374. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made to develop a dedicated bus lane on the M4/N7 corridor; the stage this is currently at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60454/26]
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375. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that driving test applicants at the Raheny Driving Test Centre will not be adversely impacted by the RSA’s decision to temporarily close this centre; if will ensure that additional capacity is provided at the Killester Driving Test Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61399/26]
376. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount Iarnród Eireann has been fined for not meeting service delivery targets for the DART; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61418/26]
377. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the way in which Ireland compares to other EU countries in terms of the use of technology in driving tests to ensure fairness is applied at all times (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61448/26]
378. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the adequacy of the existing driving test system, specifically in relation to avenues of appeals for unsuccessful candidates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61446/26]
379. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the concerns raised by the campaign related to the mechanisms in place behind the Irish Driving Test system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61442/26]
380. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to consider the introduction of an R plate for all rental cars, similar to the L and N plates currently in use in Ireland (details supplied); and will the Minister make a statement on the matter. [60365/26]
381. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Transport the approximate timeframe for the processing of an application for a person (details supplied) under the road transporters support scheme; if the application is still live; if the application requires further information; when payment will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60348/26]
382. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any review ongoing into the way in which the Irish driving test is graded and assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61443/26]
383. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport further to a previous proposal by this Deputy, if the design of the proposed Killarney to Farranfore bypass will include the re-location of the Iarnród Éireann railway station in Farranfore, closer to Kerry Airport, presently 1.4km apart, to facilitate ease of transfer of passengers who wish to use both facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matt…
384. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the amount collected in car-parking charges at each Irish rail station car park including the amount of revenue raised by location in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026. [61509/26]
385. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport whether any requirement to be fitted with an electronic immobiliser applies to used vehicles imported into the State at the point of registration or roadworthiness testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61497/26]
386. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the protocol in place between An Garda Síochána and the motorway traffic control centre for the closure of a carriageway and the activation of variable message signs on notification of a vehicle travelling against the flow of traffic; the average time taken to activate such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61496/26]
387. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to examine the need for a signalised junction at a roundabout (details supplied); if his Department will engage with the National Transport Authority to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61423/26]
388. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the roll out of the D-Spine as part of BusConnects; if he will commit to a timeline for the roll out of the D-Spine; if the release routes will not be changed in advance of the roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61422/26]
389. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to outline the work undertaken by Iarnród Eireann in developing the preferred route for the Four North project; whether the emerging preferred option should now be available for public viewing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61420/26]
390. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount Dublin Bus has been fined for bus routes 15, 27a, 27b, H1, H2, H3, and 6 not meeting service delivery targets in 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61415/26]
391. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport whether Transport Infrastructure Ireland has assessed the installation of wrong-way driver detection technology at motorway junctions; whether any pilot deployment has been undertaken or is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61473/26]
392. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of amending the current driving test system to allow for greater use of technology including video / audio recording to create greater transparency for an appeal mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61445/26]
393. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has examined the use of encrypted audio and video recording technology during practical driving tests in other EU Member States; if consideration has been given to introducing such systems within driving test vehicles to support the appeals process and enhance transparency for both candidates and examiners: if he will seek legal advice reg…
394. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the number of new coastguard stations built by the State in each of the years 2016 to 2025; the total amount for each year of that period spent on design and planning works for all potential coastguard stations; and the total capital expenditure on coastguard stations in each of those years. [61591/26]
395. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport for an update on plans for passing or overtaking rail lines on the DART line on Dublin's Southside to allow the Rosslare Intercity to pass the DART on the line. [61377/26]
396. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he aware of the fact that there has been no application process, a waiting list or an acceptance of new drivers to get a taxi stand licence to ply their trade in Aerphort Átha Cliath since 2022; the reason for this; and when a new allocation of licences for taxis to be based in Aerphort Átha Cliath will be issued to help counter the shortage of taxis w…
397. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport if contingency plans exist in the event of parts of the Dublin to Rosslare rail line falling in to the sea as a result of coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61376/26]
398. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the support and access to funds for the purchase of a new boat or capital investment available to an organisation (details supplied) in County Wexford and for such services and in particular. [60567/26]