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Paul Lawless Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
779. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for decision making, design, funding approval, and construction of a new bus stop in Kilkelly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25813/26]
Paul Lawless Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
780. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 has contributed to delays in road infrastructure and planning processes and the knock-on impact this has on rural business operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25827/26]
Paul Murphy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
781. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether he is concerned about the repeated cancellation of buses on the W6 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25859/26]
Emer Currie Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
782. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the installation of a real-time passenger information pole for stop 46, Botanic Avenue, Drumcondra; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25869/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
783. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the criteria used by Iarnród Éireann to classify an assistance request as "delayed", "partially delivered" or "not delivered"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25883/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
784. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann records instances where passengers were unable to travel due to accessibility barriers where no pre-booked assistance request was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25884/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
785. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the number of lift outages across the rail network, and whether instances where passengers were unable to board or alight due to lift failures are recorded as assistance failures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25885/26]
John Lahart Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
786. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the amount the NTA derived in excess fares paid by Dublin passengers in 2024 and 2025; what has happened to this money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25906/26]
Paul Lawless Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
787. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the current status of a proposed road project (details supplied); the stage the project is at within his Department’s appraisal, approval, and funding processes; whether any allocations, approvals, or directions have been issued to Mayo County Council since 2024; the expected next steps and timelines for progression; and if he will make a statement on the matt…
Paul Lawless Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
788. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the engagement his Department has had with Mayo County Council since 2024 regarding road projects (details supplied); the dates and nature of any correspondence, meetings or directives issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25940/26]
Paul Lawless Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
789. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether any national-level policy, funding or capacity constraints within his Department have contributed to delays in progressing road projects (details supplied); the nature of any such constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25941/26]
Paul Lawless Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
790. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether road projects (details supplied) have been included, or are under consideration for inclusion, in current or forthcoming national transport investment programmes; the criteria being applied to determine their prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25942/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
791. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated max…
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
792. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to confirm that Ireland will pursue a formal exemption from the proposed clean corporate vehicles legislation for short-term car rental operators in EU negotiations, recognising the sector’s distinct role in tourism and transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25984/26]
Albert Dolan Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
793. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to strengthen governance and coordination across the agencies responsible for road safety; if he will consider reforms to ensure clearer accountability in the delivery of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25995/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
794. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport the reason three regional bus routes were withdrawn (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25997/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
795. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport when the car park at Mullingar train station was last re-marked; and if this car-park is scheduled for re-marking this year. [26077/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
796. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will review and install bus shelters at two bus stops at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26094/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
797. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport given that the first two completed sections of the south Kerry Greenway are open, if he will finalise agreements with landowners in regard to accommodation works and compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26102/26]
Paul Lawless Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
798. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of non-Governmental organisations that have received State funding from his Department in each of the past five years; the number of such organisations currently registered in the State which have been funded by his Department; the number located outside the State that have received Irish public funds from his Department for each of the past five ye…
Emer Currie Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
799. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport when additional services were last added to a route; whether any enhancements are due in 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26221/26]
Emer Currie Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
800. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport where a service ranks in terms of busiest Dublin bus routes 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26222/26]
Liam Quaide Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
801. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport if any assessment has been undertaken of the N72 between Clondulane and Fermoy with regard to pedestrian and cyclist safety; whether this route is being considered for inclusion in the active travel programme administered by the National Transport Authority; if he will outline plans or funding allocations to improve safety for non-motorised road users on this s…
Liam Quaide Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
802. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the funding streams that are available to support the development of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure on national roads such as the N72; whether Cork County Council has submitted any proposals in respect of the Clondulane to Fermoy route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26239/26]
Liam Quaide Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
803. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has assessed the feasibility of extending or diverting Route 363 (Dungarvan–Fermoy) to serve Clondulane, County Cork; whether a deviation of approximately 5–6 kilometres has been considered; his plans to review service provision in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26240/26]