98. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if an interim measure, such as payment by app, which happens in other cities, could be explored for public transport until contactless payment becomes an option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33948/25]
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100. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on when the new DART carriages will be coming into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33954/25]
102. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of contactless fare payments across public transport services, including buses and trains; the expected timeline for full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34183/25]
105. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the improvements planned in 2025 to ensure greater and more seamless access to public transport for those with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33746/25]
106. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of a map displaying all public transport services, nationally and regionally, including a print version as well as an online, digital version; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34001/25]
108. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to consider initialising a further phase of the Cork Luas project (details supplied). [34025/25]
121. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made by his Department at tackling anti-social behaviour and improving safety on public transport services for both users and employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33992/25]
131. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his engagements about accelerating Luas extensions as part of his NDP review negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34128/25]
134. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport when contactless payments will be an option on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33953/25]
147. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he is considering public transport fare reductions in his Department's estimates 2026 submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34027/25]
148. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his plans to ensure that all public transport is fully accessible to all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33418/25]
152. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the measures being taken by his Department and relevant State agencies to improve the recruitment of public transport staff, particularly drivers, which is necessary to enable an increase in service capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33993/25]
155. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the coordinated actions that are being taken between his Department, the Department of the Climate, Energy and the Environment, and EirGrid to ensure that energy infrastructure keeps pace with the electrification of public transport in the greater Dublin area and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34072/25]
164. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with public transport operators in relation to these operators charging booking fees for some free travel pass holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34004/25]
171. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the plans to introduce a metro in Waterford, Limerick and Galway, respectively; the timeline for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34068/25]
173. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the introduction of a maximum Leap card fare in regional cities, similar to the 90-minute fare in Dublin for €2; the way in which this will fit into the new National Fare Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34028/25]
242. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the NTA prior to the renewal of a service contract for a company (details supplied) to discuss performance-related provisions in the contract terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34359/25]
245. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport to outline the Taxsaver increases for Kildare commuters following the introduction of the Dublin commuter zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33590/25]
271. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport for an update on how he has progressed the commissioning of a preferred route for the proposed Luas extension to Poolbeg since taking office; if he will supply a timeline in respect of constructive same; and if not, his plans to supply such a timeline. [34226/25]
284. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the work of his Department, in conjunction with the NTA, on identifying the necessary legislative proposals to progress the transport security force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34428/25]
20. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the methodology employed by the NTA to assess demand on Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Irish Rail routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32887/25]
30. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Luas-to-Lucan project; if it will be brought to a stage where planning permission will be sought in the lifetime of the 34th Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30607/25]
38. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the reason a booking fee of €2.50 is imposed on free travel pass holders; if this fee will be abolished as it is unfair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33074/25]
197. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider raising age eligibility for those who wish to avail of the young adult Leap Card considering the financial pressures facing people in their mid-to-late twenties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31887/25]
229. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of taxis in the Dublin area that are wheelchair accessible; what is being done to increase the number of wheelchair accessible taxis in the fleet; if he is aware of any issues preventing more taxi drivers from operating wheelchair accessible vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32287/25]