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Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken to increase the capacity of the 109X Dublin to Cavan bus service which is oversubscribed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42113/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

78. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken to increase the capacity of the 109X Dublin to Cavan bus service which is oversubscribed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42113/24]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the progress made during his tenure of office with progressing the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor from Athenry to Collooney and improving the railway line from Limerick to Athenry with the provision of extra capital funding for passing loops and longer platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41629/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

76. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the progress made during his tenure of office with progressing the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor from Athenry to Collooney and improving the railway line from Limerick to Athenry with the provision of extra capital funding for passing loops and longer platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41629/24]

Question· oralPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 264 of 9 September 2024, the steps he is taking on foot of reports that aircraft carrying munitions of war operated in sovereign Irish airspace without exemptions, given that the air transportation of munitions of war across State airspace without an exemption is an indictable offence; the number, carriers or operators, origin, destination and volume of munitions on such flights identified to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41699/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

74. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 264 of 9 September 2024, the steps he is taking on foot of reports that aircraft carrying munitions of war operated in sovereign Irish airspace without exemptions, given that the air transportation of munitions of war across State airspace without an exemption is an indictable offence; the number, carriers or operators, origin, destination and volume of munitions on such flights identified to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41699/24]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will take action ensure the DART+ Coastal North project retains direct DART services to Howth, Sutton, and Bayside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42064/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

73. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will take action ensure the DART+ Coastal North project retains direct DART services to Howth, Sutton, and Bayside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42064/24]

Question· oralPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport when the implementation plan following the publication of the all-island rail strategy will be published; the criteria which were given to the consultants in drawing up this plan in relation to ensuring balanced regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41628/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

72. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport when the implementation plan following the publication of the all-island rail strategy will be published; the criteria which were given to the consultants in drawing up this plan in relation to ensuring balanced regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41628/24]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding to local authorities to carry out safety works on regional and local roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42009/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

71. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding to local authorities to carry out safety works on regional and local roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42009/24]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the company (details supplied) recently awarded a lucrative contract of over €2 billion by the NTA to install ticketless operations on Irish public transport also has lucrative contracts in Israel; if his Department has examined if the company are complicit in terms of supporting Israel's apartheid separation policies through its toll road operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42068/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

70. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the company (details supplied) recently awarded a lucrative contract of over €2 billion by the NTA to install ticketless operations on Irish public transport also has lucrative contracts in Israel; if his Department has examined if the company are complicit in terms of supporting Israel's apartheid separation policies through its toll road operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42068/24]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to outline the rules for e-scooters being used on secondary roads; if the rules applied are the same as cyclists; and if sufficient headgear is mandatory when driving an e-scooter. [41639/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

69. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to outline the rules for e-scooters being used on secondary roads; if the rules applied are the same as cyclists; and if sufficient headgear is mandatory when driving an e-scooter. [41639/24]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he has met recently with representatives of Bus Éireann in Cork city; if he is aware of ongoing issues with delays and cancellations on many bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

68. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he has met recently with representatives of Bus Éireann in Cork city; if he is aware of ongoing issues with delays and cancellations on many bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/24]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the new N21 Adare bypass project; the timelines for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42100/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

67. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the new N21 Adare bypass project; the timelines for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42100/24]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the concerns of County Louth farmers and members of an organisation (details supplied) that the proposed Carlingford to Dundalk Greenway project may see the council attempting to acquire a significant area of private farmland for the greenway; if these concerns are considered when determining the emerging preferred route corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36774/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

66. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the concerns of County Louth farmers and members of an organisation (details supplied) that the proposed Carlingford to Dundalk Greenway project may see the council attempting to acquire a significant area of private farmland for the greenway; if these concerns are considered when determining the emerging preferred route corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36774/24]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his Department's work in relation to the implementation of BusConnects in Fingal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41451/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

65. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his Department's work in relation to the implementation of BusConnects in Fingal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41451/24]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the work plan by his Department, in conjunction with other agencies, to improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42046/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

64. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the work plan by his Department, in conjunction with other agencies, to improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42046/24]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his engagement with Cork County Council in progressing EV charging points for housing estates and apartments without parking spaces in Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41416/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

63. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his engagement with Cork County Council in progressing EV charging points for housing estates and apartments without parking spaces in Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41416/24]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that safe permanent access to Clongriffin DART station is provided for residents of Baldoyle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42065/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

62. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that safe permanent access to Clongriffin DART station is provided for residents of Baldoyle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42065/24]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his Department's work in relation to the implementation of DART+ Coastal North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41450/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

59. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his Department's work in relation to the implementation of DART+ Coastal North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41450/24]

Question· oralPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken to address the efficiency and reliability issues with the 30 and X30 bus service which runs between Cavan and Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42114/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

57. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken to address the efficiency and reliability issues with the 30 and X30 bus service which runs between Cavan and Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42114/24]

Question· oralPQ 56asked

56. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Local Link services in the Cork East constituency: if there are any plans for new routes in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42103/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

56. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Local Link services in the Cork East constituency: if there are any plans for new routes in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42103/24]

Question· oralPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the request of public transport commuters in County Cavan for additional capacity on a route will be given further consideration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41895/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

54. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the request of public transport commuters in County Cavan for additional capacity on a route will be given further consideration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41895/24]

Question· oralPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the total number of flights that he is aware of that have illegally trafficked weapons of war through Ireland; the details of same; the munitions which have been illegally transported; the response of his Department to such; and if the Department has reported a criminal breach of Irish law to An Garda Síochána. [42029/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

52. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the total number of flights that he is aware of that have illegally trafficked weapons of war through Ireland; the details of same; the munitions which have been illegally transported; the response of his Department to such; and if the Department has reported a criminal breach of Irish law to An Garda Síochána. [42029/24]

Question· oralPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progress being made in implementing the all-Ireland strategic rail review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42047/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

50. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progress being made in implementing the all-Ireland strategic rail review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42047/24]

Question· oralPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport his position on the business plan now reported on by his Department on the funding application to develop the Waterford Airport runway extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41978/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

48. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport his position on the business plan now reported on by his Department on the funding application to develop the Waterford Airport runway extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41978/24]

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to respond to reports that substantial amounts of munitions intended for the Israeli military are being transported through Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42050/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

47. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to respond to reports that substantial amounts of munitions intended for the Israeli military are being transported through Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42050/24]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding school transport for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41974/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

130. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding school transport for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41974/24]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education to review a school bus ticket application for a person (details supplied); the reasons this applicant is still on a waiting list for a concessionary ticket for a bus ticket from an area to a school; when this child can expect to be issued with a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41688/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

116. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education to review a school bus ticket application for a person (details supplied); the reasons this applicant is still on a waiting list for a concessionary ticket for a bus ticket from an area to a school; when this child can expect to be issued with a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41688/24]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance to consider revising the VAT regulations for small bus operators, particularly those involved in school transport, to allow them to reclaim VAT on the purchase of new buses, noting that the current VAT rate of 23% with no reclaim option places a significant financial burden on these operators, especially given the lack of a second-hand market and the impact of Brexit on import options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41878/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

85. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance to consider revising the VAT regulations for small bus operators, particularly those involved in school transport, to allow them to reclaim VAT on the purchase of new buses, noting that the current VAT rate of 23% with no reclaim option places a significant financial burden on these operators, especially given the lack of a second-hand market and the impact of Brexit on import options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41878/24]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is intending to introduce any legislative changes or measures to improve pay and working conditions in the Irish aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30464/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

73. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is intending to introduce any legislative changes or measures to improve pay and working conditions in the Irish aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30464/24]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider establishing a fund along with the Department for Education to provide funding for schools seeking safety measures/safe parking outside schools to ensure safety of the entire school community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42097/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

72. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider establishing a fund along with the Department for Education to provide funding for schools seeking safety measures/safe parking outside schools to ensure safety of the entire school community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42097/24]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to outline all measures being progressed on the N22, Macroom to Ballincollig road, to address all safety issues relating to right-turn junctions on this stretch of road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42060/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

70. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to outline all measures being progressed on the N22, Macroom to Ballincollig road, to address all safety issues relating to right-turn junctions on this stretch of road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42060/24]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his efforts to ensure that no further flights transit Ireland trafficking arms in support of Israel's genocide in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42014/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

69. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his efforts to ensure that no further flights transit Ireland trafficking arms in support of Israel's genocide in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42014/24]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the acquisition of search and rescue helicopters from a company (details supplied); if he is aware that the fixed wing component of the contract has been subcontracted to another company; if he is aware that this company is a leading supplier of the Israeli Defence Forces who are currently committing genocide against the Palestinian people; if he is aware of the recent terrorist attack against Lebanon involving mobile communications equipment; his views on whether it is prudent that Ireland tender such sensitive and crucial equipment to companies which may expose our supply chain to Israeli military or intelligence agencies; if he has requested the input of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Defence, National Cyber Security Centre, or other appropriate government agencies; if he can provide assurance that any such acquisition will not have been exposed to tampering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42013/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

68. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the acquisition of search and rescue helicopters from a company (details supplied); if he is aware that the fixed wing component of the contract has been subcontracted to another company; if he is aware that this company is a leading supplier of the Israeli Defence Forces who are currently committing genocide against the Palestinian people; if he is aware of the recent terrorist attack against Lebanon involving mobile communications equipment; his views on whether it is prudent that Ireland tender such sensitive and crucial equipment to companies which may expose our supply chain to Israeli military or intelligence agencies; if he has requested the input of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Defence, National Cyber Security Centre, or other appropriate government agencies; if he can provide assurance that any such acquisition will not have been exposed to tampering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42013/24]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 11 September 2023, if he is confident that cluster munitions have not transited sovereign Irish airspace in the period since February 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42012/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

67. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 11 September 2023, if he is confident that cluster munitions have not transited sovereign Irish airspace in the period since February 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42012/24]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department can provide clarification on the decision to discontinue the number 11 bus route, which serves a vital role in Drumcondra, particularly for elderly residents, as well as students attending UCD and DCU; the rationale behind the decision to cancel the route on the north side only, given that this route is essential for mobility and access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41976/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

64. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department can provide clarification on the decision to discontinue the number 11 bus route, which serves a vital role in Drumcondra, particularly for elderly residents, as well as students attending UCD and DCU; the rationale behind the decision to cancel the route on the north side only, given that this route is essential for mobility and access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41976/24]

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