185. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has undertaken any research or assessment of the impact that the absence of Leap card validators on Galway city bus services has on passenger boarding times, bus dwell times, service reliability and journey times; if such analysis has been completed, the findings of same; if comparable assessments have been carried out…
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186. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority intends to cascade or redeploy the existing side-mounted Leap card validators currently in use on Dublin bus services to Galway city services following the rollout of the Next Generation Ticketing programme in Dublin; if such redeployment is not planned, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matte…
187. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport following the conclusion of legal proceedings relating to the N52 Ardee bypass, if he will confirm that full construction funding will be provided to allow works to commence at the earliest opportunity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75101/26]
188. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled and cancelled services on Dublin Bus route 15 in each of the past 12 months, in tabular form; the principal reasons for cancellations; and the measures being taken to improve reliability. [75009/26]
189. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the projected increase in passenger capacity under DART+ for commuters boarding at Clongriffin, Howth Junction and Donaghmede, and Kilbarrack stations; and the measures planned to address capacity constraints at Connolly Station. [75008/26]
190. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority will provide funding to advance the design and planning of the proposed Donaghmede Roundabout junction upgrade ahead of the implementation of BusConnects. [75007/26]
191. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed signalised junction at Donaghmede Roundabout on the R809; the funding committed by the National Transport Authority; and the reasons for the proposed delay until after 2029. [75006/26]
192. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has received proposals for an active travel route along the R809 between Kilbarrack fire station and Donaghmede roundabout. [75010/26]
193. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has received proposals or funding requests for road safety improvements at the Belmayne main street junction, including changes to traffic signal sequencing; and the status of such proposals. [75011/26]
194. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport whether he will review the TaxSaver commuter ticket scheme to provide flexible, pro-rata ticket options for hybrid workers and improved advance seat reservation facilities for regular rail commuters, particularly on the Ballinasloe to Galway route; and whether he will engage with Irish Rail on these matters. [75014/26]
195. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 71103/26, if he can refer the question to the National Transport Authority as Dublin Bus have said that "any requests for the provision of additional routes and services should be directed to the NTA.". [74987/26]
196. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department and Shannon airport have put in place to prevent any further unlawful incursions by persons on the airport campus, airside and non-airside, in 2025 and to date in 2026. [75284/26]
197. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of US troops transiting through Shannon Airport in each of the first nine months of 2026; and the corresponding total for the first nine months of 2025. [75278/26]
198. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport given the European Court of Justice ruling on the passenger cap at Dublin airport, when will the independent review of runway use take place taking into consideration professional opinion of the North Runway Technical Group. [75300/26]
199. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated total additional expenditure required to deliver a fully operational replacement train management system, including interim upgrades, consultancy, procurement and implementation costs; and whether the overall financial exposure has been assessed against the original approved project budget. [75190/26]
200. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether the independent review commissioned into Irish Rail's train management system project has been completed; when its findings will be published; the recommendations that have been made concerning project governance, procurement and oversight; and the way in which these will inform decisions regarding any replacement system. [75189/26]
201. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the interim arrangements Irish Rail has put in place following the termination of the train management system contract; the expected operational lifespan of the existing systems; the associated maintenance and upgrade costs; and whether the Commission for Railway Regulation has assessed the adequacy of these arrangements. [75188/26]
202. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport the total number of successful applications processed under the recent ICE2EV pilot scrappage scheme; the timeline for completing the departmental review into the scheme's emission-reduction impacts and geographic value for money; if he will explicitly state whether provisions will be made from the increased €143 million EV funding allocation in Budget 2027…
203. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the assessment undertaken of the implications of the failure of Irish Rail's train management system project for the delivery of DART+, increased train frequencies, network capacity and other planned rail infrastructure investments; and whether any projects or operational improvements are expected to be delayed. [75187/26]
204. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether Irish Rail intends to proceed with a replacement train management system using technology (details supplied); the procurement process proposed; whether competitive tendering will be undertaken; and the estimated capital cost and delivery timeframe. [75186/26]
205. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the proposed replacement of Irish Rail's train management system; whether a preferred technological solution has been identified; whether a revised business case has been prepared; and when a final decision on the replacement project is expected. [75185/26]
206. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport If he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the operation of the driving test system, the application and communication of RSA requirements relating to insurance discs, the consistency of the implementation of such requirements by driving testers, and the imposition of fees where a test cannot proceed due to documentat…
207. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if he will carry out an independent review of the R132 Connectivity Project, given that serious safety concerns have been raised by drivers of busses and cars, and the negative impact on local businesses. [75106/26]
18. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding that has been allocated by Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority towards the current phase of the project approval process for the Poolbeg Luas extension, including for the procurement of design engineers and route drafting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74532/26]
19. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Transport the current eligibility rules for the use of TFI LEAP cards on commercial bus services operated by companies licensed and registered in the Republic of Ireland travelling through Northern Ireland; and whether he is taking steps to ensure that all coach operators registered and licenced through the NTA will be approved for the TFI Leap card scheme on an all isla…