51. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the number of air traffic controllers who have left their roles from 2018 to-date in 2026, by location; whether retention measures have been implemented to encourage qualified air traffic controllers from leaving their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15304/26]
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52. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport whether he has considered the impact of the removal of the passenger cap on air traffic control operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15305/26]
53. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of the funding allocated to each local authority under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme; the funding which was drawn down by each local authority in each of the years 2020 to date in 2026, in tabular form. [15310/26]
54. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to improve bus stops around the country; if he plans to standardise bus stops across the country; the funding which has been allocated to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15311/26]
55. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will rule out fare hikes in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15312/26]
56. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport regarding the new dedicated statutory body that has been approved for the Metrolink project, the reasons the project could not be located with the NTA or TII; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15313/26]
57. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full and first year cost to establish a new statutory body for the MetroLink project; the funding which has been awarded; the number of staff the new body is planning to employ; the grades; if the staff will be new, or will they be seconded from elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15314/26]
58. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to expedite the processing of requests for additional/increased bus stops (collect/drop off customers) on selected routes, currently taking 8 to 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15322/26]
59. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of meetings with Bus Éireann he has had since June 2025; the subject of each meeting, in tabular form. [15339/26]
60. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when the statutory fee for the release of a vehicle impounded by An Garda Síochána, currently €125, was last increased; the rationale for the current level of the fee; whether he has received representations from An Garda Síochána regarding concerns that the fee does not act as a sufficient deterrent, particularly in respect of repeat offending by learner dri…
61. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the efforts being made to address the staffing issues with air traffic control; the service delivery assurances he can provide ahead of the peak summer travel period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15376/26]
62. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the expenditure incurred to date on the Dart South West project. [15423/26]
63. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the expenditure incurred to date on the Dart West project. [15424/26]
64. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on the work undertaken by date, by the Irish Coast Guard, to progress the development of a new station for the Killaloe Irish Coast Guard unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15454/26]
65. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will re-open the Safe Routes to School Programme for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15463/26]
66. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport in light of the Irish Aviation Authority’s press statement of 11 February, which confirmed that the temporary UAS Geographical Zone (UGZ T2) in Cork was established following discussions between AirNav Ireland and a BVLOS operator, the consultation which took place with other airspace users and industry stakeholders prior to the establishment of this zone; …
67. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport with respect to the temporary UAS Geographical Zone (UGZ T2) in Cork, given that the consultation on UGZ T2 opened simultaneously with the zone taking effect, will he explain how this satisfies the requirement for meaningful stakeholder engagement prior to restricting previously permitted UAS operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15467…
68. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority engaged with representative industry bodies, including an organisation (details supplied), prior to announcing UGZ T2; and if not, the rationale for proceeding without such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15468/26]
69. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport when establishing the temporary UAS Geographical Zone (UGZ T2) in Cork, the consultation took place with Cork City Council and other relevant local authorities and the way in which this process aligns with Actions 3, 6 and 7 of the National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (August 2025), which envisage local authority involvement in UAS Geogra…
70. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the decision to introduce the recent Geozone in Cork was preceded by consultation and stakeholder engagement consistent with the commitments outlined in the National Policy Framework on Unmanned Aircraft Systems; whether a report or statement of reasons was published following that consultation; and whether he is satisfied that the decision-making p…
71. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether he will confirm, in establishing the temporary UAS Geographical Zone (UGZ T2) in Cork whether the safety case and supporting risk assessment were shared with stakeholders before the announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15471/26]
72. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport whether it is his function, that of the Oireachtas, or that of the Dublin Airport Authority to decide on the naming of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15508/26]
73. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place or proposed to support the delivery of goods by pedelec cargo bike, given that electric vans are supported with direct grants, grants for home chargers, stacked BIK relief, VRT relief, and accelerated capital allowances; if he will consider the rebalancing of commercial fleet vehicle incentives toward pedelec cargo bikes to cut congest…
74. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport to set out the policy in his Department regarding the use of artificial intelligence; whether AI is used or permitted in drawing up policy documents, speeches, answers to parliamentary questions, press releases or for other official documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15627/26]
75. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the expected delivery schedule for the Blacksod Bay Loop active travel scheme in County Mayo, including design, procurement and construction stages; whether additional capital support will be provided to expedite works under the 2026 Active Travel and Greenways investment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11089/26]