208. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to engage with the NTA in relation to the proposed price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64449/26]
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209. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the NTA’s decision to implement price increases on public transport fares; his views on whether this goes against the Government aims to incentivise the use of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64448/26]
210. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to reconsider the introduction of a 15% increase in adult public transport fares given the current cost-of-living crisis. [64459/26]
211. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene to stop fare hikes of 15% hitting public transport users in 2027, considering cost of living pressures, the recent tax break to motorists, and the imperative from a climate perspective to promote sustainable transport. [64505/26]
212. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the details of all defects for national roads logged on to the TII defect management system in 2025 and to date in 2026 for each local authority; the details of whether those defects have been approved or refused for funding and the amount of funding allocated for each, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64523/26]
213. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the provision of the Letterkenny town bus service in County Donegal that has been promised since September 2025, [64535/26]
214. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport whether the proposed new Knock Airport bus service would supplement, will replace or extend existing routes 440, 442 or MY42; the way in which it would connect with route 22 at Charlestown; if its timetable will be coordinated with flights at Ireland West Airport; and if the NTA or Department officials have engaged with Ireland West Airport to ensure the ti…
215. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the present planning and approval status of the proposed Charlestown, Ireland West Airport, Kiltimagh, Castlebar bus service; whether procurement or contractual discussions have commenced; and the earliest anticipated operational date. [64527/26]
216. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if a road transporters support scheme applicant (details supplied) will be allowed to request payment for additional months or will be able to appeal this decision. [64560/26]
217. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport to reconsider the increase on fares on public transport. [64561/26]
218. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport when the appeals process under the road transporters support scheme will open to applicants who wish to make an appeal on their case. [64558/26]
219. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to address the concerns that the recently announced rise in public transport fares will discourage the use of public transport; the measures he is taking to ensure that the use of public transport is affordable; and the engagements he had with the NTA on the matter. [64566/26]
220. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the engagements he had with the NTA to discuss the recently announced increase in public transport fares; to report on all meetings including the times he met with the NTA to discuss this issue in person; and the dates of these meetings including a breakdown of the dates he attended as opposed to a meeting taken by his officials. [64569/26]
221. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the work that has been carried out by his Department to analyse the impact of the recently announced fare increase on the affordability of public transport; if he will publish this analysis; and to outline a date for publication. [64568/26]
222. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the recently announced increase in public transport fares is justified; and if he will consider reversing this increase and ensure that it does not go ahead in January 2027. [64567/26]
223. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has submitted a request for funding in 2027 for the proposed bus service connecting Charlestown, Ireland West Airport, Kiltimagh and Castlebar; and the estimated annual cost and proposed frequency of that service. [64525/26]
224. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the NTA on correspondence (details supplied); and to provide an update on the concerns raised by residents. [64638/26]
225. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department plans to establish a local link route to serve Mourneabbey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64611/26]
226. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann has a dedicated phone line available for people, particularly older people, who are unable to purchase bus tickets online; if not, if he will consider introducing one. [64676/26]
227. 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. [64685/26]
228. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently reconsider the increase in public transport fares by 15% in 2027 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64709/26]
229. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport regarding the recent purchase of 132 buses by the NTA, the number of publicly-owned buses that are currently not being used; when they will come into use; and the cost of storage and servicing any unused buses, both cumulatively and per-week. [64718/26]
230. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport If he will address the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) concerning recent rail fare increases and operations within Iarnród Éireann. [64730/26]
231. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting time for an NCT appointment, by county; the number of vehicles currently overdue an NCT due to a lack of available appointments; and the measures being taken to reduce waiting times. [64772/26]
232. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the total amount collected in motor tax from vehicles registered in County Clare in each of the past five years; and the amount invested by the State in the maintenance and improvement of roads in County Clare in each of those years. [64773/26]