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Colm Burke Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Transport
264. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action being undertaken by his Department for the provision of a specific electric vehicle (EV) charging point app which would include all EV charging providers, in order to provide a more streamlined and user-friendly service, in view that at present each provider has their own individual downloadable app. [73414/26]
Colm Burke Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Transport
111. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport further to PQ 67935/26, the status of a fuel income support scheme application (details supplied); and when funds will issue to the applicant given it is almost seven weeks since a response was submitted to a further information request. [72019/26]
Colm Burke Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Transport
192. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the status of the Glanmire to Cork city cycle route phase 2; and the progress made to date since the Public Consultation in 2024. [67552/26]
Colm Burke Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Transport
212. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the status of the Dunkettle Road AT Scheme (Phase 2); and when it is envisaged that same will be completed. [67555/26]
Colm Burke Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Transport
262. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the status of a fuel income support scheme application (details supplied); and the timeframe for funds to issue to the eligible applicant. [67935/26]
Colm Burke Written 7 Jul 2026 · to Transport
187. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking to expedite the national roll out of contactless payment systems on public transport, in particular in Cork City and County; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50941/26]
Colm Burke Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
213. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to reduce the lengthy waiting time for driving test appointments at test centres in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49434/26]
Colm Burke Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
214. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 8 May 2025, the number of driving test assessors currently assigned to test centres in Cork; the further measures that have been undertaken to restore the service to target levels in Cork and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49435/26]
Colm Burke Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Transport
166. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding which was allocated to the tarring and maintenance of private roads, as compensation for residents effected by the Macroom bypass in County Cork; the details including amount and location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46998/26]
Colm Burke Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Transport
216. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to expediting a driving licence exchange application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47717/26]
Colm Burke Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
152. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the total number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points at disabled parking locations; the number of these charging points per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46278/26]
Colm Burke Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
188. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action being taken by his Department to ensure that there are electric vehicle (EV) charging points at disabled parking locations nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46279/26]
Colm Burke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
488. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if the ESPSV to enable owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and limousines, to buy electric vehicles will reopen; whether there is a planned timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43318/26]
Colm Burke Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
369. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to expediting a driving licence exchange application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37346/26]
Colm Burke Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
109. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the progress to date in relation to the N/M20 Limerick to Cork motorway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31291/26]
Colm Burke Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
126. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action his Department is taking to reduce Irish driving licence exchange processing times, in view that many applicants are experiencing delays of up to 12 weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31292/26]
Colm Burke Written 22 Apr 2026 · to Transport
38. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action being taken by his Department to increase road safety measures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28891/26]
Colm Burke Written 22 Apr 2026 · to Transport
39. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the details of the progress made to date on the commitment in the Programme for Government to support the implementation of Ireland’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, to increase public awareness and crack down on dangerous driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28892/26]
Colm Burke Written 22 Apr 2026 · to Transport
40. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to use ongoing data analysis and local knowledge to identify accident-prone or ‘black spot’ areas and focus road safety interventions where they are most needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28894/26]
Colm Burke Written 22 Apr 2026 · to Transport
41. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to invest in high-powered roads policing vehicles and continue to upgrade the Garda fleet to support effective enforcement; the progress that has been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28895/26]
Colm Burke Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Transport
423. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to confirm that additional funding would be provided for a pedestrian scheme (details supplied) to ensure the delivery of essential footpaths infrastructure at the earliest possible date, given the lack of footpaths in the area, and that there has been hundreds of additional houses constructed in what has been a rapidly developing village; to provide an update o…
Colm Burke Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Transport
359. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to a proposal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22478/26]
Colm Burke Written 19 Mar 2026 · to Transport
187. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to outline in detail the latest discussions regarding the issue of the CIÉ pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21060/26]
Colm Burke Written 19 Mar 2026 · to Transport
188. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action being taken by his Department to ensure the court's decision is being upheld by CIÉ and the Department, in view that the High Court found in favour of the trustees of the ‘1951 Scheme’ and found that CIÉ must fund the scheme to the statutory standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21061/26]
Colm Burke Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Transport
201. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to clarify when a new contract for Luas operations and maintenance will be put in place, in view of the urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18347/26]