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Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his views on the reopening of the Wexford to Waterford rail line; the current status of necessary repairs to the Barrow Bridge; if it is his Department’s policy to re-open this rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43349/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2024

50. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his views on the reopening of the Wexford to Waterford rail line; the current status of necessary repairs to the Barrow Bridge; if it is his Department’s policy to re-open this rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43349/24]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport how the Government plans to address the apparent funding disparities, highlighted by the significant investments in other infrastructure projects and airports, in contrast to the lack of support for Waterford Airport; if he will commit to prioritizing the Waterford Airport proposal to foster regional economic growth, enhance tourism, and support the business community in the south east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43338/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2024

49. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport how the Government plans to address the apparent funding disparities, highlighted by the significant investments in other infrastructure projects and airports, in contrast to the lack of support for Waterford Airport; if he will commit to prioritizing the Waterford Airport proposal to foster regional economic growth, enhance tourism, and support the business community in the south east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43338/24]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the status of the Waterford Airport development proposal, considering the urgent need for a decision before the Dáil dissolves, to avoid a delay of six to nine months, which could jeopardize the project and its potential economic benefits for the south east region; if he will outline the steps being taken to ensure this critical investment is secured promptly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43337/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2024

48. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the status of the Waterford Airport development proposal, considering the urgent need for a decision before the Dáil dissolves, to avoid a delay of six to nine months, which could jeopardize the project and its potential economic benefits for the south east region; if he will outline the steps being taken to ensure this critical investment is secured promptly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43337/24]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the significant impact that An Bord Pleanála’s draft decision to limit the number of night-time flights at Dublin Airport's north runway would have on businesses, including an increase in uncertainty, instability, and costs, as well as impacts on the productivity of businesses, results in a knock-on impact on GDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43373/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2024

47. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the significant impact that An Bord Pleanála’s draft decision to limit the number of night-time flights at Dublin Airport's north runway would have on businesses, including an increase in uncertainty, instability, and costs, as well as impacts on the productivity of businesses, results in a knock-on impact on GDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43373/24]

Question· writtenPQ 714asked

714. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if CHO9 will be provided with funding for patient transport to hospital appointments or respite services in cases in which the patient is bed bound and requires transport on an ambulance trolley, as the cost of ambulance transfers is significant for the patient and their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42661/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

714. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if CHO9 will be provided with funding for patient transport to hospital appointments or respite services in cases in which the patient is bed bound and requires transport on an ambulance trolley, as the cost of ambulance transfers is significant for the patient and their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42661/24]

Question· writtenPQ 654asked

654. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that children who have transitioned from children's disability services to adult services and are now travelling to St. Joseph’s training centre in Galway city and are living with their families in rural locations in Galway county do not have the bus transport in place, a service they are entitled to; if he will investigate same and rectify the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43226/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

654. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that children who have transitioned from children's disability services to adult services and are now travelling to St. Joseph’s training centre in Galway city and are living with their families in rural locations in Galway county do not have the bus transport in place, a service they are entitled to; if he will investigate same and rectify the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43226/24]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

383. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education details of the current policy regarding maximum commute times for special needs children availing of school transport services; the way in which the Department ensures that transport arrangements are in line with the needs of these students, particularly in respect of minimising travel times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43135/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

383. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education details of the current policy regarding maximum commute times for special needs children availing of school transport services; the way in which the Department ensures that transport arrangements are in line with the needs of these students, particularly in respect of minimising travel times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43135/24]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 15 October 2024, if she will review a child's school transport needs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42817/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

356. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 15 October 2024, if she will review a child's school transport needs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42817/24]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education the amount provided through the interim special transport grant to parents or individuals who have to access private school transport from 2021 to date; if the amounts can be provided on a county-by-county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42658/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

340. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education the amount provided through the interim special transport grant to parents or individuals who have to access private school transport from 2021 to date; if the amounts can be provided on a county-by-county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42658/24]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on school transport for routes which are still not operational since the start of the new school term (details supplied); the measures her Department is taking to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42601/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

335. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on school transport for routes which are still not operational since the start of the new school term (details supplied); the measures her Department is taking to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42601/24]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance his views on the likelihood of Ireland having the most expensive diesel in Europe once the carbon tax increase is levied on 1 October 2024; his plans to reduce the financial burden on the transport industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43182/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

225. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance his views on the likelihood of Ireland having the most expensive diesel in Europe once the carbon tax increase is levied on 1 October 2024; his plans to reduce the financial burden on the transport industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43182/24]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if a person on a full driving licence from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia can avail of the shorter essential driver training of six lessons and the fact that they do not have to be a learner for the usual minimum of six months before taking a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43293/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

223. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if a person on a full driving licence from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia can avail of the shorter essential driver training of six lessons and the fact that they do not have to be a learner for the usual minimum of six months before taking a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43293/24]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 9 September 2024, if the review for a driving licence exchange agreement with the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has been completed; if so, the decision made; if not, when he expects a decision to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43273/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

222. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 9 September 2024, if the review for a driving licence exchange agreement with the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has been completed; if so, the decision made; if not, when he expects a decision to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43273/24]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport regarding his support of connectivity and air access to the whole island, if he will please provide an account of the number of individual services (routes) that have been supported through the co-operative marketing fund per year since 2014, detailing which airport, State owned and otherwise, those services landed into; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43241/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

221. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport regarding his support of connectivity and air access to the whole island, if he will please provide an account of the number of individual services (routes) that have been supported through the co-operative marketing fund per year since 2014, detailing which airport, State owned and otherwise, those services landed into; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43241/24]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if it is the case that funding has been withdrawn for the pedestrian and cycling scheme in Ratoath, County Meath; the level of funding that has been withdrawn; the reason for this and the new timeline and schedule for these works to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43223/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

220. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if it is the case that funding has been withdrawn for the pedestrian and cycling scheme in Ratoath, County Meath; the level of funding that has been withdrawn; the reason for this and the new timeline and schedule for these works to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43223/24]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will carry out a feasibility study into the proposed M1 rail line between Drogheda and Clongriffin stations, as referred to in the all-island strategic rail review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43221/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

219. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will carry out a feasibility study into the proposed M1 rail line between Drogheda and Clongriffin stations, as referred to in the all-island strategic rail review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43221/24]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the approximate roll-out time of charging infrastructure at depot sites, as announced in Budget 2025, as there are commercial road cargo and delivery companies willing and ready to transition their fleets from fossil fuel to electric, but require certainty of provision before they invest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43216/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

218. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the approximate roll-out time of charging infrastructure at depot sites, as announced in Budget 2025, as there are commercial road cargo and delivery companies willing and ready to transition their fleets from fossil fuel to electric, but require certainty of provision before they invest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43216/24]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the sustainable aviation task force has met; the persons that comprise the task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43184/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

217. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the sustainable aviation task force has met; the persons that comprise the task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43184/24]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the work of the sustainable aviation fuel task force; the recommendations it has provided; the date for the publication of the sustainable aviation fuel policy roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43183/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

216. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the work of the sustainable aviation fuel task force; the recommendations it has provided; the date for the publication of the sustainable aviation fuel policy roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43183/24]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport following the Tánaiste’s comments 10 October 2024, if he will ensure that the only PSO route in the country is excluded from any plan to reduce flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43134/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

214. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport following the Tánaiste’s comments 10 October 2024, if he will ensure that the only PSO route in the country is excluded from any plan to reduce flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43134/24]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport to outline the position regarding potential changes to the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme; when it can be implemented through a new statutory instrument; when can this be finalised in his Department and sent to the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for full approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43094/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

213. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport to outline the position regarding potential changes to the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme; when it can be implemented through a new statutory instrument; when can this be finalised in his Department and sent to the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for full approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43094/24]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in Togher/Lehenaghmore area of Cork, from his Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the list of projects allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43033/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

212. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in Togher/Lehenaghmore area of Cork, from his Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the list of projects allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43033/24]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in the Ballinhassig area of Cork, from his Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the list of projects allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43032/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

211. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in the Ballinhassig area of Cork, from his Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the list of projects allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43032/24]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in the Ballinora area of Cork, from his Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the list of projects allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43031/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

210. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in the Ballinora area of Cork, from his Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the list of projects allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43031/24]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in Bishopstown, Wilton, Glasheen and Model Farm Road area of Cork, from his Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the list of projects allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43030/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

209. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in Bishopstown, Wilton, Glasheen and Model Farm Road area of Cork, from his Department for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the list of projects allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43030/24]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the new bus shelter recently constructed in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43008/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

208. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the new bus shelter recently constructed in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43008/24]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport the reason stop signs which are positioned at the side of roads and printed onto the road itself, in Gaeltacht areas in County Donegal are written in English and not in the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42997/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

207. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport the reason stop signs which are positioned at the side of roads and printed onto the road itself, in Gaeltacht areas in County Donegal are written in English and not in the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42997/24]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the amount that was spent on community involvement scheme roads in each Cork county municipal district in 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42987/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

206. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the amount that was spent on community involvement scheme roads in each Cork county municipal district in 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42987/24]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport whether there have been any feasibility studies on the use of bilevel rail cars on Irish Rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42978/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

204. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport whether there have been any feasibility studies on the use of bilevel rail cars on Irish Rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42978/24]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of community involvement scheme roads repaired in each Cork county municipal district in each of the years 2021 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42976/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

203. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of community involvement scheme roads repaired in each Cork county municipal district in each of the years 2021 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42976/24]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport to provide for several areas and categories (details supplied) a list of all the individual projects to which his Department has provided funding since 2020, in tabular form. [42920/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

202. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport to provide for several areas and categories (details supplied) a list of all the individual projects to which his Department has provided funding since 2020, in tabular form. [42920/24]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of new bus drivers recruited by Bus Éireann in 2023 and to date in 2024; and the number of bus drivers who left Bus Éireann during same period, in tabular form. [42908/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

200. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of new bus drivers recruited by Bus Éireann in 2023 and to date in 2024; and the number of bus drivers who left Bus Éireann during same period, in tabular form. [42908/24]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the number of landowners across the country who have trees which are non-commercial plantations impacted by ash dieback adjacent to public roads; if the associated potential risk to road safety has been assessed; if a scheme to help landowners with the cost of removal of the impacted trees will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42892/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

199. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the number of landowners across the country who have trees which are non-commercial plantations impacted by ash dieback adjacent to public roads; if the associated potential risk to road safety has been assessed; if a scheme to help landowners with the cost of removal of the impacted trees will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42892/24]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if every effort can be made to increase the capacity to the C Spine route from Dublin city centre at peak times, with particular reference to the C52 route from Ringsend to Intel, with particular reference to the ongoing public feedback that the buses are often full to capacity by the time they reach Aston Quay and unable to take any additional passengers, resulting in many being stranded indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42823/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if every effort can be made to increase the capacity to the C Spine route from Dublin city centre at peak times, with particular reference to the C52 route from Ringsend to Intel, with particular reference to the ongoing public feedback that the buses are often full to capacity by the time they reach Aston Quay and unable to take any additional passengers, resulting in many being stranded indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42823/24]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of 7 February 2024, if his Department makes a formal distinction between receipt of a digital document and a physical document. [42807/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

195. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of 7 February 2024, if his Department makes a formal distinction between receipt of a digital document and a physical document. [42807/24]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport when free travel for children under nine years of age, announced in Budget 2025, will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42786/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

194. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport when free travel for children under nine years of age, announced in Budget 2025, will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42786/24]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the waiting time for driving tests in Castlebar, Ballina, and Tuam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42775/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

190. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the waiting time for driving tests in Castlebar, Ballina, and Tuam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42775/24]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport in light of international media reports that a company (details supplied) have illegally transported munitions of war from the US to Israel over Ireland on eight occasions between 2 September and 9 October, if there has been any contact with the company in relation to these flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42736/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

188. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport in light of international media reports that a company (details supplied) have illegally transported munitions of war from the US to Israel over Ireland on eight occasions between 2 September and 9 October, if there has been any contact with the company in relation to these flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42736/24]

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