597. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if design work has begun for BusConnects corridors serving Ballymun, Finglas and Glasnevin; when construction work might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44097/25]
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608. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated costs of upgrading bus infrastructure in order that buses can accommodate more than one wheelchair at a time. [44338/25]
202. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the waiting times across the State for the walkaround test to complete a driver certificate of professional competence for bus drivers, in tabular form; the steps being taken to reduce this waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40277/25]
29. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of purchasing 35 additional hydrogen buses for the Bus Éireann PSO fleet. [39743/25]
30. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus users on each individual bus route in Galway city and county in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [39744/25]
33. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when additional bus services will be provided in Cavan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/25]
260. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the current structure and scheduling of the 233 bus service from Macroom to Cork, in light of the fact that the route operates as several distinct sub-routes under one timetable, which creates confusion and reduces reliability; if he will consider splitting the route into distinct services such as the 233A, 233B, etc., with clearer schedu…
261. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to increase the frequency of buses on the 233 route that serves Macroom, particularly to address four-hour gaps in the current timetable, which significantly limit accessibility and usability for residents who depend on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38736/25]
262. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will request Bus Éireann to include additional stops within Macroom, such as near Millstreet Cross and Masseytown, to better serve the town’s main residential areas; if he will consider ensuring local stops reflect where the population is most concentrated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38737/25]
263. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will support Bus Éireann or the National Transport Authority to introduce a later service on the 233 route from Cork to Macroom, beyond the current last departure at 22:30 or 10.30 p.m., to accommodate students, shift workers and others who travel into Cork for evening activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38738/25]
264. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the pricing structure on the 40 route between Macroom and Cork, in particular the €7 fare for students with a Leap card, which is a significantly higher fare than for comparable journeys in the Dublin commuter belt; if he will commit to a fare reduction in line with other urban and peri-urban routes; and if he will make a statement on the…
265. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine how stop placement decisions are made in regional towns, such as Macroom, where the main bus stop is located far from many residential areas, thereby limiting access to public transport for those with mobility issues or without private vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38740/25]
271. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to have a direct public service obligation bus service from Shannon to Dublin city centre via Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38787/25]
277. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the cost to date of BusConnects in Cork. [38874/25]
280. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed breakdown of investment in enhancing existing bus services in north Dublin from 2021 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38920/25]
301. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the age profile of the Bus Éireann PSO fleet as of 8 July 2025. [39101/25]
319. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the expected construction date of the Ballymun to city centre core bus corridor. [39386/25]
320. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an updated timeline on the proposed implementation of the F spine as part of the BusConnects programme. [39387/25]
323. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of Bus Éireann bus mechanics employed at Broadstone Depot; the number of unfilled posts; the length of time posts have been unfilled; plans to fill same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39441/25]
324. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of Bus Éireann bus drivers employed at Broadstone Depot; the number of unfilled posts; the length of time posts have been unfilled; plans to fill same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39442/25]
329. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing a night service on Dublin Bus routes (details supplied) to directly serve the towns and villages of Dublin west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39562/25]
177. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Transport to outline the provisions being made to install bus shelters in Cavan and Monaghan. [38407/25]
190. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the date when the 40D route will be extended to serve Hollywoodrath; the details on the changes being made to this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38533/25]
14. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if bus services after midnight will be expanded into north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38168/25]
252. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on proposed updates to the 318 bus service linking Ennis and Limerick city (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37218/25]