177. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled route 126 services that were cancelled or delayed by more than 15 minutes in the past three months; the measures to improve reliability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69032/25]
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178. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the current seating capacity on route 126 buses; the average passenger load during peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69033/25]
179. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address overcrowding on route 126 buses; the average passenger load during peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69034/25]
180. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport when BusConnects phase 5A orbital routes, including W61 and W62, will be fully integrated with route 126 to improve connectivity for Celbridge, Maynooth, and Kilcock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69035/25]
230. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the Road Safety Authority and the National Car Testing Service to review governance and accountability in vehicle roadworthiness certification, given recent cases of cars passing the NCT despite severe corrosion; the measures he will take to strengthen testing standards and oversight to protect road users; and if he will make a state…
193. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the plans to increase frequency or capacity on rail services serving Kill, County Kildare given the 126 bus is the sole direct public transport route to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68565/25]
103. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to reintroducing a Dublin Bus service in an area in Kildare North (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68479/25]
104. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the interim measures being considered to improve public transport connectivity between Kilcock and Dublin, given ongoing unreliability in bus and rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68480/25]
105. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to enhance transport links between Kilcock and neighbouring towns such as Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip, to support access to schools, childcare and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68481/25]
106. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if additional bus services or route adjustments are planned for Kilcock to address current gaps in connectivity and reduce reliance on private cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68482/25]
107. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the plans to increase frequency or capacity on rail services serving Kilcock as an interim measure to meet growing commuter demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68483/25]
56. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the National Transport Authority to explore the provision of a Local Link or BusConnects service connecting Celbridge and Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67282/25]
57. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the impact of the lack of a direct public transport link between Celbridge and Naas General Hospital on older persons, people with disabilities, and those without private transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67283/25]
58. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure that future public transport strategies provide adequate connections between north Kildare towns, including Celbridge, and regional healthcare facilities such as Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67284/25]
109. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus stops installed in County Kildare for each year from 2022 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67614/25]
142. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to providing a TFI local link bus in an area in Kildare north (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68014/25]
117. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional bus and rail services introduced in Kildare from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66480/25]
107. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of public EV charging points installed in Kildare north in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64188/25]
108. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled services that failed to operate, such as ghost buses, by route, for buses in Kildare north in each month of 2024 and 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64189/25]
96. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the establishment and implementation of the proposed transport security force, given its importance in improving passenger safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63500/25]
128. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address service reliability on bus routes in Kildare north, given repeated last-minute cancellations and ghost buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63499/25]
313. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of road safety audits completed for new road infrastructure projects in County Kildare for each year from 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58609/25]
319. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus shelters installed in County Kildare from 2022 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58696/25]
334. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase carriage capacity on peak-time commuter rail services from County Kildare to Dublin, particularly on the Maynooth, Hazelhatch and Celbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58879/25]
87. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the monthly passenger figures for major public transport services from January to September 2025, by month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55800/25]