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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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Michael Cahill Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Transport
151. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to address continuous signalling issues with Irish Rail (details supplied). [72441/26]
Tom Brabazon Written 8 Oct 2026 · to Transport
115. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann has identified the number of residential properties that may be directly affected by the FourNorth project, including through land acquisition, works immediately adjacent to properties or other impacts; and when affected property owners will be individually contacted. [71123/26]
Tom Brabazon Written 8 Oct 2026 · to Transport
116. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for public consultation on the FourNorth project; when the Emerging Preferred Option is expected to be published; and the consultation opportunities that will be provided to residents along the affected corridor. [71121/26]
Tom Brabazon Written 8 Oct 2026 · to Transport
117. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport when detailed plans for the FourNorth project, including the proposed additional track alignments and potential impacts on properties adjoining the existing railway corridor, will be made available to residents and the public. [71120/26]
Tom Brabazon Written 8 Oct 2026 · to Transport
118. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that has taken place to date with residents and communities living immediately adjacent to the proposed FourNorth project; and when Iarnród Éireann intends to commence direct engagement with affected residents. [71119/26]
Thomas Gould Written 7 Oct 2026 · to Transport
92. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the rules regarding naming train stations after people. [70779/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Transport
49. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and Iarnród Éireann review the capacity of the rail service serving Cork Kent to Cobh and Midleton, given the overcrowding regularly taking place on the service. [69959/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Transport
50. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if parking at the Millstreet train station will remain free of charge to commuters, given the expansion of the car park. [69958/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Transport
89. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport for an update in relation to the current status of the Iarnród Éireann National Carpark Strategy report which is currently bring reviewed with the NTA; and when this report will be published. [70635/26]
Duncan Smith Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Transport
90. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of new rail carriages for the Northern Commuter line; when these carriages will be operational; and the extra capacity these carriages will provide. [70634/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Transport
91. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will contact Irish Rail on a matter (details supplied). [70673/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Transport
22. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to consider adding an additional carriage on the M3 Parkway commuter train route service at peak times. [69136/26]
Jen Cummins Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
246. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to extend rail services to Park West and Cherry Orchard station on weekends. [68030/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
252. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount the National Transport Authority have fined Iarnród Eireann for not meeting service delivery targets for the DART. [68276/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
257. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to outline his plans for interim traffic arrangements during the Dart+ west construction programme. [68196/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
258. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has a strategy for the purchase of additional train carriages over the next number of years; and if such a strategy exists to outline the number of carriages expected to be delivered by year, in tabular form. [68178/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
272. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that cash payment options remain on rail services, particularly for free travel pass holders who may not have access to a bank card; and if he will ensure that these users who are not familiar with online systems have an alternative and accessible way to book seats, particularly when ticket machines are not always working. [68436/26]
Emer Currie Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
275. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on correspondence (details supplied). [68421/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
285. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed update in relation to actions taken on the rail project prioritisation strategy early intervention actions. [68512/26]
John Connolly Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
304. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether Irish Rail collects data on passengers left behind due to full trains; and if so, to provide the details for the past year at the Oranmore station, in tabular form. [68850/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
307. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether an assessment has been undertaken of the vulnerability of the Rosslare rail corridor to coastal erosion, storm surge and sea-level rise; and if so, to publish its findings. [68832/26]
John Connolly Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
308. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to put adequate real-time public information on the status of arrivals and departures ar Oranmore Rail Station. [68884/26]
John Connolly Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
310. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the reason commuters using rail services in the Galway metropolitan area do not benefit from fare structures equivalent to those available through the Transport for Ireland integrated fare system in Dublin; and whether consideration is being given to extending integrated metropolitan rail fares and fare caps to Galway. [68878/26]
Emer Currie Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Transport
130. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+West; and whether Irish Rail plans on engaging with the local community on the closure of level crossings. [67496/26]
Paula Butterly Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Transport
143. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will undertake a feasibility study on the development of a north Drogheda railway station and a new railway station in mid-Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66673/26]