261. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with airlines in relation to the sharp increases in flight prices coinciding with major events such as football matches, music concerts, and other large-scale gatherings; and the measures his Department is taking to protect consumers from excessive or opportunistic pricing during such periods. [67207/25]
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104. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport to address the criticism of some taxi drivers of his recent response regarding the introduction of fixed fares by a taxi company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64070/25]
273. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider funding for a feasibility study into the Metro South West project; the estimated cost of such a study; the practical steps to be undertaken in such a study; the timeframe from initiation to completion of such a study based on previous practice; if he will confirm whether he favours and supports such a study; and if he will make a statement …
336. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the operation of laws introduced by the previous Minister with regard to e-Scooters; his plans to review the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58916/25]
431. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the search and rescue helicopter contract agreed between his Department and a private contractor out of Weston Airport in Dublin; where this critical defence asset will be located, that is at Casement or Weston; furthermore to outline what happens the helicopter once the contract once has expired; and if he will make a statement on the mat…
250. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the status of the planning process for the MetroLink; when the MetroLink can expect to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36225/25]
34. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of the cost for the Dodder greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32995/25]
213. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any considerations being made for the provision of a new bus service to Dublin Airport from areas such as Templeogue, Rathfarnham and Tallaght, as the ‘Tallaght Hopper’ has ceased service, and these areas now have no transport connection to the airport apart from expensive taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10254/25]
218. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport given that BusConnects is a major plank of Government policy, the reason the proposed F1 route, which will replace routes 49 and 65b, due to service constituents across Knocklyon, Templeogue and Firhouse, and was originally due to come in to force in Q1 2024, has been consistently pushed out; and the current estimated date is end of 2025, depending on resources…
219. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason residents in Dublin south west appear to be pushed to the back of the queue for the major spine upgrades, and the A spine due to replace the 15 is yet to be rolled out, and appears similarly delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10380/25]
106. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the provision of bus park-and-ride facilities serving the commuter and Dublin populations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9405/25]
251. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if it can be ensured that all active travel schemes being funded by the Government, via the NTA, pay equal attention to sustainable travel obligations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9291/25]
50. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the disparity in Luas service frequency on two adjoining routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6621/25]
145. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the official procedure for retired taxi drivers wishing to sell their taxi plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5339/25]
134. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason so many buses, in particular the S4, S6 and S8, are regularly cancelled last minute or just don't show up at bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4005/25]