217. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to bring forward legislation governing domestic EV charging infrastructure; whether he will commit to providing clear interim guidance to local authorities to ensure consistent and fair treatment of existing EV owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49520/26]
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218. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport his plans that forthcoming legislation on domestic EV charging infrastructure will include provisions for existing EV owners who have already installed private chargers, particularly where installation was carried out by a registered professional and meets recognised safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49521/26]
219. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport whether the proposed legislative framework will allow for the retention of existing home EV chargers that comply with professional installation standards, rather than requiring their removal; the criteria that will be used to determine eligibility for retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49522/26]
220. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider issuing guidance to local authorities to pause or defer removal notices relating to existing EV chargers until the new legislative framework is enacted, in order to avoid unnecessary hardship for EV owners acting in good faith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49523/26]
221. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if interim measures will be introduced to protect EV owners from enforcement actions by councils while national legislation is being prepared, particularly in areas where residents have already invested in EVs on the understanding that home charging was permissible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49524/26]
222. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the situation in a location (details supplied), where residents who have already purchased EVs are being advised to rely on public charging infrastructure rather than their existing private chargers; the supports or protections that will be provided to these residents pending legislative clarity; and if he will make a statement on th…
223. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he has assessed the impact of recent price increases by public charging operators on EV owners who may be forced to rely on public infrastructure due to council restrictions on private chargers; if affordability considerations will be incorporated into the forthcoming legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49526/26]
224. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if new legislation will include a certification or inspection pathway allowing existing EV chargers to be regularised where they meet professional installation and safety standards, rather than requiring full removal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49527/26]
418. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if any grid connection assessments have been prepared for or received by Iarnród Éireann, the NTA or relevant agencies regarding DART+ South-West, including any statements of grid adequacy or required upgrades; the findings in terms of any impediments to the immediate rollout of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42118/26]
419. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the internal assessments, modelling or analysis carried out by Iarnród Éireann, the NTA or relevant agencies on projected electrical load, traction power demand, or the suitability of existing grid infrastructure for DART+ South-West; the results of such analysis in terms of the impediments to rolling out the service immediately; and if he will make a…
420. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any risk assessments identifying potential constraints or limitations in the electricity grid that could affect the delivery or operation of DART+ South-West; if so, to outline same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42120/26]
421. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall projected cost in current terms for the rollout of the publicised DART+ South-West Project; the amount of that funding that is currently accessible; the breakdown of the costs of each aspect of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42121/26]
422. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall projected cost in current terms for the electrical grid assessment and grid upgrades to specifically facilitate the rollout of the publicised DART+ South-West Project; the amount of that funding which is currently accessible; the length of time any such required works should realistically take; and if he will make a statement on the matter…
311. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to increase capacity on routes through the Clonburris and Adamstown area for both bus and train routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33996/26]
312. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport whether a commitment can be given to ensure that a timeline be provided for increased capacity on routes through Clonburris and Adamstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33997/26]
313. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the current capacity issues surrounding the train lines and bus routes through Clonburris and Adamstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33998/26]
314. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there have been discussions between his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland in relation to the capacity issues on public transport in Clonburris and Adamstown; the progress made towards providing a solution for the residents in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33999/26]
126. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to implement the policy of backdated driving license renewal applications for applicants that require a medical certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67922/25]
127. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the delay in driving license renewal applications for applicants that require a medical certification, and due to specific case examination, these applicants do not obtain a full year on their license as their license is unfairly backdated to the date of their medical report rather than the date of their previous license expiry; and …
128. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if consideration could be given to introducing automation in the verification of driving license applications details for applicants who require a medical certification in order to increase the efficiency of these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67924/25]
422. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the amount his Department spent on interpretation services over the past ten years, broken down by service, year, geographical area; highlighting the top ten languages most requested under this service and other trends. [41638/25]
332. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the competent authority for noise regulation at Weston Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39622/25]
333. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the number of prosecutions that have taken place for breaches of noise regulations at regional and smaller airports since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39623/25]
100. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport when the last urban design road manual for urban roads and streets was issued; whether there are any plans to update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27951/25]
101. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that local authorities such as South Dublin County Council are installing tighter junctions (details supplied); to outline whether the process for ascertaining the average width of a vehicle could be upgraded to current car sizes; to recommend that agencies under his remit specify that site meetings need to be held if requested when suc…