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Mark Ward Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Transport
101. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the regulations that apply to rickshaws; the authority or department responsible for checking safety; and if this will be reviewed in the lifetime of this Government. [71757/26]
Mark Ward Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Transport
156. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+ South West; when the project will be delivered; and if there will be an increase in capacity in the existing lines in advance of the project progressing. [67322/26]
Mark Ward Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Transport
173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed increase in public transport fares; if this will be reconsidered in the budget; and when the fares will come into effect. [67321/26]
Mark Ward Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Transport
129. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric buses that are currently not in use due to a lack of charging facilities for them; the cost of storage per month of these buses; where they are being stored; and when they are expected to enter use. [66770/26]
Mark Ward Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Transport
156. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there are supports to cover the cost of medical exams and eye tests for drivers over the age of 75 in order to renew their driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66008/26]
Mark Ward Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Transport
157. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the sale of e-scooters will be regulated; the penalties to wholesalers, retailers or other businesses for selling e-scooters that can travel above 20 km/h; and the penalties for individuals who modify e-scooters to increase their speed. [66006/26]
Mark Ward Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
349. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if incidents of fainting on public transport are recorded; if so, the number of people who have fainted on public transport and details; if he is aware of commuters fainting on the morning Iarnród Éireann commuter rail service from Clondalkin & Fonthill to Dublin Connolly; the steps that are being taken to increase capacity on this line; and if he will outlin…
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
336. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the sale of e-scooters will be regulated; the penalties to wholesalers or other businesses for selling e-scooters that can travel above 20 km/h; the penalties for individuals who modify e-scooters to increase their speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56956/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
337. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of illegal scrambler incidents; if additional legislation is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57041/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
338. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the Government are considering a ban on e-scooters in all public places; if additional safety requirements are being considered; if taxation and insurance are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57044/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
493. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if e-scooters will be allowed in cycle lanes; if they are reclassified as mechanically propelled vehicles; to outline the licence requirements for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56961/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
497. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the Leap card fair in the upcoming budget; the amount of an increase which is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57083/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
498. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+ Southwest; when works are expected to take place; the funding associated with this; when passengers can expect to be able to use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57084/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
499. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if additional carriages will be considered for train journeys from Adamstown station to Dublin city at peak hours; if overcrowding is monitored for commutes; the safe levels of commuters per carriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57085/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
500. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Lucan Luas; the amount of money that has been spent on the project to date; to provide a breakdown of these costs; the estimated cost of the project to complete; if a route has been chosen for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57086/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
501. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of fines issued to Dublin Bus and Go Ahead for late or incomplete services; the number of cancelled services from both operators for the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57087/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
558. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on horse carriage legislation for Dublin; if his Department will be introducing its own legislation to allow for the regulation of horse carriage licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58384/26]
Mark Ward Written 25 Jun 2026 · to Transport
232. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of contracts his Department has agreed with an organisation (details supplied); the cost of these contracts; the purpose of these contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48395/26]
Mark Ward Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Transport
214. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a proposed new driving test centre in south Dublin; if a site has been secured; the timeline for when this will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47685/26]
Mark Ward Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Transport
215. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the provision of overflow services for the driving test centre in Tallaght to tackle waiting times; when this will be in place, as referred to in an article (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47686/26]
Mark Ward Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Transport
163. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if individuals on disability allowance will be considered for enhanced supports for the EV scrappage pilot scheme; the supports available for people on disability allowance to assist in the purchasing of electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44745/26]
Mark Ward Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Transport
164. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the EV scrappage pilot scheme will include the purchase of second-hand electric vehicles; the Government schemes in place to assist with the purchase of second hand electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44746/26]
Mark Ward Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Transport
175. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the planning of the original route of the Lucan Luas; the estimated cost of the anticipated emerging preferred route that will be that will be identified in Q3 of 2026; the total cost of this project to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44880/26]
Mark Ward Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
451. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Tallaght/Clondalkin to city centre core bus corridors with BusConnects; the cost of the project; the funding so far provided to the NTA to deliver the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42562/26]
Mark Ward Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
452. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+ Southwest; the cost of the project; the funding so far provided to the NTA to deliver the project; when will it be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42563/26]