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Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene to reverse planned fare hikes to public transport in the new year, that will have a negative impact on commuters. [66894/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

174. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene to reverse planned fare hikes to public transport in the new year, that will have a negative impact on commuters. [66894/26]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed increase in public transport fares; if this will be reconsidered in the budget; and when the fares will come into effect. [67321/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed increase in public transport fares; if this will be reconsidered in the budget; and when the fares will come into effect. [67321/26]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to introduce effective safety measures at rail level crossings in an effort to protect individuals from further tragic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

171. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to introduce effective safety measures at rail level crossings in an effort to protect individuals from further tragic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67554/26]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport the need to provide funding to local authorities for traffic cams and pedestrian crossings in rural towns and villages, including those on national roads; and whether he acknowledges that high speeds become a problem for safety of pedestrians and vulnerable road users. [67539/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

170. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport the need to provide funding to local authorities for traffic cams and pedestrian crossings in rural towns and villages, including those on national roads; and whether he acknowledges that high speeds become a problem for safety of pedestrians and vulnerable road users. [67539/26]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the reason, almost two years - October 2024 - after the introduction of the hourly Enterprise train service and one year - October 2025 - after the reduction in car parking capacity at Clarke Station, Dundalk has there been no progress in the provision of additional car parking spaces at Dundalk station; and the plans to increase car parking at the station. [67424/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

169. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the reason, almost two years - October 2024 - after the introduction of the hourly Enterprise train service and one year - October 2025 - after the reduction in car parking capacity at Clarke Station, Dundalk has there been no progress in the provision of additional car parking spaces at Dundalk station; and the plans to increase car parking at the station. [67424/26]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the three BusConnects Cork sustainable transport corridor schemes approved by Government, including the date on which the planning application for each scheme was or is due to be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála; the date on which the redesigned Cork bus network will commence operation; the additional fleet and driver numbers required to deliver the planned increase in service levels and the number recruited to date; and the current estimated capital cost of the programme. [67466/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

167. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the three BusConnects Cork sustainable transport corridor schemes approved by Government, including the date on which the planning application for each scheme was or is due to be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála; the date on which the redesigned Cork bus network will commence operation; the additional fleet and driver numbers required to deliver the planned increase in service levels and the number recruited to date; and the current estimated capital cost of the programme. [67466/26]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the proposed DART+ network northwards beyond Drogheda to include Dunleer, County Louth; if his Department has undertaken or plans to undertake any assessment of the feasibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

165. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the proposed DART+ network northwards beyond Drogheda to include Dunleer, County Louth; if his Department has undertaken or plans to undertake any assessment of the feasibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66675/26]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on plans to introduce registration requirements for e-scooters; to outline the work being undertaken in developing such a system; and the anticipated timeline for its introduction. [67414/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

164. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on plans to introduce registration requirements for e-scooters; to outline the work being undertaken in developing such a system; and the anticipated timeline for its introduction. [67414/26]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport for the latest update and timeline of construction for the Finglas village renewal scheme, given there are reported delays to the project which is being jointly overseen by Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority. [67515/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

162. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport for the latest update and timeline of construction for the Finglas village renewal scheme, given there are reported delays to the project which is being jointly overseen by Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority. [67515/26]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for a progress update on the N-M20 Cork to Limerick, N72-N73 Mallow Relief Road, Cork City Northern Transport Project, N25 Carrigtwohill to Midleton, and M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy schemes; their phase under the Infrastructure Guidelines, the allocations and drawdowns in 2026, and planning submission dates to An Coimisiún Pleanála; the status of the N-M20 business case and its timeline for Government approval; and the 2026 funding allocated to Cork City and County Councils for the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Road. [67467/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

157. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for a progress update on the N-M20 Cork to Limerick, N72-N73 Mallow Relief Road, Cork City Northern Transport Project, N25 Carrigtwohill to Midleton, and M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy schemes; their phase under the Infrastructure Guidelines, the allocations and drawdowns in 2026, and planning submission dates to An Coimisiún Pleanála; the status of the N-M20 business case and its timeline for Government approval; and the 2026 funding allocated to Cork City and County Councils for the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Road. [67467/26]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+ South West; when the project will be delivered; and if there will be an increase in capacity in the existing lines in advance of the project progressing. [67322/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

156. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+ South West; when the project will be delivered; and if there will be an increase in capacity in the existing lines in advance of the project progressing. [67322/26]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he has had any engagements with the NTA regarding the process in place for expanding existing local link routes, adding stops to routes and developing new routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66800/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he has had any engagements with the NTA regarding the process in place for expanding existing local link routes, adding stops to routes and developing new routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66800/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans to advance the introduction of simulators to training modules for learner drivers to improve road safety; and the work the RSA has done to develop the incorporation of simulators into driver training. [67426/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

149. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans to advance the introduction of simulators to training modules for learner drivers to improve road safety; and the work the RSA has done to develop the incorporation of simulators into driver training. [67426/26]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if he will travel to Donegal and meet with locally elected councillors to learn at firsthand about the serious traffic management crisis in Letterkenny impacting the people of and visitors to Donegal; and the proposed local roads infrastructure projects that can address this crisis. [67363/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

147. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if he will travel to Donegal and meet with locally elected councillors to learn at firsthand about the serious traffic management crisis in Letterkenny impacting the people of and visitors to Donegal; and the proposed local roads infrastructure projects that can address this crisis. [67363/26]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of lost kilometres on the Ratoath-Dublin 103 bus service for each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the efforts he is making to improve the 103 bus service and to hold Bus Éireann to account for poor performance. [66586/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

145. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of lost kilometres on the Ratoath-Dublin 103 bus service for each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the efforts he is making to improve the 103 bus service and to hold Bus Éireann to account for poor performance. [66586/26]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the current status of the project FourNorth DART+ programme; the timeline for publication of the emerging preferred option and commencement of public consultation; the anticipated timeline for progressing the project through planning and delivery. [67399/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

144. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the current status of the project FourNorth DART+ programme; the timeline for publication of the emerging preferred option and commencement of public consultation; the anticipated timeline for progressing the project through planning and delivery. [67399/26]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will undertake a feasibility study on the development of a north Drogheda railway station and a new railway station in mid-Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66673/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

143. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will undertake a feasibility study on the development of a north Drogheda railway station and a new railway station in mid-Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66673/26]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to PQ64566/26 of 16 September 2026, to provide the report (details supplied); the proportion that are new services; the proportion that are enhancements; the number he expects will actually be delivered given a similar list contained in the submission for budget 2026; if the Government will commit to providing the resources to deliver these 140 new services and enhancements; if there are specific projects that will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67302/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

141. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to PQ64566/26 of 16 September 2026, to provide the report (details supplied); the proportion that are new services; the proportion that are enhancements; the number he expects will actually be delivered given a similar list contained in the submission for budget 2026; if the Government will commit to providing the resources to deliver these 140 new services and enhancements; if there are specific projects that will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67302/26]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on accessibility on public transport; if he is aware of concerns that many bus stops and train platforms remain inaccessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67308/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

140. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on accessibility on public transport; if he is aware of concerns that many bus stops and train platforms remain inaccessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67308/26]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if he will visit Letterkenny to meet with Donegal County Council and local representatives to see at first hand the severe traffic congestion currently affecting the town; and to discuss the immediate and long-term measures required to address Letterkenny’s transport infrastructure needs. [67469/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

138. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if he will visit Letterkenny to meet with Donegal County Council and local representatives to see at first hand the severe traffic congestion currently affecting the town; and to discuss the immediate and long-term measures required to address Letterkenny’s transport infrastructure needs. [67469/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the introduction of a multidisciplinary investigation model for fatal and serious road collisions, similar to the system operating in Finland, bringing together expertise in policing, road engineering, vehicle safety, medicine and behavioural science to identify contributory factors and make recommendations aimed at preventing future collisions. [63674/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the introduction of a multidisciplinary investigation model for fatal and serious road collisions, similar to the system operating in Finland, bringing together expertise in policing, road engineering, vehicle safety, medicine and behavioural science to identify contributory factors and make recommendations aimed at preventing future collisions. [63674/26]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress being made by the National Transport Authority towards a public consultation during the second half of 2027 for a potential new Tullamore town bus service. [67620/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

135. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress being made by the National Transport Authority towards a public consultation during the second half of 2027 for a potential new Tullamore town bus service. [67620/26]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport the reason €20 million was spent by Dublin Airport Authority insulating homes in the noise preferential route of the North runway when these homes are not being flown over since August 2023. [67017/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

125. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport the reason €20 million was spent by Dublin Airport Authority insulating homes in the noise preferential route of the North runway when these homes are not being flown over since August 2023. [67017/26]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the reasoning behind the proposed removal of the direct 126D bus service to Dublin City University as part of the revised 126 corridor; the assessment carried out of the impact on students currently using the service; and whether the National Transport Authority will consider retaining direct peak-time services to DCU where demand exists. [67344/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

124. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the reasoning behind the proposed removal of the direct 126D bus service to Dublin City University as part of the revised 126 corridor; the assessment carried out of the impact on students currently using the service; and whether the National Transport Authority will consider retaining direct peak-time services to DCU where demand exists. [67344/26]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has engaged with public transport operators in relation to these operators charging free travel pass holders booking fees for free travel journeys. [66483/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

64. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has engaged with public transport operators in relation to these operators charging free travel pass holders booking fees for free travel journeys. [66483/26]

Question· oralPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the new projected costs for MetroLink, if he will commit to delivering MetroLink within this new projected cost, if he will commit to equivalent ambition and resourcing for public transport projects outside of Dublin over the same period, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67303/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

134. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the new projected costs for MetroLink, if he will commit to delivering MetroLink within this new projected cost, if he will commit to equivalent ambition and resourcing for public transport projects outside of Dublin over the same period, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67303/26]

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