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Michael Cahill Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
424. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to prioritise Glenbeigh village and make it greenway ready, in terms of road improvements works, lighting, pathways and pedestrian crossings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60178/26]
Paul Lawless Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
425. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if, following the recent renewal of the NDLS contract with a company for a further three-year period, he will provide clarity regarding the long term employment security of staff working in NDLS centres nationwide; if he will confirm whether TUPE protections apply in the event that a different service provider is awarded the contract in the future; and the saf…
Ryan O'Meara Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
426. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on work to encourage more employers to participate in the TaxSaver scheme and the cycle-to-work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61809/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
427. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if a new vehicle adaptation scheme is under development or consideration; the Department's role in the development of that scheme; the intended date of introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61822/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
428. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if any assessment has been carried out of the impact on families of disabled drivers and passengers of moving from the current disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme to a new vehicle adaptation scheme, in particular the impact on the ability of a family to change an adapted vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61823/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
429. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Iarnród Éireann’s efforts to automate crossings across their rail network, particularly along the line servicing Nenagh town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61787/26]
Holly Cairns Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
430. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to improve efficiency and decrease wait times in driving test centres. [61761/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
431. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61764/26]
Holly Cairns Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
432. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport whether he has examined introducing dashboard cameras and audio recording devices within driving test vehicles to ensure transparency and safety for both examiners and candidates; and if he would make a statement on the matter. [61762/26]
Holly Cairns Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
433. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the current drivers test waiting times across each test centre; the current average number of tests taken before passing across each test centre; in tabular form. [61760/26]
Joe Cooney Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
434. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has examined the use of certified private providers to conduct practical driving tests in other jurisdictions; the details of any such review: if consideration has been given to the introduction of a regulated system of licensed private driving test centres operating under Road Safety Authority oversight; and if he will make a statement on the…
Joe Cooney Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
435. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport whether any review is planned of the requirement for candidates to obtain a category C licence before presenting for a category CE driving test; and if he will outline any proposals under consideration. [61588/26]
Joe Cooney Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
436. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport whether a review has been undertaken of the pre-drive oral questioning requirements for candidates seeking categories C, CE and D licences; and if he will outline any plans to streamline or modernise these assessments. [61587/26]
Joe Cooney Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
437. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the number of formal appeals received against practical driving test results in each of the past five years; the number upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61586/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
438. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to 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.' [61440/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
439. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61583/26]
Michael Cahill Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
440. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the Killarney to Farranfore bypass will be expedited given the chronic traffic situation in Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60523/26]
Michael Cahill Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
441. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to introduce a scheme to keep bridges clear of overgrowth (details supplied) to ensure the safety of all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60483/26]
Pat the Cope Gallagher Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
442. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the NTA has not provided an interim town service for Letterkenny since the previous contractor withdrew the service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61849/26]
Sean Fleming Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
443. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to encourage greater use of public transport by the promotion of buses or railways; to promote the use of travel passes under the tax savers scheme in view of the fact that less than 1% of the work force currently benefit from this scheme; the measures his Department is taking to encourage employers to cooperate with employees who req…
Sorca Clarke Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
444. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has assessed the increase in the average kerb weight and gross vehicle weight of passenger cars registered in the State over the past 20 years; whether it has examined the implications of increasing vehicle weights, including those associated with electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and larger SUVs, for existing transport and parking infrastru…
Maurice Quinlivan Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
445. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport to detail the revenue received per year, by the State for the use of Shannon Airport by non-Irish military flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61993/26]
Shane Moynihan Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
446. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the possible active travel routes which could be routed to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell, following engagement with South Dublin County Council; the expected timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61994/26]
Mark Wall Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
447. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position with the installation and allocation of bus stops and stands in Kildare south. [61995/26]
Mairéad Farrell Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
448. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on proposed salary increases agreed by his Department for CEOs of transport bodies in years two and three of their contracts, including the CEOs of Córas Iompair Éireann, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61997/26]