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Barry Heneghan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
227. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 and No. 180 of 23 September 2025, the persons and bodies involved in the work described as improved sharing of parking data on a single platform; and the expected completion date for this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69580/25]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
228. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will recommend funding to Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Kerry County Council to initiate a feasibility study on the economic, social and environmental suitability of constructing a traffic bypass for Killorglin town, which is the gateway to south Kerry / Iveragh on the N22 Ring of Kerry and one of the busiest rural roads in all of Ireland; and i…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
229. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the serious concerns raised in correspondence regarding the CIÉ pensions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69619/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
230. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the Road Safety Authority and the National Car Testing Service to review governance and accountability in vehicle roadworthiness certification, given recent cases of cars passing the NCT despite severe corrosion; the measures he will take to strengthen testing standards and oversight to protect road users; and if he will make a state…
Peadar Tóibín Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
231. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of traffic accidents which have been reported in County Meath in each of the past ten years; and the number of persons who have died each year on Meath roads. [69718/25]
Emer Currie Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
232. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69729/25]
Keira Keogh Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
233. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport his plans to add more coaches/services on the Dublin to Westport rail route during mornings, in view of the fact that many use this as a commuter service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69730/25]
Colm Burke Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
234. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69797/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
235. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses purchased under the National Transport Authority framework agreement since June 2022, broken down by double-deck and single-deck buses; the number of these buses delivered and operational as of 31 December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69807/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
236. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of the Dublin Bus fleet which is charged electronically; the number and location of charging depots established to support the zero-emission bus fleet; the capacity of each depot in terms of the number of buses it can accommodate; the timeline for completion of remaining depot infrastructure including Harristown; and if he will make a statement …
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
237. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current total number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet; the proportion of these that are battery-electric; the projected increase in electric buses under the current procurement framework through to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69809/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
238. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total number of electric buses in service as of Q4 2025; the total distance travelled by these buses in 2024 and 2025; the estimated greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69810/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
239. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure to date under the National Transport Authority zero-emission bus procurement framework; the projected cost for remaining deliveries under this framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69811/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
240. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the formula and methodology used by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to identify bus routes operating above normal capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69812/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
241. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the data inputs, weighting factors and thresholds applied by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool when prioritising routes for capacity interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69813/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
242. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish the criteria used by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to rank bus routes for additional capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69814/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
243. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool incorporates the number of passengers left at bus stops, real-time passenger load data, seasonal variations and peak-hour adjustments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69815/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
244. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of any independent validation or auditing undertaken on the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to ensure accuracy and fairness in route prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69816/25]
Robert Troy Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
245. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 97 of 2 December 2025, if he will provide further details on the alternative scheme to the EU Just Transition Fund (JTF) EV Charging Scheme; and to outline when sites identified in this scheme will be advanced. [69818/25]
Rory Hearne Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
246. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints via email or written he or his office has received in relation to BusConnects, bus network issues, or bus service changes since 19 October 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69822/25]
Rory Hearne Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
247. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport to clarify the reporting relationship between the NTA and his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69823/25]
Rory Hearne Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
248. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the NTA is accountable to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69824/25]
Rory Hearne Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
249. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport the number of meetings with the NTA he has had since January 2025; the subject of each meeting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69825/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
250. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand off-peak and late-night services on the northern commuter rail line; the current timetable for evening departures after 9 pm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69885/25]
Grace Boland Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Transport
251. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of any review or consultation undertaken by the National Transport Authority on extending northern commuter line service hours into late evening on weekdays and weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69886/25]