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Ken O'Flynn Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
11. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether he has received formal proposals from the Minister for Transport regarding the prohibition or restriction of scrambler bikes in public places; when these proposals will be published; and the expected commencement date of any resulting regulations. [10846/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
12. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if any funding has been formally approved for the second Newbridge bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10969/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
13. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the second Newbridge bridge project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10970/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
14. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of scrapping the unfair surcharge on people paying motor tax in instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11059/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
15. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has reviewed the adequacy of existing statutory powers available under current legislation to address the illegal use of scrambler bikes and quad bikes in residential and urban areas; whether any legislative gaps or limitations have been identified; and whether proposals for legislative amendment or consolidation are under development. [11…
David Cullinane Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
16. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the total funding delivered through Transport Infrastructure Ireland for major capital works, by project, by county in each of the years 2021 to 2025, inclusive, in tabular form; the total for each county for each year and across the five year period. [10545/26]
Mark Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
17. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of accidents recorded at each junction of the M50, northbound and southbound in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10550/26]
Joe Neville Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
18. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will provide a timeline of when the new bus corridor on the M4 will be deemed road safe and be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10554/26]
Barry Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
19. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans to make helmets mandatory for all cyclists on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10624/26]
Barry Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
20. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans to make his-vis jackets mandatory for all cyclists on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10625/26]
Barry Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
21. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the experience in Australia whereby the introduction of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists led to an overall reduction in the number of cyclists; the actions he will take to ensure this is not the case if that policy is replicated in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10626/26]
Barry Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
22. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns of cycling groups in relation to the potential unintended consequences of the introduction of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10627/26]
Barry Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
23. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with cycling advocacy groups as part of the review of the implementing of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10628/26]
Barry Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
24. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to claims that the introduction of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists will shift the blame for the cause of road accidents away from dangerous drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10629/26]
Barry Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
25. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered international comparisons in relation to the review of implementing of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10630/26]
Barry Ward Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the criteria under review as part of his consideration in relation to implementing mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10631/26]
Ciarán Ahern Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
27. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the details of the settlement in a dispute between an individual and their former employer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10642/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
28. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is considering the introduction of mandatory helmet or high-visibility clothing requirements for users of e-bikes or e-scooters; if an assessment has been carried out on the potential safety, enforcement or behavioural impacts of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10645/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
29. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 249 and 250 of 4 February 2026, the exact date on which he intends to bring the heads of the Bill addressing the Dublin Airport passenger cap to Government for approval; the Cabinet meeting at which approval of the general scheme is expected to be sought; the month and year in which publication of the Bill is expected; the…
Tom Brabazon Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
30. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking to prevent illegal sulky racing; and if his attention has been drawn to a recent sulky race in north Dublin which resulted in the death of a horse. [10687/26]
Tom Brabazon Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
31. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA have plans to move the H1 bus terminal to Hawkins Street, Dublin 2. [10803/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
32. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he has considered the potential negative impact on everyday cycling, particularly for children and families, of any proposal to make the wearing of high visibility clothing and helmets mandatory for all cyclists; whether any assessment has been carried out on the likely effect such measures could have on cycling participation and uptake; and if he wil…
Barry Heneghan Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
33. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the immediate measures being taken to address the ongoing reliability issues on Dublin Bus Route 15, particularly on the Clongriffin–city centre section during morning peak; if he will provide a clear timeframe for improvements ahead of the BusConnects Clongriffin to city centre scheme expected to go to procurement in 2026; and if he will m…
Paul Lawless Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
34. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the difficulties faced by 18–20-year-old licence holders, including fully qualified rigid truck drivers and apprentices, in obtaining insurance cover for commercial or recovery vehicles despite holding all required driving qualifications and certificates; if he will engage with the insurance industry to remove age-based barriers that prevent y…
Sinéad Gibney Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
35. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department received any communication from the US government, or was aware of flights (details supplied) deporting Palestinians from the US to the West Bank which refuelled at Shannon Airport in January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10866/26]