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Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question 62049/26, if the statutory public consultation process has concluded; if the amendments to the CIÉ pension schemes have been agreed; and when retirees of CIÉ will finally receive their long awaited pension increase. [69982/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

51. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question 62049/26, if the statutory public consultation process has concluded; if the amendments to the CIÉ pension schemes have been agreed; and when retirees of CIÉ will finally receive their long awaited pension increase. [69982/26]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and Iarnród Éireann review the capacity of the rail service serving Cork Kent to Cobh and Midleton, given the overcrowding regularly taking place on the service. [69959/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

49. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and Iarnród Éireann review the capacity of the rail service serving Cork Kent to Cobh and Midleton, given the overcrowding regularly taking place on the service. [69959/26]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

429. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether steps are being taken to provide clearer information to patients and visitors regarding parking availability at University Hospital Galway, including alternative parking options and transport links; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69521/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

429. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether steps are being taken to provide clearer information to patients and visitors regarding parking availability at University Hospital Galway, including alternative parking options and transport links; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69521/26]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether transport provided by a school age childcare service between a child's school and the service can be included in the fee subsidised under the national childcare scheme; if not, the reason; the number of services that levy a separate transport charge, if known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69650/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

399. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether transport provided by a school age childcare service between a child's school and the service can be included in the fee subsidised under the national childcare scheme; if not, the reason; the number of services that levy a separate transport charge, if known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69650/26]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale behind recent changes to the SEN school transport escort payment guidelines whereby escorts are paid only for Department-approved journey time; if she acknowledges that many escorts are required to travel for significant periods before the first child is collected without remuneration; if she is concerned that this may worsen existing recruitment and retention difficulties in a service already experiencing shortages; and if she will review the policy to ensure escorts are fairly compensated for all time spent on duty in providing school transport for children. [69538/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

273. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale behind recent changes to the SEN school transport escort payment guidelines whereby escorts are paid only for Department-approved journey time; if she acknowledges that many escorts are required to travel for significant periods before the first child is collected without remuneration; if she is concerned that this may worsen existing recruitment and retention difficulties in a service already experiencing shortages; and if she will review the policy to ensure escorts are fairly compensated for all time spent on duty in providing school transport for children. [69538/26]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views that the current eligibility criteria for a primary medical certificate (PMC) under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, results in an inequity whereby persons who are blind or severely visually impaired do not qualify for the scheme despite facing significant mobility and transport challenges; if he will engage with the Minister of State with responsibility for Disability to review and amend the regulations governing the scheme to include persons with severe visual impairments. [69399/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

255. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views that the current eligibility criteria for a primary medical certificate (PMC) under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, results in an inequity whereby persons who are blind or severely visually impaired do not qualify for the scheme despite facing significant mobility and transport challenges; if he will engage with the Minister of State with responsibility for Disability to review and amend the regulations governing the scheme to include persons with severe visual impairments. [69399/26]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed development of a Road Safety Commissioner as part of reforms to strengthen road safety governance and oversight; and to outline the progress made in considering the role, functions and statutory basis of such a Commissioner. . [69560/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

253. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed development of a Road Safety Commissioner as part of reforms to strengthen road safety governance and oversight; and to outline the progress made in considering the role, functions and statutory basis of such a Commissioner. . [69560/26]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the ongoing expansion of average-speed and static safety cameras on the national road network; the number of additional cameras planned, their expected deployment timeframe; and the consideration being given to further expansion on high-risk routes. [69561/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

252. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the ongoing expansion of average-speed and static safety cameras on the national road network; the number of additional cameras planned, their expected deployment timeframe; and the consideration being given to further expansion on high-risk routes. [69561/26]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026; the remaining steps required before its enactment; and the timeframe within which he expects the Bill to be enacted. . [69562/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

251. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026; the remaining steps required before its enactment; and the timeframe within which he expects the Bill to be enacted. . [69562/26]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport his plans to engage with TII for the purpose of extending Luas operating hours past midnight, and introducing a permanent late-night Luas service. [69626/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

250. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport his plans to engage with TII for the purpose of extending Luas operating hours past midnight, and introducing a permanent late-night Luas service. [69626/26]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport whether he plans to engage with TII and NTA for the purpose of introducing efficient routes for essential night bus services from the City Centre to areas of Dublin Rathdown constituency, including Dundrum, Stillorgan, and Ballyogan, so that late-night workers have safe and reliable public transport after work. [69627/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

249. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport whether he plans to engage with TII and NTA for the purpose of introducing efficient routes for essential night bus services from the City Centre to areas of Dublin Rathdown constituency, including Dundrum, Stillorgan, and Ballyogan, so that late-night workers have safe and reliable public transport after work. [69627/26]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport when the independent appeals process will be in place for applicants who have been refused payment under the road transport support scheme. [69710/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

248. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport when the independent appeals process will be in place for applicants who have been refused payment under the road transport support scheme. [69710/26]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve public transport links for third level students travelling from the Erris region of County Mayo to major education centres including Galway and Limerick; whether the National Transport Authority has assessed the impact of the absence of direct services from Belmullet and the wider Erris area; whether consideration is being given to introducing dedicated weekend student services during the academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69548/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

246. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve public transport links for third level students travelling from the Erris region of County Mayo to major education centres including Galway and Limerick; whether the National Transport Authority has assessed the impact of the absence of direct services from Belmullet and the wider Erris area; whether consideration is being given to introducing dedicated weekend student services during the academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69548/26]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he will request the National Transport Authority to examine the feasibility of restoring or establishing direct weekend bus services from Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Dublin for third-level students, having regard to the lengthy journey times currently required, the limited transport alternatives available, and the need to ensure equal access to higher education for students living in remote rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69549/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

245. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he will request the National Transport Authority to examine the feasibility of restoring or establishing direct weekend bus services from Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Dublin for third-level students, having regard to the lengthy journey times currently required, the limited transport alternatives available, and the need to ensure equal access to higher education for students living in remote rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69549/26]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Transport to review and increase the winter maintenance funding allocation provided to County Councils across Ireland, in order to ensure that the allocation adequately reflects the actual costs incurred by local authorities in delivering winter road maintenance services; to outline the current funding allocation provided to both Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council for winter maintenance and the basis on which this allocation is calculated; and to confirm whether additional funding will be made available to address any shortfall between the allocation and the actual costs. [69507/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

244. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Transport to review and increase the winter maintenance funding allocation provided to County Councils across Ireland, in order to ensure that the allocation adequately reflects the actual costs incurred by local authorities in delivering winter road maintenance services; to outline the current funding allocation provided to both Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council for winter maintenance and the basis on which this allocation is calculated; and to confirm whether additional funding will be made available to address any shortfall between the allocation and the actual costs. [69507/26]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has considered establishing a dedicated funding stream for border roads, recognising the strategic importance and additional pressures placed on roads connecting counties Cavan and Monaghan with Northern Ireland; and to provide details of the plans to increase funding for the maintenance and improvement of these roads. [69505/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

243. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has considered establishing a dedicated funding stream for border roads, recognising the strategic importance and additional pressures placed on roads connecting counties Cavan and Monaghan with Northern Ireland; and to provide details of the plans to increase funding for the maintenance and improvement of these roads. [69505/26]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in the delivery of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme under the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, in particular increasing train capacity for peak Midleton to City Centre services in view of growing commuter demand and overcrowding issues. [69497/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

242. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in the delivery of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme under the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, in particular increasing train capacity for peak Midleton to City Centre services in view of growing commuter demand and overcrowding issues. [69497/26]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of difficulties reportedly experienced by Irish motor insurance policyholders seeking to temporarily add visiting non-EU licence holders as named drivers, including cases where insurer systems are unable to process foreign driving-licence numbers or international driving permits; and whether all insurers are expected to have arrangements to record and validate the licence number or other unique identifier of a foreign licence holder for the purposes of the Irish Motor Insurance Database. [69481/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

241. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of difficulties reportedly experienced by Irish motor insurance policyholders seeking to temporarily add visiting non-EU licence holders as named drivers, including cases where insurer systems are unable to process foreign driving-licence numbers or international driving permits; and whether all insurers are expected to have arrangements to record and validate the licence number or other unique identifier of a foreign licence holder for the purposes of the Irish Motor Insurance Database. [69481/26]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the average number of daily passengers on Dublin Bus Route H1, by day of week for each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [69453/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

239. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the average number of daily passengers on Dublin Bus Route H1, by day of week for each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [69453/26]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the policy for the number of car parking spaces to be delivered in new housing developments; if current public transport connectivity is taken into account or if it based on future routes; to outline the options for people who do not have a car parking space included in their accommodation; and if the current policy is being reviewed. [69354/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

118. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the policy for the number of car parking spaces to be delivered in new housing developments; if current public transport connectivity is taken into account or if it based on future routes; to outline the options for people who do not have a car parking space included in their accommodation; and if the current policy is being reviewed. [69354/26]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the countries with which the State has reciprocal recognition of drivers licenses for the purposes of exchange, which her Department has provided assistance to the Department of Transport regarding; and the countries for with which they are currently providing assistance with a view to securing same. [69298/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

81. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the countries with which the State has reciprocal recognition of drivers licenses for the purposes of exchange, which her Department has provided assistance to the Department of Transport regarding; and the countries for with which they are currently providing assistance with a view to securing same. [69298/26]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on the support she has provided the Department of Transport regarding the programme for Government commitment to work to facilitate the easier return to Ireland for emigrants including reciprocal driving licence arrangements with the USA, Australia and Canada. [69290/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

59. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on the support she has provided the Department of Transport regarding the programme for Government commitment to work to facilitate the easier return to Ireland for emigrants including reciprocal driving licence arrangements with the USA, Australia and Canada. [69290/26]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider introducing a permanent weekly cost of disability payment to assist people with disabilities in meeting unavoidable additional costs, including therapies, supplements, transport and specialist footwear. [69234/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

117. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider introducing a permanent weekly cost of disability payment to assist people with disabilities in meeting unavoidable additional costs, including therapies, supplements, transport and specialist footwear. [69234/26]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes currently delayed due to infrastructure deficits, including water, wastewater, transport and electricity constraints; the location of the affected developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69316/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

103. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes currently delayed due to infrastructure deficits, including water, wastewater, transport and electricity constraints; the location of the affected developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69316/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport in the event of additional funding being allocated to Local Authorities in the course of the year for the non-national road network, if such additional funding could be left to the discretion of each Local Authority regarding the specific works to be undertaken. [69372/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

24. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport in the event of additional funding being allocated to Local Authorities in the course of the year for the non-national road network, if such additional funding could be left to the discretion of each Local Authority regarding the specific works to be undertaken. [69372/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to ringfencing the funding required to progress the Four North rail capacity enhancement project through its statutory processes, including detailed design, environmental assessment, public consultation, and preparation of a Railway Order; in view of the AllIreland Strategic Rail Review identifying the Connolly–Malahide section of the Northern Line as a critical longterm capacity constraint that must be addressed before any meaningful improvements in service frequency or peak capacity can be delivered under DART+ North. [69116/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

21. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to ringfencing the funding required to progress the Four North rail capacity enhancement project through its statutory processes, including detailed design, environmental assessment, public consultation, and preparation of a Railway Order; in view of the AllIreland Strategic Rail Review identifying the Connolly–Malahide section of the Northern Line as a critical longterm capacity constraint that must be addressed before any meaningful improvements in service frequency or peak capacity can be delivered under DART+ North. [69116/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the funding allocation provided to date for the development of the DART+ depot in Drogheda; if this funding allocation has been amended in 2026; and the impact of any funding changes on functionality improvements for DART+ Coastal North. [69025/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

19. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the funding allocation provided to date for the development of the DART+ depot in Drogheda; if this funding allocation has been amended in 2026; and the impact of any funding changes on functionality improvements for DART+ Coastal North. [69025/26]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken to increase funding and capacity for specialist disability services, including community physiotherapy and targeted transport supports for patients attending hospital appointments. [69236/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

157. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken to increase funding and capacity for specialist disability services, including community physiotherapy and targeted transport supports for patients attending hospital appointments. [69236/26]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department via Bus Éireann is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69376/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

77. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department via Bus Éireann is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69376/26]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that have not received a school bus place for the current school term in North Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69373/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

76. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that have not received a school bus place for the current school term in North Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69373/26]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69378/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

74. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69378/26]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of reps submitted to Bus Éireann school transport via the designated public reps line (details supplied) in 2026; the number of responses issued by BÉ via this reps line in 2026; and the average response time for reps submitted via this contact line. [69132/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

61. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of reps submitted to Bus Éireann school transport via the designated public reps line (details supplied) in 2026; the number of responses issued by BÉ via this reps line in 2026; and the average response time for reps submitted via this contact line. [69132/26]

Question· writtenPQ 825asked

825. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Health the total number of patients travelling from county Longford to a hospital (details supplied) for appointments weekly in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and the cost to the HSE of such transport annually. [68788/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

825. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Health the total number of patients travelling from county Longford to a hospital (details supplied) for appointments weekly in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and the cost to the HSE of such transport annually. [68788/26]

Question· writtenPQ 767asked

767. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of inter-hospital and patient transports carried out by private ambulance providers on behalf of the Health Service Executive in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of these that arose because National Ambulance Service resources were unavailable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68478/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

767. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of inter-hospital and patient transports carried out by private ambulance providers on behalf of the Health Service Executive in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of these that arose because National Ambulance Service resources were unavailable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68478/26]

Question· writtenPQ 765asked

765. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a national policy governs specifically when a hospital should engage a private ambulance provider in place of the National Ambulance Service, as distinct from the general 2011 non-ambulance patient transport policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68480/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

765. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a national policy governs specifically when a hospital should engage a private ambulance provider in place of the National Ambulance Service, as distinct from the general 2011 non-ambulance patient transport policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68480/26]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will ensure that the design of the Cost of Disability payment recognises the additional transport and service-access costs experienced by people with disabilities living in rural areas, such as County Meath. [68702/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

518. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will ensure that the design of the Cost of Disability payment recognises the additional transport and service-access costs experienced by people with disabilities living in rural areas, such as County Meath. [68702/26]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

446. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will extend a post primary school transport route to collect a student (details supplied) who is attending a special class from her house. [68975/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

446. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will extend a post primary school transport route to collect a student (details supplied) who is attending a special class from her house. [68975/26]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

425. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the recommencement of a school transport route (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68219/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

425. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the recommencement of a school transport route (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68219/26]

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