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Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
26. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers currently in operation in County Kildare; the measures are being taken to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44205/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
27. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the proposed reduction of bus services to Castledermot (details supplied); if the NTA plans to provide an alternative service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44210/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
28. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving test applicants currently waiting longer than the RSA target waiting time for a driving test in each test centre; and the measures being taken to reduce waiting times. [44221/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
29. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has identified any sections of the N78 in County Kildare as requiring safety improvement works; the nature of any such works planned or under consideration; the estimated timelines for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44236/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
30. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number and value of road safety improvement projects approved for County Kildare under specific road improvement and safety funding programmes in each of the past five years; the locations concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44237/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
31. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the level of public transport service provision currently available to villages in south Kildare with populations of fewer than 2,000 persons; the criteria used by the National Transport Authority in determining service levels; and whether any service enhancements are planned. [44242/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
32. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of new or expanded Local Link services introduced in County Kildare since 2020; the passenger numbers recorded on those services; and any proposals currently under consideration for additional routes serving south Kildare. [44243/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
33. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has undertaken an assessment of public transport connectivity between south Kildare and major employment centres including Naas, Newbridge and Dublin; and if he will provide details of any planned improvements arising from that assessment. [44244/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
34. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand bike capacity on Kildare-Dublin commuter trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44300/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
35. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve accessibility on Kildare commuter trains; innovative digital solutions being explored regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44302/26]
Michael Fitzmaurice Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
36. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Roscommon train station in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44308/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
37. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle charging points currently in operation in each county; the number planned for delivery over the next three years; and his views on regional disparities in charging infrastructure. [44351/26]
James Geoghegan Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
38. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44355/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
39. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport it has come to light that the Navan to Drogheda Rail lines is closed; the reason for this and when will it reopen (details supplied). [44389/26]
John Connolly Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
40. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of third-party software or commercial services which, for a fee, automatically monitor and book driving test cancellations through the Road Safety Authority (RSA) online booking system; whether his Department or the RSA has examined the operation of such services; if such services are considered compliant with the RSA’s terms and conditions of u…
Pádraig Rice Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
41. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 489 of 29 April 2025, the procedural steps and milestones required for Ireland to finalize such an agreement with Turkey; the current internal status of this review; if any formal communication has taken place in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44429/26]
Pádraig Rice Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
42. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 211 of 7 May 2026, the number of approved driver instructors who have had their licence revoked by the Road Safety Authority for fraudulent practices between 2020-2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44430/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
43. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to granting a one-year extension to taxi vehicle age limits in cases where vehicles were off the road during the Covid-19 pandemic, in light of precedent where extensions were granted to certain registration years for example, 151 and 152 vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44431/26]
Albert Dolan Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
44. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in implementing the approved 5% pension increase for retired CIÉ personnel; and when payment of the increase, including any arrears due, is expected to be made to affected pensioners. [44438/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
45. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if a bus stop will be provided to cater for a large workforce and local population (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44448/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
46. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on improving public transport services for Ballymore Eustace and Blessington, including the proposed BusConnects Route P44; the frequency, timing and weekend availability of Dublin Bus Route 65; the operational restrictions on the Bus Éireann 132 stop in Blessington; if he will take urgent steps to address gaps in service, i…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
47. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to Leixlip as a potential location for a new driving test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44502/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
48. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport to extend the TFI Anseo route in Killarney (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44504/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
49. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce additional bus services on the Castleblayney to Dundalk route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44528/26]
William Aird Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
50. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the actions he intends to take to strengthen national road-safety governance; if he will review the current distribution of responsibilities across agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44584/26]