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Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
213. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the provision of the Letterkenny town bus service in County Donegal that has been promised since September 2025, [64535/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
214. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport whether the proposed new Knock Airport bus service would supplement, will replace or extend existing routes 440, 442 or MY42; the way in which it would connect with route 22 at Charlestown; if its timetable will be coordinated with flights at Ireland West Airport; and if the NTA or Department officials have engaged with Ireland West Airport to ensure the ti…
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
215. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the present planning and approval status of the proposed Charlestown, Ireland West Airport, Kiltimagh, Castlebar bus service; whether procurement or contractual discussions have commenced; and the earliest anticipated operational date. [64527/26]
Brian Brennan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
216. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if a road transporters support scheme applicant (details supplied) will be allowed to request payment for additional months or will be able to appeal this decision. [64560/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
217. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport to reconsider the increase on fares on public transport. [64561/26]
Brian Brennan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
218. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport when the appeals process under the road transporters support scheme will open to applicants who wish to make an appeal on their case. [64558/26]
Pa Daly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
219. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to address the concerns that the recently announced rise in public transport fares will discourage the use of public transport; the measures he is taking to ensure that the use of public transport is affordable; and the engagements he had with the NTA on the matter. [64566/26]
Pa Daly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
220. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the engagements he had with the NTA to discuss the recently announced increase in public transport fares; to report on all meetings including the times he met with the NTA to discuss this issue in person; and the dates of these meetings including a breakdown of the dates he attended as opposed to a meeting taken by his officials. [64569/26]
Pa Daly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
221. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the work that has been carried out by his Department to analyse the impact of the recently announced fare increase on the affordability of public transport; if he will publish this analysis; and to outline a date for publication. [64568/26]
Pa Daly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
222. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the recently announced increase in public transport fares is justified; and if he will consider reversing this increase and ensure that it does not go ahead in January 2027. [64567/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
223. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has submitted a request for funding in 2027 for the proposed bus service connecting Charlestown, Ireland West Airport, Kiltimagh and Castlebar; and the estimated annual cost and proposed frequency of that service. [64525/26]
Pa Daly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
224. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the NTA on correspondence (details supplied); and to provide an update on the concerns raised by residents. [64638/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
225. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department plans to establish a local link route to serve Mourneabbey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64611/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
226. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann has a dedicated phone line available for people, particularly older people, who are unable to purchase bus tickets online; if not, if he will consider introducing one. [64676/26]
Paula Butterly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
227. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will undertake a feasibility study on the development of a North Drogheda railway station and a new railway station in Mid-Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64685/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
228. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently reconsider the increase in public transport fares by 15% in 2027 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64709/26]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
229. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport regarding the recent purchase of 132 buses by the NTA, the number of publicly-owned buses that are currently not being used; when they will come into use; and the cost of storage and servicing any unused buses, both cumulatively and per-week. [64718/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
230. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport If he will address the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) concerning recent rail fare increases and operations within Iarnród Éireann. [64730/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
231. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting time for an NCT appointment, by county; the number of vehicles currently overdue an NCT due to a lack of available appointments; and the measures being taken to reduce waiting times. [64772/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
232. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the total amount collected in motor tax from vehicles registered in County Clare in each of the past five years; and the amount invested by the State in the maintenance and improvement of roads in County Clare in each of those years. [64773/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the decision to increase the Public Service Obligation fares by an average of 15% from January 2027 is consistent with the target in the National Sustainable Mobility Policy, as updated by the Climate Action Plan 2023, of a 130% increase in daily public transport journeys by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64817/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
234. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if an assessment was made of the impact of the January 2027 fare increase on low income commuters, on rural passengers and on users of TFI Local Link services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64825/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
235. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that will govern the annual review of fares to apply from 2027; whether each annual adjustment will be subject to Ministerial approval; whether it will be laid before the Oireachtas for scrutiny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64824/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
236. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if alternatives to the January 2027 fare increase were considered, including the estimated cost to the Exchequer of maintaining Public Service Obligation fares at 2026 levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64823/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
237. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if any modelling or assessment was carried out by his Department or the National Transport Authority of the projected impact of the January 2027 fare increase on passenger numbers and on progress toward national public transport journey targets; if so, if that modelling will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64822/26]