233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the decision to increase the Public Service Obligation fares by an average of 15% from January 2027 is consistent with the target in the National Sustainable Mobility Policy, as updated by the Climate Action Plan 2023, of a 130% increase in daily public transport journeys by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64817/26]
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234. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if an assessment was made of the impact of the January 2027 fare increase on low income commuters, on rural passengers and on users of TFI Local Link services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64825/26]
235. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that will govern the annual review of fares to apply from 2027; whether each annual adjustment will be subject to Ministerial approval; whether it will be laid before the Oireachtas for scrutiny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64824/26]
236. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if alternatives to the January 2027 fare increase were considered, including the estimated cost to the Exchequer of maintaining Public Service Obligation fares at 2026 levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64823/26]
237. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if any modelling or assessment was carried out by his Department or the National Transport Authority of the projected impact of the January 2027 fare increase on passenger numbers and on progress toward national public transport journey targets; if so, if that modelling will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64822/26]
238. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the additional fare revenue projected to be raised in a full year by the average 15% increase in Public Service Obligation fares taking effect in January 2027; the current annual Public Service Obligation subvention; the proportion of the operating cost of PSO services currently met by fare revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64821/26]
239. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport to instruct his Department to take account of recent weather conditions when issuing road repair budgets due to the negative impacts on roads; to increase the road repair budgets in Clare from 4% of overall budgets to 10%; and to allocate additional funding in areas where felling licences have been granted by the Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine so…
240. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the details of any contracts in place between his Department and agencies under his remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64848/26]
241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the driving licence application which has remained under review for over two months; if the matter will be expedited given the circumstances. [64913/26]
242. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider increasing funding to the National Transport Authority to support the expansion of public transport services in underserved rural areas, including communities such as Glencar, County Kerry, where there are currently no plans for a regular TFI bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64867/26]
243. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport if CIÉ has received compensation in relation to an insurance claim arising from two bridge strikes on the Barrow Bridge, New Ross in County Wexford in 2022; the current status of spending plans to upgrade the opening mechanism of the Barrow Bridge in line with previous commitments given by the Chief Executive of Irish Rail and when a schedule of works will be…
244. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand parking at Clara train station to meet increased demand. [64935/26]
245. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to estimate the cost of eliminating public transport fares for student Leap Card holders and for under-25 Leap Card holders; and the cost of eliminating fares for both together. [64963/26]
246. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the motor tax status of Ukrainian registered vehicles currently driving in the State; when the temporary exemptions from Motor Tax and NCT for Ukrainian vehicles will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64965/26]
247. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason skilled workers from the Philippines cannot exchange their driving licences (details supplied). [64972/26]
248. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the Dublin Commuter Zone to include Athy and Monasterevin so that workers and commuters can avail of more affordable public transport. [64983/26]
249. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the enhancement of the 130 bus in Kildare South. [64988/26]
250. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of new bus routes for Kildare South. [64984/26]
251. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of a bus lane on the M7/N7 from J2 Kingswood to J4 Rathcoole. [64985/26]
252. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his views on correspondence (details supplied); if he is aware of these concerns; the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64977/26]
253. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of a priority bus lane on the M4. [64986/26]
254. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a Sunday service for the 883 local link bus in Kildare South. [64987/26]
255. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to provide detailed reasoning for the announced increase to public transport fares from January 2027; if any engagement has taken place between the NTA and his Department regarding how increased fares could be avoided; and if the increase will be reviewed. [65045/26]
256. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the high cost of public transport between Galway and Limerick; there are plans to develop a faster, express bus services between Galway and Limerick for commuters; if work is being carried out to increase the TaxSaver benefits of commuting along this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65076/26]
257. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will request Iarnród Éireann and the Railway Safety Commission to carry out an urgent review of the crossing at Kiltybo, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo following the fatal collision between a train and a car at the crossing on 3 September 2026; if he will consider having the existing crossing replaced with a fully automated barrier crossing with appropriate wa…