Questions

215. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been made available to local authorities to install, replace and update speed limit signage arising from changes to speed limits; and whether he is satisfied that local authorities have sufficient resources to carry out this work. [67260/26]

335. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Claregalway relief road project; the current stage of development of the project; the work completed to date; the next steps required to advance the project; and the anticipated timeline for progression through the remaining planning and statutory processes. [65617/26]

336. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the passenger numbers recorded on rail services operating between Ballinasloe, Athenry, Oranmore and Galway over the past three years; whether capacity reviews have been undertaken in respect of these services; and whether additional rolling stock is planned for commuter services in the Galway area. [65624/26]

337. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of capacity constraints and overcrowding on the morning commuter rail service between Oranmore and Galway, particularly the 8am service; the engagement that has taken place with Iarnród Éireann regarding passenger demand on the route; and the measures being considered to increase capacity and improve passenger comfort and safety. [656…

338. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures being considered by his Department to improve public transport connectivity for growing towns and rural communities in County Galway; the way in which current transport policy is addressing increased commuter demand from areas surrounding Galway City; and the plans in place to encourage greater use of public transport during the working week and re…

451. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to the provision of dedicated funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for County Galway, particularly in view of the increasing uptake of electric vehicles and buses and the current shortfall in charging facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62001/26]

453. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking, including in coordination with the Department of Health, to address the situation whereby some older persons, including those in nursing homes or residential care settings, would prefer to return to their own homes in the evenings but are prevented from doing so due to extremely limited rural transport options; the measures…

343. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether a dedicated emergency response fund exists to support local authorities where isolated infrastructure failures, including road collapses, bridge damage, drainage failures or other unforeseen events, require immediate intervention outside the normal roads programme; the amount allocated under such a fund in each of the past five years by local authority;…

344. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on future levels of grant assistance available for the purchase of electric vehicles; the plans to expand the national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to improve accessibility and reliability for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59060/26]

345. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken by Government to increase the number of electric buses in operation across the State; the proportion of the public bus fleet currently powered by electricity; and the plans to increase charging facilities for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59061/26]

626. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to introducing specific regulations or public awareness measures in relation to high-powered e-bike conversion kits that exceed the legal specifications for electrically assisted pedal cycles, including engagement with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority regarding enforcement and public education; and if he will make …

627. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans to expand the national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to improve accessibility and reliability for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59029/26]

628. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if plans are in progress to resume catering services on the Galway to Dublin train line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59030/26]

629. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether a dedicated emergency funding scheme exists to support local authorities in carrying out urgent or emergency repairs to damaged road and bridge infrastructure; the funding allocated under such a scheme in each of the past five years, by local authority in Connaught; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59031/26]

630. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for emergency funding relating to regional and local road infrastructure received from Galway County Council in each of the past five years; the number approved; the value of each application and approval; the average processing time for such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59032/26]

631. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport how annual regional and local road funding allocations to local authorities are calculated; whether the scale of County Galway's road network and infrastructure maintenance responsibilities are adequately reflected in the current funding model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59033/26]

632. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the western rail corridor works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59034/26]

633. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress made to date on the western rail corridor; the status of all planned phases of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59035/26]

634. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the western rail corridor project, including the status of the Athenry to Claremorris section, the expected timeline for delivery of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59036/26]

202. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department will review the eligibility criteria under the active travel programme to ensure that smaller rural towns and villages can access funding for footpath provision and pedestrian safety projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51162/26]

203. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for active travel funding submitted by Galway County Council in each of the past five years; the number of applications approved; the value of funding allocated for footpath-related projects, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51163/26]

204. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has undertaken an assessment of the extent to which smaller rural communities are unable to access active travel funding due to programme criteria, population thresholds, or project requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51164/26]

132. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to improve the availability, frequency and reliability of rural bus services, particularly those used by older persons to access essential services such as healthcare, shopping and social supports; if he will outline the plans to expand community-based or demand-responsive transport options in rural areas; and if he will ma…

135. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the new needs-based, grant-aided vehicle adaptation scheme intended to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; what expansion of eligibility criteria currently linked to the primary medical certificate are being reviewed as part of this process, particularly for individuals with significant disabilities s…

231. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to address the absence of a dedicated national funding stream for general footpath provision (details supplied); if he recognises the resulting gap whereby communities requiring basic footpath infrastructure have no clear delivery pathway; if he will consider establishing a dedicated national fund to support footpath works, pa…