177. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport Whether his Department has received any recent traffic monitoring data from Cork County Council, the National Transport Authority or Transport Infrastructure Ireland concerning the R630 between Ballinacurra and the N25 Lakeview Roundabout; if so, whether the data indicates any material deterioration in traffic flow or journey times; and if he will make a statem…
233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the decision to increase the Public Service Obligation fares by an average of 15% from January 2027 is consistent with the target in the National Sustainable Mobility Policy, as updated by the Climate Action Plan 2023, of a 130% increase in daily public transport journeys by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64817/26]
234. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if an assessment was made of the impact of the January 2027 fare increase on low income commuters, on rural passengers and on users of TFI Local Link services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64825/26]
235. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that will govern the annual review of fares to apply from 2027; whether each annual adjustment will be subject to Ministerial approval; whether it will be laid before the Oireachtas for scrutiny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64824/26]
236. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if alternatives to the January 2027 fare increase were considered, including the estimated cost to the Exchequer of maintaining Public Service Obligation fares at 2026 levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64823/26]
237. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if any modelling or assessment was carried out by his Department or the National Transport Authority of the projected impact of the January 2027 fare increase on passenger numbers and on progress toward national public transport journey targets; if so, if that modelling will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64822/26]
238. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the additional fare revenue projected to be raised in a full year by the average 15% increase in Public Service Obligation fares taking effect in January 2027; the current annual Public Service Obligation subvention; the proportion of the operating cost of PSO services currently met by fare revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64821/26]
262. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Bus Éireann, Cork County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding the provision of suitable bus stopping or lay-by facilities at congestion points in East Cork, so that buses can pull clear of the main carriageway when stopping and avoid obstructing traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65119/26]
266. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether Transport Infrastructure Ireland has assessed the compatibility of the Ballinacurra to Midleton Pedestrian and Cycle Route with the N25 Midleton to Youghal Transport Project, given TII's concerns regarding the N25 Lakeview Roundabout and future national-road plans during the 2021 Part 8 process; if so, when the assessment was undertaken; the principal f…
267. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether Transport Infrastructure Ireland received the Road Safety Audit or other road-safety assessment relating to the Ballinacurra to Midleton Pedestrian and Cycle Route which TII identified as potentially necessary during the 2021 Part 8 process; if so, when it was received; whether any issues relating to the N25 Lakeview roundabout were identified; and if h…
268. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has received recent traffic-monitoring data from Cork County Council, the National Transport Authority or Transport Infrastructure Ireland concerning the R630 between Ballinacurra and the N25 Lakeview Roundabout; if so, the traffic volumes, queue lengths or journey times recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65128/26]
270. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the assessment of traffic capacity, congestion and road safety that was undertaken by the National Transport Authority before funding was approved for the Ballinacurra to Midleton Pedestrian and Cycle Route; whether the assessment considered the R630 and N25 Lakeview Roundabout; and if he will provide details of the assessment; and if he will make a statement o…
272. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will request an assessment of the existing traffic light arrangements at Lakeview, East Cork, in light of concerns regarding their operation and the impact they may be having on traffic flow and pedestrian safety; if consideration will be given to whether the current arrangements remain appropriate, including whether the lights could operate as pedestrian…
273. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Cork County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding the current restriction on vehicles turning right when exiting the Circle K service station at Lakeview, East Cork, with a view to reinstating this movement where it can be safely facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65112/26]
276. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Cork County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to introduce an immediate interim arrangement at the Lakeview junction in East Cork, including consideration of switching the traffic lights to a pedestrian-demand or pedestrian-only phase where appropriate, in order to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion; and if he will make…
278. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has received from Transport Infrastructure Ireland an assessment of the interaction between the Ballinacurra to Midleton Pedestrian and Cycle Route and the N25 Lakeview Roundabout, as requested by TII during the 2021 Part 8 process; when any such assessment was received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65107/26]
305. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 268 of 26 February 2026 and further correspondence in relation to same, the way in which the National Transport Authority obtains value-for-money assurance in respect of bus shelter vandalism repairs given that it does not hold full cost information for such repairs; and what the national monitoring of vandalism trends cons…
306. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the new BusConnects Cork bus network, whether funding for the commencement of the first phase has been secured in the 2027 Estimates; the routes included in that first phase; and the expected start date for the rollout. [65449/26]
307. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 10 February 2026, the specific delivery milestones and the mechanism by which his Department monitors the compliance of the National Transport Authority in respect of the Blarney, Glanmire and Ballyvolane growth corridors to 2030. [65450/26]
308. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 10 February 2026, the specific bus priority measures for the Glanmire growth corridor that have secured funding approval under BusConnects Cork; and the timeframe for their advancement through planning and delivery. [65448/26]
309. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 370 of 10 February 2026, to state clearly whether the Ballyvolane growth corridor is included in or excluded from committed bus and rail public transport investment to 2030, as distinct from active travel schemes; and the policy basis for that position. [65447/26]
310. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 368 of 10 February 2026, whether funding has been approved in principle or allocated for the proposed Blarney or Stoneview rail station, as distinct from its inclusion in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040; and the indicative year in which the station is expected to enter construction. [65446/26]
311. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the steps taken by his Department to monitor and enforce compliance by the National Transport Authority with the acknowledgement and reply timeframes set out in Circular 25/2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65445/26]
314. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of Parliamentary Questions referred to the National Transport Authority for direct reply during 2026 that remain outstanding beyond the 15 working day standard set out in Circular 25/2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65444/26]
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446. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amount allocated and amount expended to date across all votes in respect of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65398/26]