Parliamentary questions

255. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport when the contract agreed between the State and direct route, in relation to the operation and maintenance of the Fermoy-Rathcormac bypass in County Cork and the associated toll plazas at Condonstown, Watergrasshill and Ballyoran Fermoy is due to expire; if there is a buyout-release clause for the State in that contract before the contract …

256. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport further to previous requests, to ask a company (details supplied) to update data in regard to directing unsuitable traffic onto minor roads hence, causing major disruption, danger, panic and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13987/26]

29. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport to outline the proposals and targets for the number of electric EVs and solar vehicles in Ireland by 2030; if there will be sufficient infrastructure in place for these electric vehicles to be charged at sufficient locations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12993/26]

30. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will stop enabling US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to use Shannon Airport to deport Palestinians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12200/26]

31. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will stop enabling US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to use Shannon Airport in view of its aggression towards Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12203/26]

32. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated to NGOs by his Department in 2025; the funding allocated to NGOs by agencies and bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13095/26]

33. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to consider expanding the Local Link Anseo service to cover Thurles, County Tipperary, given the need for public transport in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13146/26]

34. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to consider making additional funding available to the NTA for the expansion of Local Link services, the enhancement of existing services and the introduction of new services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13147/26]

35. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he can liaise with Irish Rail on plans to improve the WiFi service on the Cork-Dublin train service, where many commuters availing of this service for business purposes are currently experiencing a very poor service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13188/26]

36. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide clarity in relation to the driving licence of a person (details supplied) who has been refused an application to lift a code 78 restriction, despite their understanding of regulations commenced in November 2020 allowing for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13348/26]

37. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will give further urgent consideration to the request of local authorities, such as Cavan and Monaghan, for a substantial increase in funding for the non-national road network for 2026 taking into account the further deterioration in road surfaces due to the ongoing consistent and heavy rainfall which impacts severely particularly on …

38. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether Córas Iompair Éireann implement the terms of the 1993 Board meeting regarding the CIÉ Rationalisation Agreement, including annual increases to pensions in payment, in the interim period (1993 to 2000) pre the enactment of S.I.323/2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13411/26]

356. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports of scrambler motorcycle activity at a location (details supplied); the policy measures and legislative powers that will be considered in to support community safety and deter the illegal use of scrambler motorcycles in public spaces; whether his Department is engaged with An Garda Síochána or other relevant publi…

357. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is currently monitoring US state flights which are stopping over at Shannon; and if there is awareness of deportation flights carrying refugees back to Palestine which are stopping over at Shannon [12438/26]

358. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport his position on the regulation of urban horses and carriages; if he has concerns over the abuse of horses in urban areas; if he is aware of the misuse of horses and carriages on urban roads; and if he plans to reform the regulation of the use and maintenance of horses and carriages in Dublin. [12864/26]

359. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the amount that Iarnród Éireann spent on security services in 2025; the amount that is expected to be spent in 2026. [11602/26]

360. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if he will reopen the Navan to Drogheda railway line for commuters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11646/26]

361. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the last time a review was carried out of the penalty points system for road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11651/26]

362. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the last time a review was carried out of the appeal mechanism for the penalty points system for road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11653/26]

363. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made with regard to adjustment and increases in CIÉ pensions for retired CIÉ workers. [11657/26]

364. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to review the residential noise insulation scheme at Dublin Airport, in light of the increased number of night time flights and the disruption noise from these flights is having on residents of local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11665/26]

365. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA plans to move the H1 bus terminal to Hawkins Street, Dublin 2. [11704/26]

366. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to bring forward legislation to provide the NTA with the statutory power to compel app-based dispatch operators (details supplied) to provide access to operational, algorithmic and job allocation data, given the upcoming NTA review of dispatch operator licensing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11715/26]

367. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of delays in getting appointments for NCT checks in some centres, in some instances denying individuals the opportunity to continue to avail of a two-year check instead of a one-year check due to the age of the vehicle and the delay in getting the appropriate appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11780…

368. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if the Dublin Airport residential noise insulation scheme will be extended to areas (details supplied), given that residents have reported an increased level of airport noise disturbance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11788/26]