347. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel who have left the Naval Service in each of the past three years; the number recruited during the same period; the current number of vessels operational and fully crewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12910/26]
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348. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the current operational status of Collins Barracks, Cork, including the number of personnel assigned; any vacancies; planned capital investment in infrastructure at the barracks; the timeframe for delivery of any such works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12911/26]
349. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the status of the Reserve Defence Force in Cork, including numbers attached to units in the Southern Brigade; the level of training days completed in 2024 and 2025; whether additional supports are planned to improve recruitment and retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12912/26]
350. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the Commission on the Defence Forces relating to pay reform, career progression and specialist allowances; the measurable impact these measures have had on retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12913/26]
351. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the current capability of the Defence Forces to respond to unauthorised drone activity over critical infrastructure, including ports, energy installations and airports in Cork; whether counter-drone technology has been procured; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12914/26]
352. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the number of days in 2025 on which at least one Naval Service vessel was unavailable for patrol due to crew shortages or maintenance issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12915/26]
353. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel currently availing of military-provided accommodation in Cork; the condition of such accommodation; whether upgrades are planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12916/26]
354. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the total capital allocation for maritime surveillance and radar capability under the current National Development Plan; the stage reached in procurement; and the anticipated date for full operational capability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12917/26]
355. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the number of serving members of the Defence Forces based in Cork who have applied for discharge in each of the past three years; the primary reasons cited for leaving service; the measures being taken to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12918/26]
356. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports of scrambler motorcycle activity at a location (details supplied); the policy measures and legislative powers that will be considered in to support community safety and deter the illegal use of scrambler motorcycles in public spaces; whether his Department is engaged with An Garda Síochána or other relevant public bodies at a strate…
357. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is currently monitoring US state flights which are stopping over at Shannon; and if there is awareness of deportation flights carrying refugees back to Palestine which are stopping over at Shannon [12438/26]
358. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport his position on the regulation of urban horses and carriages; if he has concerns over the abuse of horses in urban areas; if he is aware of the misuse of horses and carriages on urban roads; and if he plans to reform the regulation of the use and maintenance of horses and carriages in Dublin. [12864/26]
359. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the amount that Iarnród Éireann spent on security services in 2025; the amount that is expected to be spent in 2026. [11602/26]
360. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if he will reopen the Navan to Drogheda railway line for commuters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11646/26]
361. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the last time a review was carried out of the penalty points system for road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11651/26]
362. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the last time a review was carried out of the appeal mechanism for the penalty points system for road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11653/26]
363. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made with regard to adjustment and increases in CIÉ pensions for retired CIÉ workers. [11657/26]
364. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to review the residential noise insulation scheme at Dublin Airport, in light of the increased number of night time flights and the disruption noise from these flights is having on residents of local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11665/26]
365. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA plans to move the H1 bus terminal to Hawkins Street, Dublin 2. [11704/26]
366. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to bring forward legislation to provide the NTA with the statutory power to compel app-based dispatch operators (details supplied) to provide access to operational, algorithmic and job allocation data, given the upcoming NTA review of dispatch operator licensing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11715/26]
367. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of delays in getting appointments for NCT checks in some centres, in some instances denying individuals the opportunity to continue to avail of a two-year check instead of a one-year check due to the age of the vehicle and the delay in getting the appropriate appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11780/26]
368. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if the Dublin Airport residential noise insulation scheme will be extended to areas (details supplied), given that residents have reported an increased level of airport noise disturbance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11788/26]
369. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the total level of Exchequer funding spent by his Department on funding NGOs, by organisation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11807/26]
370. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the total level of Exchequer funding spent on funding NGOs by his Department, in each of the years since 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11825/26]
371. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the assessments that are carried out to determine the level of Exchequer funding that any NGO receives from his Department on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11843/26]