260. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to identify specific examples where artificial intelligence has been adapted for the operation of his Department and each body under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12913/25]
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261. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Report, specifically the recommendation to "Undertake a feasibility study and develop a concept proposal for the development of a National Logistics Hub in the Shannon Estuary, as an input into the preparation of a ‘Regional Freight Strategy‘ for the L…
262. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the provision that is made for special parking rights and allowance for passengers with autism, similar to the blue badge issued by an organisation (details supplied). [12336/25]
263. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for an increased provision of bus services for the Millers Glen estate in Swords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10600/25]
264. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the price of a train ticket from Cork to Dublin is double that of a train ticket from Galway to Dublin, despite there only being a difference of around 40 km in the length of the journey; if an assessment of train fares has recently been carried out by his Department; if that assessment will be made available; and if he will make a stat…
265. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport for an update regarding pension increases for retired CIÉ workers under the 1951 scheme who have received no increases to their pension since 2008; if he intends to discuss the matter with the CIÉ board; if he will meet with the retired CIÉ workers representative organisation [details supplied]; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10607/25]
266. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a timeline for his Department to publish its policy framework on commercial drone regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10621/25]
267. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to introduce regulations differentiating between various types of commercial drone uses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10622/25]
268. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce regulations to mitigate noise disruption caused by commercial drone use in residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10623/25]
269. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce regulations on the noise emissions of commercial drones, including design and operational standards, to mitigate noise pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10624/25]
270. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications made to the Irish Aviation Authority to operate drones in the 'specific' category; the number of applications accepted; the number of applications rejected, in each of the years from 2023 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10625/25]
271. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of drone operators investigated by the Irish Aviation Authority and An Garda Síochána for non-compliance with drone regulations since the commencement of S.I. No. 24 of 2023 (Irish Aviation Authority (Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)) Order 2023), per year, between 2023 and 2025, into 'open' and 'specific' categories, in tabular form; and if he wil…
272. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of drone operators found to be non-compliant with drone regulations by the Irish Aviation Authority and An Garda Síochána since the commencement of S.I. No. 24 of 2023 (Irish Aviation Authority (Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)) Order 2023), per year, between 2023 and 2025, into 'open' and 'specific' categories, in tabular form; and if he will make…
273. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the required cruising altitude for commercial drones to mitigate noise disruption caused by commercial drone use in residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10628/25]
274. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport what progress has been made to date regarding the procurement of a new site to construct a fit-for-purpose Coast Guard station in Courtown, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10695/25]
275. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the crisis situation regarding the condition of County Wexford’s local, secondary and tertiary roads network, which are among the worst in the country; if he acknowledges County Wexford’s poor position in relation to other counties, as documented in recent and historic National Oversight and Audit Commission road condition surveys …
276. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport if there has been progress made on any capital projects such as the MetroLink or the Galway bypass since the formation of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10739/25]
277. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the measures put in place to reduce current waiting times for driving tests (details supplied). [10741/25]
278. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to open additional driving test centres in South Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10742/25]
279. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport to address issues in relation to the 11 and 11B bus service, which replaced the 46A earlier this year (details supplied). [10763/25]
280. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport what steps are being taken to improve the reliability of the public transport system and reduce the stress and inconvenience faced by commuters, particularly students, who depend on these services to attend school on time. [10764/25]
281. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct Irish Rail to expedite a phased project of gate keeper crossing automation on the Nenagh Branch line. [10788/25]
282. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of cases of bus drivers refusing passengers with foldable bikes from their routes, as foldable bikes are permitted on buses; if he will instruct his Department to investigate all such cases and provide guidance for such passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10790/25]
283. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if all motor insurers and brokers will have access to his Departments driver file database from 31 March 2025, to validate driver numbers collected by them under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023; if the motor insurers will also have access to real-time data on driver disqualifications from 31 March 2025; the timeframe for this real-time data to be moved to t…
284. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the procedures involved for insurers and intermediaries acting on their behalf, to verify driver numbers and disqualifications against the national vehicle and driver file held by his Department, for renewals, quotes and new policies; if a request must be made in writing by insurers for access to his driver file records; the protocols involved; and if he will m…