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Paul Donnelly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
532. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the additional high visibility security personnel that Iarnród Éireann will allocate to deal with increased numbers of passengers on trains and at stations during warm weather periods where trains pass by beaches during the upcoming peak summer months. [20915/25]
Emer Currie Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
533. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses in Dublin purchased in each of the years 2019 to 2024, including a breakdown of power source (whether they are electric, hybrid, diesel/petrol etc) and how many of those are in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/25]
Pa Daly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
534. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the South Kerry Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20969/25]
Emer Currie Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
535. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to outline the proposed timeline for preparation of the planned new National Policy Statement on Shared Mobility; how he plans to consult with commercial shared mobility providers as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21107/25]
Emer Currie Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
536. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide details on when the ESRI Framework on Behavioural Research for Sustainable Mobility and Climate Action in Transport will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21108/25]
John Connolly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
537. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the consideration his Department is giving to reviewing the operation of the National Transport Authority to provide increased input over transport and traffic policy to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21126/25]
John Connolly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
538. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the publication and distribution of information to local authorities providing guidelines on the reduction of the speed limit in urban cores, which include built-up areas as well as housing estates and town centres to 30km/h; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21127/25]
John Connolly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
539. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 163 of 22 January 2025, to outline, given that Galway County Council has provided the additional updated information in relation to the planning consent application for the Galway City N6 Ring Road Project to An Bord Pleanála and given that a review of the Galway Transport Strategy launched in 2016 has never been publishe…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
540. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his views on introducing financial supports for those training to become approved driving instructors given high associated fees and delays in driving test availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21181/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
541. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 20 March 2025, the number of drivers in each year that were subject to the €4 penalty, the €50 fine and the final €125.50; and the maximum total fine that can be levied for a late payment for a single car journey. [21188/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
542. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 20 March 2025, the total value of late payments in each of the years 2021 to 2025. [21192/25]
Grace Boland Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
543. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the establishment of the transport security force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21207/25]
Grace Boland Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
544. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when he envisions the transport security force will commence its work on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21208/25]
Grace Boland Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
545. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on and recommendations arising out of the Dublin Bus pilot "New Safer Journeys"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21209/25]
John Clendennen Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
546. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with the Road Safety Authority regarding efforts to reduce the wait times for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21224/25]
John Clendennen Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
547. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the current number of driver testers assigned to each of the driving test centres in County Offaly; the number of additional driver testers proposed to be assigned to each of these test centres following recent recruitment; the timeline of when they will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21225/25]
Pa Daly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
548. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on local links; if he plans to increase the number of stops and or increased flexibility for drivers to stop more frequently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21236/25]
Barry Heneghan Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
549. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will fund the installation of bus shelters at both pole numbers (details supplied); if so, when this work is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21259/25]
Ciarán Ahern Written 10 Apr 2025 · to Transport
123. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the corrective actions he will take to ensure that the transport sector meets its emissions reductions targets by 2030 and does not exceed the sectoral emissions ceilings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18316/25]
Jen Cummins Written 10 Apr 2025 · to Transport
124. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the long driving test wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18092/25]
Johnny Mythen Written 10 Apr 2025 · to Transport
125. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be provided to expand active travel projects in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18107/25]
Johnny Mythen Written 10 Apr 2025 · to Transport
126. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport if any additional funding will be provided to expand Local Link services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18108/25]
Johnny Mythen Written 10 Apr 2025 · to Transport
127. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the current rural transport programme contacts from the existing five years to an extended period of eight to ten years to allow for capacity building and continuous professional development of staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18109/25]
Johnny Mythen Written 10 Apr 2025 · to Transport
128. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the establishment of a new transport co-ordination unit) public service body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18110/25]
Johnny Mythen Written 10 Apr 2025 · to Transport
129. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans for a recruitment strategy for TFI Local Link; if consideration has been given to extending the driver age limit of 70 where drivers have been deemed competent to drive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18111/25]