Parliamentary questions

293. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) will receive a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8142/25]

294. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the timeline on refurbishment works that Iarnród Éireann plans to carry out at a station (details supplied) during 2025; and when each of those projects will commence. [8157/25]

295. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the current NCT regime is fit for purpose; how he will address current issues with wait times for testing; if he will consider reforming the mandatory completion time for re-tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8170/25]

296. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he intends on fulfilling the commitment contained in Budget 2025 to expand free public transport to children aged five to eight years; if there is a timeline for the roll-out of the scheme; if not, when he expects a timeline to be available; when he expects the measure to be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matte…

149. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking to address the misuse of E-scooters, specifically actions taken to address speeding, driving on footpaths and dangerous behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6869/25]

150. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on each of the projects funded under the 2024 active travel scheme within the Fingal County Council area; and if he will provide a list of the projects to be shared, in tabular form. [6849/25]

151. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the safe routes to school project will re-open later this year for new applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6850/25]

152. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of all measures in relation to roads in Kerry contained within the revised National Development Plan; to provide a breakdown whether they are complete, in progress or yet to begin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6866/25]

153. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will give consideration to concerns regarding the new proposed layout for the N72/L4040 junction at Gap Cross, Killarney (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6875/25]

154. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated by the NTA to the R135 cycle network scheme in Ashbourne, County Meath; the schedule of payments for this project; the expected full cost of the project after disputed claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6882/25]

155. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the allocation of €800,000 requested by Cork County Council to advance the development of the Mallow Relief Road (details supplied). [6918/25]

156. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to surface dress a road in County Kerry that has in excess of 200 potholes and is currently in an extremely dangerous condition (details supplied) and is a high-risk health and safety concern for all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6962/25]

157. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport in light of the decision to transfer the contract for provision of the Irish Coast Guard helicopter service, when he expects the service at Waterford Airport to be transferred; if the search and rescue helicopter service at Waterford will remain operational 24/7 as at present; if all current service personnel will be retained as part…

158. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport in light of the decision to transfer the contract for provision of the Irish Coast Guard helicopter service, if he is aware of concerns regarding reduced utility of the helicopters proposed for use by the new contractor; if he is assured that there will be no decrease is service capability arising; and if he will make a statement on …

159. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport in light of the decision to transfer the contract for provision of the Irish Coast Guard helicopter service, the plans in place to utilise a number of fixed wing aircraft as part of the search and rescue capability; if he will provide details of the aircraft, the purpose and location of their deployment; and if he will make a stateme…

160. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case for opening a drivers licence office in Dundalk, County Louth (details supplied). [7013/25]

161. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide clarity on the reasoning for the Airport hopper bus service between Maynooth and Dublin Airport stopping its services without warning; and if passengers who booked tickets for a service which did not run will receive a refund. [7020/25]

162. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to replace an infrastructure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7048/25]

163. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has taken advice in respect of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department; if any section of his Department currently makes use of AI; the purposes it is utilised for and costs associated with same; and if he has consulted with any consultancy firms in respect of the use of AI. [7052/25]

164. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for charging persons more for periodic payments of motor tax over single payments in full and if he will set out his plans to end this practice. [7074/25]

165. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicle owners that paid motor tax in one single payments in 2022, 2023 and 2024 versus those that opted for periodic payments over the same period. [7075/25]

166. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the additional amount derived from the collection of motor tax payments as a result of persons paying the charge by way of periodic payments instead of a one-off payment in 2022, 2023 and 2024. [7076/25]

167. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 5 February 2025, if he will ask the NTA to provide a preliminary written view or report on the possible acceleration of planning and design of the extension of the Luas to Poolbeg, in the context of the new Programme for Government’s commitment to review and enhancing the National Development …

168. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 5 February 2025, if the NTA will issue a reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/25]

32. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of the spend over the past five years by each public body on the procurement of services to develop or maintain digital and IT systems, in tabular form (details supplied). [6448/25]