418. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the electrification of bus depots required to support the operational readiness for the rollout of the BusConnects B-Spine in Quarter 2 of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19656/25]
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419. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus depots in Dublin; to provide an update on the electrification of bus depots in Dublin; to list the depots that have been fully electrified, those currently undergoing electrification and those where electrification has yet to commence; the expected timeline for the completion of electrification at each depot; and if he will make a statement on…
420. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for the original timelines given on the electrification of bus depots in Dublin and all reasons for the delay in meeting those original timelines [19658/25]
421. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to detail the budget allocated to Dublin Bus for the introduction of new bus services and the enhancement of existing services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19659/25]
422. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to outline the criteria used by the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus to determine the routes prioritised for the deployment of additional buses in response to capacity needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19660/25]
423. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide data on the number of so-called ‘ghost buses’, ‘mystery buses’, and ‘disappearing buses’ reported on the 37 and 38 Dublin Bus routes from January 2024 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19661/25]
424. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses, electric, hybrid, petrol/diesel or any other type of bus, that have been added to the Dublin Bus fleet in the years 2019 to 2025, in tabular form. [19662/25]
425. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses currently awaiting deployment to new depots in Dublin; the number of these that are delayed due to delays in the electrification of the relevant depots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19663/25]
426. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff within the National Transport Authority currently working on the issue of ghost buses; whether there are plans to hire additional staff for this purpose; whether and when this team is expected to report on its findings to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/25]
530. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the implementation of contactless payment systems on public transport, as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20892/25]
533. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses in Dublin purchased in each of the years 2019 to 2024, including a breakdown of power source (whether they are electric, hybrid, diesel/petrol etc) and how many of those are in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/25]
535. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to outline the proposed timeline for preparation of the planned new National Policy Statement on Shared Mobility; how he plans to consult with commercial shared mobility providers as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21107/25]
536. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide details on when the ESRI Framework on Behavioural Research for Sustainable Mobility and Climate Action in Transport will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21108/25]
156. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the procurement for the electrification of bus depots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18499/25]
157. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Programme for Government commitments to make the planning system more efficient for delivery of major transport infrastructure that would help reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18500/25]
51. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of individuals on the waiting list at the Mulhuddart test centre and Mulhuddart Maple House test centre in each of the years 2022 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of first time tests completed, the number of second time tests completed, the number of additional or repeat tests carried out, and the number of tests cancelled, in tabular form; and…
280. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is working to implement an unmanned traffic management (UTM) system, known as U-space, to support the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems with manned aviation; what actions have been taken to implement a UTM; the estimated timeline for its rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16623/25]
281. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing additional funding to accelerate the rollout of an unmanned traffic management system, known as U-space, in response to the rapid expansion of commercial drone operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16624/25]
282. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority will require additional radio spectrum allocation to implement an unmanned traffic management system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16625/25]
310. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received for the e-SPSV grant scheme in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17349/25]
311. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications, number approved, and average grant paid, under the e-SPSV grant scheme in each year 2021-2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17350/25]
334. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if his Department's national vehicle and driver file database contains details on the numbers of new privately-owned buses registered each by the different sizes, capacity, or type of bus; and to provide this breakdown for 2024. [17613/25]
181. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for the latest update on the roll out of free public transport for children aged from 5 to 8 years-old; the expected timeline for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16338/25]
74. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for multiple driving test cancellations for a person (details supplied); the measures his Department will take to ensure that this individual is provided with a driving test in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/25]
283. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is liaising with insurance industry representatives to ensure the timely commencement of insurance related provisions of the Road Traffic And Roads Act 2023 that will give insurers access to real time data on driver disqualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15175/25]