Parliamentary questions

69. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the considerations his Department is giving towards proposing the inclusion of recommended inter-city rail projects earmarked in the All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review, including the double tracking of rail lines from Dublin as far as Mullingar, Athlone, and Kilkenny, as well as between Galway and Athenry in the revised National Development …

70. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will discuss the recent unfair fare increases on thousands of commuters living in towns in zone 2 of the new leap fare zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22827/25]

71. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progress being made to complete the N53 road project in Louth; the timeline for completion of this project; the funding allocation for this project for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22734/25]

72. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to stop flights carrying weapons through Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22720/25]

73. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline any new methods of road repair, road upgrade technology or modern methods of road construction that are currently in use, or under consideration of use, in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22733/25]

74. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the proposed upgrade of the R624 access road to Cobh and the Great Island in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22672/25]

75. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the reason a counterflow system cannot be used on the M50 during major accidents to allow the motorway to continue functioning, preventing total gridlock, as has been the case several times in recent years. [12074/25]

76. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will actively consider changing the licensing terms and conditions for coach tourism, as issued by the National Transport Authority, in order that there is a stronger tourism dimension to operational licenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22502/25]

77. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the roll-out of light rail for Galway following the publication of the feasibility study on 30 October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22719/25]

78. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to allocate the funds necessary to progress road N2 Clontibret-to-the-Border and N2 Ardee-to-Castleblayney road schemes in 2025. [22864/25]

79. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if funding is available to upgrade the N70 Ring of Kerry road, Ireland’s premier tourist route, of which up to 70% is sub-standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22772/25]

80. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide and update, in advance of the publication of the National Development Plan, on the North Ring Road in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22823/25]

81. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of plans in relation to a reduced bus service serving the communities of Bluebell and Inchicore; if he will instruct the Údarás Náisiúnta Iompair to meet with the affected communities to take their concerns on board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11796/25]

82. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the advancement of the N17 Knock to Collooney road upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22499/25]

83. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure better public transport connections between villages and towns in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/25]

84. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to promote, extend and increase usage of the Leap visitor card; and if he will report on its level of usage to date. [22876/25]

85. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport if he will approve funding for the runway extension at Waterford Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22666/25]

86. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that Gardaí have sufficient powers to tackle the misuse of e-scooters and scramblers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12932/25]

87. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the public concern at the closure of the Herbert Road Junction in Bray as part of the N11-M11 upgrades; if his Department will examine an alternative to that closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22844/25]

88. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority real-time app is to be replaced; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22838/25]

89. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport which routes in Dublin will be prioritised for the initial rollout of the transport security force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22822/25]

90. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the review of the Government aviation policy to be completed; his plans for airports outside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22420/25]

244. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is undertaking to address capacity issues on intercity and regional rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23025/25]

245. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the roll-out of the proposed transport police force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23104/25]

246. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when Irish Rail will restore catering trolley service in the Sligo to Dublin train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22473/25]