582. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to reintroduce the scrappage scheme, for ICE2EV given the last scheme fully sold out within 75 minutes proving high demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63598/26]
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583. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to consider extending the W4 bus service from Blanchardstown to the Airport. [63707/26]
584. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of extending the W4 bus service from Blanchardstown to the Airport. [63712/26]
585. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed funding envelope for the vehicle adaptation scheme (VAS) will be an additional fund under the budgetary process, distinct from the funding allocated for disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; the proposed maximum grant under VAS; whether motor tax, fuel grant and toll exemptions will be included for VAS recipients; whether supports for…
586. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the total cost of storing the fleet of 132 electric buses that have not been brought into use (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63755/26]
587. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the total number of electric buses out of the fleet of 132 (details supplied) that are currently in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63756/26]
588. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he is taking to ensure that all electric buses are brought into operation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63754/26]
589. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he has had with the NTA in relation to bringing electric buses into use (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63753/26]
590. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the N2 Clontibret to Border road scheme; the current stage of the design, Environmental Impact Assessment Report and business case; the expenditure on the project to date; the funding allocated for 2026 and proposed for 2027; the anticipated date for completion of the business case and EIAR; the next formal approval required from Transport Infr…
591. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the expenditure on the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road scheme in each year since 2020; the reason the project was suspended; the stages which remain to be completed before the project can proceed to statutory planning; the indicative overall project cost; and if it remains Government policy to deliver the scheme. [63751/26]
592. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road scheme; whether he has received proposals from Monaghan County Council and/or Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding the completion of Phase 3 design; the funding required to complete that phase; whether he will sanction the necessary funding to allow the project to progress; the timeframe for a decis…
593. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland has completed its consideration of the alternative flood-resilient construction options submitted by Monaghan County Council for the Smithborough to Clones section of the Ulster Canal Greenway, following confirmation that approximately 4.1 kilometres of the preferred route is at risk of flooding; which option is proposed to b…
594. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Ulster Canal Greenway between Monaghan and the Border; the current stage of the TII approval process; when approval is expected to be provided to Monaghan County Council to proceed to the Part 8 planning process; the funding allocated and expended on the project to date; the estimated funding required to complete the project; and if he will…
595. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the preliminary design report submitted to Transport Infrastructure Ireland in respect of the N2 Tullyvaragh Junction improvement scheme; the date on which it was received; the further approvals required before construction can proceed; the projected cost and funding provision for the scheme; the expected timeline for progression to constr…
596. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the preliminary design report submitted by Monaghan County Council to Transport Infrastructure Ireland in respect of the proposed N2 Park and Share facility at Carrickmacross; the date the report was received; the outstanding matters, if any, preventing approval; when approval is expected to issue; the funding allocated for the project in …
597. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if TII has received a request from Monaghan County Council for approval to award the contract for the €3 million N2 Castleshane to Drumhirk pavement rehabilitation scheme; when that request was received; the reason approval has not yet issued; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63745/26]
598. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of WTE sales account managers and senior accounts managers employed by Iarnród Eireann as of 14 August 2026, in tabular form. [63727/26]
599. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63…
600. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63…
601. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the statutory process that will apply where private land is required by compulsory acquisition for the FourNorth project; the rights available to affected property owners to make submissions or objections; the body responsible for determining such objections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63813/26]
602. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when residents adjoining the Connolly to Malahide rail corridor who may be directly affected by the FourNorth project will be notified; the arrangements for direct engagement with those residents before the emerging preferred option is finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63812/26]
603. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if alternatives to the acquisition of residential properties or private gardens are being examined in the development of the FourNorth project, including the use of non-residential land where feasible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63811/26]
604. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional land currently expected to be required for the FourNorth project; the locations along the corridor where land acquisition may be necessary; if residential properties or private gardens may be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63810/26]
605. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a taxi licence for a person (details supplied). [63828/26]
606. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport his views on concerns that have been raised regarding the fixed fare service for taxi drivers (details supplied). [63830/26]