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Conor Sheehan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
434. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the number of each category of train tickets for Dublin-Limerick train services that were sold in 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56071/26]
Paul Murphy Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
435. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the way in which he proposes those without off-street parking will be able to access home charging for EVs; and the way in which he envisages the private wires legislation will address this. [56234/26]
Keira Keogh Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
436. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a catering trolley for the Mayo-Dublin railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56235/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
437. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of WTE qualified vehicle body repairers employed by Dublin Bus as of 16 July 2026, in tabular form. [56278/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
438. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the consideration of establishing a dedicated transport policing service, similar to the British Transport Police operating in Northern Ireland, to enhance safety and security across public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56326/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
439. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the RSA report (details supplied); the number of these fatalities that were reported to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56329/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
440. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the RSA report (details supplied); the number which are included within the 18 vehicle-related workplace fatalities reported by the HSA 2025; whether he supports the inclusion of such data in future HSA Annual Reports on workplace fatalities and work-related deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56330/26]
Joe Neville Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
441. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport the reason TII and the NTA will not attend a briefing with the full council in Kildare as previously requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56331/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
442. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the planned increase in the frequency of the 133 bus service operating between Wicklow and Dublin via Rathnew; when the additional services are expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56336/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
443. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether funding has been allocated, or is expected to be allocated, to continue the 132 bus service in 2027 operating between Dublin and Bunclody via Tullow; the nature of the funding allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56337/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
444. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has plans to increase the capacity and frequency of the 65 bus service operating between Blessington, Ballymore Eustace and Poolbeg Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56338/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
445. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed extension of the Luas network to Bray; the anticipated timeline for the project, including the commencement of construction; the expected date on which the line will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56339/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
446. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to consider the creation of a direct route between Blanchardstown and Swords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56363/26]
Michael Cahill Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
447. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to give favourable consideration to providing financial support similar to the early sign-on sustainability payment for all landowners affected by the south Kerry Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56372/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
448. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the engagement his Department has had with companies (details supplied) following the announcement of up to 500 redundancies and planned route cancellations; the assessment his Department has carried out of the impact of these route cancellations on regional and international connectivity, with particular reference to Cork Airport and transatlantic services; an…
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
449. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether the connectivity commitments provided by a company (details supplied) at the time of the 2015 disposal of the State's shareholding in a company remain in force or enforceable; the mechanisms now available to the State to protect Irish international air connectivity in circumstances where the airline reduces routes or capacity; and if he will make a stat…
Michael Cahill Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
450. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide funding for a long range hedge cutter and specialist equipment and personnel to cut trees in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56396/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
451. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of double decker coaches and double decker buses in the Bus Éireann PSO fleet as of 17 July 2026; if he will the provide the same figures as of 31 December 2023, in tabular form. [56496/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
452. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he has spoken formally with the chairperson of the United States National Transportation Safety Board to date in 2026. [56497/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
453. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will review bus route 314 which serves Limerick to Ballybunnion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56518/26]
Donna McGettigan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
454. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport If he will examine the feasibility of introducing a direct scheduled Bus Éireann Service from Shannon to Dublin; the assessment undertaken to date on the demand for such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56529/26]
Shay Brennan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
455. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his meeting with an organisation (details supplied). [56555/26]
Paul Murphy Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
456. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 18 June 2026, and the reply to the topical issue on Thursday 16 July 2026 on Metro south-west, to provide clarity on the intentions to meet the commitment in the Programme for Government to “Commission an independent feasibility study into continuing MetroLink from the city to South West Dublin”; whether this study w…
Paul Murphy Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
457. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the planned independent feasibility study into continuing MetroLink from the city to South-West Dublin; whether it will take into account the work done by a person (details supplied). [56560/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
458. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the total amount of funding provided for PSO transport services for each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56562/26]