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Question· oralPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing capacity issues on the 15 bus route; and the measures that are being taken to ensure that local residents can reliably access the service. [67534/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

129. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing capacity issues on the 15 bus route; and the measures that are being taken to ensure that local residents can reliably access the service. [67534/26]

Question· oralPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware that two routes in Cork under BusConnects had to be rerouted because a bus cannot traverse Church Hill despite numerous public consultations and millions spent to date. [66853/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

128. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware that two routes in Cork under BusConnects had to be rerouted because a bus cannot traverse Church Hill despite numerous public consultations and millions spent to date. [66853/26]

Question· oralPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the €70 million in funding that the NTA says is required to avoid the increase in public transport fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68009/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

121. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the €70 million in funding that the NTA says is required to avoid the increase in public transport fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68009/26]

Question· oralPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will detail the way in which he plans to comply with the €18 million levy applied to his Department's Vote for 2027; and if he will ensure that public transport commitments and obligations are fully resourced. [67530/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

119. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will detail the way in which he plans to comply with the €18 million levy applied to his Department's Vote for 2027; and if he will ensure that public transport commitments and obligations are fully resourced. [67530/26]

Question· oralPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 16 September 2026, the child fares that will be reduced as stated in the response; if he anticipates that the fare hikes on public transport will lead to a reduction in the use of public transport as reported by the National Transport Authority, NTA, at the Oireachtas committee hearing on 16 September 2026; if he has considered reversing these proposed hikes; if there will be any other changes to fares as part of budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter [67278/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

118. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 16 September 2026, the child fares that will be reduced as stated in the response; if he anticipates that the fare hikes on public transport will lead to a reduction in the use of public transport as reported by the National Transport Authority, NTA, at the Oireachtas committee hearing on 16 September 2026; if he has considered reversing these proposed hikes; if there will be any other changes to fares as part of budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter [67278/26]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which continuity of hospital and specialist treatment is protected when relocating residents from a location (details supplied) particularly persons receiving dialysis, cancer treatment, pre-operative or post-operative care; if transport medication storage, dietary requirement and proximity to the treating hospital are assessed; and the arrangements that have been agreed with the HSE. [67263/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

112. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which continuity of hospital and specialist treatment is protected when relocating residents from a location (details supplied) particularly persons receiving dialysis, cancer treatment, pre-operative or post-operative care; if transport medication storage, dietary requirement and proximity to the treating hospital are assessed; and the arrangements that have been agreed with the HSE. [67263/26]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of school-age children relocated from a location (details supplied) who did not have a confirmed school place or school transport arrangement at the date of the relocation; the way in which continuity of education and the best interests of the child are assessed before relocation; and the steps being taken to ensure that children do not lose access to their existing schools, special educational supports or medical appointments. [67265/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

111. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of school-age children relocated from a location (details supplied) who did not have a confirmed school place or school transport arrangement at the date of the relocation; the way in which continuity of education and the best interests of the child are assessed before relocation; and the steps being taken to ensure that children do not lose access to their existing schools, special educational supports or medical appointments. [67265/26]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the type and extent of accessibility assessments that are carried out prior to relocating a blind or visually impaired person, a person with reduced mobility, or person requiring hospital treatment from a location to other accommodation; if the proposed route for the person to sanitary, dining and transport facilities is assessed; and if an independent accessibility assessment has been completed at a site (details supplied). [67266/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

110. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the type and extent of accessibility assessments that are carried out prior to relocating a blind or visually impaired person, a person with reduced mobility, or person requiring hospital treatment from a location to other accommodation; if the proposed route for the person to sanitary, dining and transport facilities is assessed; and if an independent accessibility assessment has been completed at a site (details supplied). [67266/26]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the actions taken by Iarnród Éireann in response to complaints regarding overcrowding and passenger safety on the morning Oranmore to Galway rail service since 2024; the number of complaints received concerning overcrowding on the service; whether a passenger capacity and safety assessment has been undertaken for the 8.00 a.m. Oranmore to Galway service; the current passenger capacity and average passenger numbers on that service; the measures being considered to increase capacity in the short term, including the provision of additional carriages (details supplied). [67663/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

25. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the actions taken by Iarnród Éireann in response to complaints regarding overcrowding and passenger safety on the morning Oranmore to Galway rail service since 2024; the number of complaints received concerning overcrowding on the service; whether a passenger capacity and safety assessment has been undertaken for the 8.00 a.m. Oranmore to Galway service; the current passenger capacity and average passenger numbers on that service; the measures being considered to increase capacity in the short term, including the provision of additional carriages (details supplied). [67663/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport the reason he can not extend the drivers licence agreement to the United states of America, taking into account the Irish diaspora who hold Irish driving licences, yet the current agreement covers E.U. citizens, and non E.U. jurisdictions, such as Korea, Japan and South Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67670/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

24. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport the reason he can not extend the drivers licence agreement to the United states of America, taking into account the Irish diaspora who hold Irish driving licences, yet the current agreement covers E.U. citizens, and non E.U. jurisdictions, such as Korea, Japan and South Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67670/26]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider introducing additional local link routes in Cavan and Monaghan; and if such additional services will be introduced for the remainder of 2026 and in 2027. [67633/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

23. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider introducing additional local link routes in Cavan and Monaghan; and if such additional services will be introduced for the remainder of 2026 and in 2027. [67633/26]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the efforts made by this Department, Iarnród Éireann and the NTA to address overcrowding on trains arriving into and departing Galway Train Station; if they have engaged with rail operators from other jurisdictions with a view to securing additional carriages on a temporary basis to help alleviate this problem; if any other short term solutions have been considered to address ongoing capacity issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67417/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

22. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the efforts made by this Department, Iarnród Éireann and the NTA to address overcrowding on trains arriving into and departing Galway Train Station; if they have engaged with rail operators from other jurisdictions with a view to securing additional carriages on a temporary basis to help alleviate this problem; if any other short term solutions have been considered to address ongoing capacity issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67417/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 285 of 24 February 2026, the reason the LPSV (Large Public Service Vehicles) Reform Bill has not been accorded priority status for drafting or publication in the Autumn 2026 Legislative Programme; the progress made on the Bill (details supplied); the current status of the policy review and preparation of the Heads of Bill; and the outstanding policy or legislative issues which remain to be resolved; the dates by which he expects the General Scheme to be approved by Government and published, and introduced to the Oireachtas. [67536/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

21. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 285 of 24 February 2026, the reason the LPSV (Large Public Service Vehicles) Reform Bill has not been accorded priority status for drafting or publication in the Autumn 2026 Legislative Programme; the progress made on the Bill (details supplied); the current status of the policy review and preparation of the Heads of Bill; and the outstanding policy or legislative issues which remain to be resolved; the dates by which he expects the General Scheme to be approved by Government and published, and introduced to the Oireachtas. [67536/26]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with the Minister for Education and Youth and Bus Éireann, to identify opportunities to improve public transport provision for schoolchildren in rural communities in County Laois, particularly in areas where school bus routes are oversubscribed. [67461/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

20. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with the Minister for Education and Youth and Bus Éireann, to identify opportunities to improve public transport provision for schoolchildren in rural communities in County Laois, particularly in areas where school bus routes are oversubscribed. [67461/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the funding allocated to the Rural Transport Programme and TFI Local Link for 2026; the proposed allocation for 2027; whether additional funding will be provided in Budget 2027 to expand rural public transport services in County Laois, particularly in areas where residents have limited access to public transport for employment, education, healthcare and essential services; and if he will engage with the National Transport Authority to identify gaps in rural transport provision and consider the introduction of additional demand-responsive and evening services. [67462/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

19. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the funding allocated to the Rural Transport Programme and TFI Local Link for 2026; the proposed allocation for 2027; whether additional funding will be provided in Budget 2027 to expand rural public transport services in County Laois, particularly in areas where residents have limited access to public transport for employment, education, healthcare and essential services; and if he will engage with the National Transport Authority to identify gaps in rural transport provision and consider the introduction of additional demand-responsive and evening services. [67462/26]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the total funding provided to TFI Local Link Laois Offaly in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of routes and passenger journeys supported in each year; the additional funding sought for 2027 to expand services and address unmet demand in County Laois; and whether a review of existing routes and service frequency is planned in consultation with local communities and Laois county council. [67463/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

18. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the total funding provided to TFI Local Link Laois Offaly in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of routes and passenger journeys supported in each year; the additional funding sought for 2027 to expand services and address unmet demand in County Laois; and whether a review of existing routes and service frequency is planned in consultation with local communities and Laois county council. [67463/26]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the road transporters support scheme application for a person (details supplied); and the timeframe for payment from the scheme. [67478/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

17. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the road transporters support scheme application for a person (details supplied); and the timeframe for payment from the scheme. [67478/26]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently review the decision to refuse driver's licence exchange for returning Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67498/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

16. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently review the decision to refuse driver's licence exchange for returning Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67498/26]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to provide a full copy of the research showing the relationship between passenger fares and public transport usage recently discussed at the Transport Committee (details supplied). [67362/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

15. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to provide a full copy of the research showing the relationship between passenger fares and public transport usage recently discussed at the Transport Committee (details supplied). [67362/26]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department plans to address the number of areas in Dublin Fingal East that have seen significant building since the plans for BusConnects were agreed and as such with the roll out of BusConnects will not be properly served. [67232/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

14. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department plans to address the number of areas in Dublin Fingal East that have seen significant building since the plans for BusConnects were agreed and as such with the roll out of BusConnects will not be properly served. [67232/26]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to clarify when the Galway city bus services 410, 411 and 412 are put out to tender in 2027, it plans to tender the existing routes in their current form or introduce the three new services proposed under the BusConnects Galway Network Redesign; whether these new services are intended to replace the current routes; the timeline envisaged for their introduction; the service frequencies that will be specified as part of the tender process for these routes; and whether an increase in frequency is planned compared to current service levels. [67356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

13. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to clarify when the Galway city bus services 410, 411 and 412 are put out to tender in 2027, it plans to tender the existing routes in their current form or introduce the three new services proposed under the BusConnects Galway Network Redesign; whether these new services are intended to replace the current routes; the timeline envisaged for their introduction; the service frequencies that will be specified as part of the tender process for these routes; and whether an increase in frequency is planned compared to current service levels. [67356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the implementation of a temporary road tax for tourist vehicles, as these vehicles are contributing to road surface damage. [67338/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

12. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the implementation of a temporary road tax for tourist vehicles, as these vehicles are contributing to road surface damage. [67338/26]

Question· writtenPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to PQ64566/26 of 16 September 2026, to provide the report (details supplied) including timelines for projected delivery and cost; the proportion which are new services and the proportion that are enhancements; the number he expects will actually be delivered given a similar list contained in the submission for budget 2026, in tabular form; if the Government will commit to providing the resources to deliver these 140 new services and enhancements; if there specific projects that will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter [67281/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

11. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to PQ64566/26 of 16 September 2026, to provide the report (details supplied) including timelines for projected delivery and cost; the proportion which are new services and the proportion that are enhancements; the number he expects will actually be delivered given a similar list contained in the submission for budget 2026, in tabular form; if the Government will commit to providing the resources to deliver these 140 new services and enhancements; if there specific projects that will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter [67281/26]

Question· writtenPQ 693asked

693. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there is support with transport costs for a person starting out on a 1st year electrical apprenticeship. [67118/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

693. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there is support with transport costs for a person starting out on a 1st year electrical apprenticeship. [67118/26]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the school transport case of a person (details supplied); if she is aware that three children have been unable to secure school bus transport despite reported available capacity on relevant routes; if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding the allocation of seats and route eligibility; and if she will provide an update on the application and arrangements for the children concerned. [67048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the school transport case of a person (details supplied); if she is aware that three children have been unable to secure school bus transport despite reported available capacity on relevant routes; if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding the allocation of seats and route eligibility; and if she will provide an update on the application and arrangements for the children concerned. [67048/26]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth when school transport will be arranged for three children with additional needs, two of whom have been unable to attend a single day of the 2026/2027 school year due to the absence of transport arrangements, while the third is reliant on a taxi service that is not consistently available; the reasons transport arrangements were not put in place prior to the commencement of the school year; why parents were not informed of potential delays when applying for and subsequently being approved for school transport; and the measures being taken to ensure these children can access their education. [67049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

302. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth when school transport will be arranged for three children with additional needs, two of whom have been unable to attend a single day of the 2026/2027 school year due to the absence of transport arrangements, while the third is reliant on a taxi service that is not consistently available; the reasons transport arrangements were not put in place prior to the commencement of the school year; why parents were not informed of potential delays when applying for and subsequently being approved for school transport; and the measures being taken to ensure these children can access their education. [67049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which a parent can access the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs; and to make a statement on the matter. [66713/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

277. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which a parent can access the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs; and to make a statement on the matter. [66713/26]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the requirement under the school transport scheme that pupils must attend their nearest school, having regard to ethos and language, to qualify for transport; whether she accepts that this can significantly restrict parental choice of school, particularly where concessionary places are unavailable due to capacity constraints; and if greater flexibility will be introduced under the scheme. [66421/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

260. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the requirement under the school transport scheme that pupils must attend their nearest school, having regard to ethos and language, to qualify for transport; whether she accepts that this can significantly restrict parental choice of school, particularly where concessionary places are unavailable due to capacity constraints; and if greater flexibility will be introduced under the scheme. [66421/26]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the school bus ticket application; and if the tickets could be issued given the circumstances. [66293/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

236. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the school bus ticket application; and if the tickets could be issued given the circumstances. [66293/26]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport whether he stands over his repeated position (details supplied); whether he will honour the commitment confirmed by the Minister’s office on 13 July 2026 to meet with a person to discuss his airspace-safety concerns; whether he can confirm if a specific aviation safety and security audit was undertaken as part of the preparation or passage of the Dublin Airport passenger-cap legislation; and if so, whether that assessment will be published. [67040/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

167. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport whether he stands over his repeated position (details supplied); whether he will honour the commitment confirmed by the Minister’s office on 13 July 2026 to meet with a person to discuss his airspace-safety concerns; whether he can confirm if a specific aviation safety and security audit was undertaken as part of the preparation or passage of the Dublin Airport passenger-cap legislation; and if so, whether that assessment will be published. [67040/26]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding Gardaí gaining access to driving licence photographs from his driver file database as the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill is in the Dáil. [66944/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

166. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding Gardaí gaining access to driving licence photographs from his driver file database as the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill is in the Dáil. [66944/26]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the mandatory driver-number validation rules implemented under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 for the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID) have created a technical lockout, preventing Irish policyholders from adding visiting family members holding valid non-EU International Driving Permits to their private motor policies; if his Department will establish a digital validation or manual exemption protocol within the NDLS/IMID framework for legally recognized non-EU tourist permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67223/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

165. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the mandatory driver-number validation rules implemented under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 for the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID) have created a technical lockout, preventing Irish policyholders from adding visiting family members holding valid non-EU International Driving Permits to their private motor policies; if his Department will establish a digital validation or manual exemption protocol within the NDLS/IMID framework for legally recognized non-EU tourist permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67223/26]

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