368. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the Blarney growth corridor, to detail the Ministerial decisions taken to date regarding the proposed Blarney or Stoneview rail station and associated public transport infrastructure; whether funding has been approved in principle or allocated for planning or delivery; and the indicative sequencing for progression within the lifetime of the curren…
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369. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the Glanmire growth corridor, to outline the public transport and bus priority measures approved by his Department for progression under BusConnects Cork or related programmes; whether these measures have secured Ministerial funding approval; and the timeframe within which his Department expects those schemes to advance through planning and delive…
370. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport to clarify whether the Ballyvolane growth corridor is included or excluded from planned public transport or sustainable transport investment programmes to 2030; the policy or planning basis for that position; and whether any proposals relating to Ballyvolane have received Ministerial consideration or approval for funding, planning, or assessment. [10014/26]
371. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the total allocation made by his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland for works in respect of the N72 in 2026; if he will provide details of each individual allocation, including scope, amount and location, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10043/26]
372. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the number of taxi operators in Killarney, County Kerry that have received the grant to enable them to equip their taxis for wheelchair accessibility in 2025 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10105/26]
373. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if it can be ensured proper skirting and drainage works takes place on our primary, secondary, tertiary and local roads to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and all who use these roads. [10117/26]
374. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if plans are in place to develop a motorway and a rail service between Dún na nGall agus Gaillimh (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10131/26]
375. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he has requested or secured funding from European Union Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) in respect of the Dart+ West and Dart+ South-West projects; and if not, his plans to secure funding via CEF. [10136/26]
376. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of cancellations there have been by NDLS in Donegal in the past three years; the reason for cancellation; and the average waiting time for applicants from Donegal. [10137/26]
377. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of all active interdepartmental, interagency, and department-agency working groups organised under his remit. [10164/26]
378. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport the current situation with respect to the toll contract for the Rathcormac-Fermoy Bypass on the M8 in County Cork; when it is expected that this contract will end; the plans to renew this contract or to tender for a new operator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10193/26]
379. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a case of an elderly passenger (details supplied) who was medically unfit to travel, notified Aer Lingus in advance, and provided hospital admission documentation, yet has not received a response or determination in respect of a refund request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10199/26]
380. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered a review of driving tester distribution and infrastructure planning to account for the distribution of demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10315/26]
381. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the dates on which he has met the RSA since taking up office; the dates on which he has met with the RSA over the course of the previous Government, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10316/26]
382. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to provide and update on the punctuality and reliability review for the 109 bus service on the M3 corridor into Dublin that commenced on 23 November 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10318/26]
383. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the engagement his Department has with airlines operating in the State regarding compassionate refund policies and customer service standards for elderly or medically unfit passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10342/26]
384. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting times with mean, median and mode, from date of application to date of NCT tests in every test centre nationwide, by constituency, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10371/26]
385. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Connolly train station during 2025; the refurbishment works that are scheduled to be carried out at this train station in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10385/26]
386. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that were carried at Claremorris train station during 2025; the refurbishment works that are scheduled to be carried out at this station in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10386/26]
387. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Limerick Junction train station during 2025; the refurbishment works that are scheduled to be carried out at this station in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10387/26]
388. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport to expedite the payment of the CIÉ pensions increases without further delay given the pension agreement was reached on 15 August 2025 and in view of the fact pensioners have fallen into poverty caused by the delay of signing the Statutory Instrument. [10389/26]
389. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the current status of the National Ports Policy; the reason for the delay in its publication; the revised timeline for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10415/26]
390. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide further details in respect of his plans to introduce the mandatory wearing of helmets and high visibility items in respect of standard e-bike and e-scooter users; if he has drafted new regulations and or legislation in respect of same; if he will provide his timeline for introduction; and if he will further clarify his and his officials pl…
154. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his Department’s involvement in implementing a recent CIÉ pension scheme increase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8972/26]
155. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has confirmed its budget for the local link service for this coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8771/26]