Parliamentary questions

241. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport his Department's expenditure on media training in each of the years 2015 to 2025; the firms contracted to provide training; and the position or grade of those availing of training, for example, Minister, Secretary General, principal officer and so on. [37058/25]

242. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport his Department's expenditure on media consultancy in each of the years 2015 to 2025; the consultancy firms involved; and the nature of each contract, in tabular form. [37076/25]

243. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to Government funding to support the runway extension development at Waterford Airport. [37087/25]

244. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made regarding Government funding to support the runway extension development at Waterford Airport. [37088/25]

245. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the engagements he has had with stakeholders regarding the runway extension development at Waterford Airport since assuming office, in tabular form, including the name of stakeholder, date and type of engagement, location of meeting if applicable, and engagement outcome. [37089/25]

246. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out an analysis of cost increases relating to the proposed runway extension development at Waterford Airport arising out of construction inflation between the years 2019 to 2025, during which time the project could not proceed; and if so, if he will detail the results of that analysis. [37090/25]

247. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out projections of likely cost increases relating to the proposed runway extension development at Waterford Airport arising out of annual construction inflation should the project not proceed this year; and if so, if he will detail those projections. [37091/25]

248. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to extend the list of recognised states in the exchange of a foreign driving licence to include the United States; when he anticipates the change will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37121/25]

249. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to extend the list of recognised states in the exchange of a foreign driving licence to include more countries; the countries with which Ireland currently has reciprocal licensing agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37122/25]

250. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if the RSA could provide drivers with SMS reminders, with Eircode-specific directions and on-site signage, to prevent driving test no-shows due to issues with locating test centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37204/25]

251. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the additional measures his Department plans to implement to prevent misuse of e-scooters, including speeding and driving on footpaths. [37209/25]

252. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on proposed updates to the 318 bus service linking Ennis and Limerick city (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37218/25]

253. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the number of purchase orders processed by his Department in 2023 that were not included in the published reports of purchase orders over €20,000; the number of purchase orders excluded due to their value falling below the €20,000 threshold, and the total combined value of those purchase orders; and the number of purchase orders excluded be…

254. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department is using ongoing data analysis and local knowledge to identify accident-prone areas and focus road safety interventions where they are most needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37253/25]

255. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to finalise and publish the national drone policy framework, as committed to in the programme for Government, to ensure safe, secure and environmentally responsible drone operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37262/25]

256. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the forthcoming drone legislation will include a right for residents to opt out of drone overflights or hovering near their private properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37263/25]

257. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing temporary drone restriction zones in residential areas such as (details supplied) pending the finalisation of the national drone policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37264/25]

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]

259. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to legislation that would make it mandatory for all vehicle drivers to use dipped headlights during the daytime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37296/25]

260. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if an application by a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37303/25]

261. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if any consideration is being given to changing the ten-year rule for SPSV licence holders (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37317/25]

262. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review case (details supplied) and if he can expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37343/25]

263. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to promote safer driving, following the publication of the 2025 ETSC Road Safety Report, which highlights increased road deaths among young people in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/25]

264. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to develop a bypass of Innishannon, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37383/25]

265. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department intends to develop specific youth-focused road safety measures or targets under the Road Safety Strategy 2025 to 2027, given the disproportionately high number of road deaths among 16-to-25-year-olds, as reported in the European Transport Safety Council's 2025 report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37391…