108. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding the need for toll charges on the M3 to be reduced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2846/26]
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302. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in advancing a proposal to introduce a subsidised hackney service for remote rural areas, taking into account the specific needs of older persons who do not have their own transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3264/26]
318. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has received any recent update from the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland in relation to the urgent need to progress the proposed upgrade of the A5; if there is an indicative timeline for the drawdown of committed funding from his Department for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73477/25]
332. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the proposals to provide upgraded and additional services in 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73671/25]
333. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the National Transport Authority and/or Bus Éireann provide proper notification to commuters when there are changes to bus timetables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73672/25]
105. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to outline the procedures in place in relation to recognition of driving licences issued in other jurisdictions to enable such licence holders to drive in this State; if he is satisfied that the present systems are comprehensive and robust enough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66316/25]
153. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that a project (details supplied) will be included in his Department’s sectoral plan for the 2026 to 2030 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63476/25]
154. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that a project (details supplied) will be included in his Department's sectoral plan for the 2026 to 2030 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63475/25]
131. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in advancing a project (details supplied); when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54511/25]
123. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the proposed upgrade of the A5 road in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53875/25]
28. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will give detailed consideration to the issues raised in correspondence by a national organisation (details supplied), in particular their proposals to assist in advancing decarbonisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52332/25]
36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure a substantial financial allocation under the 2026 road works programme is provided for the further planning and design of a route (details supplied) in view of its strategic importance for the Border region and the need to upgrade this road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52622/25]
449. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be introduced to assist in the recruitment and retention of lorry drivers for the haulage industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47329/25]
450. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be implemented to reduce waiting times for applicants seeking driving tests for heavy goods vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47330/25]
408. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the proposals, if any there are, to extend services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41361/25]
551. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when a new scheme will be introduced to support persons with a disability to reduce their transports costs, including purchase of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43234/25]
552. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the upgrading of the N2/A5 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43235/25]
553. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport in view of the recent publication of the National Development Plan, if he will ensure that additional funding is provided for the non-national road network, particularly for counties like Cavan and Monaghan that lack a rail service and are very dependent on the road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43236/25]
554. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date with a pilot scheme for a subsidised hackney service in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43243/25]
196. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the length of time an applicant (details supplied) can expect to continue to wait for a retest for a driving licence and if he will outline the average maximum waiting times in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40216/25]
33. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when additional bus services will be provided in Cavan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/25]
330. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will give urgent consideration to the issues raised in correspondence from a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39588/25]
23. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the concerns of commuters using Bus Éireann services on the Cavan-Dublin route in relation to the excessive increase in fares effective from 16 June 2025; if he will ensure that these fares are reviewed and reduced by the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34578/25]
125. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide additional funding this year to Cavan and Monaghan County Councils for the non-national road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34132/25]
169. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure a substantial financial allocation under the road works programme to Cavan County Council for the further planning and design of a route (details supplied) in view of its strategic importance for the Border region and the need to upgrade this road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34137/25]