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Malcolm Byrne Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Transport
193. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the measures that are in place to encourage the provision of electric vehicle charging points by local authorities. [7282/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Transport
194. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on planned park and ride facilities being established along the M11; and to indicate where such facilities will be provided, including in the Wicklow-Wexford constituency. [7283/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Transport
195. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on planned measures to alleviate traffic congestion at the merging of the M11/M50 roads. [7284/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Transport
196. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the reason no active travel measures were announced for the Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District as part of the funding announcement under this stream in January 2026; the reason this District has continued to be grossly underrepresented in such funding announcements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7285/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
272. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the development of facilities for the offshore renewable sector at Irish ports. [6160/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
56. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4826/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
57. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
59. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4863/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Transport
210. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the planned Coastguard station for Courtown Harbour. [70590/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Transport
134. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on work to prevent coastal erosion of the Rosslare rail line; the total amount spent on such works since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72612/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Transport
135. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the number of commuter representative groups he has met since appointment to office. [72613/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Transport
308. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the supports his Department will make available to complete the Gorey to Courtown footpath in County Wexford, including a footbridge over the Ounavarra River; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71092/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Transport
329. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to increase the number of direct flights from Ireland to Canada. [71093/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Transport
186. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the current measures available to local authorities to address unlawful parking in disabled parking spots; if he will consider further measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68955/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Transport
90. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the type of training provided to staff within his Department in the use of, or understanding of artificial intelligence; if a programme is planned for all staff on their obligations under the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67472/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Transport
91. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport as to what proportion of the public transport fleet now operates on non-fossil fuel energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67474/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Transport
222. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport given the ongoing problems on the Rosslare rail line with overcrowding, poor service, and the threat of coastal erosion, to consider commissioning a complete review of services on the line. [66895/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Transport
223. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the measures he can take to prevent further significant price increases in charges for car parking by Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66896/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Transport
243. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the progress in emission reduction targets in areas that are the responsibility of his Department; which measures are particularly successful and which measures are underperforming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67058/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Transport
220. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the reason the commitments made by Ministers in his Department (details supplied) to this Deputy concerning Courtown Coastguard have not been met; the reason there has been a failure to deliver on the new Coastguard facility for Courtown; the person or body responsible for this inaction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64678/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
106. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the action his Department is taking to address the growing problem of overcrowding and lack of services on the Dublin to Rosslare rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63265/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
117. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the action his Department is taking to dealing with the increasing levels of traffic congestion on the M11/N11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63266/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
303. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the total legal costs in defending judicial reviews of planning decisions involving his Department and/or agencies within the aegis of his Department for each of the years 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63630/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
326. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 520 of 30 September 2025, the plans in place to improve rail services on the Rosslare rail line south of Wicklow town, noting that when Iarnród Éireann responded on his behalf it did not address the issue raised in the question. [63841/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Transport
330. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the level of foresight or future planning that operates within his Department; who is responsible for long-term planning; the input these individuals or teams have into Departmental policy and practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61671/25]