Questions

51. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport in relation to the new bus shelter contract from 2026 onwards, the total value of the contract; the number of bus shelters to be constructed in each year, nationally and specifically in County Meath; the estimated number of bus shelters to be maintained in each year, and specifically in County Meath; the estimated advertising revenue from bus shelters that w…

52. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide a status update on the proposed 199 bus route between Glendalough and Bray; whether funding has been secured for the route; when it is expected to become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31155/26]

53. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the revised RSA reform proposals, following on from the decision to not pursue review recommendations to reform and restructure the RSA into two independent agencies; the stakeholders being consulted and involved in the drafting of these revised proposals; when he intends to present these proposals to Government; and if he will make a statement…

54. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the authoritative body or individual that will lead and co-ordinate relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the Road Safety Strategy and be responsible for the delivery of its target of halving deaths and serious injuries on roads this decade, following the decision to not pursue the establishment of Road Safety Commissioner model or an equivalent statut…

55. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the reforms planned for the RSA and other lead agencies responsible for road safety to ensure the delivery of the Road Safety Strategy targets, particularly given the RSA’s resource constraints and lack of statutory powers necessary for its delivery, given changes to oversight structures are clearly required to ensure the delivery of agreed actions; and if he w…

56. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport when the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025 will be published; when will it be enacted; when collision data will be made available to local authorities; the interim measures in place to assist local authorities in identifying and implementing safety improvements in high-risk locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31227/26]

57. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the number and location of high collision locations or high-risk road safety areas identified by TII on the national road network, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31228/26]

58. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the phase 2 action plan of the Road Safety Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31229/26]

59. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if a dedicated funding stream is in place for local authorities and TII to carry out necessary works at high collision locations or high-risk road safety areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31230/26]

60. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the National Safety Camera Strategy; the actions that will be taken before the end of 2026; if he will consider a rapid rollout of average-speed cameras, particularly in high-risk road safety areas or high collision locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31231/26]

61. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will give favourable consideration to including a company in County Kerry in the road transport support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31251/26]

62. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure there are more public transport options for rural dwellers in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31276/26]

63. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of times his Department has officially denied permission to a foreign country seeking to transport weapons through Ireland in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31316/26]

64. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of 120 buses serving Newbridge to Prosperous and Dublin that have been cancelled to date in 2026; whether records are kept of late busses re same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31317/26]

65. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will engage with Local Link regarding the provision of a rural transport service to the Cross, Mullagh area of County Cavan; the criteria used to determine which communities are provided with a Local Link service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31332/26]

66. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the mechanisms in place to support agencies under his remit with the increased costs of employing staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31370/26]

67. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the mechanisms in place to support agencies under his remit to manage the increase in the minimum wages in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31388/26]

68. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the mechanisms in place to support agencies under his remit to manage increasing operating costs including insurance, energy and fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31406/26]

69. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of daily public transport journeys that occurred in 2024 when including commercial bus services; the percentage increase this represents from the 2018 baseline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31471/26]

70. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in implementing policies to reduce transport-related emissions, including measures to promote electric vehicles and sustainable mobility; and if he will outline any further initiatives planned in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/26]

71. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken to improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31489/26]

72. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for expanding on the smart demand-responsive transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23031/26]

73. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the CIÉ pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27250/26]

74. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the next steps for the introduction of 'Grace's Law'; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20216/26]

75. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether the current iteration of the National Development Plan funds the building of the Northern Ring Road in Cork. [26992/26]