Parliamentary questions

72. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the adequacy of the management of the driving test system by the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17808/26]

73. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport in light of safety recommendation no. 28 of the Air Accident Investigation Unit's final report into the crash of Rescue 116 (Sikorsky S-92A, EI-ICR, Black Rock, Co. Mayo, 14 March 2017), which recommended that the he ensure the Department has "sufficient specialist aviation expertise" to discharge its oversight function; the number of sta…

74. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has established specific recruitment criteria, qualification requirements, or technical training programmes for staff in its Aviation Division who are responsible for oversight of organisations (details supplied); if so, to provide details of same; if not, the reason no such standards have been established given the…

75. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has the capacity to independently assess technical claims made by the aviation bodies it oversees, including organisations (details supplied), without relying on those same bodies for the assessment; if not, the way this is consistent with the AAIU's finding that his Department lacked the specialist aviation experti…

272. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that a standardised app will be available for usage at all EV charging points as at present the apps are applicable to individual companies only and not to all charging points causing great inconvenience for motorists particularly for persons travelling distances from their homes or place of work; and if he will make a st…

273. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport the capacity for Ireland to host large, seized vessels in Irish ports; the potential associated costs and manpower required; whose responsibility is it to maintain security and jurisdiction over seized vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17218/26]

274. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional bus stops in Waterford city approved, funded, and activated/delivered in each year 2023-2026, in tabular form; the cumulative number of bus stops approved, funded, and activated/delivered; the number which are funded but not activated; and the location of same. [16199/26]

275. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the level of additional bus shelters sought for Waterford city which were approved, denied, funded, and activated/delivered in each year 2023-2026, in tabular form; the number funded but not activated; and the location of same. [16200/26]

276. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if additional lighting will be provided at Athy train station, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16201/26]

277. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport when the toilet facilities at Athy train station will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16202/26]

278. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the provision of an hourly train service for Athy train station along the Waterford to Heuston line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16203/26]

279. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the provision of an hourly train service for train stations in Carlow and Kilkenny along the Waterford to Heuston line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16204/26]

280. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the publication of the review report on the M9/M7 merges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16205/26]

281. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of drones currently allowed to operate drone delivery services in the State. [16245/26]

282. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether he approves licences for drone delivery services. [16247/26]

283. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the regulations that exist for drone delivery services. [16249/26]

284. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received about drone delivery services in 2025. [16251/26]

285. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to issue a permit at the earliest possible date in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16337/26]

286. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if high-vis PPE will become mandatory for legal pedal-assist e-bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16339/26]

287. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an inventory of lands and properties owned by Irish Rail in the Dublin central area; the number that are currently in a state of vacancy or dereliction; and the land management/biodiversity strategy that is in place for unbuilt-on land. [16347/26]

288. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the reason approved driving instructors are currently not permitted front/road facing dash cams, in order to ensure safety and recording of potential road traffic incidents where they arise, for their own safety and for the purposes of insurance. [16396/26]

289. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the position regarding pensions within Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) and its subsidiary companies; the current funding position of the CIÉ pension schemes; the engagement underway between his Department, the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitisation, and the relevant st…

290. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the latest actuarial assessment of the CIÉ pension schemes; the projected funding shortfall, if any; the measures being considered to ensure long-term financial sustainability; the expected timeline for decisions on the future structure and funding of these pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16427/26]

291. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the feasibility of establishing a targeted footpath repair and upgrade fund within the 2027 roads programme, aimed at addressing defective and inaccessible footpaths and enhancing walkability, particularly for older persons and those with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16428/26]

292. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the provision of catering services on the Irish Rail InterCity services, which currently have no catering service; the details of any progress made towards the provision of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16429/26]