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Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied) as they are unable to take up an mechanic apprenticeship without a full licence. [56159/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

173. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied) as they are unable to take up an mechanic apprenticeship without a full licence. [56159/22]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for new park-and-ride facilities in Cork; and if he will provide a commitment that one will be located on the north side of Cork city. [56130/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

172. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for new park-and-ride facilities in Cork; and if he will provide a commitment that one will be located on the north side of Cork city. [56130/22]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the National Transport Authority and his Department are treating the annual tax-saver rail ticket already purchased by commuters, following the recent announcement by Government of the 20% reduction in public transport fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56123/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

171. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the National Transport Authority and his Department are treating the annual tax-saver rail ticket already purchased by commuters, following the recent announcement by Government of the 20% reduction in public transport fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56123/22]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to lengthy waiting times for driving tests at a test centre (details supplied); and the action that his Department is taking to shorten waiting times and increase testing capacity at this centre. [56111/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

170. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to lengthy waiting times for driving tests at a test centre (details supplied); and the action that his Department is taking to shorten waiting times and increase testing capacity at this centre. [56111/22]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider waiving the requirement for taxis to be less than ten years old due to the ongoing disruption in the supply chain for new cars, and the unnecessary expense that this is placing on taxi drivers, who are already facing increased business costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56110/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

169. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider waiving the requirement for taxis to be less than ten years old due to the ongoing disruption in the supply chain for new cars, and the unnecessary expense that this is placing on taxi drivers, who are already facing increased business costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56110/22]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that NCT tests are now being conducted by non-qualified workers; his views that this should revert to the previous situation whereby only qualified mechanics were employed as testers; if he will introduce appropriate legislation to ensure that all NCT inspectors are fully trained and certified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56057/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

168. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that NCT tests are now being conducted by non-qualified workers; his views that this should revert to the previous situation whereby only qualified mechanics were employed as testers; if he will introduce appropriate legislation to ensure that all NCT inspectors are fully trained and certified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56057/22]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the process in place in relation to the allocation of HSE transport funding towards adult disability day service users in County Cork; the new qualifying criteria, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55964/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

303. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the process in place in relation to the allocation of HSE transport funding towards adult disability day service users in County Cork; the new qualifying criteria, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55964/22]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the plans, if any, she has to Improve Lough Derg's capacity to attract tourists, in light of the views expressed by the Ministers for Transport and Environment, Climate and Communications regarding its potential as a tourism destination. [56084/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

228. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the plans, if any, she has to Improve Lough Derg's capacity to attract tourists, in light of the views expressed by the Ministers for Transport and Environment, Climate and Communications regarding its potential as a tourism destination. [56084/22]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which any upgrading of arterial routes to the city can be completed to speed up local commutes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56052/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which any upgrading of arterial routes to the city can be completed to speed up local commutes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56052/22]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which all bus services from Naas to Blanchardstown are in need of improvement, with particular reference to reliability, availability and punctuality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56051/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which all bus services from Naas to Blanchardstown are in need of improvement, with particular reference to reliability, availability and punctuality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56051/22]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the measures proposed or currently in hand to alleviate traffic congestion on main routes such as the M50, M1, M4 and M7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56050/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the measures proposed or currently in hand to alleviate traffic congestion on main routes such as the M50, M1, M4 and M7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56050/22]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which progress towards the electrification of the Dublin-Maynooth railway line continues at pace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56049/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which progress towards the electrification of the Dublin-Maynooth railway line continues at pace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56049/22]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the electrification of the Maynooth railway line is progressing; the extent to which timetables are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56048/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the electrification of the Maynooth railway line is progressing; the extent to which timetables are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56048/22]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the bus services serving north Kildare will be reorganised to give a better service to all areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56047/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the bus services serving north Kildare will be reorganised to give a better service to all areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56047/22]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects commuter rail passenger numbers to increase when the lines are upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56046/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects commuter rail passenger numbers to increase when the lines are upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56046/22]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that realignment of roads and bridges in the context of the extension and-or electrification of rail services throughout north Kildare does not involve disadvantaging local communities, and that road and bridge realignments outstanding for many years are satisfactorily dealt with in the course of programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56045/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that realignment of roads and bridges in the context of the extension and-or electrification of rail services throughout north Kildare does not involve disadvantaging local communities, and that road and bridge realignments outstanding for many years are satisfactorily dealt with in the course of programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56045/22]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress towards the extension of DART services to Maynooth, County Kildare and further afield in north Kildare to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56044/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress towards the extension of DART services to Maynooth, County Kildare and further afield in north Kildare to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56044/22]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if the extension of the No. 424 Galway to An Cheathrú Rua-Leitir Mealláin bus route is being considered in order to provide a more regular service to Leitir Mealláin; if a feeder bus service between Leitir Mealláin and Casla to connect to the No. 424 has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56024/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

184. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if the extension of the No. 424 Galway to An Cheathrú Rua-Leitir Mealláin bus route is being considered in order to provide a more regular service to Leitir Mealláin; if a feeder bus service between Leitir Mealláin and Casla to connect to the No. 424 has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56024/22]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied customer complaints submitted by persons (details supplied) in County Donegal regarding transport issues, the student leap card and an associated refund are fully responded to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56009/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

183. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied customer complaints submitted by persons (details supplied) in County Donegal regarding transport issues, the student leap card and an associated refund are fully responded to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56009/22]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons with disabilities who are awaiting an appeal hearing with the disabled drivers medical board of appeal; the length of time applicants have been waiting, by county or CHO; if there is an indicative date for the resumption of the DDMBOA while the NDIS transport working group carries out its review of transport options for persons with disabilities and develops next-step proposals; if emergency additional funding will be made available if the criteria are expanded; if the working group will consider expanding the scheme to include persons with Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55899/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

141. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons with disabilities who are awaiting an appeal hearing with the disabled drivers medical board of appeal; the length of time applicants have been waiting, by county or CHO; if there is an indicative date for the resumption of the DDMBOA while the NDIS transport working group carries out its review of transport options for persons with disabilities and develops next-step proposals; if emergency additional funding will be made available if the criteria are expanded; if the working group will consider expanding the scheme to include persons with Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55899/22]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his plans regarding the chronic problems with delays and no shows (details supplied) on routes across the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55024/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

88. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his plans regarding the chronic problems with delays and no shows (details supplied) on routes across the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55024/22]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the additional supports he is providing to the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus to ensure peak-time bus services are increased to meet the recent increase in demand. [55749/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

87. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the additional supports he is providing to the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus to ensure peak-time bus services are increased to meet the recent increase in demand. [55749/22]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy rail projects in Cork city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55745/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy rail projects in Cork city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55745/22]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to consolidate public transport ticketing in one monthly ticket, such as the €49 monthly ticket scheme for all regional public transport in Germany, announced in November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55763/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

84. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to consolidate public transport ticketing in one monthly ticket, such as the €49 monthly ticket scheme for all regional public transport in Germany, announced in November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55763/22]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce in 2023 a funding stream for the local improvement scheme, as existed in his Department's Estimates up to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55861/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

83. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce in 2023 a funding stream for the local improvement scheme, as existed in his Department's Estimates up to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55861/22]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Government refused to financially support the City of Derry Airport for over ten years, even though 40% of the passengers that use the airport are from County Donegal; and if he is aware of the serious additional financial strain placed on the rate payers of Derry city and Strabane District Council due to this ongoing refusal. [55768/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

80. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Government refused to financially support the City of Derry Airport for over ten years, even though 40% of the passengers that use the airport are from County Donegal; and if he is aware of the serious additional financial strain placed on the rate payers of Derry city and Strabane District Council due to this ongoing refusal. [55768/22]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has been assured that road, footpath and boundary realignments arising from the electrification of the north Kildare rail routes will be minimised to ensure the least impact on the existing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55815/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has been assured that road, footpath and boundary realignments arising from the electrification of the north Kildare rail routes will be minimised to ensure the least impact on the existing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55815/22]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the construction of the south Kerry greenway; when he expects works to commence; if the necessary finance is in place to meet the costs of the project; if he will provide an anticipated timeline for completion of the project; if any phases of the project can be completed at an earlier date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55842/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

78. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the construction of the south Kerry greenway; when he expects works to commence; if the necessary finance is in place to meet the costs of the project; if he will provide an anticipated timeline for completion of the project; if any phases of the project can be completed at an earlier date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55842/22]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Connecting Ireland rural mobility plan for County Meath; if he intends to accelerate the roll-out of the plan, given the lack of public transport options in rural Ireland and the need to accelerate the reduction in emissions from the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55356/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

76. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Connecting Ireland rural mobility plan for County Meath; if he intends to accelerate the roll-out of the plan, given the lack of public transport options in rural Ireland and the need to accelerate the reduction in emissions from the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55356/22]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Transport his plans to scale capacity, service and increase line speed on the Waterford to Limerick line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55859/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

74. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Transport his plans to scale capacity, service and increase line speed on the Waterford to Limerick line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55859/22]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport his plans to continue the work ongoing on the western rail corridor connecting Foynes to Westport, Ballina and Sligo; the progress made to date in upgrading these lines for both passenger and freight; the reason for the delay in progressing construction, particularly on the sections of the lines closed at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55044/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

73. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport his plans to continue the work ongoing on the western rail corridor connecting Foynes to Westport, Ballina and Sligo; the progress made to date in upgrading these lines for both passenger and freight; the reason for the delay in progressing construction, particularly on the sections of the lines closed at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55044/22]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure there is a fully integrated, fully accessible transport system across the country, including a door-to-door service and that this would be covered by the free transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55023/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

72. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure there is a fully integrated, fully accessible transport system across the country, including a door-to-door service and that this would be covered by the free transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55023/22]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the booking facilities old age pensioners currently have to use in order to travel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55843/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

71. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the booking facilities old age pensioners currently have to use in order to travel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55843/22]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the establishment of a small capital grant for mountain and sub-aqua rescue and recovery groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54973/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

70. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the establishment of a small capital grant for mountain and sub-aqua rescue and recovery groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54973/22]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his Department's active travel spend, broken down by local authority for 2022, in tabular form; his plans to ensure fair distribution and management of this funding, including clear project timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55355/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

67. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his Department's active travel spend, broken down by local authority for 2022, in tabular form; his plans to ensure fair distribution and management of this funding, including clear project timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55355/22]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if he will issue a policy direction to the National Transport Authority to ensure students from County Donegal and other Borders counties in the State travelling to their third level education in the North of Ireland can avail of the same price reductions for the use of public transport as all other students. [55769/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

65. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if he will issue a policy direction to the National Transport Authority to ensure students from County Donegal and other Borders counties in the State travelling to their third level education in the North of Ireland can avail of the same price reductions for the use of public transport as all other students. [55769/22]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the possible early opening of part of the new N22 around Macroom town on the Cork-Kerry road; the date when the road will be open to traffic; if additional costs have been incurred or will be incurred to open the road early and, if so, the monetary amount involved; if there are any implications regarding future liability in the event of defects or snags associated with an earlier opening date; if he will provide an update detailing the works that are currently completed on this section of new road; if he will provide an update on the remaining section between Macroom and Baile Bhuirne, with an anticipated completion timeline for this section also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55816/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

64. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the possible early opening of part of the new N22 around Macroom town on the Cork-Kerry road; the date when the road will be open to traffic; if additional costs have been incurred or will be incurred to open the road early and, if so, the monetary amount involved; if there are any implications regarding future liability in the event of defects or snags associated with an earlier opening date; if he will provide an update detailing the works that are currently completed on this section of new road; if he will provide an update on the remaining section between Macroom and Baile Bhuirne, with an anticipated completion timeline for this section also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55816/22]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his Department's engagement with the Department of Rural and Community Development regarding co-funding the local improvement scheme, given his Department used to have responsibility for this scheme and the significant demand on the scheme with regard to rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55709/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

63. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his Department's engagement with the Department of Rural and Community Development regarding co-funding the local improvement scheme, given his Department used to have responsibility for this scheme and the significant demand on the scheme with regard to rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55709/22]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the pace of growth of the EV fleet in the main vehicle categories; the main barriers to further adoption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55846/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

62. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the pace of growth of the EV fleet in the main vehicle categories; the main barriers to further adoption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55846/22]

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