Parliamentary questions

216. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Mallow relief road and the Government's commitment to the project as of September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48179/25]

217. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the resumption of catering services onboard Intercity rail services; and if Iarnród Éireann has sought funding from National Transport Authority to meet the cost of resuming same. [48200/25]

218. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he last met the Chief Executive Officer of Dublin Airport Authority; the issues discussed; and the date of the next scheduled meeting with the CEO. [48201/25]

219. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider expanding the under-9 free travel scheme in Budget 2026 to include commercial bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48231/25]

220. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of the next generation ticketing project; the profile of expenditure over the lifetime of the project; whether this is provided for in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48244/25]

221. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the steps undertaken to ensure that a vehicle passed as fit under the Northern Ireland vehicle roadworthiness testing process meets the equivalent standards of the NCT in the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48271/25]

222. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine issues with an airline expressed in correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48291/25]

223. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if a response will issue to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48294/25]

224. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether he has considered the establishment of a rail link between Youghal and Midleton in east Cork; if any feasibility studies or assessments have been conducted; if so, the estimated costs and timelines; whether there are plans to progress this project to provide a reliable public transport option for residents of east Cork (details suppl…

225. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the powers that exist to address noise pollution by vehicles (details supplied); if he will introduce further regulation or legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48375/25]

226. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the projected timeline for commencement and completion of the proposed light rail system for Cork city; and if the project is guaranteed funding under the National Development Plan allocations 2026–2035. [48384/25]

227. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the BusConnects Cork programme, including consultation feedback, revised routing, and delivery milestones; and to set out the budget ring-fenced for the scheme in 2026–2030. [48385/25]

228. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to delivering the full upgrade of the Cork to Limerick N20 as a motorway by 2030, given its designation as a strategic priority in Project Ireland 2040. [48386/25]

229. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason it has been impossible for individuals to obtain driving tests for category C and D licenses in Ennis, County Clare since July 2025; the means by which he proposes to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48399/25]

230. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if new double decker buses being procured for Bus Éireann will have adequate floor space on the ground floor for one wheelchair user and one pram at the same time. [48407/25]

231. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the roll out of the new disabled drives and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48440/25]

232. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing a reduced toll rate or commuter discount scheme for regular users of the M4 motorway (details supplied) similar to the arrangements in place on the M50, given the significant financial burden on daily commuters travelling to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48452/25]

233. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport when the application process for the safe routes to school programme will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48492/25]

234. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter regarding public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48505/25]

235. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns of residents in the north Dublin area regarding an increase of flights over residential areas and resultant noise pollution in the early hours of the morning and the actions his Department is taking to address such concerns. [48531/25]

236. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the legal provisions designed to prevent the abuse of scrambler bikes, e-bikes or quads on public roads or public spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48540/25]

237. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the new DART line from Celbridge to Dublin city; when the Cabra stop will be constructed as part of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48625/25]

238. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all Statutory Instruments signed by him in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48685/25]

239. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Bus Éireann and request an increase in services on the 332, Limerick to Cashel via Newport bus service, considering the number of third level students that avail of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48778/25]

240. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the under-9 free transport scheme to include commercial operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48831/25]