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Michael Cahill Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
177. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a solution between Iarnród Eireann, Bus Éireann, the new owners of a centre (details supplied) and Kerry County Council that will allow bus and train passengers go through the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15295/26]
Willie O'Dea Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
178. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made in rail projects under the CMATS. [15559/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
179. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the rollout of Galway BusConnects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15563/26]
Michael Murphy Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
180. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his views on recent research by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission that indicates that 57% of consumers believe there are not enough taxis in their area, while outside Dublin, just 28% of people agree that there are enough taxis (and just 21% in Connacht and Ulster); the measures he plans to take to address this problem; and if he will make a…
Conor D McGuinness Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
181. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will prioritise the upgrades needed on the N25 given the unacceptable number of deaths on the road over the past few years and the chronic infrastructure underspend on the road and the region it serves. [15557/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
182. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the pilot cycle lane between Moone and Timolin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15359/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
183. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the efforts he is making to support the growth of regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15487/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
184. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport to outline the funding allocation to Louth County Council for the roadworks programme this year; if it is anticipated that additional funding will be available later this year for roadworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15491/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
185. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the start date for the 199 local link bus in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/26]
Brendan Smith Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
186. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport taking into account the severe damage due to more intensive heavy rainfall in shorter timeframes that is caused to the non-national road network, if he will give urgent consideration to the provision of additional funding this year following the recent financial allocations to the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15560/26]
John Clendennen Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
187. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a single digital application and payment point for road hauliers for use when applying for abnormal load permits, which is currently being considered by the Abnormal Load Working Group; the timeline for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15496/26]
David Maxwell Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
188. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline any plans to review or increase the local and regional roads funding allocations for both counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2026; if he will consider providing additional or emergency funding to address urgent repair, restoration, and maintenance needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14948/26]
Aisling Dempsey Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
189. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing capacity constraints and overcrowding on the NX bus service between Navan and Dublin, despite the current 20 minute frequency and the introduction of additional peak services; whether he has engaged with the NTA and Bus Éireann with regard to these issues; and if he will consider the introduction of additional NX services originati…
Mairéad Farrell Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
190. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the BusConnects schemes in Galway City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15537/26]
Duncan Smith Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
191. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the number of times a plane (details supplied) landed in Ireland; and if the State has a record of passenger manifests from these arrivals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15201/26]
Peter Roche Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
192. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the status of the work underway to develop the new needs-based, grant-aided vehicle adaptation scheme intended to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; if the eligibility criteria currently linked to the primary medical certificate are being reviewed as part of this process, particularly for individuals with significant disabilities such …
Colm Burke Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
194. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the progress to date in relation to the N/M20 Limerick to Cork motorway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15462/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
195. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport when he will review the IAA’s interpretation of regulations regarding fatigue and factoring for ICG SAR aircrew, and urgently review the system of recording SAR crew working hours, to ensure full compliance with European law. [15556/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
196. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the experience of local residents in relation to lifting the passenger cap at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15472/26]
Brian Stanley Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
197. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport the plans to improve facilities such as rain shelters, disability access, and toilets in Ballybrophy and Portarlington train stations County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15531/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
198. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the arrival of the battery electric DART to Wicklow Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15539/26]
Thomas Gould Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
199. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Northern Ring Road and his plans to reduce congestion in Cork city. [14271/26]
Thomas Gould Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
200. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether Bus Éireann in Cork currently have a full cohort of drivers. [14270/26]
Michael Murphy Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
201. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his views on Competition and Consumer Protection Commission findings that consumers are suffering due to a failure to facilitate innovations in the taxi industry; the regulatory barriers he believes should be considered in this regard; if he plans to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15485/26]
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
202. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to designating the R312 in Mayo as a strategic regional road; if he will provide the funding required to upgrade the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15651/26]