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Emer Currie Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
299. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to request from the NTA, further to its work to identify the Dublin Bus routes with the greatest capacity issues, the ten most affected routes, in order, including all operators, by month since July 2025. [5249/26]
Claire Kerrane Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
300. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA are considering a bus service for the town of Tullamore under the Town Bus Programme; when a decision will be made in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5263/26]
Claire Kerrane Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
301. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the towns which have been previously been approved by the NTA for a bus service under the Town Bus Programme; the towns which now have an operational service; the number using this service daily; the cost of this service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5264/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
302. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports that third party businesses are advertising the ability to secure Irish driving test appointments within a short number of days by bypassing the normal waiting list; the examination or investigation which has been undertaken by his Department, the Road Safety Authority or any other relevant State body into these practices; whether s…
Ged Nash Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
303. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport to include Drogheda in the Greater Dublin Area for transport planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5304/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
304. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the number of inbound and outbound trains stopped at Adamstown Train Station in each of the years from 2020 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form. [5322/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
305. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the estimated number of inbound and outbound journeys taken between Adamstown, Heuston Station and Grand Canal Dock in each of the years from 2020 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form. [5323/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
306. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for allowing electric scooters to be used on public roads without mandatory high-visibility clothing, helmets, insurance or adequate lighting, given their increasing involvement in collisions with motorists and pedestrians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5349/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
307. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the absence of a mandatory insurance requirement for electric scooters, particularly in cases involving injury to pedestrians or damage to property; whether he accepts that the current situation leaves injured parties without adequate redress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5351/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
308. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if a full review of the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations is planned, in view of safety concerns for other road users and pedestrians; the timeline for such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5352/26]
James Geoghegan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
309. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Agency can specify with some granularity and specifics as to what Dublin City Council were allocated €250,000.00 for under the 2026 Active Travel budget for a project entitled ‘Strand Road Active Travel Trial’; and what exactly DCC submitted to obtain this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5382/26]
James Geoghegan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
310. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Agency can specify with some granularity and specifics as to what Dublin City Council were allocated funding for under the 2026 Active Travel budget for projects (details supplied); and what exactly DCC submitted to obtain this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5383/26]
Shane Moynihan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
311. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on planned engagement, alongside the NTA, with SPSV sectoral representatives on the issue of fixed pricing models; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5389/26]
Brendan Smith Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
312. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure a substantial increase in funding for the non-national road network for Cavan and Monaghan county councils in 2026, in view of the urgent need to upgrade and carry out repairs to roads throughout both counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5401/26]
William Aird Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Transport
313. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the engagement to date between the local authority and his Department regarding a relief road (details supplied); the dates on which such engagements occurred; the officials involved; the outcomes or actions arising from those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5109/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
43. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any additional complaints from public transport providers, such as Dublin Bus, regarding the road use conduct of platform workers/drivers; if he is aware of any plans or campaigns to monitor and improve the adherence to road safety conditions of platform delivery workers/drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4515/26]
Brendan Smith Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
44. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider the introduction of additional and improved services in Cavan and Monaghan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4543/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
45. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4603/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
46. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4621/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
47. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of recent increases in parking charges at Cork Airport; if he has engaged with the DAA regarding this increase; the rationale provided for the increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4636/26]
Emer Currie Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
48. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport when the next review of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4671/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
49. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if he will amend legislation to enable public transport repair vehicles to utilise bus lanes in the event of service disruptions to the Luas, the DART, or Dublin Bus, to facilitate faster response times. [4705/26]
Eoin Hayes Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
50. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken by his Department to meet the requirements outlined by the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) by 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4728/26]
Shane Moynihan Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
51. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of new Local Link routes delivered in 2025. [4770/26]
Shane Moynihan Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Transport
52. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of Local Link routes that saw increased capacity in 2025. [4771/26]