Questions

52. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand the use of automated average-speed camera systems on high-risk national and regional routes; the expected timeline for deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44587/26]

53. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the establishment of a statutory road safety commissioner with defined legal authority, a dedicated budget and a clear mandate to oversee delivery of the State’s road-safety targets to 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44588/26]

236. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the current legal status of motorised bicycles, including e-bikes and electric scooters, under Irish road traffic legislation; whether any regulatory framework is planned or under development to govern the use of such vehicles on public roads, cycle lanes, and footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41295/26]

237. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has undertaken or commissioned any safety assessment of motorised bicycles and e-scooters currently available for purchase in Ireland; whether there are concerns regarding the sale of vehicles that exceed the EU-permitted 25 km/h assisted speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41297/26]

360. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport if Meath County Council has drawn down any of the €20 million made available for the procurement and installation of road safety signage; the amount they have drawn down to date over the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38940/26]

53. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide pedestrian crossings in Glenbeigh village as a matter of urgency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38137/26]

342. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the significant road-safety risks outside a school (details supplied); and if he will outline what immediate measures are planned to mitigate the risk to children, parents and staff at peak school times. [36665/26]

343. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to introducing a reduced speed limit (30km/h or 40km/h) or a school safety zone outside a school (details supplied) given that traffic is currently permitted to travel at speeds of up to 80km/h immediately adjacent to the school gate; and the timeline for any speed limit review in this location. [36666/26]

244. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the actions being undertaken by the National Transport Authority under Phase 2 of the Road Safety Action Plan to expand in a sustainable manner the use of cameras for traffic management improvements and the enforcement of offences where road safety is likely to benefit; the progress made to date on this action; the timeline for further implementation; and if h…

245. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of legislation and the framework to allow the attendance to a speed awareness course to be imposed as a part of a sanction for certain road traffic offences; the timeline for introduction of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36856/26]

246. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of legislation relating to graduated speeding sanctions intended to ensure a structured and proportionate approach to penalising speeding offences based on severity and risk; the expected timeline for the enactment of such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36857/26]

247. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport when the Camera Enforcement Oversight Group (CEOG) is first expected to meet, the proposed frequency of meetings thereafter; the people expected to attend or participate in the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36859/26]

368. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed update on the progression and implementation of the 12 primary actions and 77 support actions of the Phase 2 Action Plan of the Road Safety Strategy; to highlight engagements with local authorities on the ongoing speed limits review and implementation of 2023 speed limit review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34587/26]

369. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementing timeline of actions arising from the National Safety Camera Strategy; whether he will increase the number of static speed camera enforcement areas and red light camera locations nationwide; if there are plans in place or being considered to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34589/26]

370. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the membership and ongoing work of the Camera Enforcement Oversight Group and the Road Safety Leadership Group; how frequently they have met since commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34591/26]

371. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the local authorities that have drawn down any of the €20 million made available for the procurement and installation of road safety signage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34592/26]

372. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the specific actions that are being taken by his Department, and under what timeline, to revitalise and reinforce the Road Safety Authority; particularly in their role to strengthen road safety enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34595/26]

379. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to ensure that Fingal County Council installs safe paths and cycle lanes in Chapel Road, Kinsealy, County Dublin to ensure residents have safe access to schools, train stations and bus stops. [34668/26]

380. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to ensure that Fingal County Council installs safe paths and cycle lanes in Chapel Road, Kinsealy, County Dublin to ensure residents have safe access to schools, train stations and bus stops (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34700/26]

418. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the banning of the use of scramblers in public places; whether the Gardaí have sufficient powers to enforce this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35135/26]

419. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the key performance indicators in place to monitor the effectiveness of the banning of the use of scramblers in public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35137/26]

420. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government intends to review the operation of section 74 of the Roads Act 1993 in relation to sulky racing on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35144/26]

440. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given to enhanced enforcement powers or dedicated operations in identified hotspot areas with regards to illegal sulky racing on public places and roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35911/26]

156. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will support the deployment of average-speed cameras on high-risk routes within 12 months given Ireland is one of the only developed countries without a functioning network, despite overwhelming evidence that they reduce fatalities. [32392/26]

157. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will support a funded national programme to redesign the 50 highest-risk road sections with published timelines (details supplied). [32393/26]