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Thomas Gould Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
215. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of delayed train services into and out of Mallow train station and Kent station in each of the past 12 weeks, in tabular form. [5741/25]
Cormac Devlin Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
216. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport when it is expected that the Programme for Government commitment to extend the ten-year age limit by one year for taxis registered in 2015 will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5822/25]
Ivana Bacik Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
217. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport the gender breakdown of his Department in respect of principal officers, assistant secretaries and secretaries general, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5863/25]
John Connolly Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
218. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of local-link services operating within County Galway, including the route serviced and the frequency of operation. [5869/25]
Holly Cairns Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
219. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of current wait times for driving tests at test centres across the country, in tabular form. [5877/25]
Holly Cairns Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
220. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of lengthy delays in driving tests at Skibbereen test centre in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5878/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
221. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the average length of time a person waits for a driving test nationwide; and the measures being taken to reduce that waiting period. [5936/25]
Pat Buckley Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
222. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport the measures he plans to clear the backlog of driver test applications in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5949/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
223. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the reason it is taking so long for a person (details supplied) to receive a date from the RSA for a driving test. [5950/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
224. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport when road signage will be amended to show the current speed limits on rural roads; the reason this was not done in advance of speed limits changing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5952/25]
Paul Donnelly Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
225. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the plans Dublin Airport Authority has to develop an appropriate bus and coach area for users of Dublin Airport that includes fully accessible toilets a tourist information stand and a roof covering for waiting commuters. [5960/25]
Paul Donnelly Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
226. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of new coach parking areas by location that were funded by the NTA in 2023 and 2024; the number of new coach parking areas that will be provided in 2025, in tabular form; and if it is intended to future proof the bays by including charging points for large-scale coach EVs. [5961/25]
Paul McAuliffe Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
227. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Swords to city centre core bus corridor scheme to begin construction, in particular the Swords Road section. [5968/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
228. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann will take any necessary steps to facilitate the reopening of the bridge over the railway at Drumnigh, just south of Portmarnock station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6010/25]
John Connolly Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
229. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for the wheelchair-accessible vehicle grant scheme during the January 2025 application opportunity; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6024/25]
Carol Nolan Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the case for upgrading the rail line through County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6030/25]
Michael Collins Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
231. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if an application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6065/25]
Danny Healy-Rae Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
232. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driver licence exchange (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6109/25]
Ruth Coppinger Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
233. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport when he will implement the proposal for free travel for children under nine years-of age; the way the proposal will be implemented; if there are further plans for the expansion of free public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6123/25]
Joanna Byrne Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
234. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the preliminary appraisal received by his Department from Louth County Council in connection with a further phase of the port access northern cross route scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6147/25]
Michael Collins Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
235. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting since November 2024 for a retest; if he will expedite a test for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6152/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
236. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the steps that can be taken to ensure a person (details supplied) can sit their driving test promptly as required for her employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6154/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
237. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to alleviate the backlog of drivers awaiting their driving tests in Shannon; if there are plans to appoint a full-time tester for Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6155/25]
Johnny Guirke Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
238. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport the current status of and the planned schedule for the commencement and completion of the Virginia, County Cavan bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6193/25]
Cormac Devlin Written 18 Feb 2025 · to Transport
239. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the number of train services on the M3 Parkway to Docklands route at rush hour given it is standing room only on many of these rush hour services after departure from M3 Parkway station; the latest timeline on plans to increase the number of trains and carriages running on this route at rush hour; and if he will make a statement on the m…