163. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the annual value of the fixed-wing element of the Irish Coast Guard search and rescue aviation contract (details supplied), separately identified from the value of the rotary-wing element; the date on which the five-year term of the fixed-wing element expires; if the provision made in that contract for the Air Corps to assume responsibility for the fixed-wing …
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388. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to provide detailed reasoning behind the fare increase on buses in Cork City that will be introduced shortly; to detail the conversations that have taken place between his Department and the National Transport Authority in relation to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55455/26]
389. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the reason the visitor leap card cannot be used on Bus Éireann services in Cork; the reason tourists in Cork have to pay higher prices with cash as a result of the delay of the rollout of the next generation ticketing validators on Cork buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55456/26]
505. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport his views on the use of HVO fuel for transport as an alternative to diesel; if his Department is carrying out any research into the merits of promoting its use at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57135/26]
122. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the number of diverted flights into Shannon Airport, Cork Airport and Dublin Airport in 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; the number of medical and technical diversions; the manner in which they are categorised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52808/26]
131. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if his Department have been made aware of these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52977/26]
156. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the existing plans in relation to noise barriers for a road project in Cork (details supplied); the consultation process in relation to these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53217/26]
174. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); to detail to reasoning behind the fare differences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53600/26]
41. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 489 of 29 April 2025, the procedural steps and milestones required for Ireland to finalize such an agreement with Turkey; the current internal status of this review; if any formal communication has taken place in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44429/26]
42. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 211 of 7 May 2026, the number of approved driver instructors who have had their licence revoked by the Road Safety Authority for fraudulent practices between 2020-2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44430/26]
450. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 426 of 26 May 2026, whether ministerial consent took place regarding both of the CIE Superannuation Schemes in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42539/26]
426. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question 423 of 12 May 2026, if the CIÉ board decision in 2009 in the context of the Transport Act 1950 was discussed during the dual ministerial review on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40127/26]
24. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 6 November 2025, to provide an update on the development of legislative changes to the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 with respect to cross-Border taxi services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35636/26]
423. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport when the pacific statutory instrument (SI) to implement the agreed 2025 pension increases for CIÉ pensioners will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35193/26]
211. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if his Department is aware of these concerns; the engagement his Department has had with the Road Safety Authority in respect of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33885/26]
218. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he or his Department have considered reviewing the exam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33942/26]
678. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated from his Department for specific active travel projects in Cork (details supplied); the amount of the allocated monies that has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24554/26]
873. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport if he has commenced the development of a scheme to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme (details supplied); the status of this work; the timeline he is working towards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27222/26]
292. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the work undertaken by his Department in relation to the Programme for Government’s commitment regarding facilitating an easier return to Ireland for emigrants, specifically in relation to bilateral driving licence exchange agreements with non-EU states; if his Department has had contact with specific state licensing authorities in the U…
293. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the amount allocated to the National Transport Authority for new Bus Connects routes in Cork for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21594/26]
294. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 20 March 2025, the position regarding the timeline he is working towards on implementing the Programme for Government commitment to introduce contactless payments on all public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21595/26]
240. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 7 July 2025, for a status update on the proposed pedestrian bridge connecting Tramore Valley Park in Ballyphehane in Cork, if the project has moved past the concept stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18716/26]
311. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of an issue persisting since Summer 2025 in relation to the audio levels of next stop announcements onboard Cork city buses; if he will take measures to resolve the inaccessibility of the announcements for passengers with visual and/or hearing impairments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16695/26]
341. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if discussions have taken place between his Department at the DAA regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8152/26]
310. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on BusConnects Cork; to provide an updated timeline for delivery;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3520/26]