530. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority, in conjunction with Galway City Council, has examined the feasibility of extending planned 41 and 42 service under the Galway BusConnects Network redesign along the Western Distributor Road into Knocknacarra towards Cappagh Park in order to improve connectivity to employment centres in Ballybrit, Parkmore, Mervue and…
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531. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has plans to require bus operators to immediately publish service cancellations and significant delays through the TFI Live platform and on-street passenger information systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62926/26]
532. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of reports that Galway bus passengers are encountering instances whereby real-time passenger information displays and the TFI Live system fail to accurately reflect delays or cancellations; whether the National Transport Authority intends to mandate the provision of verified live GPS tracking data from bus operators; and if he will make a …
533. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the accessibility specifications that will apply to the new bus fleet planned for Galway city services from 2027 onwards; whether the National Transport Authority will provide for multiple flexible-use spaces, including dedicated buggy/pram areas separate from wheelchair spaces as part of the procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
537. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority intends to develop a QR code-based reporting system at bus stops and on public service vehicles to allow passengers to quickly report incidents including service cancellations, overcrowding, refusal of boarding due to capacity constraints, damaged bus shelters, accessibility issues, or inaccurate real-time passenger in…
538. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has considered the installation of QR codes at bus stops throughout Galway city and county which, when scanned by passengers, would provide direct access to real-time bus location, service disruption, and timetable information relevant to that stop; whether such a measure has been assessed as a cost-effective means of …
561. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received by the NTA on the insufficient capacity of the 424 bus service in County Galway. [63242/26]
579. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the complete list of public transport services that receive public funding through the provision of PSO support in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63244/26]
580. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the complete list of licensed bus routes in County Galway. [63243/26]
47. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to publish a new national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52083/26]
48. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding that is provided by the NTA to Galway City Council for the provision of active travel staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52084/26]
49. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding provided by the NTA to Galway County Council for the provision of active travel staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52085/26]
194. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the upgrade of the N59 between Oughterard and Bunakill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51068/26]
195. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the upgrade of the N59 between Maam Cross and Clifden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51069/26]
196. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has full and final costings on the redevelopment of Ceannt Station Galway; the difference between the agreed contracted price at the outset of the project and the final costings; the reasons for the difference between the two figures; when the works will be fully completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51070/26]
222. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Government proposals to develop a double track on the railway line between Galway and Portarlington; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51695/26]
223. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the M20 Cork-Limerick Motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51700/26]
218. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50566/26]
219. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the Galway city ring road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50568/26]
220. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for clarity on the provision of additional rail carriages for train services to and from Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50594/26]
245. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 10 June 2026, the number of driving tests booked through third party apps that the RSA cancelled in 2025 and to-date in 2026. [49707/26]
246. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 10 June 2026, the way in which the RSA identifies driving tests which are booked through a third party app. [49708/26]
168. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA has moved to purchase appropriate lands on the N6 or the N83 towards the development of park and ride facilities as part of Galway City's Park and Ride Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47132/26]
169. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of retired staff with pension entitlement within his Department who have seen their pension subjected to pension abatement following re-entering employment in the public sector. [47133/26]
170. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA have considered the short-term use of private electric-vehicle charging facilities available in Galway city to facilitate the charging of Galway's new electric bus fleet, while the purpose-built charging facility is being developed at Galway bus depot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47138/26]