336. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on a bus route (details supplied), including the original planned commencement timeline; the reasons for its delay; the current projected start date, the steps which are being taken to prioritise its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8115/26]
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337. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he considers the current bus provision serving Clonshaugh and Moatview to be adequate, given persistent overcrowding and the frequent non appearance of a route (details supplied); the action which is being taken by his Department or the National Transport Authority to address reliability on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8116/…
338. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department or the National Transport Authority has considered extending existing bus routes including a route (details supplied), either as an interim or permanent measure, to address the lack of direct public transport in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8117/26]
339. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the regulatory and oversight arrangements in place for the issuing of International driving permits in Ireland; whether his Department has received complaints regarding delays, turnaround times or a lack of transparency in the processing of applications; the engagement, his Department has had with the issuing authority regarding service standards and communi…
22. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the details of all works completed since 2020 and all works planned for the period 2026 to 2030 at all DART stations and platforms on the Dublin southside network; the type of works carried out or proposed, the year of completion or planned delivery, the current status, and the funding source for each station, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement …
317. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the details of all works completed since 2020 and all works planned for the period 2026 to 2030 at DART stations and platforms on the northside of Dublin (details supplied); the type of works carried out or proposed in each station; the year of completion or planned delivery; the current status and the funding source of each, in tabular form; and if he will …
329. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the MetroLink project including procurement and contracting stages; the revised delivery timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6377/26]
330. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of ongoing reliability and capacity issues on bus route 130; the steps being taken with the National Transport Authority to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6381/26]
331. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current stage of progression of the DART Northern Line project; the next milestones for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6384/26]
332. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether additional peak hour services are planned for bus route 130; the factors considered in service planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6388/26]
333. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of reports of cancelled or so called ghost bus services across the Dublin network; the steps being taken to improve real time information accuracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6389/26]
362. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the lack of clear and audible public address announcements at DART stations particularly in relation to service delays and platform changes; the standards in place to ensure accessibility for passengers who are visually impaired; the steps being taken to improve the clarity and reliability of announcement…
363. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all DART stations indicating whether a fully functioning audible public address announcement system is in place at each station; whether any stations currently have partial or non-functioning systems; the timeline for remediation where deficiencies exist, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6582/26]
364. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to ongoing and seriously dangerous driving behaviour at a location (details supplied) particularly during school arrival and departure times; the measures currently in place, or planned by his Department in conjunction with the National Transport Authority and local authorities to improve road safety at this location; whether …
365. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to address dangerous driving behaviour in the vicinity of primary and post-primary schools nationwide; whether any targeted road safety or driver awareness campaigns are planned or underway focusing on school zones and student safety; the way in which these initiatives are being coordinated with local authorities and An …
302. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports that third party businesses are advertising the ability to secure Irish driving test appointments within a short number of days by bypassing the normal waiting list; the examination or investigation which has been undertaken by his Department, the Road Safety Authority or any other relevant State body into these practices; whether s…
131. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional measures he is considering to further reduce driving test waiting times towards the ten week target, including any operational or administrative changes within the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2668/26]
206. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that public transport services and infrastructure are fully accessible for people with disabilities, including the availability of assistance, step-free access and accessible vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2669/26]
26. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the details of passenger demand after 6pm on Route H1 based on ticketing and Leap card data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2704/26]
27. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current seating capacity on route 15 buses; the average passenger load during peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2705/26]
519. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing concerns from passengers using northside DART services regarding the clarity and audibility of platform and onboard announcements during service delays or disruptions; the standards or guidelines currently in place for public address systems and staff announcements across the DART network; whether compliance with these standards is …
579. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of junctions nationally equipped with automatic red light enforcement cameras; the number equipped with average speed or fixed speed cameras; the locations of such cameras in the Dublin metropolitan region; if there are plans to expand the deployment of these technologies in view of rising road fatalities; and if he will make a statement on the ma…
329. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when phase eight of BusConnect Dublin will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72330/25]
333. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for the revised National Development Plan timeline that now pushes delivery of DART Plus South-West into the 2030s; the impact this revised schedule will have on housing development and on providing reliable alternatives to car travel for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72359/25]
311. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the status of Ireland’s implementation of the EU secure repair and maintenance information SERMI framework under regulation EU 2018/858; the legislative changes required to allow a national conformity assessment body to receive Garda vetting results for the certification of independent repairers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71216/25]