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Question· writtenPQ 381asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
381. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider lifting the complete ban on persons over 70 providing school transport under the free school transport scheme, and allowing persons to participate provided they pass appropriate health checks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70230/25]
Question· writtenPQ 351asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
351. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps his Department is taking to address escalating capital project costs under the National Development Plan, particularly in education and transport infrastructure; the way in which cost-control and procurement reforms are being implemented to ensure value-for-money for the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70344/25]
Question· writtenPQ 292asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
292. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the Government’s current assessment of the main contributors to inflation in 2024 and 2025, including food, energy, transport and taxation-related factors; the measures being taken by his Department to reduce price pressures on households and small businesses; any analysis undertaken by his Department on the impact of carbon-tax increases on consumer prices, food distribution costs and energy costs for SMEs; and to state whether his Department has evaluated any links between carbon-tax policy and recent inflation trends, together with its long-term approach to carbon taxation in the context of price stability and cost-of-living pressures. [69317/25]
Question· writtenPQ 282asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
282. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a schedule of all funding and grant aid provided by heading and subhead to Kildare, Wicklow and Meath local authorities in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; the amount returned and or not expended over the same period. [70318/25]
Question· writtenPQ 281asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
281. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the average time over the past six years it has taken to produce a stamped final bill in his Department from the time when his Department has received government approval for the general scheme and the heads of a bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70282/25]
Question· writtenPQ 280asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
280. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to reviewing the decision of the return journey of a proposed new route (details supplied) of the BusConnects Cork Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70248/25]
Question· writtenPQ 279asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
279. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport to provide the percentage calculation for the contribution to Ireland’s green house gas emissions from aviation; if this figure will be broken down by cargo, passenger and private aviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70244/25]
Question· writtenPQ 278asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
278. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the subsidies which are available for transport by ferry on and off the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70243/25]
Question· writtenPQ 277asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
277. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views regarding the merits of introducing incentives to encourage persons to use means of international transport other than air travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70242/25]
Question· writtenPQ 276asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
276. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the legislative changes required to enable the operation of the M4 eastbound bus priority measures pilot scheme (details supplied); the work undertaken on these legislative provisions; the expected timeline for their completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70189/25]
Question· writtenPQ 275asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
275. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport the amount of fees paid to an organisation (details supplied) for its consultancy work on BusConnects since 2018. [70165/25]
Question· writtenPQ 274asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
274. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport his plans to simplify and improve the driving licence exchange process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70160/25]
Question· writtenPQ 273asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
273. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the Cork Southern Distributor Link Multi-modal Route. [70132/25]
Question· writtenPQ 272asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
272. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department ensures all departmental agencies such as the National Transport Authority, National Car Test and Northern Irish counterparts ensure their service to citizens and road users are in full compliance under EU directives; the length of time for these services to reply to road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70114/25]
Question· writtenPQ 271asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
271. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the frequency with which the standard of the national car test is reviewed to ensure vehicles are meeting required safety standards on roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70113/25]
Question· writtenPQ 270asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
270. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department ensures vehicle safety testing is up to standard comparative to testing procedures to ensure testing throughout the country is being fully adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70112/25]
Question· writtenPQ 269asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
269. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department collaborates with colleagues in Northern Ireland regarding the testing that takes place within the Northern Ireland MOT and Irish NCT to ensure full safety and quality of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70111/25]
Question· writtenPQ 268asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
268. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied there are a sufficient number of hybrid and electric powered business in operation in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70108/25]
Question· writtenPQ 267asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
267. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the number of electric powered buses operated by Dublin Bus; the number and location of charging points in use by Dublin Bus, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70107/25]
Question· writtenPQ 266asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
266. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the number of public transport vehicles in operation that are powered by a hydrogen fuel cell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70106/25]
Question· writtenPQ 265asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
265. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the public transport fleet of buses, including Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and a company (details supplied); the number of buses overall that are hybrid and electric powered, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70105/25]
Question· writtenPQ 264asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
264. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport when improvements will be made to the E1 bus service serving the Northwood area of Dublin 9, given persistent reliability issues, including repeated no-show or ghost buses and extended gaps in service despite the route being scheduled to operate every ten minutes; if he will engage with the National Transport Authority regarding these failures; and if he will ensure that measures are put in place without delay in order that commuters in Northwood receive a consistent and dependable service as originally planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70035/25]
Question· writtenPQ 263asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
263. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport whether contributions from the State or from employers towards the My Future Fund pension scheme will be reckonable as income for the purposes of assessing the eligibility of an individual or household for any means-tested services or schemes operated by his Department. [70030/25]
Question· writtenPQ 262asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
262. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to revisit proposals for a Leinster outer orbital route in light of increasing congestion on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69951/25]
Question· writtenPQ 261asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
261. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the new planned Local Link service between Roundwood and Bray, County Wicklow; when the service is due to commence; the details of the schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69949/25]
Question· writtenPQ 260asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
260. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the way in which rural transport policy will be aligned with Ireland’s climate action targets, particularly in areas where the absence of public transport forces reliance on private cars (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69943/25]
Question· writtenPQ 259asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
259. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to consider extending the ANSEO rural link pilot scheme, currently operating in Achill, to the Louisburgh–Killeen–Drummin–Roonagh Harbour hinterland, given its potential to provide a sustainable and climate-friendly transport solution for these communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69941/25]
Question· writtenPQ 258asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
258. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to address underserved by public transport including the provision of a Local Link service in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69939/25]
Question· writtenPQ 257asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
257. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority (NTA) has suspended part of the bus service on the Westport–Louisburgh–Killeen–Killadoon route; the reason the request from local representatives to reinstate the Killeen–Killadoon section has been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69937/25]
Question· writtenPQ 256asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
256. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if private taxi operating firms could be expanded to rural Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69935/25]
Question· writtenPQ 255asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
255. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the details of passenger demand after 9pm on Route 33 and Route 33X based on ticketing and Leap card data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69890/25]
Question· writtenPQ 254asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
254. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the plans to extend Route 33 and Route 33X into later evening hours or to introduce a NiteLink service for these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69889/25]
Question· writtenPQ 253asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
253. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the scheduled time of the last daily bus service on Route 33 and Route 33X; if there is any NiteLink or other late-night service operating on these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69888/25]
Question· writtenPQ 252asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
252. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost and timeline for introducing additional late-night services on the northern commuter rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69887/25]
Question· writtenPQ 251asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
251. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of any review or consultation undertaken by the National Transport Authority on extending northern commuter line service hours into late evening on weekdays and weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69886/25]
Question· writtenPQ 250asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
250. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand off-peak and late-night services on the northern commuter rail line; the current timetable for evening departures after 9 pm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69885/25]
Question· writtenPQ 249asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
249. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport the number of meetings with the NTA he has had since January 2025; the subject of each meeting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69825/25]
Question· writtenPQ 248asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
248. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the NTA is accountable to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69824/25]
Question· writtenPQ 247asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
247. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport to clarify the reporting relationship between the NTA and his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69823/25]
Question· writtenPQ 246asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
246. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints via email or written he or his office has received in relation to BusConnects, bus network issues, or bus service changes since 19 October 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69822/25]
Question· writtenPQ 245asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
245. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 97 of 2 December 2025, if he will provide further details on the alternative scheme to the EU Just Transition Fund (JTF) EV Charging Scheme; and to outline when sites identified in this scheme will be advanced. [69818/25]
Question· writtenPQ 244asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
244. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of any independent validation or auditing undertaken on the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to ensure accuracy and fairness in route prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69816/25]
Question· writtenPQ 243asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
243. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool incorporates the number of passengers left at bus stops, real-time passenger load data, seasonal variations and peak-hour adjustments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69815/25]
Question· writtenPQ 242asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
242. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish the criteria used by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to rank bus routes for additional capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69814/25]
Question· writtenPQ 241asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
241. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the data inputs, weighting factors and thresholds applied by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool when prioritising routes for capacity interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69813/25]
Question· writtenPQ 240asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
240. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the formula and methodology used by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to identify bus routes operating above normal capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69812/25]
Question· writtenPQ 239asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
239. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure to date under the National Transport Authority zero-emission bus procurement framework; the projected cost for remaining deliveries under this framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69811/25]
Question· writtenPQ 238asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
238. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total number of electric buses in service as of Q4 2025; the total distance travelled by these buses in 2024 and 2025; the estimated greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69810/25]
Question· writtenPQ 237asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
237. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current total number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet; the proportion of these that are battery-electric; the projected increase in electric buses under the current procurement framework through to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69809/25]
Question· writtenPQ 236asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025
236. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of the Dublin Bus fleet which is charged electronically; the number and location of charging depots established to support the zero-emission bus fleet; the capacity of each depot in terms of the number of buses it can accommodate; the timeline for completion of remaining depot infrastructure including Harristown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69808/25]