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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Mairéad Farrell Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
449. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if a commuter style train service will be introduced in Galway, with additional stops in Renmore and Roscam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42497/26]
Mark Ward Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
452. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+ Southwest; the cost of the project; the funding so far provided to the NTA to deliver the project; when will it be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42563/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
454. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the cost of building a new train station in Kildangan, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42605/26]
Tom Brabazon Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
457. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will re-paint the steps leading down to platforms 2 and 3 at Howth Junction-Donaghmede DART station; and when this work will be carried out. [42652/26]
Brian Stanley Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
466. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if the privilege ticket identity (PTI) cards used by Irish Rail workers are accepted on TFI local link buses; if they are not accepted, if he will outline the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42754/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
467. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will commission a feasibility study into the reopening of the Kildangan train station in the medium term to alleviate pressure infrastructure pressures in neighbouring towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42768/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
476. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to consider changing the route of a proposed new train line given environmental concerns that have been raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42982/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
499. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans to improve accessibility at railway stations serving County Kildare; and the stations identified for upgrades over the next three years. [43749/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
502. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department, the National Transport Authority or Iarnród Éireann has undertaken any assessment of the feasibility of reopening Kildangan railway station; whether passenger demand modelling has been conducted; whether the station is included in any current or planned rail investment strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
503. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken to improve signalling resilience and service reliability across the national rail network following recent service disruptions; the investment planned in signalling infrastructure during 2026 and 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43830/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
504. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the estimated timeline for the completion of the Navan DART Plus route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43833/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
505. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the estimated timeline for the completion of the Metrolink project; the estimated cost for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43834/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 28 May 2026 · to Transport
213. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the progression of approval gate two for the Luas Finglas project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40819/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 28 May 2026 · to Transport
214. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the pre-qualification questionnaire for the Luas Finglas project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40820/26]
John Connolly Written 28 May 2026 · to Transport
228. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if Leap card ticketing will be extended to the Oranmore–Galway rail service; the reason this service is not currently included in the Leap card system, in contrast to similar commuter routes in Dublin and Cork; his plans to introduce integrated ticketing on this route; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40983/26]
John Connolly Written 28 May 2026 · to Transport
229. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has plans to increase capacity on peak morning services between Oranmore and Galway city; specifically, the 8am service, in light of reported overcrowding; whether additional carriages will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40984/26]
Gillian Toole Written 27 May 2026 · to Transport
41. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport the financial commitment and timeline of drawdown for the delivery of the recently announced Navan rail line. [40207/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
362. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport to outline the expected annual cost of maintaining the 6.50am rail service between Athenry and Galway beyond July 2026; when a decision will be made on the future of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39114/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
378. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport when a second train line will begin construction in Clara; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39297/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
379. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the disabled bathroom in Tullamore Train Station has been out of service for over 24-months; when it is hoped it will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39298/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
382. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will take steps to fund train trolley services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39335/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
383. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding rail expansion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39336/26]
Emer Currie Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
396. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the CPO's to be carried out for the delivery of DART+ West; the timeline for the CPOs to be undertaken, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39433/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
406. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the current status and expected timeline for progressing the proposal in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review to install a curve at Limerick Junction to enable trains travelling on the Cork-Dublin line to connect with the Limerick-Waterford line; whether this project has been subject to any feasibility, design, appraisal or cost-benefit work to date; wheth…
William Aird Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
412. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport to consider the inclusion of Portlaoise Train Station in the Dublin commuter fare zone structure, either by extending Zone 4 or by creating a new Zone 5 for Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40050/26]