Questions

226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the delays in the processing of applications to exchange foreign driving licences, which can take from one to three months; the reasons for the delays; the number of applications currently awaiting processing; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40962/26]

227. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for delivery of the Bus Connects Galway Network Redesign; when the proposed Oranmore–Galway bus service will be introduced; whether a direct service from Oranmore village to Galway city centre will be provided rather than routing via Parkmore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40982/26]

228. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if Leap card ticketing will be extended to the Oranmore–Galway rail service; the reason this service is not currently included in the Leap card system, in contrast to similar commuter routes in Dublin and Cork; his plans to introduce integrated ticketing on this route; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40983/26]

229. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has plans to increase capacity on peak morning services between Oranmore and Galway city; specifically, the 8am service, in light of reported overcrowding; whether additional carriages will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40984/26]

230. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has received, or anticipates receiving, a formal information request from the European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport in connection with complaint (details supplied); the steps being taken to ensure his Department’s response accurately and fully reflects its obligations as a prescribed person under the Prot…

231. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if the designated person for protected disclosures in his Department has issued a formal determination on prima facie evidence submitted in December 2025 and January 2026 in connection with OPDC referral (details supplied); if not, the reasons for the absence of such determination and the timeline for its issue; and if he will make a statement on the matte…

232. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has considered a roll-out of the safe routes to school initiative to all schools as opposed to the onerous grant application; if he has considered the expansion to secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40990/26]

233. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to deal with antisocial behaviour on the public transport network; if he is aware of an incident (details supplied), which reportedly occurred on the DART involving a group of youths attacking a young man who subsequently required hospital treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41101/26]

234. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a case in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41217/26]

235. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a case in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41218/26]

236. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current legal status of motorised bicycles, including e-bikes and electric scooters, under Irish road traffic legislation; whether any regulatory framework is planned or under development to govern the use of such vehicles on public roads, cycle lanes, and footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41295/26]

237. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has undertaken or commissioned any safety assessment of motorised bicycles and e-scooters currently available for purchase in Ireland; whether there are concerns regarding the sale of vehicles that exceed the EU-permitted 25 km/h assisted speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41297/26]

238. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the number of active SPSV taxi licences currently operating in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41327/26]

239. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has undertaken any assessment of taxi shortages in rural towns and tourism centres, particularly during weekends, festivals and major sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41329/26]

240. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to introducing more flexible transport models or pilot schemes for rural areas where taxi availability is limited, particularly during peak tourism periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41330/26]

241. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the number of SPSV taxi licences issued nationally and in County Kerry in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41331/26]

242. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the National Transport Authority regarding barriers preventing new entrants into the taxi industry in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41333/26]

243. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if any review is under way into the adequacy of late-night transport services in rural towns where Local Link services finish early in the evening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41334/26]

244. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to temporary or event-based SPSV permits during major festivals, sporting events or tourism weekends in rural areas experiencing significant transport shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41336/26]

245. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a clear funding commitment and delivery pathway for Limerick BusConnects, ensuring that the project can move forward without unnecessary delay prior to 2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41344/26]

246. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that passengers in Mullingar and surrounding areas are unable to purchase online tickets from Mullingar to Dublin on bus 115; the reason for this discrepancy; and if he will urgently engage with the National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann to resolve the matter.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41345/26]

247. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has met with Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Luas to discuss and co-ordinate public transport services for major summer concerts and events in 2026; the dates on which such meetings took place; the agencies represented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41348/26]

248. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether a co-ordinated transport plan has been developed between the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Luas operators to facilitate concert goers attending major summer concerts and events in Dublin and other urban centres during summer 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41349/26]

249. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether additional late night or increased frequency public transport services are planned by Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Luas operators to accommodate demand arising from major summer concerts and events in 2026; the routes and services affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41350/26]

250. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has engaged with concert promoters, venue operators, An Garda Síochána and local authorities regarding transport management plans for major summer concerts and events in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41351/26]