34. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the work being carried out by his Department in recent years on an inspections regime for civil aircraft to ensure that they are not carrying munitions or personnel in contravention of existing Irish law; and the progress that was made and whether the current Government intends to proceed with such legislation. [28803/26]
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35. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the number of legal actions against his Department that have been resolved without going to court in line with the 2023 State Litigation Principles; if his Department is fully applying the State Litigation Principles in seeking to resolve any current or outstanding legal actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28843/26]
36. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the introduction of a temporary free public transport scheme for a defined period such as two months, has been considered as a measure to alleviate the impact of rising petrol and diesel costs on households; the estimated cost of implementing such a scheme for a two month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28867/26]
37. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport the supports for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services to offshore islands in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28869/26]
38. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action being taken by his Department to increase road safety measures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28891/26]
39. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the details of the progress made to date on the commitment in the Programme for Government to support the implementation of Ireland’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, to increase public awareness and crack down on dangerous driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28892/26]
40. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to use ongoing data analysis and local knowledge to identify accident-prone or ‘black spot’ areas and focus road safety interventions where they are most needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28894/26]
41. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to invest in high-powered roads policing vehicles and continue to upgrade the Garda fleet to support effective enforcement; the progress that has been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28895/26]
42. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to consider the implementation of additional carriages for a train route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28910/26]
43. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28929/26]
44. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for staff that work for any agencies under the remit of this Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; if this policy is under the control of the agency itself or if it is directed by the Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […
45. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if any review is ongoing in relation his Department’s policy on flexible working and remote working for civil servants in his Department particularly in the context of increased fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28965/26]
46. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of a new vehicle adaptation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29122/26]
47. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for DART South West; his plans to extend it to Sallins in future phases plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29202/26]
368. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of new cars sold in Ireland in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by fuel type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/26]
369. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of new cars sold in Ireland in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by their country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27888/26]
370. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of second-hand cars purchased in Ireland in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by fuel type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27889/26]
371. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport whether he or his Department and the National Transport Authority will consider the introduction of a local link service in Corcaghan, Beaghkearns and Stranooden areas in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27910/26]
372. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the absence of a direct public bus service to Dublin Airport for residents of Fairview, Clontarf, Marino, Raheny and the surrounding north Dublin coastal areas; his views that many residents currently must travel into Dublin city centre to get a bus service or rely on costly taxi services in order to access the airport; if the National Transp…
373. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the current wait times for driving tests in Donegal, by test centre; if any plans are in place to bring the length of waiting times down; and if any consideration has been given to native Irish speakers in Gaeltacht areas who need a car for work but are being forced to move out of the area due to the long wait times and lack of public transport, in tabular f…
374. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the criteria for designating a road traffic accident black spot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27931/26]
375. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the national list of road traffic accident black spots, by local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27932/26]
376. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether there is sufficient provision for passengers with mobility issues travelling via Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27933/26]
377. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether there is sufficient provision for passengers with mobility issues travelling via Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27934/26]
378. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether there is sufficient provision for passengers with mobility issues travelling via Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27935/26]