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Roderic O'Gorman Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
338. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a timeline in which collision data from the RSA will be shared with planning units and local authorities to prevent further escalation in road injuries and fatalities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29616/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
339. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed explanation as to the actions his Department is taking to tackle the increasing rate of serious and fatal road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29617/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Transport
405. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting time for driving tests as the Killester test centre; the reason some applicants have been waiting significantly longer for a test date than the publicly listed waiting time of ten weeks; the efforts being made to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28524/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Transport
422. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the relevant action application by DAA PLC under section 34C of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (ABP ref. ABP-314485-22), if granted, would establish a new environmental baseline for departure routes from Dublin Airport's north runway; whether the relevant action process under section 34C has any legal effect on the departure routes assessed …
Roderic O'Gorman Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
605. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to contact the NTA to seek an update on two broken real time monitors in Blanchardstown village stop 1841 and stop 1840 which have been broken for over two months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23538/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
606. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on bus services for the Cappagh Road, Galway city; which services are now PSO services; which company is providing these services; if there are specific obligations on the service provider regarding frequency of services, provision of real time monitors or other obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23539/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
653. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the potential barriers to not-for-profit ridesharing platforms (details supplied) to be introduced in Ireland, particularly in light of the CCPC recent findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24235/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
662. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether he intends to introduce statutory noise or vibration limits for operational railways in Ireland as we are currently reliant on UK legal limits as a guideline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24286/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
750. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on all outstanding public transport vehicles orders, detailing targeted end location and whether charging will be in place in the nearest depot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25620/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
751. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken since January 2025 to expedite the development of the DART+ and BusConnects programme, particularly in recent weeks given the growing fuel/transport crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25621/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
763. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the Housing Activation Office or anybody with responsibility for housing delivery was consulted during the preparation of the Passenger Capacity Bill 2026 given that the DAA confirmed to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport on 24 March 2026 that there is no departmental target or upper limit for growth at the airport and that capacity will b…
Roderic O'Gorman Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Transport
184. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to ongoing parking situation at MacDonagh Station, Kilkenny where over 20% of the carparking spaces have been unavailable for several months; when the use of these spaces will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23232/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Transport
342. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the timeframe for CIÉ pensioners to receive an increase in their pension payments, in view of the ongoing cost of living increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22275/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Transport
343. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on engagements between officials in his Department, financial advisors at NewERA, the Pensions Authority, and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation on the matter of bringing CIÉ pensions onto a more stable footing; the timeframe for this process; and if he will make a statement on the…
Roderic O'Gorman Written 19 Mar 2026 · to Transport
216. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed a new report and proposals from an organisation (detailed supplied) in relation to the TaxSaver scheme and the additionality offered by shared mobility; and if he will meet with the organisation to discuss their proposals. [21375/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Transport
272. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the long standing issues with getting a bus service to a location (details supplied); his views on the possible solutions at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19159/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Transport
346. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if, in the context of the All Island Strategic Rail Review or any other policy work, his Department has given consideration to the concept of the development of an inland express rail corridor linking Rosslare Europort and Wexford with Dublin via Waterford and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19900/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Transport
287. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an inventory of lands and properties owned by Irish Rail in the Dublin central area; the number that are currently in a state of vacancy or dereliction; and the land management/biodiversity strategy that is in place for unbuilt-on land. [16347/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
160. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport which Dublin BusConnects routes will commence in 2026; when these routes will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15562/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
179. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the rollout of Galway BusConnects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15563/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
66. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport in light of the Irish Aviation Authority’s press statement of 11 February, which confirmed that the temporary UAS Geographical Zone (UGZ T2) in Cork was established following discussions between AirNav Ireland and a BVLOS operator, the consultation which took place with other airspace users and industry stakeholders prior to the establishment of this zone; …
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
67. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport with respect to the temporary UAS Geographical Zone (UGZ T2) in Cork, given that the consultation on UGZ T2 opened simultaneously with the zone taking effect, will he explain how this satisfies the requirement for meaningful stakeholder engagement prior to restricting previously permitted UAS operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15467…
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
68. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority engaged with representative industry bodies, including an organisation (details supplied), prior to announcing UGZ T2; and if not, the rationale for proceeding without such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15468/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
69. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport when establishing the temporary UAS Geographical Zone (UGZ T2) in Cork, the consultation took place with Cork City Council and other relevant local authorities and the way in which this process aligns with Actions 3, 6 and 7 of the National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (August 2025), which envisage local authority involvement in UAS Geogra…
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
70. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the decision to introduce the recent Geozone in Cork was preceded by consultation and stakeholder engagement consistent with the commitments outlined in the National Policy Framework on Unmanned Aircraft Systems; whether a report or statement of reasons was published following that consultation; and whether he is satisfied that the decision-making p…