103. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport his plans to repeat the scrappage scheme for older cars, which has operated very successfully earlier in the year and enabled owners of older cars to purchase e-cars. [71790/26]
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262. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport has the RSA considered reforming the current driving-test format, including a more supportive or modular assessment model, while maintaining road-safety standards. [68319/26]
263. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport what the average waiting time is for a repeat driving test following an unsuccessful attempt, and what measures are being considered to reduce this delay. [68320/26]
264. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the supports or reasonable accommodations the RSA provides to driving-test candidates experiencing anxiety or mental-health difficulties; and if these supports are being reviewed. [68318/26]
12. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the implementation of a temporary road tax for tourist vehicles, as these vehicles are contributing to road surface damage. [67338/26]
487. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport when the LUAS operations contract is up for renewal; if it has been renewed in the recent past; the person or body that has been the successful contractor; the changes this will mean for any in-house or contracted services such as cleaning and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56808/26]
112. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the number of learner permit and driving licence applications affected by the recent NDLS printing disruption; the average delay experienced by applicants; and the measures being introduced to ensure timely communication with applicants during future service disruptions. [52625/26]
181. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to continue the EV grants into 2027, as this is a matter of some concern and interest to the Irish Motor Industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50883/26]
43. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to granting a one-year extension to taxi vehicle age limits in cases where vehicles were off the road during the Covid-19 pandemic, in light of precedent where extensions were granted to certain registration years for example, 151 and 152 vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44431/26]
226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the delays in the processing of applications to exchange foreign driving licences, which can take from one to three months; the reasons for the delays; the number of applications currently awaiting processing; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40962/26]
386. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the amount the NTA has spent on EV subsidies for the taxi industry in each of the years 2023-2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39357/26]
619. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the NTA's progress with integrated ticketing; the reason for the lack of progress (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23764/26]
620. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a feasibility study on Metro South-West. [23765/26]
621. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if a detailed study has been done on connecting LUAS Red and Green lines on the southside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23766/26]
622. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason in the context of the Red Luas line carriages with increased capacity are not being procured by the NTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23767/26]
623. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport his views on the locations for park and ride facilities that have been examined by the NTA or TII in the Dublin region or on routes approaching Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23768/26]
624. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA has been given additional funding to make provision for the purchase or leasing of land and construction of park and ride sites in and around or approaching Dublin. [23769/26]
625. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the transport police. [23770/26]
651. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport to request the NTA to publish publicly the data for buses which fail to turn up and the reasons given by the bus operators for these failures to show; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24225/26]
786. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the amount the NTA derived in excess fares paid by Dublin passengers in 2024 and 2025; what has happened to this money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25906/26]
283. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he will comment on media reports around the alleged use of Shannon Airport to facilitate the deportation of Palestinian citizens to Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15199/26]
324. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport to clarify which authority is responsible for the monitoring and enforcement of disabled persons’ blue badge parking bays located in privately operated shopping centre car parks; if any statutory enforcement powers apply in such private settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5995/26]
224. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason crucial Luas Finglas and DART South-West projects have been delayed in favour of funding roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68883/25]
225. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68884/25]
226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport for a progress report on matters pertaining to the pension entitlements and arrangements for retired CIÉ workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68885/25]