45. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the recent fare changes have resulted in increased costs for passengers living in Skerries and Balbriggan and that this increase in fares is serving to heap further costs on hard pressed commuters in the middle of a cost of living crisis; if he will review this decision and allow Skerries and Balbriggan into the same zone as the rest of D…
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269. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if any further details are available for the proposed Finglas Luas extension following the completion of the Finglas Luas project; if the proposed extension will link up with the proposed MetroLink stations at Northwood or Ballymun; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38781/25]
302. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the steps that the NTA takes in regard the provision of additional buses, LUAS and DARTs before and after major concerts are held in Dublin. [39128/25]
322. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider coordinating between event organisers and service provider to provide extra public transport service when large-scale public events are taking place in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39439/25]
258. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of the cross-departmental task force in into driver recruitment and retention challenges. [37267/25]
276. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Public Transport Safety Charter; the stakeholders involved in the drafting process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37545/25]
291. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the coordination that takes place between the National Transport Authority, Irish Rail, and Dublin Bus to ensure sufficient public transport capacity to and particularly from major concerts and sporting events; if there are plans to improve this coordination for the remaining events this year and for the 2026 season; and if he will make a st…
292. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to provide a detailed overview of the project plan for the Next Generation Ticketing programme, including key deliverables, milestone dates, and associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37804/25]
25. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an updated timeline for the full roll-out of contactless payment on Dublin Bus, and across the wider public transport network. [36258/25]
35. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport to report on the work of officials within his Department in assessing public transport capital funding needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36424/25]
40. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if pets are allowed on public transport services; and if so, to list the services. [36429/25]
54. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether additional public transport services, including DART, Luas and bus, are provided for concerts and major events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36539/25]
55. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport how his Department prepares for large-scale concerts and events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36540/25]
56. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether a cross-agency event transport protocol is in place to coordinate additional DART, Luas and bus services during large-scale public events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/25]
62. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be sought for a smart demand responsive transport service between Belleek in Fermanagh and Ballyshannon in Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36631/25]
215. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Transport the current usage of public transport between Carlow Town and Dublin for 2023, 2024, and to date of 2025; in tabular form including route, time, percentage of capacity, if the route needs additional services added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35394/25]
226. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost of making all public transport, including both public service obligation services and private commercial services, free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35679/25]
240. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if there are proposals to expand or enhance public transport services, including Luas frequency at peak hours on the Red Line, and Dublin Bus routes, to better serve communities in Rathcoole, Saggart and Citywest. [36082/25]
245. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport for a timeline for the roll out of contactless payment technology in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36139/25]
29. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has considered extending the young adult Leap card to those aged 26-30; the cost of extending this scheme by each additional year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34768/25]
31. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether it is the intention of his Department to review the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34776/25]
41. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport the action his Department is and will take with regard to Luas operating capacity; how he will support the growing demand for Luas services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34939/25]
88. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers of Dublin Bus in the aftermath of an incident at Mountjoy Square; his plans for a dedicated transport police; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34557/25]
89. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on Local Link; if he is taking steps to expand its capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34495/25]
97. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for the roll-out of contactless fare payments on all public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34135/25]