Questions

313. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the current anticipated programme for delivery of the N72/N73 Mallow Relief Road; the expected commencement of advance works; the anticipated year for award of the main construction contract and the estimated construction period; and if the indicative programme previously provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland of advance works in late 2027 and award of…

314. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of Parliamentary Questions referred to the National Transport Authority for direct reply during 2026 that remain outstanding beyond the 15 working day standard set out in Circular 25/2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65444/26]

315. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current assessment of the reliability and remaining operational life of the existing train control systems; the expenditure incurred and forecast to maintain and support those systems pending delivery of a replacement traffic management system, by year; and whether the existing systems can accommodate planned increases in rail services and capacity pending…

316. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the rail investment projects, programmes or service improvements expected to be delayed, rephased or reprioritised as a consequence of the costs associated with the failed traffic management system and its replacement; and the details of each affected project or programme, its previous delivery timeframe and its revised delivery timeframe, in tabular form. [6…

317. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the procurement of a replacement traffic management system; the estimated cost of same; and the current estimated date by which the replacement system will be fully operational. [65425/26]

318. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure to date on the National Train Control Centre programme; the current estimated final outturn cost; and the additional expenditure now estimated to be required to procure and implement a replacement traffic management system, by the figures and principal cost component, in tabular form. [65424/26]

319. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the independent review of the National Train Control Centre and Traffic Management System Project is examining the adequacy of Iarnród Éireann's internal technical expertise and project leadership, its reliance on external consultants, the documentation and transfer of existing network knowledge, the involvement of operational end users, and the govern…

320. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when the independent review of the National Train Control Centre and Traffic Management System Project commissioned by the National Transport Authority will be completed; whether the report will be published in full; and the expected publication date. [65422/26]

321. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the technical and safety basis which was relied upon for treating e-scooters differently under the new regulations from electrically assisted bicycles, including heavier utility or cargo e-bikes that may provide assistance up to 25 km/h. [65483/26]

322. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the scientific, engineering, collision-safety or risk-assessment evidence that was used to select 25 kg as Ireland’s maximum permissible e-scooter weight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65482/26]

323. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the introduction of a Transport Security Force, as committed to in the Programme for Government; and when he expects it to be implemented. [65459/26]

324. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of a town bus for Newbridge, County Kildare. [65458/26]

325. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the traffic modelling and preliminary business case for the N72/N73 Mallow relief road will take account of the existing and planned residential development and projected population growth in Mallow; the population and traffic growth assumptions being used in the appraisal of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65469/26]

326. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the wheelchair accessibility of all buildings under his control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65326/26]

327. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA intends to have USB-C charging points installed on all new PSO Bus Éireann fleet. [65576/26]

328. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the number of new buses that entered into Dublin Bus fleet in 2025 and to-date in 2026; the number of buses withdrawn from Dublin Bus fleet during same period, in tabular form. [65574/26]

329. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the National Aviation Safeguarding Framework, led by the Irish Aviation Authority (public consultation period ended on 31 October 2025) has resulted to the publication of a final framework document; if he will outline where such a document can be obtained; if he will explain the intention of the document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6553…

330. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail plans to replace user-operated gated level crossings with automatic barriers, bridges, or other grade separated solutions and if he will provide a timeline for any proposed works, particularly at crossings in County Mayo. [65584/26]

331. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of user-operated railway crossings currently in operation on the national rail network; the number identified as high risk by Irish Rail; and the measures being taken to improve safety at these locations. [65581/26]

332. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he has requested a review of all user-operated railway level crossings nationwide following recent fatal incidents; and if he will provide details of any such review. [65580/26]

333. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration will be given to revisiting previously approved infrastructure proposals for the replacement of level crossings at Knockaphunta (XM250) and Kilnageer (XM240) in County Mayo, where planning permission for bridge infrastructure was previously granted but the projects did not proceed. [65579/26]

334. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all hybrid vehicles currently approved by the National Transport Authority (NTA) for licensing as Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSVs) under the reduced luggage-capacity requirement that applies to certain hybrid and electric vehicles in place of the standard 420-litre luggage-capacity rule; whether a vehicle (details supplied) is includ…

335. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Claregalway relief road project; the current stage of development of the project; the work completed to date; the next steps required to advance the project; and the anticipated timeline for progression through the remaining planning and statutory processes. [65617/26]

336. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the passenger numbers recorded on rail services operating between Ballinasloe, Athenry, Oranmore and Galway over the past three years; whether capacity reviews have been undertaken in respect of these services; and whether additional rolling stock is planned for commuter services in the Galway area. [65624/26]

337. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of capacity constraints and overcrowding on the morning commuter rail service between Oranmore and Galway, particularly the 8am service; the engagement that has taken place with Iarnród Éireann regarding passenger demand on the route; and the measures being considered to increase capacity and improve passenger comfort and safety. [656…