Parliamentary questions

221. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the average length of time a person waits for a driving test nationwide; and the measures being taken to reduce that waiting period. [5936/25]

222. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport the measures he plans to clear the backlog of driver test applications in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5949/25]

223. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the reason it is taking so long for a person (details supplied) to receive a date from the RSA for a driving test. [5950/25]

224. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport when road signage will be amended to show the current speed limits on rural roads; the reason this was not done in advance of speed limits changing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5952/25]

225. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the plans Dublin Airport Authority has to develop an appropriate bus and coach area for users of Dublin Airport that includes fully accessible toilets a tourist information stand and a roof covering for waiting commuters. [5960/25]

226. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of new coach parking areas by location that were funded by the NTA in 2023 and 2024; the number of new coach parking areas that will be provided in 2025, in tabular form; and if it is intended to future proof the bays by including charging points for large-scale coach EVs. [5961/25]

227. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Swords to city centre core bus corridor scheme to begin construction, in particular the Swords Road section. [5968/25]

228. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann will take any necessary steps to facilitate the reopening of the bridge over the railway at Drumnigh, just south of Portmarnock station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6010/25]

229. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for the wheelchair-accessible vehicle grant scheme during the January 2025 application opportunity; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6024/25]

230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the case for upgrading the rail line through County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6030/25]

231. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if an application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6065/25]

232. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driver licence exchange (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6109/25]

233. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport when he will implement the proposal for free travel for children under nine years-of age; the way the proposal will be implemented; if there are further plans for the expansion of free public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6123/25]

234. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the preliminary appraisal received by his Department from Louth County Council in connection with a further phase of the port access northern cross route scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6147/25]

235. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting since November 2024 for a retest; if he will expedite a test for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6152/25]

236. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the steps that can be taken to ensure a person (details supplied) can sit their driving test promptly as required for her employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6154/25]

237. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to alleviate the backlog of drivers awaiting their driving tests in Shannon; if there are plans to appoint a full-time tester for Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6155/25]

238. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport the current status of and the planned schedule for the commencement and completion of the Virginia, County Cavan bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6193/25]

239. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the number of train services on the M3 Parkway to Docklands route at rush hour given it is standing room only on many of these rush hour services after departure from M3 Parkway station; the latest timeline on plans to increase the number of trains and carriages running on this route at rush hour; and if he will make …

240. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Transport when the proposed bus route A90 in Kilkenny will begin operation; if Kilmacow will be serviced by this bus route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6204/25]

241. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Transport if he has given a commitment to provide funding for the northern ring road around Kilkenny, as reported by the local media on 29 January 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6205/25]

242. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand active travel in rural towns, villages and counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6215/25]

243. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to funding for the Navan Rail project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6216/25]

244. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport the current estimated projected cost of the Navan Rail project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6217/25]

245. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the empty buildings, by county, in his Department’s portfolio; the value of the property; the length of time they have lain empty; and the physical status of each building, in tabular form. [6241/25]