226. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost of making all public transport, including both public service obligation services and private commercial services, free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35679/25]
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227. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of abolishing the M50 and East Link tolls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35680/25]
228. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport his plans to support individuals who wish to complete pilot training in Ireland, as the costs are currently prohibitively high for most people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35713/25]
229. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementation plan for the default 30km per hour speed limit in built-up areas, as provided for under the Road Traffic Act 2024; when he expects the implementation to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35743/25]
230. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progression of the refurbishment and enhancement works at Ceannt Station Galway; the projected costings for the completion of the project; the date when the works are to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35759/25]
231. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the addition of a new train station on the Maynooth line between the existing Coolmine and Clonsilla stations to facilitate the ongoing development of lands for high-density residential use at Kellystown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35799/25]
232. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the long delay in exchanging licences for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35859/25]
233. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for a specific update on a project (details supplied) following the allocation of funding for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35929/25]
234. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify a matter relating to an application for a licence exchange (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35935/25]
235. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the number of assaults that have taken place on the train service between Killarney and Mallow in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35936/25]
236. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the online booking fees being charged to free travel pass holders by some bus companies; if he is aware that this is the only way to guarantee a seat on some bus services as a free travel pass holder; his views on whether this policy of charging free travel pass holders a fee to guarantee a seat is contradictory to the principals of th…
237. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a driving test application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36008/25]
238. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a driving test date for person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36037/25]
239. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for a report on the number of electric buses Dublin Bus purchased in the past two years; the cost of these buses; the number of charging point in operation for these buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36080/25]
240. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if there are proposals to expand or enhance public transport services, including Luas frequency at peak hours on the Red Line, and Dublin Bus routes, to better serve communities in Rathcoole, Saggart and Citywest. [36082/25]
241. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what engagement he has had with South Dublin County Council regarding traffic congestion and road infrastructure in its administrative area, particularly in relation to access to the N7 and the M50. [36083/25]
242. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the N16 road from Sligo to Enniskillen, which has seen considerable progress over the years, namely the upgrade of sections around Glenfarne village and north of Sligo town; for an update on the provision of funding for the continued upgrading of this important road, which connects the northwest and Northern Ireland; and if …
243. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if any assessments have been carried out by TII to examine the potential impact on traffic flow of the removal of Daly’s roundabout from the N22 into Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36122/25]
244. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if any assessments have been carried out by TII to examine the potential impact on traffic flow of the narrowing of the carriageway on Pike Hill approaching Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36126/25]
245. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport for a timeline for the roll out of contactless payment technology in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36139/25]
246. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus shelters that have been sanctioned in Limerick in 2025, including a timeline for installation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36140/25]
247. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of bioptic driving aid technologies for people with visual impairments; to consider allowing the use of such technologies in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36146/25]
248. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on enabling members of the public to use electric vehicle charging facilities in Government Departments’ car parks as indicated by the former Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36151/25]
249. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of Dublin Bus buses parked up in a location (details supplied); the reason they are parked there; the reason they are not operational; the cost of parking them there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36171/25]
250. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the status of the planning process for the MetroLink; when the MetroLink can expect to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36225/25]