Questions

293. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to enhancing the frequency and capacity of direct public transport services from Athboy and Trim to Dublin, particularly during morning and evening commuting periods, in view of population growth and the dependence of these communities for access to Dublin. [68707/26]

294. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA has carried out a recent capacity demand assessment of direct commuter bus services between Trim and Dublin; whether additional peak-time services on routes serving Trim are being considered; and if he will provide details of any planned service enhancements. [68705/26]

295. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if either the NTA or Bus Éireann record the number of occasions on which passengers on the NX Navan-Dublin route are unable to board due to buses reaching capacity; the number of such instances recorded in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient capacity for commuters from Navan and surrounding areas. [68704/26]

296. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport when the appeals process will open for the road transport operators scheme. [68793/26]

297. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the legal and statutory basis upon which the decision taken by the CIÉ board in 2009 not to provide increases to pensions in payment was made; whether that decision constituted an amendment to an existing superannuation scheme within the meaning of section 44 of the Transport Act 1950; whether any Ministerial order or other statutory instr…

298. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether he will provide copies or details of all Ministerial orders, statutory instruments, approvals or other formal authorisations made between 2008 and 2010 concerning amendments to CIÉ pension schemes or the payment of pension increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68802/26]

299. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the legal and statutory basis upon which the decision taken by the CIÉ board in 2009 not to provide increases to pensions in payment was made; whether that decision constituted an amendment to an existing superannuation scheme within the meaning of section 44 of the Transport Act 1950; whether any Ministerial order or other statutory instr…

300. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether he will provide copies or details of all Ministerial orders, statutory instruments, approvals or other formal authorisations made between 2008 and 2010 concerning amendments to CIÉ pension schemes or the payment of pension increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68806/26]

301. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to parliamentary question No. 65444/26, to reconcile the figures provided, in circumstances where 1,195 parliamentary questions referred less 919 resolved leaves 276 rather than the 261 stated as open; the number of referred parliamentary questions outstanding for more than 30 and more than 60 working days; whether compliance with circular 25/2016 is a …

302. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the development of the vehicle adaptation scheme; when the details of this scheme will be published; and when the scheme will be open for applications. [68734/26]

303. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of a service issue (details supplied); and if he will ask his officials to engage with the NTA about improving services and provide an update. [68738/26]

304. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether Irish Rail collects data on passengers left behind due to full trains; and if so, to provide the details for the past year at the Oranmore station, in tabular form. [68850/26]

305. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to the full implementation of developments for new cruise facilities at Dublin Port; to explore alternative approaches to finding the best solution to infrastructural and facility needs for cruise tourism at Dublin Port and ensure the best and most cost-effective approach (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6…

306. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress to improve the availability and accessibility of TFI LEAP cards at Dublin Airport, including the provision of LEAP card vending machines in the airport terminals. [68930/26]

307. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether an assessment has been undertaken of the vulnerability of the Rosslare rail corridor to coastal erosion, storm surge and sea-level rise; and if so, to publish its findings. [68832/26]

308. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to put adequate real-time public information on the status of arrivals and departures ar Oranmore Rail Station. [68884/26]

309. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposals contained in the Athenry bus routes consultation conducted by the National Transport Authority; whether a decision has been made on the proposed rerouting of the 425a TFI bus service and the introduction of the new 416 TFI bus service between Athenry and Tuam; the timeline for implementation of these proposals; and if he wi…

310. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the reason commuters using rail services in the Galway metropolitan area do not benefit from fare structures equivalent to those available through the Transport for Ireland integrated fare system in Dublin; and whether consideration is being given to extending integrated metropolitan rail fares and fare caps to Galway. [68878/26]

311. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the proposed Park and Ride facility in Kilpedder, County Wicklow; the amount expended on the project to date; when the facility will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68946/26]

312. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the proposed Park and Ride facility in Hollywood, County Wicklow; the amount expended on the project to date; when the facility will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68945/26]

313. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount collected on fuel, by fuel type from 2024 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [68101/26]

314. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of reports that different properties on the same street or development are receiving different treatment by the same insurers in terms of flood insurance cover; his plans to ensure that flood insurance is extended to buildings with limited or no flood insurance cover, excluding NDP flood relief schemes; the progress made to implement a…

315. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider extending tax relief to counselling and psychotherapy fees. [68241/26]

316. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for the following economic data in relation to the years 2005-2015: (A) - GDP €bn at constant market price. (B) GNP €bn at constant market price. (C) National Debt €bn. (D) Number of persons in employment. (E) Inflation percentage(%). (F) Unemployment percentage(%). (G) Tax Revenue Receipts €bn. [68300/26]

317. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to efforts by Russia or Russian backed financial technologies or financial companies, to move money through financial institutions based in Ireland in breach of sanctions; and to outline the measures in place to prevent such actions. [68220/26]