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Gary Gannon Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
181. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the statutory rights residents currently possess to seek exclusion zones, geofenced areas or operational restrictions where routine commercial drone delivery operations give rise to concerns relating to residential amenity, noise, privacy or environmental impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48995/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
182. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if the new battery operated trains on the northern commuter line will be fully accessible for power assisted wheel chairs and manually operated wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49008/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
183. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if the new battery operated trains for the northern commuter line have been tested by wheelchair users; if not, whether there will be an opportunity for wheelchair users to test the accessibility of the trains prior to their deployment into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49009/26]
Seán Crowe Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
184. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the 27 bus route in Dublin has met the minimum operated kilometres and punctuality standard in 2025 and 2026; and if any fines were imposed for a failure to do so. [49029/26]
Albert Dolan Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
185. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the purpose of the weight-in-motion camera system located on or near the M18; the functions it performs; the details of the type of data it collects; the way in which this data is used and shared, including with An Garda Síochána or other agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49032/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
186. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of lost kilometres on the Bus Éireann 103 service Dublin to Ashbourne/Ratoath in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the way in which this compares to other comparable services; the measures he is taking to reduce lost kilometres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49038/26]
Seamus Healy Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
187. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Transport to approve the application by Tipperary County Council for a safety improvement grant amounting to €50,000 for a scheme of traffic calming measures along with associated line markings and signage at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49040/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
188. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the bus services that will serve the Fassaroe Bray park and ride facility in Wicklow when it opens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49070/26]
Eoin Hayes Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
189. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the total cost of engagement with a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2020 to 2025, across his Department, by project, year and value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49102/26]
John Paul O'Shea Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
190. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing an additional stop on the 243 bus service at Roskeen, Lombardstown to improve access for people living in the Banteer and Castlemagner area, where there is ample room for parking and connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49111/26]
John Paul O'Shea Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
191. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if dedicated funding will be made available to support the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of greenways in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49112/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
192. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to establish a new driving test centre in the Leixlip and Celbridge areas. [49114/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
193. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in respect of bringing Spencer Dock train station back into use; the amount expended to date on the project; the annual cost of securing the site and building since 2020 to date; and the date on which it is expected to be operational [49118/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
194. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in respect of new access to the outer platforms at Connolly station; the amount expended to date on the project; and the date on which the access route is expected to be operational. [49119/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
195. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in respect of greater use and expansion of the Docklands train station in the context of DART+ west and north. [49120/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
196. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a schedule of the number of new and/or existing PSO routes that cannot be operated due to a lack of funding in 2026. [49152/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
197. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the number of instances of airspace closures from 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by month and location; the reasons for these closures, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49182/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
198. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is expected to pay such high road tax for a car with low emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49186/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
199. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the most up to date schedule of costs in respect of the delivery of the Metrolink project. [49187/26]
Duncan Smith Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
200. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to outline how residents who wish to purchase electric vehicles who are without off- street parking (details supplied) can access EV charging points if they purchase electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49190/26]
Paul Murphy Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
201. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether the potential health impacts on children living near general aviation airports are being considered by the relevant authorities. [49197/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
202. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has approved funding for a road (details supplied) that faced storm damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49206/26]
Johnny Guirke Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
203. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with the RSA regarding a bi-lateral driver’s licence agreement between states in the USA and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49208/26]
Johnny Guirke Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
204. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport if he will give a directive to the RSA to begin work on a bi-lateral drivers licence agreement with the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49209/26]
Johnny Guirke Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
205. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with his Department regarding a bi-lateral licence agreement between Ireland and the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49210/26]