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Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that has taken place to date with residents and communities living immediately adjacent to the proposed FourNorth project; and when Iarnród Éireann intends to commence direct engagement with affected residents. [71119/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

118. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that has taken place to date with residents and communities living immediately adjacent to the proposed FourNorth project; and when Iarnród Éireann intends to commence direct engagement with affected residents. [71119/26]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport when detailed plans for the FourNorth project, including the proposed additional track alignments and potential impacts on properties adjoining the existing railway corridor, will be made available to residents and the public. [71120/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

117. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport when detailed plans for the FourNorth project, including the proposed additional track alignments and potential impacts on properties adjoining the existing railway corridor, will be made available to residents and the public. [71120/26]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for public consultation on the FourNorth project; when the Emerging Preferred Option is expected to be published; and the consultation opportunities that will be provided to residents along the affected corridor. [71121/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

116. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for public consultation on the FourNorth project; when the Emerging Preferred Option is expected to be published; and the consultation opportunities that will be provided to residents along the affected corridor. [71121/26]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann has identified the number of residential properties that may be directly affected by the FourNorth project, including through land acquisition, works immediately adjacent to properties or other impacts; and when affected property owners will be individually contacted. [71123/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

115. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann has identified the number of residential properties that may be directly affected by the FourNorth project, including through land acquisition, works immediately adjacent to properties or other impacts; and when affected property owners will be individually contacted. [71123/26]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the 27x has consistently had more passenger journeys than the 32x; the rationale for the decision to scrap the 27x route, and retain the 32x route; if he is aware that access to public transport can serve as a barrier to third level education; and if he will engage with the National Transport Authority about retaining the 27x. [71103/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

114. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the 27x has consistently had more passenger journeys than the 32x; the rationale for the decision to scrap the 27x route, and retain the 32x route; if he is aware that access to public transport can serve as a barrier to third level education; and if he will engage with the National Transport Authority about retaining the 27x. [71103/26]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the engagements he has had with the Stormont executive in relation to the A5 road scheme; and the progress made in relation to the Government’s €600m commitment to this project. [71095/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

113. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the engagements he has had with the Stormont executive in relation to the A5 road scheme; and the progress made in relation to the Government’s €600m commitment to this project. [71095/26]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to strengthen the protection of animals transported across Europe in line with the latest scientific evidence; and to support a transition away from long-distance live transport. [70933/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

36. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to strengthen the protection of animals transported across Europe in line with the latest scientific evidence; and to support a transition away from long-distance live transport. [70933/26]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport whether he will grant the NTA the €30million budget they need to be able to roll out local bus services in towns without a service, given that in Carlow town the local bus service does not serve two prominent schools; and to add the additional routes to the town where there already is a service. [70820/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

94. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport whether he will grant the NTA the €30million budget they need to be able to roll out local bus services in towns without a service, given that in Carlow town the local bus service does not serve two prominent schools; and to add the additional routes to the town where there already is a service. [70820/26]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale that contractors for school buses must physically visit schools to collect signatures that schools are operational; the reason the process cannot be done digitally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70488/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

286. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale that contractors for school buses must physically visit schools to collect signatures that schools are operational; the reason the process cannot be done digitally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70488/26]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children with special educational needs benefitting from the school transport scheme, by county; and the type of transport used in these cases. [70514/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

283. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children with special educational needs benefitting from the school transport scheme, by county; and the type of transport used in these cases. [70514/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that paid for tickets online and on time as part of the school transport scheme; and the number that were outside of the timeframe. [70516/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

281. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that paid for tickets online and on time as part of the school transport scheme; and the number that were outside of the timeframe. [70516/26]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children approved for the school transport scheme that were eligible and the number that were concessionary, by county, in each of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form. [70517/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

280. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children approved for the school transport scheme that were eligible and the number that were concessionary, by county, in each of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form. [70517/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the mechanisms in place with Bus Éireann to ensure children who have obtained a ticket for a bus are availing of the school transport scheme service on a frequent basis. [70518/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

279. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the mechanisms in place with Bus Éireann to ensure children who have obtained a ticket for a bus are availing of the school transport scheme service on a frequent basis. [70518/26]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question 61760/26, if data is collected on the number of times an individual sits a category B driving test (details supplied); if this data is retained after an individual passes a category B driving test; and if so, the average number of attempts an applicant makes for a category B driving test before passing, by driving centre, in tabular form. [69939/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

47. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question 61760/26, if data is collected on the number of times an individual sits a category B driving test (details supplied); if this data is retained after an individual passes a category B driving test; and if so, the average number of attempts an applicant makes for a category B driving test before passing, by driving centre, in tabular form. [69939/26]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if the road transporters support scheme (RTSS) will be extended for new applicants, following the recent announcement that the fuel income support scheme for agricultural contractors and farmers will be extended. [69932/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

46. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if the road transporters support scheme (RTSS) will be extended for new applicants, following the recent announcement that the fuel income support scheme for agricultural contractors and farmers will be extended. [69932/26]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport whether he has received advice from the NTA on fixed or discounted fares set through app-based taxi dispatch platforms; whether the current Taxi Regulation Legislation adequately covers such pricing models; whether regulatory or legislative changes are being considered; and whether the impact on driver income and the sustainability of the taxi sector will be examined. [69801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

45. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport whether he has received advice from the NTA on fixed or discounted fares set through app-based taxi dispatch platforms; whether the current Taxi Regulation Legislation adequately covers such pricing models; whether regulatory or legislative changes are being considered; and whether the impact on driver income and the sustainability of the taxi sector will be examined. [69801/26]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the roads funding allocated to counties Cavan and Monaghan for the upkeep and maintenance of local and regional roads, by county, by year, in tabular form. [69825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

44. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the roads funding allocated to counties Cavan and Monaghan for the upkeep and maintenance of local and regional roads, by county, by year, in tabular form. [69825/26]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on double decker coaches due to be deployed across the State in 2027; when they will be deployed to Meath specifically; and the routes that these coaches will be deployed on. [69857/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

43. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on double decker coaches due to be deployed across the State in 2027; when they will be deployed to Meath specifically; and the routes that these coaches will be deployed on. [69857/26]

Question· writtenPQ 751asked

751. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if a wheelchair accessible car rental company will be considered and funded in the Munster area (details supplied); if such a project can be supported by his Department and Pobal through the Community Services Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70457/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

751. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if a wheelchair accessible car rental company will be considered and funded in the Munster area (details supplied); if such a project can be supported by his Department and Pobal through the Community Services Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70457/26]

Question· writtenPQ 738asked

738. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the impact of these transport challenges on student participation, retention and educational opportunity has been assessed; the measures being considered to support affected students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71113/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

738. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the impact of these transport challenges on student participation, retention and educational opportunity has been assessed; the measures being considered to support affected students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71113/26]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the context of negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation, increasingly frequent extreme heat events, the position Ireland is taking on proposed temperature requirements; and if Ireland supports species/category-specific temperature ranges based on EFSA evidence (details supplied). [70328/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

488. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the context of negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation, increasingly frequent extreme heat events, the position Ireland is taking on proposed temperature requirements; and if Ireland supports species/category-specific temperature ranges based on EFSA evidence (details supplied). [70328/26]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

486. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position Ireland is taking on the Commission’s proposed EFSA-based allometric approach to space allowances in the context of negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation; if Ireland supports retaining species and category-specific k-values without reducing allowances for shorter journeys, applying the same science-based approach regardless of journey duration and using the allometric equation across the full weight range, including animals under 25 kg, to ensure sufficient space for balance, posture and, where appropriate, rest. [70298/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

486. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position Ireland is taking on the Commission’s proposed EFSA-based allometric approach to space allowances in the context of negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation; if Ireland supports retaining species and category-specific k-values without reducing allowances for shorter journeys, applying the same science-based approach regardless of journey duration and using the allometric equation across the full weight range, including animals under 25 kg, to ensure sufficient space for balance, posture and, where appropriate, rest. [70298/26]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

484. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the maximum journey times Ireland is advocating for each species/animal category in negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation; if Ireland supports substantially reducing journey times in line with evidence that animals should be transported for the shortest possible time; if Ireland supports a science-based limit regardless of purpose; if total journey time should run from loading to final unloading, including ferries, periods when animals remain in vehicles; and whether limits should reflect cumulative risks such as stress, fatigue, hunger and thirst. [70241/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

484. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the maximum journey times Ireland is advocating for each species/animal category in negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation; if Ireland supports substantially reducing journey times in line with evidence that animals should be transported for the shortest possible time; if Ireland supports a science-based limit regardless of purpose; if total journey time should run from loading to final unloading, including ferries, periods when animals remain in vehicles; and whether limits should reflect cumulative risks such as stress, fatigue, hunger and thirst. [70241/26]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in light of recent research published in 2026 (details supplied) which found that a significant proportion of unweaned calves transported from Ireland to the Netherlands had underlying respiratory disease which was not identified through standard clinical assessment, if Ireland is seeking changes to the fitness-for-transport requirements for unweaned calves under the proposed revision of EU animal transport legislation. [70086/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

482. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in light of recent research published in 2026 (details supplied) which found that a significant proportion of unweaned calves transported from Ireland to the Netherlands had underlying respiratory disease which was not identified through standard clinical assessment, if Ireland is seeking changes to the fitness-for-transport requirements for unweaned calves under the proposed revision of EU animal transport legislation. [70086/26]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

480. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the context of the revision of the EU Animal Transport Regulation and the European Commission’s EU Livestock Strategy, the position Ireland is taking on the development of a clear EU roadmap to facilitate a gradual transition, where economically and practically viable, from long-distance live animal transport towards the transport and trade of meat, carcasses and genetic material. [70092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

480. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the context of the revision of the EU Animal Transport Regulation and the European Commission’s EU Livestock Strategy, the position Ireland is taking on the development of a clear EU roadmap to facilitate a gradual transition, where economically and practically viable, from long-distance live animal transport towards the transport and trade of meat, carcasses and genetic material. [70092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

479. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the context of negotiations on the revision of the EU Animal Transport Regulation, the specific position Ireland is taking on specific provisions related to animal welfare concerns (details supplied). [70089/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

479. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the context of negotiations on the revision of the EU Animal Transport Regulation, the specific position Ireland is taking on specific provisions related to animal welfare concerns (details supplied). [70089/26]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

478. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Ireland supports the inclusion of time spent transporting animals on roll-on roll-off ferries within the calculation of maximum journey times under the proposed EU Animal Transport Regulation; if not, the reasons for Ireland's position. [70090/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

478. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Ireland supports the inclusion of time spent transporting animals on roll-on roll-off ferries within the calculation of maximum journey times under the proposed EU Animal Transport Regulation; if not, the reasons for Ireland's position. [70090/26]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

477. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Ireland supports the inclusion of a robust review mechanism in the revised EU Animal Transport Regulation to ensure that journey times, space allowances, temperature limits and other welfare requirements can be strengthened where subsequent scientific evidence demonstrates that further measures are necessary. [70091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

477. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Ireland supports the inclusion of a robust review mechanism in the revised EU Animal Transport Regulation to ensure that journey times, space allowances, temperature limits and other welfare requirements can be strengthened where subsequent scientific evidence demonstrates that further measures are necessary. [70091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount allocated for the special education school transport scheme for post-primary school from 2020 to date, broken down per year, in tabular form. [70533/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

273. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount allocated for the special education school transport scheme for post-primary school from 2020 to date, broken down per year, in tabular form. [70533/26]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount allocated for the school transport scheme for post-primary school from 2020 to date, broken down per year, in tabular form. [70534/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

272. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount allocated for the school transport scheme for post-primary school from 2020 to date, broken down per year, in tabular form. [70534/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the breakdown of Bus Éireann owned vehicles versus private contractors on school transport routes, broken down per year from 2020 to date, in tabular form. [70535/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

270. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the breakdown of Bus Éireann owned vehicles versus private contractors on school transport routes, broken down per year from 2020 to date, in tabular form. [70535/26]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average number of students carried per vehicle school transport scheme routes, broken down per year from 2020 to date, in tabular form. [70541/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

265. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average number of students carried per vehicle school transport scheme routes, broken down per year from 2020 to date, in tabular form. [70541/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount raised from school transport fees, broken down by primary and secondary school, per year from 2020 to date, in tabular form. [70544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

263. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount raised from school transport fees, broken down by primary and secondary school, per year from 2020 to date, in tabular form. [70544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated additional funding her Department would receive if school transport tickets increased by 10%, 15% and 20%, in tabular form. [70545/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

262. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated additional funding her Department would receive if school transport tickets increased by 10%, 15% and 20%, in tabular form. [70545/26]

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