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David Cullinane Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
388. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure public transport connectivity between Waterford and Wexford following the curtailment of route 40; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39359/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
400. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport if there are any agreements for cross-Border travel between transport services in this State and the North of Ireland regarding the use of public travel cards; if Leap cards, iLink cards, or other public transport smart cards are recognised in all 32 counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39712/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
405. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to pause BVLOS operation licences in Cork and Dublin pending the publication of the draft code from the working group on UAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39916/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
409. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the cut-off point of 16 hours of lectures/class time per week for eligibility of the student Leap card is appropriate, given that additional reading hours often amount to up to 40 hours per week in many courses, and given that the purpose of the student Leap card is to reduce financial burdens on all students; and if he will make a sta…
Roderic O'Gorman Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
410. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he would consider the extension of eligibility of the student Leap card to part-time students. [39938/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
413. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to examine the feasibility of transitioning the public transport network to a 24/7 service, including rail infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40047/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
414. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the establishment of a public transport security force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40043/26]
Ged Nash Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
418. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if he will amend the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 to include Louth for the purpose of sustainable transport planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40088/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
422. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of the number of passengers in each of the red zones, Dublin commuter zones, short hop zone, Cork green zone and Intercity in 2025, in tabular form. [40120/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
423. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown the number of trips in each of the red zones, Dublin commuter zones, short hop zone, Cork green zone and Intercity in 2025, in tabular form. [40121/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
425. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the impact the absence of late night and 24-hour public transport services across parts of north Dublin is having on commuters, hospitality workers and local communities; whether expanded overnight DART or bus services are under consideration for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40124/26]
John Brady Written 21 May 2026 · to Transport
180. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide a full breakdown of new services planned to be provided in 2026; the breakdown on whether they are now operational; the reason some planned routes have not yet commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38462/26]
Paul Lawless Written 21 May 2026 · to Transport
202. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail to conduct an urgent review of early morning public transport provision between Castlebar and Ballina, including both rail and bus services; and if he will outline any plans to improve frequency, reliability and co-ordination of services to meet peak commuter demand. [38701/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 May 2026 · to Transport
47. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the infrastructure investments which are planned or underway to support increased public transport demand arising from population growth in Dublin suburbs and surrounding areas. [38015/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 May 2026 · to Transport
48. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if there are planned policy or funding adjustments aimed at addressing capacity challenges caused by rapid population increases and dwelling completions in the Dublin west. [38016/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 May 2026 · to Transport
49. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the way in which long-term demographic forecasting is incorporated into transport planning to ensure sustainable and efficient public transport services over the next decade. [38017/26]
Ciarán Ahern Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
365. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider exempting public transport services from toll charges; the estimated cost of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37264/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
376. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport for an update on planned or proposed Luas projects in south County Dublin. [37742/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
377. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has copies of the drawings and designs for the proposed Eastern Bypass Luas; and if copies of these maps will be made available. [37743/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
378. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport the current capacity on the Luas green line; and the plans to increase capacity. [37744/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
379. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed Luas line from the Dublin city centre to Bray. [37745/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
383. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to increase public transport access for those living in Wicklow/Wexford to hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37820/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
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]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
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]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
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]