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William Aird Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Social
101. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the fuel allowance eligibility criteria in cases where a pensioner is deemed ineligible due to a non-dependent adult child residing in the household; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44574/26]
Pa Daly Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
102. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the new public transport services that have been rolled out so far in 2026; the new services that will start operating in the remainder of 2026 and in the year 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45508/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
103. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the new start date for the 199 Local Link bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46559/26]
Pa Daly Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
104. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the rail traffic management system; to provide and updated timeline for delivery; the projected costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45509/26]
Ciarán Ahern Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
105. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the programme for Government commitment to commission a new independent feasibility study on continuing MetroLink to Dublin South-West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46573/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
106. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the planned roll-out of the N8 orbital bus route under the BusConnects programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46563/26]
Barry Heneghan Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
107. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on measures being considered by his Department, the National Transport Authority and transport operators to improve late-night transport services in north Dublin, including through the expansion of DART+ and other rail and bus services; to address ongoing concerns regarding taxi availability for workers and patrons of the night t…
Eoin Ó Broin Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
108. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the reason he is delaying funding for DART+ South West; and when he intends to release the funding for this vital public transport project. [46305/26]
Darren O'Rourke Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
109. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to address the deteriorating service on the 103 Bus Éireann route serving areas including Ashbourne and Ratoath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44955/26]
Paul McAuliffe Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
110. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to outline the latest timeline of construction for the Finglas Luas extension project following the resolution to legal action earlier this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46345/26]
James O'Connor Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
111. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy; the timeline for the opening of new stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46380/26]
John McGuinness Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
112. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if the discontinued route 4 bus service from Waterford to Dublin-Dublin Airport and the stops along the route will be reinstated following the withdrawal of a service (details supplied). [46260/26]
Paul Murphy Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
113. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek additional investment in public transport in light of the fuel crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46090/26]
Pa Daly Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
114. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will rule out fare increases in budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45499/26]
John McGuinness Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
115. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on progress regarding approval of the completion of the final two stages of the Kilkenny ring road and the maintenance and upgrade of the existing sections of the same road. [46261/26]
Catherine Callaghan Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
116. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will acknowledge the importance of having new rural local link bus routes in Carlow incorporate all population centres, including villages such as Ardattin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/26]
Grace Boland Oral 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
117. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric buses currently in storage; the total cost of their storage and maintenance over the past three years; the projected cost of continued storage and maintenance until deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46183/26]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
118. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport when a new bus route (details supplied) will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46334/26]
Duncan Smith Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
119. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Metrolink enabling works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45939/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
120. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will commission a feasibility study to explore the reopening of Kildangan train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46174/26]
Edward Timmins Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
121. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Commencement of Local Link route 199 Glendalough to Bray; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46263/26]
Barry Ward Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if delays with the Irish Rail’s traffic management system project are expected to impact the delivery of wider rail investment programmes, including the DART+ Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46165/26]
Tom Brabazon Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
123. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the measures currently being taken, and if further measures are being considered by his Department, to tackle the misuse of scramblers in public areas. [35697/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
124. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the reason he is delaying the release of current funding to allow the completion of the Bus Connects network redesign; and if he will give a commitment to provide additional funding for the expansion of Bus Connects to cover the Clonburris, Adamstown, Grange View corridor. [46306/26]
Brian Brennan Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
125. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport to outline the next steps in the progress of the Arklow to Shillelagh Greenway; the measures that can be taken to expedite the project to ensure completion at the earliest possible opportunity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46347/26]