126. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the traffic calming and speed limit standards that apply at and near schools; if he intends to prepare or update these standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44956/26]
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127. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made in improving public transport connectivity for counties in the Midlands region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46227/26]
128. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his efforts to simplify the process for returning emigrants to exchange US driver licences. [46019/26]
129. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the latest update on Dart+ West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46046/26]
130. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when the public consultation for the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS) will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46229/26]
131. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the plans to expand town services (details supplied) throughout the State; to outline a timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45501/26]
132. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to improve the availability, frequency and reliability of rural bus services, particularly those used by older persons to access essential services such as healthcare, shopping and social supports; if he will outline the plans to expand community-based or demand-responsive transport options in rural areas; and if he will ma…
133. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the lack of investment, capacity and accessibility on main public transport routes between Wexford and Dublin, specifically relating to the Rosslare to Dublin Rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46336/26]
134. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to address the ongoing reliability issues on the 132 Bus Éireann regional/commuter service; the steps are being taken to improve the reliability and increase passenger confidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46262/26]
135. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the new needs-based, grant-aided vehicle adaptation scheme intended to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; what expansion of eligibility criteria currently linked to the primary medical certificate are being reviewed as part of this process, particularly for individuals with significant disabilities s…
136. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the reason the four Dublin local authorities received only a small proportion of the €1.5 billion allocated this year for national, regional and local roads; the way in which these authorities are expected to fund the maintenance and renewal of roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46321/26]
137. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to conduct a feasibility study in respect of a metro for Dublin South West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46018/26]
138. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the establishment of an integrated strategic transportation office in Cork City to oversee and manage the multi-billion-euro transport projects earmarked for Cork. [46319/26]
139. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to support the sustainability and development of rural transport links and community connectivity in Galway east, particularly in more isolated areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38280/26]
140. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the total funding towards local road maintenance and resurfacing that has been allocated to Monaghan and Cavan County Councils in each year since 2020; the allocation provided to these councils for 2026; if he intends to allocate further funds for this purpose to these councils in this calendar year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44958/26]
141. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport further to the Strategic Rail Review, the timeframe in which it is intended to provide rail services in County Monaghan. [46020/26]
142. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV chargers in operation which are publicly accessible across Ireland, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46250/26]
143. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the latest update on the launch of the N8 airport route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46045/26]
144. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the extension of the battery electric DART to Wicklow Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46301/26]
145. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the significant inflationary pressures currently facing local authority roads departments, including Tipperary County Council, and the impact this is having on roads maintenance outputs; and whether consideration is being given to revising the regional and local roads funding model to reflect sustained inflation in construction materials, f…
146. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve accessibility across the public transport network, including bus, rail and Luas services; the progress made in ensuring that stations, stops, vehicles and passenger information systems are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and reduced mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46295/26]
147. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status and timeline for delivery of the National Train Control Centre and associated rail traffic management system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46182/26]
148. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be provided to local authorities in 2026 to offset increased fuel, bitumen and construction material costs impacting roads maintenance programmes; if measures are being considered to ensure local authorities can maintain existing levels of road maintenance and restoration works, despite increasing operational costs. [36510/26]
149. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to achieve a just transition in transport including targeted supports to make EVs accessible and affordable for low and middle-income households and high mileage, car dependent users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45498/26]
150. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the rollout of the A spine of the BusConnects programme in Dublin; if there are any operational delays preventing its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46346/26]