368. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current level of funding allocated to the Irish Coast Guard service, including the unit based in Howth; whether any increase in funding is planned in light of operational demands, staffing requirements and equipment needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30131/26]
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369. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the annual Exchequer funding allocated to the Irish Coast Guard service over the past five years, broken down by year, in tabular form, including any specific allocations for the unit based in Howth where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30132/26]
370. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Transport when the Public Service Obligation on Expressway route 4 service (Waterford to Dublin Airport Service) as recommended by the National Transport Authority will come into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30149/26]
371. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the work his Department is carrying out to progress the agreed pension increases for retired Coras Iompair Éireann workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30198/26]
372. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of a new driving test centre in Sandyford, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30235/26]
373. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the basis for the delays to date regarding the provision of a new driving test centre in Sandyford, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30236/26]
374. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport to provide details on all open EU infringement proceedings where the subject of the infringement relates to the functions of his Department; the reason the infringement proceedings were initiated; the procedural stage of the infringement proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/26]
375. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing interim measures for persons who previously held an Irish driving licence, subsequently exchanged it for a foreign licence while residing abroad, and have since returned to the State and applied to exchange their licence back to an Irish driving licence; given that the current processing time for such exchanges can be up to thre…
376. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the measures currently in place to regulate the brightness, alignment and use of modern LED vehicle headlights (details supplied); his plans to introduce or strengthen legislation, regulations or enforcement standards in this area, including limits on brightness and mandatory alignment requirements, to ensure the safety and comfort of all road users; and if…
377. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport to confirm whether the default 30km/h speed limit provisions of the Road Traffic Act 2024 remain available for commencement by Ministerial order; the circumstances, if any, under which he will consider commencing these provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30377/26]
378. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of heavy duty EVs that were supported under the zero-emission heavy duty vehicle purchase grant scheme in both 2024 and 2025 respectively; the total spend under the scheme in each of those years; the breakdown of the type of vehicle supported in each year; the average size of grant provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30378/26]
379. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport his plans to review the zero-emission heavy duty vehicle purchase grant scheme to increase uptake; his plans to increase the value of grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30379/26]
380. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the details of the alignment of the Tyrrelstown LUAS under LUAS 2050 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30381/26]
381. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the details of the alignment of the Blanchardstown LUAS under LUAS 2050 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30382/26]
382. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether there is any statutory licensing or permit requirement for organised road bowling events taking place on public roads, including mandatory Garda approval, insurance and traffic management arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30386/26]
383. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government is mandated to construct a heavy rail connection such as a railway spur to Dublin Airport by 2040 in order to be compliant with Article 34 of EU Regulation 2024/1679 (details supplied); the actions his Department is undertaking to be in compliance with this regulation; whether he can give an indication of when a heavy rail spur to Dublin…
384. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann commercially operated expressway services are required to present a PSV certificate when applying for their motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30576/26]
385. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he is having with Irish Rail in relation to increasing the use of solar power in the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30582/26]
386. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of increasing the use of solar as part of the operation of the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30583/26]
387. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of providing solar panels on buildings owned by Irish Rail including all train stations, similar to what has been provided for on schools across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30584/26]
388. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if it is the current policy of his private office/Department to formally invite or notify all local Oireachtas members of constituency events at which Ministers are in attendance in the course of performing their ministerial duties and functions; if he will provide the Department's current policy or protocol on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …
389. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all events across every constituency attended by the Minister in the course of his ministerial duties since 1 January 2026, where formal invitations/notifications to attend were not issued by his office to all local Oireachtas members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30625/26]
390. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the main policy achievements of his Department since 22 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30666/26]
391. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the current arrangements governing the supply and storage of aviation fuel in the State, including at Shannon Airport; to detail the agreements or practices relating to the refuelling of foreign military aircraft, including those of the United States; if such refuelling activities could have an impact on the availability of jet fuel stocks for civilian aviatio…
392. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the use of HVO fuel for transport as an alternative to diesel; if his Department is carrying out any research into the merits of promoting its use at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30687/26]