243. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the impact that a phased opening of MetroLink would have on project delivery, passenger services and the expected completion date for the full route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54323/26]
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246. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether Irish Rail intends to expand the sensory pod pilot at Kent Station to other stations across the rail network; the plans that are in place to extend the pilot; if a timeline has been set for a wider rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54405/26]
254. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the introduction of a barrier-free electronic tolling system on the Tom Clarke (East Link) Bridge has been considered in order to ease traffic congestion;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54520/26]
123. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional measures his Department is considering to reduce serious injuries among children and teenagers arising from the use of e-scooters; whether any review is underway of the regulation of their importation, sale and use, with particular regard to products intended for or readily accessible to minors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […
172. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated by his Department to each local authority under the regional and local road maintenance and restoration grant schemes in each of the years 2021 to 2026, inclusive; the amount allocated to Dublin City Council in each of those years; the criteria used to determine those allocations; whether his Department has assessed if the cur…
182. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns that blind and visually impaired taxi users may incur higher fares where drivers rely solely on satellite navigation rather than following directions provided by the passenger, resulting in unnecessarily longer journeys; whether guidance, safeguards or complaints mechanisms are in place to protect passengers in suc…
183. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he has been informed by the National Transport Authority that the Metrolink project may be opened in phases; whether he has been informed that it is proposed to open the Swords section to a city centre location before the full line is opened; whether he has been informed of where the city centre terminus is to be located in the event of a phased open…
245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on plans to establish a dedicated public transport security force; the current stage of development of the proposal; the anticipated timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48636/26]
246. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on discussions regarding pension increases for members of the CIÉ pension scheme; the measures being considered to address pensioner concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48640/26]
171. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has plans to repaint the steps leading to Platforms 2 and 3 at Howth Junction and Donaghmede DART Station; the timeframe for carrying out any such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47150/26]
107. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on measures being considered by his Department, the National Transport Authority and transport operators to improve late-night transport services in north Dublin, including through the expansion of DART+ and other rail and bus services; to address ongoing concerns regarding taxi availability for workers and patrons of the night t…
146. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve accessibility across the public transport network, including bus, rail and Luas services; the progress made in ensuring that stations, stops, vehicles and passenger information systems are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and reduced mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46295/26]
199. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the NTA and Irish Rail regarding the disruption to DART, train and Luas services arising from planned maintenance and engineering works over the recent bank holiday weekends in Dublin; the steps being taken to ensure that future works are coordinated as to minimise disruption to passengers; whether alternative approach…
226. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given to the phased introduction of a 24-hour public transport network in Dublin, including overnight DART, commuter rail, Luas and bus services, in recognition of the city’s growing population and the need to support workers, the night time economy and tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46293/26]
245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has examined traffic congestion at the Donaghmede roundabout and on the adjoining Clarehall road, particularly in light of the significant housing development that has taken place in the surrounding area in recent years; the changes to the layout of the junction, including the possible replacement of the roundabout with an…
155. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has carried out an assessment of the impact that significant residential development in the Donaghmede, Clongriffin and Belmayne areas has had on demand for public transport services; whether additional bus capacity, increased service frequencies or new routes are planned for these communities in light of continued po…
453. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has examined the need for improved national coordination frameworks between utility providers and road authorities in relation to the scheduling and carrying out of road excavation works; whether consideration is being given to the development of national guidance, shared mapping systems or coordinated planning mechanisms to reduce rep…
480. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority or Iarnród Éireann has undertaken any assessment of passenger demand on DART services during bank holiday weekends and bank holiday Mondays over the past three years; if so, if he will provide the findings of such assessments, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43075/26]
481. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to operating enhanced DART frequencies on bank holiday Mondays during periods of high visitor numbers, favourable weather conditions or major public events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43076/26]
482. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the passenger numbers recorded on DART services on each bank holiday Monday in 2025 and 2026 to date, compared with the equivalent average Sunday and weekday passenger numbers, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43077/26]
483. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether any analysis has been undertaken of overcrowding levels on DART services serving coastal destinations including Clontarf Road, Killester, Raheny, Harmonstown, Howth Junction, Sutton and Howth during bank holiday weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43078/26]
484. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he is satisfied that the current Sunday timetable operated on bank holiday Mondays adequately reflects travel demand patterns in the greater Dublin area; whether any review of this policy is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43079/26]
485. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions since January 2024 on which additional DART services were operated on bank holiday weekends due to increased passenger demand; the routes and dates involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43080/26]
486. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has considered the introduction of a dedicated bank holiday timetable for DART services, distinct from the current Sunday timetable, in recognition of changing travel patterns and increased leisure and tourism demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43081/26]
345. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with the Department of Transport, CIÉ and relevant pension stakeholders regarding delays or difficulties affecting the implementation of agreed pension related payment increases for CIÉ pensioners; the steps being taken to resolve any outstanding administrative or interdepartmental issues; and if he will make a statement on the …