338. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures being considered by his Department to improve public transport connectivity for growing towns and rural communities in County Galway; the way in which current transport policy is addressing increased commuter demand from areas surrounding Galway City; and the plans in place to encourage greater use of public transport during the working week and re…
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339. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a pension issue (details supplied); and the timeframe for payment to members. [65639/26]
340. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if a viable public transport link between Connolly Station and Dublin Airport can be prioritised and put in place given a similar direct link already exists between Heuston Station and Dublin Airport. [65684/26]
341. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a pension issue (details supplied); and the timeframe for payment to members. [65669/26]
342. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports of recurring difficulties with ticket validation gates at Ceannt Station; the number of complaints received regarding the operation of these gates; the corrective actions that have been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65730/26]
343. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has considered increasing capacity on the 8am train service from Oranmore to Galway through the provision of an additional carriage or longer train sets; if discussions have taken place regarding such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65717/26]
344. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of significant overcrowding on the 8am rail service from Oranmore to Galway; whether Irish Rail has conducted any recent passenger capacity assessments on this service; the average passenger numbers recorded on the service over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65716/26]
345. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when he expects all local authorities to have completed the implementation of revised urban speed limits under the national programme; and whether a target date has been set for nationwide implementation [65708/26]
346. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the assessment undertaken by his Department of the potential road safety benefits arising from the introduction of default 30 km/h speed limits in urban areas; and the expected impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety. [65706/26]
347. 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; to outline any coordinated efforts he or his Department has undertaken on the matter; and to outline when he expects it to be implemented. [65460/26]
348. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the national urban speed limit review and implementation programme. [65702/26]
349. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if incidents of fainting on public transport are recorded; if so, the number of people who have fainted on public transport and details; if he is aware of commuters fainting on the morning Iarnród Éireann commuter rail service from Clondalkin & Fonthill to Dublin Connolly; the steps that are being taken to increase capacity on this line; and if he will outlin…
350. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce integrated ticketing for passengers travelling across Bus Éireann and TFI Local Link services, particularly in rural areas where passengers may be required to use more than one operator to complete a journey; and whether consideration has been given to introducing a daily fare cap or integrated day ticket for such journeys. [65886/2…
351. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider including Athgarvan as part of the 126 Go-Ahead bus route, given the increased demand in the local area for additional public transport. [65761/26]
352. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons that have used each Local-Link bus services within Louth in the years of 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [65517/26]
353. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for the cost of accessibility works related to Dart+ West (details supplied). [65801/26]
354. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65787/26]
355. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has assessed passenger demand and capacity on the Ballina to Galway corridor since the withdrawal of Expressway Route 52 on 24 May 2026; if reports of passengers being unable to board services due to capacity constraints have been examined; and the measures that are planned to increase capacity and service frequency on the…
356. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of daily services in each direction on the Ballina to Galway corridor that the National Transport Authority determined would be required following the withdrawal of Expressway Route 52; whether the authority is satisfied that the current level of service on the corridor meets the needs identified in its determination report; and if he will make a st…
358. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport when outstanding payments under the road transporters support scheme will be paid to eligible haulage operators; the number of approved applicants still awaiting payment; and the total value of payments yet to issue, particularly in light of the renewed increase in fuel prices. [65796/26]
439. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works is involved in the maintenance, refurbishment or capital development of Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel courthouses; whether the OPW has been requested by the Courts Service or any other body to assess or undertake works at either property; and whether the OPW would b…
440. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of any contracts in place between his Department and agencies under his remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64850/26]
441. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the percentage of the OPW capital budget that has been spent in the first eight months of 2026; if he will provide the same figures for 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65162/26]
442. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of persons who have visited Athenry Castle in the first eight months of 2026, in tabular form. [65327/26]
443. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the alternative application processes available for older people who are unable to access or use online application systems; whether an assessment has been carried out on the impact that the increasing digitisation of public services may have on older persons who do not have access t…