Questions

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]

144. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the current status of the project FourNorth DART+ programme; the timeline for publication of the emerging preferred option and commencement of public consultation; the anticipated timeline for progressing the project through planning and delivery. [67399/26]

181. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he could outline what actions are being taken to improve the reliability of the Dublin Bus Network in light of serious issues of 130 bus service including repeated cancellations and inconsistencies between scheduled and operated services; the number and percentage of scheduled 130 services that were cancelled or did not operate in each month of 2025 and t…

140. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann regarding proposed future service patterns on the Howth DART branch under DART+ Coastal North; and whether the Government will require that direct DART services between Howth, Sutton, Bayside and Dublin city centre are retained when future timetables are developed. [66990/26]

203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to provide for an increase in CIÉ pensions to reflect the significant increases in the cost-of-living in recent years; whether such an increase is currently under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64410/26]

204. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding outstanding increases under the CIÉ pension schemes; the progress made in resolving this matter following previous commitments that it would be addressed; the timeframe for a resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64409/26]

599. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63…

600. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63…

601. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the statutory process that will apply where private land is required by compulsory acquisition for the FourNorth project; the rights available to affected property owners to make submissions or objections; the body responsible for determining such objections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63813/26]

602. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when residents adjoining the Connolly to Malahide rail corridor who may be directly affected by the FourNorth project will be notified; the arrangements for direct engagement with those residents before the emerging preferred option is finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63812/26]

603. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if alternatives to the acquisition of residential properties or private gardens are being examined in the development of the FourNorth project, including the use of non-residential land where feasible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63811/26]

604. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional land currently expected to be required for the FourNorth project; the locations along the corridor where land acquisition may be necessary; if residential properties or private gardens may be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63810/26]

607. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the design of the FourNorth project is intended to facilitate future rail infrastructure or expansion; if any additional land is being safeguarded or considered for acquisition for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63819/26]

622. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if an updated cost-benefit analysis of MetroLink is being carried out to take account of the revised cost of the project and the increase in population and employment since the original business case was prepared; when this analysis will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64016/26]

624. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the economic assessment of MetroLink will take account of the potential for additional housing and development around stations as a result of the increased public transport capacity provided by the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64018/26]

370. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the eligibility criteria for the disabled parking permit scheme; whether the scheme provides for applications from persons with severe non-visible disabilities, including autism, intellectual disabilities and other conditions that may give rise to significant safety risks in public spaces despite the person being physically mobile; whether his Department has…

642. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has plans to install Leap Card vending machines in the arrivals halls of Dublin Airport and Dublin Port; the current status of such proposals; the expected timeline for their installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59328/26]

643. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his attention has been drawn to reports (details supplied) that has experienced persistent cancellations, ghost buses, overcrowding and significant delays; the measures being taken by the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus to improve the reliability and capacity of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59332/26]

241. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has received any briefings or correspondence from the National Transport Authority or Transport Infrastructure Ireland on proposals to open MetroLink in phases, including opening the Swords section before the remainder of the line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54320/26]

242. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has received an updated timetable for the delivery of MetroLink within the past 12 months; if that timetable includes the phased opening of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54322/26]