225. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to ensure transparency and accountability in the allocation of revenues collected under the Next Generation Ticketing system, particularly in the context of the National Transport Authority’s broader regulatory functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69493/25]
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235. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses purchased under the National Transport Authority framework agreement since June 2022, broken down by double-deck and single-deck buses; the number of these buses delivered and operational as of 31 December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69807/25]
236. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of the Dublin Bus fleet which is charged electronically; the number and location of charging depots established to support the zero-emission bus fleet; the capacity of each depot in terms of the number of buses it can accommodate; the timeline for completion of remaining depot infrastructure including Harristown; and if he will make a statement …
237. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current total number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet; the proportion of these that are battery-electric; the projected increase in electric buses under the current procurement framework through to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69809/25]
238. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total number of electric buses in service as of Q4 2025; the total distance travelled by these buses in 2024 and 2025; the estimated greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69810/25]
239. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure to date under the National Transport Authority zero-emission bus procurement framework; the projected cost for remaining deliveries under this framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69811/25]
240. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the formula and methodology used by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to identify bus routes operating above normal capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69812/25]
241. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the data inputs, weighting factors and thresholds applied by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool when prioritising routes for capacity interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69813/25]
242. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish the criteria used by the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to rank bus routes for additional capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69814/25]
243. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool incorporates the number of passengers left at bus stops, real-time passenger load data, seasonal variations and peak-hour adjustments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69815/25]
244. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of any independent validation or auditing undertaken on the National Transport Authority’s demand analysis tool to ensure accuracy and fairness in route prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69816/25]
250. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand off-peak and late-night services on the northern commuter rail line; the current timetable for evening departures after 9 pm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69885/25]
251. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of any review or consultation undertaken by the National Transport Authority on extending northern commuter line service hours into late evening on weekdays and weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69886/25]
252. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost and timeline for introducing additional late-night services on the northern commuter rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69887/25]
253. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the scheduled time of the last daily bus service on Route 33 and Route 33X; if there is any NiteLink or other late-night service operating on these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69888/25]
254. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the plans to extend Route 33 and Route 33X into later evening hours or to introduce a NiteLink service for these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69889/25]
255. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the details of passenger demand after 9pm on Route 33 and Route 33X based on ticketing and Leap card data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69890/25]
194. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Shared Island sports club EV charging scheme; when clubs can expect selections to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68568/25]
66. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current plans and timelines for upgrading junctions 5 and 6 on the M1 at Balbriggan, in view of their strategic importance for regional development and employment creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67345/25]
67. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding capacity constraints at Junctions 5 and 6 on the M1; if he will provide details of any discussions or agreements on funding or delivery of upgrade works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67346/25]
68. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will assess the implications of An Bord Pleanála’s decision (details supplied) to grant permission for development at Junction 5, despite concerns raised by Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding junction capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67347/25]
69. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the way in which investment in Junctions 5 and 6 on the M1 and associated infrastructure upgrades will be prioritised to support the objectives of the Dublin–Belfast Economic Corridor and balanced regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67349/25]
83. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the enforcement powers the National Transport Authority currently has to prevent dispatch operators from undercutting regulated fares; and if these powers are sufficient to protect driver incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67407/25]
84. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will initiate a review of the dispatch operator licence system to ensure that its purpose remains limited to distributing work to drivers, and not to setting or manipulating fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67408/25]
85. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether the NTA has considered imposing additional conditions on dispatch operator licences under Section 20(2) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 to prevent fare manipulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67409/25]