Paul Lawless

267. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach the number of non-Governmental organisations that have received State funding from his Department in each of the past five years; the number of such organisations currently registered in the State which have been funded by his Department; and the number located outside the State that have received Irish public funds from his Department for each of the past five years, in tabular form. [26167/26]

282. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of Government funding provided to environmental NGOs (details supplied) in each of the past ten years. [24505/26]

285. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a list of the NGOs that have received Government funding from her Department in the past five years. [24629/26]

310. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of non-Governmental organisations based outside the State that have received Irish taxpayer funding in each of the past five years; the total amount allocated to such organisations annually, for each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25695/26]

333. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of non-Governmental organisations that have received State funding from her Department in each of the past five years; the number of such organisations currently registered in the State which have been funded by her Department; the number located outside the State that have received Irish public funds from her Department for each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26490/26]

420. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount of Government funding provided to environmental NGOs (details supplied) in each of the past ten years. [24499/26]

436. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a list of the NGOs that have received Government funding from his Department in the past five years. [24630/26]

485. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of non-governmental organisations that have received State funding from his Department in each of the past five years; the number of such organisations currently registered in the State which have been funded by his Department; the number located outside the State that have received Irish public funds from his Department for each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26152/26]

528. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Defence the amount of Government funding provided to environmental NGOs (details supplied) in each of the past ten years. [24501/26]

530. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Defence to provide a list of the NGOs that have received Government funding from her Department in the past five years. [24625/26]

577. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Defence the number of non-Governmental organisations that have received State funding from her Department in each of the past five years; the number of such organisations currently registered in the State which have been funded by her Department; the number located outside the State that have received Irish public funds from her Department for each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26154/26]

631. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for the cost burden placed on commercial-vehicle owners through the CVRT system; and specifically, the justification for the 30% road safety levy applied to commercial vehicles; if his Department has assessed the combined financial impact of these charges on small operators, tradespeople, and workers who rely on commercial vehicles for their livelihoods; whether this cost structure is considered sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23891/26]

677. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the amount of Government funding provided environmental NGOs (details supplied) in each of the past ten years. [24514/26]

680. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of the NGOs that have received Government funding from his Department in the past five years. [24631/26]

736. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the reason Bus Éireann is ceasing its route 52 Expressway service between Galway and Ballina; the steps his Department is taking to ensure that a bus connection between Galway and Ballina is preserved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25462/26]

737. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the assessment that has been carried out regarding the availability of wheelchair-accessible public transport between Ballina and Galway if route 52 is withdrawn; if the NTA acknowledges that Citylink does not provide a wheelchair-accessible service on this corridor; the contingency plan to ensure wheelchair users are not left without any accessible transport option; and if the NTA can guarantee that any replacement service will meet or exceed current accessibility standards. [25469/26]

738. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the most recent passenger numbers for route 52, broken down by town, village, Ballina, Foxford, Straide, Castlebar and Claremorris; if the NTA can provide data on daily, weekly, and peak-time usage; the number of passengers that use route 52 for hospital appointments, education, or employment; and the number of passengers that rely on wheelchair lifts, mobility assistance, or other accessibility supports. [25471/26]

740. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the analysis that has been conducted regarding the impact on access to Mayo University Hospital, University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park Hospital and Galway Clinic; if the NTA reviewed the number of patients that travel for outpatient appointments, surgery, treatments, or consultant visits; the provision that will be made for patients who cannot drive due to medical conditions or medication; and if the NTA consulted any hospital groups or patient advocacy organisations before the decision to cease Route 52. [25473/26]

741. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the assessment that has been completed on the way the cancellation of route 52 will affect students attending University of Galway, ATU Castlebar and Galway, students needing onward connections to UL, via Galway; the way in which students without cars be expected to travel between Mayo and Galway; if the NTA has considered the context of the housing crisis, forcing students to commute; and the alternative transport that will be provided at student-appropriate hours. [25474/26]

742. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the analysis has been carried out regarding the effect on elderly residents, isolated rural communities, and individuals placed in Direct Provision or emergency accommodation; the way in which people who rely on the route 52 service for shopping, family visits, sporting events, and community activities will be supported; if the NTA has identified the number of rural towns/villages will be left with no public transport at all; and the measures that will be introduced to prevent rural isolation as a result of this cancellation. [25475/26]

743. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the public consultation that took place before route 52 was selected for discontinuation; if accessibility organisations, disability advocates, local authorities, or community groups were consulted; if the NTA will publish the documentation, modelling, and rationale behind this decision; and when did the NTA first receive or approve the proposal from Bus Éireann to withdraw route 52. [25476/26]

744. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the replacement service options that are being considered for communities losing route 52 and if alternative operators will be required to provide full wheelchair accessibility. [25490/26]

745. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA has assessed the financial impact on workers who rely on route 52 to access employment in Mayo or Galway; the way in which the decision aligns with national goals encouraging the public to use public transport and reduce car dependency; the analysis that has been conducted regarding increased car usage, congestion, and emissions if the route is cancelled; and if the NTA has evaluated the way in which rising fuel costs and potential supply issues will affect passengers forced to switch to private cars. [25491/26]

773. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the serious road safety concerns associated with the current bus stop arrangement in Kilkelly, County Mayo, including evidence of dangerous set-down and pick-up conditions for passengers and road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25806/26]

774. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has assessed the current bus stop location in Kilkelly for safety compliance and accessibility; if any formal safety audit has been undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25807/26]