Parliamentary questions

362. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently examine the case for extending a local link bus service (details supplied) [30308/25]

363. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the impact that several recent bank holiday weekend DART closures have had on passengers visiting coastal areas and local businesses reliant on footfall for weekend trade; while it is understood that necessary works have to be carried out, if he will meet with Iarnród Eireann and other stakeholders to discuss a sta…

364. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case for the establishment of a local link service in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30321/25]

365. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received under the light duty vehicle initiative operated by zero emission vehicles and delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30417/25]

366. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to introduce EV charging stations at all GAA grounds in County Kerry and extend this programme across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30418/25]

367. Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Transport whether the rail short commuter zone from Portlaoise to Dublin can be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30419/25]

368. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the number of primary and secondary schools in Tipperary that expressed interest in the safe routes to school programme; for a breakdown of schools that have had works completed by Tipperary County Council to date; for a breakdown of Tipperary schools awaiting selection for future rounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3044…

369. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to re-open the safe routes to school programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30447/25]

370. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of any exchequer funding received by Waterford airport in each of the years since it was established, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30456/25]

371. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for a driving test in Kilkenny and Carlow; his to reduce these waiting times; when we expect to get back to normal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30458/25]

372. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will give further consideration to the provision of additional funding in 2025 for the non-national road network, particularly in areas such as Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30459/25]

373. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport the actions he is taking to mitigate the effect of airport noise for people living near the airport given a recent report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30492/25]

374. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the delivery of Dart Plus North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30494/25]

375. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the delivery of integrated ticketing for public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30495/25]

376. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the budget that has been allocated to development and roll out of the integrated ticketing system for public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30496/25]

377. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he is considering reviewing the tax saver tickets with a view to changing the scheme to suit the needs of hybrid workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30499/25]

378. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if the maintenance and refurbishment of train stations fall under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30500/25]

379. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will undertake a review of the 33x bus service with a view to increasing the capacity and frequency of the route to meet local demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30501/25]

380. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a licence exchange for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30505/25]

381. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of small business groups in areas impacted by ongoing DART upgrades and repairs; if he will instruct Irish Rail and the NTA to engage with these groups to minimise the disruption caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30532/25]

382. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport to prioritise the 1951 CIÉ superannuation scheme; if he will address the concerns of retired members of the scheme who have not received a pension increase since 2008; to consider the particular hardship these pensioners face, especially given that many are not entitled to the State pension due to their civil service terms of employment and…

383. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering introducing national drone regulations in addition to the EU regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30713/25]

384. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering introducing drone-free designations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30714/25]

385. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering introducing no-fly zones for drone usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30715/25]

386. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering introducing night flight restrictions for drone usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30716/25]