisis presentations to emergency departments in which An Garda Síochána were involved in transport or initial assessment; the guidance provided to emergency departments on managing these situations; and the steps being taken to reduce reliance on Gardaí in clinical mental-health emergencies. [72179/25]

Question· writtenPQ 817asked

817. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to expedite an application for transport to the National Learning Centre in Tralee, County Kerry for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71470/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

817. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to expedite an application for transport to the National Learning Centre in Tralee, County Kerry for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71470/25]

Question· writtenPQ 610asked

610. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the categories of infrastructure barriers escalated to him by the Housing Activation Office since 2023, including transport, utilities, water services, planning or procurement; and the corrective actions his Department has directed in each case. [72311/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

610. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the categories of infrastructure barriers escalated to him by the Housing Activation Office since 2023, including transport, utilities, water services, planning or procurement; and the corrective actions his Department has directed in each case. [72311/25]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional school transport pilot routes have been added for the 2026-2027 school year to further expand the rollout of the scheme and to address identifiable need in hotspot areas where concessionary demand is greatest, such as students attending a school (details supplied) from the Annacurra and Aughrim area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72524/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

519. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional school transport pilot routes have been added for the 2026-2027 school year to further expand the rollout of the scheme and to address identifiable need in hotspot areas where concessionary demand is greatest, such as students attending a school (details supplied) from the Annacurra and Aughrim area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72524/25]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the independent assessment on the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 from the school transport scheme, as per the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72226/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

488. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the independent assessment on the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 from the school transport scheme, as per the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72226/25]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

457. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available in relation to funding school transport for children in transition year attending a football academy programme in Cork (details supplied). [71776/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

457. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available in relation to funding school transport for children in transition year attending a football academy programme in Cork (details supplied). [71776/25]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

415. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a grant is available for a school (details supplied) to assist with wheelchair transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71322/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

415. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a grant is available for a school (details supplied) to assist with wheelchair transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71322/25]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth the eligibility of pupils with autism to school transport, in particular, in a situation where a pupil’s school placement is unsuitable, and the pupil is required to change schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71313/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

413. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth the eligibility of pupils with autism to school transport, in particular, in a situation where a pupil’s school placement is unsuitable, and the pupil is required to change schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71313/25]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department or the Road Safety Authority has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) on the impact of glare and LED headlights in modern cars on drivers; and if not, if he or his Department or the RSA plan to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72487/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

352. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department or the Road Safety Authority has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) on the impact of glare and LED headlights in modern cars on drivers; and if not, if he or his Department or the RSA plan to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72487/25]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if the impact of brightness and glass from modern LED headlights is addressed in the Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030; if not, if the strategy will be updated in line with the measures the UK intends to take in its forthcoming Road Safety Strategy to protect drivers from glare caused by headlights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72486/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

351. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if the impact of brightness and glass from modern LED headlights is addressed in the Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030; if not, if the strategy will be updated in line with the measures the UK intends to take in its forthcoming Road Safety Strategy to protect drivers from glare caused by headlights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72486/25]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department or the Road Safety Authority has considered the independent research study published by TRL in October 2025 titled ‘Glare from road vehicle lighting on UK roads’ (details supplied) that was commissioned by the UK government; if he or the RSA will now commission a similar study in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72485/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

350. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department or the Road Safety Authority has considered the independent research study published by TRL in October 2025 titled ‘Glare from road vehicle lighting on UK roads’ (details supplied) that was commissioned by the UK government; if he or the RSA will now commission a similar study in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72485/25]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he and his Department or the Road Safety Authority has considered the findings from a survey in the UK commissioned by the RAC (details supplied) that found four in five drivers were concerned about dazzling headlights; if the data from the survey has been sought; if he intends to engage with the RAC on the survey results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72484/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

349. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he and his Department or the Road Safety Authority has considered the findings from a survey in the UK commissioned by the RAC (details supplied) that found four in five drivers were concerned about dazzling headlights; if the data from the survey has been sought; if he intends to engage with the RAC on the survey results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72484/25]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

348. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department or the Road Safety Authority has received any correspondence from members of the public or representative bodies on the impact of LED headlights on drivers at night, and the impact on road safety; if he will commit to a public consultation on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72483/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

348. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department or the Road Safety Authority has received any correspondence from members of the public or representative bodies on the impact of LED headlights on drivers at night, and the impact on road safety; if he will commit to a public consultation on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72483/25]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 289 of 12 November 2025, if he will review the safety of LED headlights in modern vehicles considering the UK has done the same; if he has engaged with his UK counterpart on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72482/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

347. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 289 of 12 November 2025, if he will review the safety of LED headlights in modern vehicles considering the UK has done the same; if he has engaged with his UK counterpart on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72482/25]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

346. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail is aware that car parks at both Drogheda and Dundalk train stations are at full capacity from approximately 7.15am on weekdays; if, given the improvements to the frequency of commuter and Enterprise services and the roll out of the Dart service, and the fact that there are no plans under the revised NDP to open either a new North Drogheda station, or to reopen the station at Dunleer, County Louth, if he will work with Irish Rail to provide better access to parking for rail users to encourage more customers to avail of expanded services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72433/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

346. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail is aware that car parks at both Drogheda and Dundalk train stations are at full capacity from approximately 7.15am on weekdays; if, given the improvements to the frequency of commuter and Enterprise services and the roll out of the Dart service, and the fact that there are no plans under the revised NDP to open either a new North Drogheda station, or to reopen the station at Dunleer, County Louth, if he will work with Irish Rail to provide better access to parking for rail users to encourage more customers to avail of expanded services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72433/25]

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