126. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to make our transport infrastructure resilient to extreme weather events. [15486/26]
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127. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport whether additional funding will be made available to local authorities, in 2026 specifically to repair potholes and other road damage caused by recent flooding and storms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15492/26]
128. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport the efforts his Department is making to improve the country’s road network. [15558/26]
129. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the Abnormal Load Working Group, in particular consideration being given by the working group to the current regulations which set the maximum authorised weights and dimensions for mechanically propelled vehicles and trailers on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15495/26]
130. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the extension of the rail line from Athenry to Claremorris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14880/26]
131. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on emergency, additional roads funding for Wicklow and Wexford local authorities following the significant damage caused by storm Chandra; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15290/26]
132. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to provide an additional allocation to local authorities for the purpose of local road maintenance and improvement, beyond the allocations currently announced, considering the announced funding will be insufficient to carry out the works that have been deemed necessary by many local authorities. [14638/26]
133. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to provide a full update on Cork BusConnects, and the shorter term plans to improve the reliability of the bus service in Cork city and suburbs. [15514/26]
134. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport to outline the 2026 grant allocations to local authorities for roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15162/26]
135. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting time for new bus stop/shelters infrastructure approvals in Cork; if additional capital funding will be made available in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14231/26]
136. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if train services from Heuston Station to County Laois will be expanded so as to have additional late-night services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15530/26]
138. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if progress has been made regarding further funding for DART+ Southwest in order to facilitate delivery of the project before 2030. [15544/26]
139. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the reason the 414 Barna-Galway service outlined in the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan as an 'existing route' never operated; whether plans exist to commence a service of this description; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15501/26]
140. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport the level of investment planned for the Local Link network in 2026; the estimated cost of establishing a Local Link service to connect towns and villages along the N17 to Sligo town; the specific measures proposed to strengthen rural transport provision in the south Sligo region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15288/26]
141. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an outline of his most recent engagements with the RSA in relation to the opening of the new driver test centre in Sandyford; if he will advise on any update in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15552/26]
142. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the NTA on measures to address overcrowding and missed journeys on the 115 service, particularly for Kilcock commuters who have limited alternative public transport options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15549/26]
143. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the proposed N25 Midleton to Youghal (Castlemartyr and Killeagh Bypasses) project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15465/26]
144. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve bus route coverage, frequency and reliability in outer urban and suburban areas; and the way his Department is ensuring that route planning and service levels reflect population growth and commuting needs in communities in north Dublin. [15480/26]
145. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken regarding the changing of the PSO contract for flights between Donegal and Dublin which has resulted in a drastic reduction in the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15516/26]
146. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when funding will be provided to commence construction on Dart+ South West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15548/26]
147. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the upgrading of the line, facilities and car parking at stations in relation to the DART West project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15473/26]
148. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the actions that can be taken immediately to increase capacity on rail services in the Clondalkin area, given demand is increasing with development, and further capacity is not currently due to be delivered until 2027. [15543/26]
149. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport if he will give urgent consideration to the request of counties Wicklow and Wexford, for an emergency adverse weather fund for the non-national road network for 2026, taking into account the further deterioration in road surfaces due to the ongoing consistent and heavy rainfall which impacts severely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […
150. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the ongoing engagement he is having with Dublin Bus in relation to capacity issues, delays and ghost buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13795/26]
151. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the deteriorating road conditions in Galway East, particularly where safety concerns have been raised (details supplied); if funding has been assigned to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15532/26]