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Question· writtenPQ 257asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
257. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to outline his plans for interim traffic arrangements during the Dart+ west construction programme. [68196/26]
Question· writtenPQ 256asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
256. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to review and broaden access to the Residential Sound Insulation Grant Scheme (RSIGS) for homes experiencing noise disruption due to the increase in night-time flights at Dublin Airport. [68303/26]
Question· writtenPQ 255asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
255. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to take into consideration the most dangerous section of the Ring of Kerry, National Secondary road by requesting TII to provide €150,000 to Kerry County Council to cover the cost of the planning application for the long-overdue Laune Bridge to Anglont/RDI Hub road realignment project; and will he make a statement on the matter. [68232/26]
Question· writtenPQ 254asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
254. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to the difficulties faced by learner drivers whose insurance renewal date falls after their scheduled driving test date, resulting in them being unable to present valid documentation at the time of the test; whether this issue has been raised with the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68238/26]
Question· writtenPQ 253asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
253. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the plans for the introduction of BusConnects to Waterford; the date the BusConnects plan is to commence; the requirements which must be met to deliver the new transport scheme; whether permanent funding has been committed to the scheme; if so, the amount; the full extent of revenue and capital funding needed for the scheme; the number of drivers needed for the scheme and the number in situ; the plans for recruitment of drivers; whether there are delays to implementation; if so, the reasons; and whether there has been a decision to postpone the scheme. [68285/26]
Question· writtenPQ 252asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
252. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount the National Transport Authority have fined Iarnród Eireann for not meeting service delivery targets for the DART. [68276/26]
Question· writtenPQ 251asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
251. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount the National Transport Authority has fined Dublin Bus for bus routes 15, 27a, 27b, H1, H2, H3, and 6 not meeting NTA service delivery targets in each of the years 2023 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68263/26]
Question· writtenPQ 250asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
250. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if his Department plans on reviewing the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015. [68244/26]
Question· writtenPQ 249asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
249. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a review of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 that would restrict the permission of private clamping companies to clamp cars on public land and instead encourage a system of fixed penalties that would not restrict the driver from leaving. [68092/26]
Question· writtenPQ 248asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
248. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s policy on consultation with the National Monuments Service and The Heritage Council, with regards to protected sites located close to proposed development of bus layover infrastructure. [68116/26]
Question· writtenPQ 247asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
247. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the Transport Security Force Bill; and when this Bill will progress to the next stage. [68054/26]
Question· writtenPQ 246asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
246. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to extend rail services to Park West and Cherry Orchard station on weekends. [68030/26]
Question· writtenPQ 245asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
245. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland have plans to introduce road safety and traffic calming measures at the entrance to Mallow Hospital on the N20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68041/26]
Question· writtenPQ 398asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
398. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review and increase capacity on the post-primary school transport route serving Burncourt and surrounding areas to schools in Mitchelstown, in view of the significant demand for places and the number of students currently unable to obtain a seat on the service; whether additional capacity will be provided for concessionary passengers on this route; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68518/26]
Question· writtenPQ 395asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
395. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a full review of the school transport scheme has been scheduled; when this will be carried out; the scope and criteria of this review; and if points (details supplied) will be included. [68448/26]
Question· writtenPQ 393asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
393. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on school transport provision for students (details supplied); and whether arrangements will be in place when these students commence on a full timetable. [68419/26]
Question· writtenPQ 389asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
389. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will engage with a family and school to assist in providing school transport assistance for a pupil (details supplied) due to the very particular family circumstances. [68355/26]
Question· writtenPQ 372asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
372. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to correspondence (details supplied), if she will provide an update on school transport for a child; if a tender for the relevant route is currently open; if not the reason for this; and if a driver has been appointed for this route. [68295/26]
Question· writtenPQ 152asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
152. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether, in the context of Budget 2027, he will consider measures through the taxation system to recognise the significantly higher transport costs faced by workers living in rural areas who have limited or no access to public transport and are therefore dependent on private cars to travel to work; and whether consideration will be given to a targeted rural commuter tax credit or other form of relief. [68354/26]
Question· oralPQ 126asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026
126. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether changes to the tax system are being considered for budget 2027 to better recognise the additional costs faced by persons with disabilities, including the cost of transport, energy and medical and assistive equipment; and whether additional or enhanced tax reliefs in this area are under consideration. [68536/26]
Question· writtenPQ 325asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to PQ 64830/26, if she will review the case of a person; if she will clarify the reason the children concerned have been classified as non-eligible given that their home address is closer to the school they attend than to the school being treated as their nearest post-primary school; and if their eligibility status could be reviewed accordingly. [67916/26]
Question· writtenPQ 324asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
324. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to parliamentary question 64517/26, if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will address the particular circumstances outlined whereby the schools classified as nearer are not suitable options for the student concerned; and if she will consider whether a capacity review of the route in question could provide a practical solution. [67955/26]
Question· writtenPQ 321asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
321. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will confirm whether spare capacity exists on the school transport route for the 2026/2027 school year; and if the application could be reconsidered given that the student travelled on this service last year when capacity became available. [67899/26]
Question· writtenPQ 320asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
320. 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. [67739/26]
Question· writtenPQ 264asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
264. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to carry out emergency measures to prevent deer from causing death and serious injury to motorists and all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67962/26]
Question· writtenPQ 263asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
263. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to carry out emergency measures to prevent deer from causing death and serious injury to motorists and all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67960/26]
Question· writtenPQ 262asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
262. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the status of a fuel income support scheme application (details supplied); and the timeframe for funds to issue to the eligible applicant. [67935/26]
Question· writtenPQ 261asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
261. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with Mayo County Council regarding traffic congestion issues in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, particularly at the Clare Street junction; whether consideration has been given to undertaking a feasibility assessment for the installation of traffic lights at this location; whether any traffic counts or traffic management reviews are planned for Ballyhaunis town centre in 2026 or 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67782/26]
Question· writtenPQ 260asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
260. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport in view of the fact that the railway order has been granted, to outline a timeline for when works on the Luas Finglas line will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68012/26]
Question· writtenPQ 259asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
259. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport an update on the NTA’s consideration of a route (details supplied); and for a decision to be made at the nearest opportunity given the lack of connectivity in the area. [67808/26]
Question· writtenPQ 258asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
258. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport the current recruitment program of drivers overseas for Dublin Bus; if recruitment targets have been met; whether additional recruitment campaigns need to be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68017/26]
Question· writtenPQ 257asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
257. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reform the driving test including the introduction of transparency and technology in Irish driving tests; his views on suggestions (details supplied); and his views on if lessons can be learned from European colleagues in terms of best practice. [67844/26]
Question· writtenPQ 256asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
256. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 55313/26, to provide an update on the development of the Arklow Coastguard Station; and if he will publish the review that was carried out and to set out a timeframe for the completion of works. [67976/26]
Question· writtenPQ 255asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
255. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport to increase funding for CIS (Community Involvement Investment) in Laois to carry out works in local authority housing estates as some of them require re-surfacing. [67755/26]
Question· writtenPQ 254asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
254. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport to introduce legislation to compel the registration of E Scooters and Bikes and a licencing system for users. [67757/26]
Question· writtenPQ 253asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
253. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport If he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will provide an update on the matter. [67879/26]
Question· writtenPQ 252asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
252. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to carry out emergency measures to prevent deer from causing death and serious injury to motorists and all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67959/26]
Question· writtenPQ 251asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
251. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide, in tabular format, the number of driving licence and learner permit applications processed at each National Driver Licence Service centre nationally, broken down by application type (for example first learner permit, licence renewal, exchange of a foreign licence, and replacement of a lost or stolen licence), for each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67728/26]
Question· writtenPQ 250asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
250. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the average driving test waiting time at each Road Safety Authority driving test centre nationally, for each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, identifying the centre with the highest and the centre with the lowest waiting time in each of those years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67731/26]
Question· writtenPQ 249asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
249. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving licence and/or learner permit applications received nationally from asylum seekers and refugees in each of the years 2022 and to date in 2026; the number of those applications approved, refused, or still pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67732/26]
Question· writtenPQ 248asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
248. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if driving licence fees, learner permit fees, or driving test fees are waived, reduced, or paid on an applicant's behalf by his Department, the Road Safety Authority, or any other State body for asylum seekers or refugees; if so, the legal or administrative basis for this; the annual cost in each year since asylum seekers became eligible to apply for a driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67733/26]
Question· writtenPQ 247asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
247. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered measures to reduce the barriers faced by Irish citizens returning from the United States who hold valid US driving licences; the proposals currently under consideration by his Department; and if he can make a statement on the matter. [67912/26]
Question· writtenPQ 246asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
246. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if free travel passengers are now being treated differently than paying customers, specifically, that free travel passengers cannot book a return seat a month in advance without being charged €2.50, while paying customers can; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67815/26]
Question· writtenPQ 245asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
245. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the current and projected passenger demand being used by the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann for transport planning in Newbridge and the wider South Kildare area; and whether existing rail services are considered sufficient to meet that demand. [67740/26]
Question· writtenPQ 244asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
244. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to increase commuter rail capacity and service frequency on the Dublin-Kildare corridor serving Newbridge; whether additional peak-time and off-peak services are under consideration; and the timelines for any proposed enhancements. [67741/26]
Question· writtenPQ 243asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
243. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given by the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann to increasing the number of Intercity services stopping at Newbridge and reducing current gaps between services, including the introduction of later-night rail services between Dublin and Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67742/26]
Question· writtenPQ 242asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
242. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the proposals under consideration by the National Transport Authority to introduce additional direct bus services between Newbridge and major employment centres in Dublin; to expand overall public transport capacity for the South Kildare commuter belt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67743/26]
Question· writtenPQ 241asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
241. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the transport infrastructure projects, service enhancements and capital investments planned, funded or under consideration for Newbridge and the wider South Kildare area over the next five years; the way in which these proposals are aligned with projected housing and population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67744/26]
Question· writtenPQ 240asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
240. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the funding that has been invested in new bus routes versus existing services from 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026 in Dublin West, by year, in tabular form. [67708/26]
Question· writtenPQ 239asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026
239. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the funding that has been invested in existing train services from 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026 in Dublin West, by year, in tabular form. [67712/26]