Parliamentary questions

166. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated WTE cost to recruit two additional ship surveyors for his Department's allocation in 2023. [46374/24]

167. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points currently available for use in each Dublin Bus depot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46394/24]

168. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points currently available for use in each Bus Éireann depot. [46395/24]

169. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of the capital budget allocation of his Department that was spent in the first 11 months of 2024; and if he will provide same figures for the corresponding period in 2023, in tabular form. [46416/24]

170. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport If Iarnród Éireann plans during 2025 to increase the frequency from three times daily to four times daily at the weekends for trains between Dublin Connolly and Rosslare Europort. [46440/24]

171. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport the reason civilian cars with registration number plates dating from 2010 to 142 remain operational on the road after being granted a Covid-related extension of the NCT, which were given a two-, three- and four-year extensions, but taxis up to a 151 registration plate have not received the same extension; the reason for this; and his views o…

172. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the Mallow relief road; the plans for funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland to progress the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46532/24]

173. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the Finglas/Ballymun core bus corridor is expected to go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46554/24]

174. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the E spine of BusConnects in Dublin will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46555/24]

175. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the F spine of BusConnects in Dublin will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46556/24]

176. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the ongoing anti-social behaviour and criminal damage taking place at Pelletstown train station and surrounding areas; any plans to introduce measures to reduce open access to the station, platforms and tracks; and any available funding that could be used to make the station more safe and secure. [46561/24]

177. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if an independent road maintenance crew can be provided for the Ring of Kerry N70 route, given its importance to Ireland’s and Kerry’s tourism industry; if he will give a commitment that all hedges, trees and bushes will be cut on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46591/24]

178. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the Killarney to Farranfore bypass can now be expedited due to the chronic traffic situation in Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46594/24]

179. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to direct Transport Infrastructure Ireland to invest finances and resources to correct the horrendous state of roads and footpaths in key towns such as Cahersiveen and Killorglin on the N70 Ring of Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46595/24]

180. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans by the Government to extend the South Kerry Greenway through Killorglin to Farranfore and on to both Killarney and Tralee and at the other end to connect Cahersiveen/Renard with the Skellig Ring, Valentia Island, Portmagee, Ballinskelligs, Waterville and onto Kenmare, Killarney and so connect all of the Kerry Greenways;…

181. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a significant increase in funding for the Ring of Kerry N70 road, given its importance to Ireland’s and Kerry’s tourism industry, as 70% of this national secondary road is substandard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46607/24]

182. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite the south Kerry greenway (details supplied); if it is not opened in the near future, if he will speed up any outstanding payments and accommodation works for adjoining farmers/landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46630/24]

183. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to address the dangerous condition of footpaths and streets in Cahersiveen town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46631/24]

184. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will significantly increase funding for the N86 Tralee, Camp, Annascaul, Lispole to Dingle road in 2025 and bring this important national secondary route in County Kerry that caters for large volumes of local and tourist traffic up to modern health and safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46644/24]

185. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing free public calibration and sealing of taxi meters after prices are adjusted by the NTA, to avoid a situation in which a taxi driver must spend over €200 to get their taxi meter re-calibrated and then re-sealed as a consequence of changing prices. [46686/24]

186. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if there is a plan to address the complications that many people who have shared parking bays face in charging electric vehicles, including the fact that a resident could face responsibility for any injuries resulting from a cable going from their home over public land to charge their car; if there is a plan to support the installation of fa…

187. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason CIÉ pensioners who are members of the 1951 scheme received no increase in their pension since 2008 (details supplied). [46699/24]

188. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on a suggested bypass of Killorglin, County Kerry, including an additional bridge crossing over the River Laune; if plans are in place to ease the daily traffic gridlock in this busy town on the N70 Ring of Kerry route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46706/24]

189. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the design of the proposed Killarney to Farranfore bypass will include the re-location of the Iarnród Éireann railway station in Farranfore, closer to Kerry Airport, presently 1.4km apart, to facilitate ease of transfer of passengers who wish to use both facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46707/24]

190. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will arrange to invest in the many single-lane bridges throughout Kerry that are too narrow and have deteriorated with age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46708/24]