Parliamentary questions

226. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if there are any ongoing issues with the 39A service that are contributing to frequent cancellations (details supplied); and the immediate measures are being taken to address these disruptions and ensure reliable service for commuters. [3335/25]

227. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken to improve the reliability of the public transport system and reduce the stress and inconvenience faced by commuters, particularly students, who depend on these services to attend school on time. [3336/25]

228. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing delays and frequent service disruptions on the Luas and Irish Rail networks, particularly on the DART route between Connolly and Clontarf; and what measures the Government intends to take to address these issues, improve punctuality, and provide clearer communication to commuters on service disruptions. [3340/25…

229. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a status and timeline on the development of the new bridge in Celbridge. [3444/25]

230. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a commencement date for the extension of DART+ from Maynooth to Kilcock. [3445/25]

231. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide any relevant information on the extension of the DART+ from Maynooth to Kilcock. [3446/25]

232. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if, in light of the commitment in the Programme for Government to review the National Development Plan and consider new public transport projects as part of that review, he will support the extension of the Luas red line to Poolbeg, as cited at page 150 of the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy as part of that review; if he agrees th…

233. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ask the NTA to engage at an early stage with a company (details supplied) that has been appointed to design the Sandymount flood defence scheme in a contract fully funded by the Office of Public Works, and administered by Dublin City Council, with a view to adopting a joined-up approach to the scheme which could facilitate act…

234. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to make a decision regarding State investment to develop the runway development at Waterford Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3479/25]

235. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with the NTA and TFI local link to reinstate the local link Waterford route 361, which was altered in December 2023 without local input or support, resulting in a new service that is inaccessible to a great many former passengers; if he will instruct relevant agencies under his aegis to engage locally before altering …

236. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport whether an agreement exists with the driver licensing authority of the Australian state of Western Australia regarding mutual recognition and exchange of driving licences across all categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3481/25]

237. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will advocate for urgent safety upgrades to the N25, including works to improve dangerous junctions and accident blackspots across County Waterford. [3482/25]

238. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the amount that Irish Rail has spent on maintenance and refurbishment to Waterford Plunkett station in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025. [3483/25]

239. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when he plans to implement the Programme for Government commitment to “extend the ten-year vehicle limit for taxis registered in 2015, offering another year of service”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3486/25]

240. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport when a catering trolley will be installed on the Tralee-Dublin train services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3548/25]

241. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport when the works on the plaza in the Tralee train station will begin; when he anticipates they will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3549/25]

242. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the consultation on the N22 Farranfore to Killarney Project; if this project will go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3550/25]

243. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures that are being taken to increase the frequency and reliability of buses, trains, and trams, particularly in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3588/25]

244. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if additional subsidies or fare reductions will be introduced to improve the affordability of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3589/25]

245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if all public transport infrastructure will be required to meet accessibility standards, particularly for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3590/25]

246. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to encourage civil servants in his Department to take or avail of special leave or career breaks, or other forms of leave to encourage and facilitate Ireland's 2026 EU presidency, the Government "Career for EU" jobs strategy, and the Department's Gaeilge/Irish-language policy and promotion;…

137. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the roll out of "average speed zones" on national roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1825/25]

138. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport the plans of his Department to support Cork City and County Councils to investigate, repair and upgrade footpaths in mature areas and estates in Cork which are in a condition of disrepair. [2019/25]

139. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants in his Department, and in agencies under the aegis of his Department, who were on career break in 2023 or 2024, by month and grade, and by length of career break; the number of civil servants in his Department and in agencies under the aegis of his Department who were on career break for longer than five …

140. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the number of vacancies, by month and by grade, in his Department, and in agencies under the aegis of his Department, in 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46219/24]