224. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if an assessment has been carried out on whether the National Transport Authority’s role as both regulator of public transport operators and the entity responsible for collecting and distributing revenues under Next Generation Ticketing may give rise to a conflict of interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69492/25]
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225. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to ensure transparency and accountability in the allocation of revenues collected under the Next Generation Ticketing system, particularly in the context of the National Transport Authority’s broader regulatory functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69493/25]
257. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority (NTA) has suspended part of the bus service on the Westport–Louisburgh–Killeen–Killadoon route; the reason the request from local representatives to reinstate the Killeen–Killadoon section has been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69937/25]
258. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to address underserved by public transport including the provision of a Local Link service in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69939/25]
259. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to consider extending the ANSEO rural link pilot scheme, currently operating in Achill, to the Louisburgh–Killeen–Drummin–Roonagh Harbour hinterland, given its potential to provide a sustainable and climate-friendly transport solution for these communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69941/25]
260. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the way in which rural transport policy will be aligned with Ireland’s climate action targets, particularly in areas where the absence of public transport forces reliance on private cars (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69943/25]
266. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the number of public transport vehicles in operation that are powered by a hydrogen fuel cell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70106/25]
268. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied there are a sufficient number of hybrid and electric powered business in operation in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70108/25]
104. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the interim measures being considered to improve public transport connectivity between Kilcock and Dublin, given ongoing unreliability in bus and rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68480/25]
105. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to enhance transport links between Kilcock and neighbouring towns such as Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip, to support access to schools, childcare and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68481/25]
57. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the impact of the lack of a direct public transport link between Celbridge and Naas General Hospital on older persons, people with disabilities, and those without private transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67283/25]
58. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure that future public transport strategies provide adequate connections between north Kildare towns, including Celbridge, and regional healthcare facilities such as Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67284/25]
63. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an overview of the performance of the Route S4 for the past twelve months, detailing the number of journeys cancelled as a proportion of overall journeys. [67320/25]
70. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of services scheduled on a route per month (details supplied), the number of services cancelled, per month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67367/25]
71. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the identification of adjustments to a route timetable (details provided); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67368/25]
72. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the punctuality of a route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67369/25]
73. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the strategies in place to ensure bus and LUAS services in the greater Dublin area are scaled appropriately to accommodate projected population growth. [67396/25]
75. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the infrastructure investments which are planned or underway to support increased public transport demand arising from population growth in Dublin suburbs and surrounding areas. [67398/25]
77. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the integration of bus and LUAS services in expanding suburban areas, including plans for new routes, extensions or feeder service enhancements. [67400/25]
78. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which long-term demographic forecasting is incorporated into transport planning to ensure sustainable and efficient public transport services over the next decade. [67401/25]
79. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if there are planned policy or funding adjustments aimed at addressing capacity challenges caused by rapid population increases in the Dublin suburban areas. [67402/25]
80. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of incidences of passengers travelling with no tickets on Irish Rail trains in the past 3 years; the number of fines issued by the rail line, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67403/25]
91. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport as to what proportion of the public transport fleet now operates on non-fossil fuel energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67474/25]
110. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the provisions of the commuter ticket incentive in order to not disadvantage commuters who are just outside the band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66410/25]
117. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional bus and rail services introduced in Kildare from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66480/25]