Parliamentary questions

300. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the accessibility of the RSA website for people with visual impairments and other accessibility issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39078/25]

301. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the age profile of the Bus Éireann PSO fleet as of 8 July 2025. [39101/25]

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]

303. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of permits the Dublin Airport Authority issued to taxi drivers to pick up customers at Dublin Airport in 2024 and to-date in 2025; the criteria that must be met prior to being issued a permit from the DAA; and the amount of revenue generated for DAA from issuing these permits in each of those years in question, in tabular form. …

304. Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Transport if there is a regulator or oversight body in respect of the National Car Test service operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39157/25]

305. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the length in kilometres, and as a percentage of the road network, for local tertiary roads in each county, in tabular form; the levels of funding allocated in 2023, 2024 and 2025 to each county for their repair and restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39189/25]

306. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport when the second phase of the proposed speed limit changes, that will see the introduction of a 30km/h speed limit in urban areas, will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39234/25]

307. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for the current position of his Department on progressing the Clifden-to-Maam Cross section of the N59 redevelopment project as reactivated in 2020, and included for in the National Development Plan 2021-2030. [39331/25]

308. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to introduce AI-powered cameras, designed to catch drivers speeding or committing other offenses, like they have in the UK and Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39335/25]

309. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take to address the decline of 20% in taxi driver numbers in Longford and the 11.75% decline in Westmeath since 2019, according to NTA figures; and if he will increase the number of licensed taxi driver and vehicle supply to support the urban, rural and night-time economies, by at least 30% from 2023 levels by 2027, …

310. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking to increase the supply of licensed taxi drivers and vehicles by at least 30% by 2027, as referenced in recent sectoral plans; if specific targets and timelines have been established; how these measures will support the urban, rural, and night-time economies; and if he will make a statement on the mat…

311. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider removing the requirement for all newly registered taxi vehicles to be wheelchair accessible vehicles, to allow greater participation from part-time drivers; if he will commit to significantly increasing the WAV SPSV grant scheme to maintain accessibility targets while supporting broader fleet growth; and if he will m…

312. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will reform the current geography-based knowledge component of the SPSV driver entry test, in recognition of the widespread use of satellite navigation technology; if his Department has reviewed whether this requirement is a barrier to new entrants in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39348/25]

313. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek an increase in licensed taxi driver and vehicle supply by at least 30% from 2023 levels by 2027, to support the urban, rural and night-time economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39349/25]

314. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow part-time drivers to enter the market by removing the current requirement for all newly registered taxi vehicles to be wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs); if he will significantly increase the WAV SPSV grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39350/25]

315. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will reform the specific geography-based knowledge in the SPSV driver entry test due to the advancement and ubiquitous nature of satellite navigation technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39351/25]

316. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any progression his Department has made with the Road Safety Authority to shorten the waiting lists for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39359/25]

317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the average wait time for the Dún Laoghaire/ Deansgrange test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39360/25]

318. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 437 on the 13th May 2025, if the revised National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025 that was sent to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, has been drafted; the proposed timeframe to facilitate greater real time access to the National Vehicle Driver File (NVDF) database by An Garda Siochana in future, to …

319. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the expected construction date of the Ballymun to city centre core bus corridor. [39386/25]

320. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an updated timeline on the proposed implementation of the F spine as part of the BusConnects programme. [39387/25]

321. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for when his Department will finish drafting amendments to the relevant fixed charge notice regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39393/25]

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]

323. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of Bus Éireann bus mechanics employed at Broadstone Depot; the number of unfilled posts; the length of time posts have been unfilled; plans to fill same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39441/25]

324. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of Bus Éireann bus drivers employed at Broadstone Depot; the number of unfilled posts; the length of time posts have been unfilled; plans to fill same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39442/25]