22. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the efforts made by this Department, Iarnród Éireann and the NTA to address overcrowding on trains arriving into and departing Galway Train Station; if they have engaged with rail operators from other jurisdictions with a view to securing additional carriages on a temporary basis to help alleviate this problem; if any other short term solutions have been consid…
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23. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider introducing additional local link routes in Cavan and Monaghan; and if such additional services will be introduced for the remainder of 2026 and in 2027. [67633/26]
24. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport the reason he can not extend the drivers licence agreement to the United states of America, taking into account the Irish diaspora who hold Irish driving licences, yet the current agreement covers E.U. citizens, and non E.U. jurisdictions, such as Korea, Japan and South Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67670/26]
25. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the actions taken by Iarnród Éireann in response to complaints regarding overcrowding and passenger safety on the morning Oranmore to Galway rail service since 2024; the number of complaints received concerning overcrowding on the service; whether a passenger capacity and safety assessment has been undertaken for the 8.00 a.m. Oranmore to Galway service; the c…
115. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will liaise with the NTA to ensure the existing local-link service from Tullamore to Athlone (route AL12), diverts to Kilbeggan daily, given that the only direct link from Kilbeggan to Athlone is through a service (details supplied). [66324/26]
116. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the meetings he has held with the NTA since January 2026; if recently announced fare increases were discussed; and his response to the matter. [66314/26]
117. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the KPIs associated with Bus Éireann service delivery; the rate at which they adhered to such in counties Cavan and Monaghan in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by county. [66313/26]
118. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will work to ensure that there is a public transport service provided for the area of Ardclough village for its residents, given no such service exists. [66339/26]
119. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider working alongside the NTA to run more late night train services of DART and rail lines to commuter areas including Maynooth after 11pm. [66341/26]
120. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the improvements to rail services between Galway and Limerick that are anticipated under the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy published on 15 December 2025; the infrastructure works that are planned on the corridor; the expected impact on service frequency and journey times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66459/26]
121. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the increase in service frequency between Galway and Dublin that is anticipated following the delivery of the Galway line early interventions and major projects identified in the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy published on 15 December 2025; the expected number of daily services that will operate on the route upon completion of these works; the projected…
122. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made towards achieving a Galway to Dublin rail journey time of 1 hour and 31 minutes following the delivery of the 'Ongoing Enhancements' and 'Priority Projects' identified in the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy, published on 15 December 2025; the current estimated timeline for achieving this journey time target; and if he will…
123. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided under the NDP for the double tracking of the rail line between Galway City and Athenry; the expected timeframe for the delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66453/26]
124. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport to detail the fees budgeted and paid to date to consultants by the NTA as part of the national mobility hubs scheme, by local authority, in tabular form. [66478/26]
125. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Transport if funding is guaranteed for the core bus corridor works in Dolphin’s Barn, Dublin 8; and the timeframe on construction for same. [66576/26]
126. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport to review an application for the RTSS scheme (details supplied). [66636/26]
127. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport when will the appeals process open for the fuel support scheme for hauliers and contractors. [66635/26]
128. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposal agreed between CIÉ management and trade unions regarding the future of CIÉ pension schemes; to provide a timeline for the completion of each remaining stage of the approval process, including consideration by his Department, consideration by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digi…
129. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric buses that are currently not in use due to a lack of charging facilities for them; the cost of storage per month of these buses; where they are being stored; and when they are expected to enter use. [66770/26]
130. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if the Government have any plans to allow a driving license exchange with all US States; and if not, can you please provide the rationale behind same. [66873/26]
131. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will require the NTA and Iarnród Éireann to preserve direct Howth services when the future DART+ Coastal North timetable is developed. [66880/26]
132. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider providing a bus stop for Bus Éireann and Citylink services at a location (details supplied). [66918/26]
133. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the timeline and schedule of stages to deliver the Second Liffey Bridge and Southern Relief Road in Newbridge; and the expected commencement and completion dates. [66971/26]
134. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if a school (details supplied) will be included in Round 5 funding of Safe Routes to School Programme given the recently completed risk assessment concluded the risk to be "Very High" to ensure safety for all. [66964/26]
135. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider the establishment of a new Local Link bus service to serve from Glencullen/Kilternan to Dundrum. [66963/26]