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Michael Cahill Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
349. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to progress a bypass for Killorglin town in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3980/26]
Michael Cahill Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
350. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite the South Kerry Greenway (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3981/26]
Ciarán Ahern Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
351. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the annual figures for cyclist and pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries involving HGVs and other haulage vehicles in the last 10 years. [3983/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
352. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the introduction of new needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4061/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
353. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce a daily bus service from Kenmare to Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4146/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
354. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 5 February 2025, to provide an update on the expansion and dispersion of routes from the Finglas driving test centre. [4171/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
355. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport number of bus services, scheduled departures affecting Longford-Westmeath PSO routes in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [4172/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
356. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed DN2 bus route linking Haynestown to Fatima, Dundalk in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4236/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
357. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided under the NDP for the double tracking of the rail line between Galway City and Athenry; the expected timeframe for the delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4237/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
358. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed Cabra train station can go ahead in advance of the DART south west project and serve commuters using the existing service that run from Newbridge and Hazelhatch/Celbridge to Connolly and Grand Canal Dock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4238/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
359. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the planning that has been put in place for alternative public transport for commuters using the Maynooth train line; when that line is shut to allow the DART Plus West works to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4239/26]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
361. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport when he will pass the necessary legislation to give effect to changes to the CIÉ pension scheme and the overdue pension increase for retired workers.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4254/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
362. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for clarity on the terms used by the NTA (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4258/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
363. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport for an update in relation to an approved increase to pension entitlement for a cohort (details supplied); the timeline for when this increase will be paid to members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4263/26]
Michael Fitzmaurice Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
364. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport whether he accepts the principle that public expenditure decisions must not rely on the existence of a statutory default, whether by a local authority or another public body, as a basis for proceeding with discretionary funding decisions; if clarification will be provided in relation to a series of matters in relation to same (details supplied); and if …
Michael Murphy Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
365. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport following his report on 10 December 2025 titled "Recording of Penalty Points and Disqualifications on Driver Records" of the 14,527 notifications he received from the Courts Service on penalty point summonses in 2024, the number of notifications that included a driver number. [4298/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
366. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has taken advice in respect of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within his Department in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; if any section of his Department currently makes use of artificial intelligence; if he will outline the purposes it is utilised for and costs associated with same; if he has consulted with any consultancy firms in …
Ann Graves Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
367. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if he will contact a company in relation to issues on a bus route (details supplied) [4321/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
368. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for details on a service enhancement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4351/26]
Claire Kerrane Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
369. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the number of people that are waiting on drivers test lists and for how long in each test centre since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4364/26]
Cormac Devlin Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
370. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4378/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
371. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons that have registered as drone operators in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of pilot competency certificates issued on an annual basis over that time period; the number of drone operator IDs issued for companies over the same time period; if he will provide an estimate of unregistered drone operators. [4396…
Aidan Farrelly Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
372. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport whether there are any drone models or manufacturers that are not permitted to launch or fly in the State’s air space jurisdiction. [4397/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
373. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the costs and suppliers for the development and implementation of the MySRS system; if the project was delivered within budget; and if there were any significant design changes and-or deviations during development and roll-out. [4398/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
374. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of recent increases in intercity bus fares, including on routes serving counties such as Monaghan, namely, route No. 32; the oversight or engagement his Department has with commercial bus operators regarding fare increases; the measures in place to ensure public transport remains affordable for regular commuters and working individuals; and if he…