195. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently address the extremely dangerous condition of footpaths and streets in Cahersiveen town, County Kerry; if he will accept that this is by far the most dangerous section of roadway and footpath passing through any town throughout the entire country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62508/25]
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216. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken to improve road safety, reduce fatalities, and ensure adequate maintenance of national and regional roads, particularly in light of recent accident statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62629/25]
220. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on implementing the Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, with particular reference to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on rural roads; the level of resources allocated to Garda enforcement and local road safety improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62633/25]
277. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to improve road safety in County Kerry; if he is aware that there have been eight fatalities this year to date which is equal to the total number of fatalities in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61022/25]
280. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to encourage pedestrians to wear high vis clothing and protect themselves at all times when using the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61082/25]
289. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport his views on the UK's review of the brightness and hue of modern LED headlights and associated safety concerns; if he will consider conducting a similar review in respect of vehicles on Irish roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61298/25]
292. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport to outline any plans to implement the new United Nations vehicle safety regulations on assisted and self-driving systems, as developed through the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, that were agreed in October 2025; if they will be implemented without undue delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61343/25]
310. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Transport if funding has been allocated for road safety improvements in rural areas of Roscommon and Galway; and if so, the amount allocated and the timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61479/25]
355. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Transport the status of safety works and reconfiguration of an area (details supplied), where a cyclist died two years ago and a cyclist was injured earlier this week, An Coimisiún Pleanála fast-tracked approval of an upgrade in advance of BusConnects but it is the only canal junction not yet upgraded; the status of the safety audit for the area; for a fourth crossing a…
84. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to address dangerous bends on country roads; if a particular scheme will be developed [60343/25]
304. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to address the accident blackspot at Poulgorm Bridge at the turn-off to Kenmare from the main Killarney to Cork road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58441/25]
313. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of road safety audits completed for new road infrastructure projects in County Kildare for each year from 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58609/25]
347. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when safety improvement works will be carried out on the N20 corridor through Mallow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59012/25]
355. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to implement emergency measures to address the lethal accident blackspot at Poulgorm Bridge, County Kerry at the turn-off to Kenmare from the main Killarney to Cork road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59053/25]
364. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will examine a roadway (details supplied) to establish if a reason for a recent uptick in collisions along the stretch can be determined, and measures taken to improve safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59064/25]
377. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will liaise with Kildare County Council to address the safety concerns of residents in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59148/25]
378. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the powers conferred on a traffic warden under Section No. 96 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 only apply if they are assisting a school going child to cross a road; if they assist a vulnerable adult or a parent of a child, whether the powers and protections of the section apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59178/25]
409. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when applications will open for the Safe Routes to School Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59571/25]
426. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans for an additional call for the Safe Routes to School Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59995/25]
433. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport where Navan is included in the safe routes to school programme, and which schools in Navan have been approved for upgrades. [60086/25]
261. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to deal with the ongoing issues with regard to illegal sulky racing causing danger to road users and horses; if he will consider strengthening legislation in this area to increase protections for other road users; if he has concerns about children being in control of a horse drawn carriage on a public road; if those in control of a …
284. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to deal with the ongoing issues regarding illegal sulky racing causing danger to road users and horses; if he will consider strengthening legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57688/25]
268. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the actions he is taking to regulate sulky racing. [54899/25]
272. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the provisions in place or are being developed to enable people to obtain insurance for electric bikes used on the road, following the introduction of legislation making it illegal to cycle these bikes without insurance; and if he will address the fact that constituents who have contacted both the RSA and the Department of Transport have been unable to …
85. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department have conducted health and safety analysis following junction narrowing works to assess the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. [53255/25]