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Emer Currie Written 28 May 2025 · to Transport
103. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to compensate commercial bus operators affected by the cross-over or duplication of bus service routes provided by the NTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27971/25]
Emer Currie Written 28 May 2025 · to Transport
106. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to outline the funding availability under the alternatively-fuelled heavy duty vehicle grant purchase scheme specifically made available for bus and coach purchases in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and any allocations planned for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27974/25]
Emer Currie Written 28 May 2025 · to Transport
112. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the reasons Dublin Bus has not added any buses to its fleet in 2025, whether that be diesel, hybrid, or electric; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28088/25]
Christopher O'Sullivan Written 27 May 2025 · to Transport
162. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when the timetable for the 239 morning bus service from Courtmacsherry to Cork city will be reviewed, to ensure that the service arrives in Cork depot to accommodate service users connections for work and college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26737/25]
Barry Heneghan Written 27 May 2025 · to Transport
166. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by the National Transport Authority on the installation of bus shelters for public transport operators and location of same, in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26792/25]
Barry Heneghan Written 27 May 2025 · to Transport
167. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by the National Transport Authority on the installation of bus shelters for public transport operators and location of same, in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26793/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 27 May 2025 · to Transport
171. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the number of timetabled buses in Clare cancelled in the past year to date; if he will instruct that live update signs are installed at all stops to ensure those without the TFI App can be informed of delays and cancellations; if he will instruct officials to inspect works at Ennis bus station to ensure best practice was followed; and if he will make a sta…
Mairéad Farrell Written 27 May 2025 · to Transport
194. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 19 of 8 May 2025, if consideration has been given to providing toilet facilities on the 424 bus which can take over two hours from end to end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27101/25]
Michael Cahill Written 27 May 2025 · to Transport
198. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite two applications for a public bus passenger service licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27252/25]
Conor D McGuinness Written 27 May 2025 · to Transport
200. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed new local link Waterford service connecting Ballyduff and Dungarvan. [27384/25]
Michael Murphy Written 22 May 2025 · to Transport
152. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the total number of passenger journeys taken per Local Link company area, in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; the amount of State funding provided in respect of each company; the plans to support the expansion of routes and service frequency in respect of each company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26380/25]
Maeve O'Connell Written 20 May 2025 · to Transport
264. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport to report on the establishment of late-night bus services; and to update on the work of officials within his Department on the proposal of a late-night bus service for Dundrum and Churchtown. [25189/25]
Alan Kelly Written 20 May 2025 · to Transport
282. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the criteria used by National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann to determine the routes prioritised for the deployment of additional buses in response to capacity needs. [25348/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 20 May 2025 · to Transport
288. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport where follow-up customer satisfaction surveys have already been carried out in relation to BusConnects, where they are planned to be carried out; when they will be published and reported on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25400/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 20 May 2025 · to Transport
289. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if there are any modifications planned with BusConnects customer satisfaction results in mind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25401/25]
Michael Cahill Written 20 May 2025 · to Transport
311. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently expand the Local Link Service, at Portmagee, County Kerry, the gateway to Skellig Michael, and a very popular tourist route, as the service currently only runs three days a week, lagging far behind other towns and villages in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25765/25]
Séamus McGrath Written 20 May 2025 · to Transport
321. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to clarify the position in relation to supply chain issues concerning bus shelters through the National Transport Authority tendering process (details supplied). [25945/25]
Albert Dolan Written 13 May 2025 · to Transport
386. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport why the direct bus service from Heuston Station to University College Dublin has been removed during off-peak times, particularly on Friday and Sunday evenings, when many college students rely on it to travel home for the weekend; if any consideration was given to the needs of students when making this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23…
Robert O'Donoghue Written 13 May 2025 · to Transport
387. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he will direct the NTA to improve the bus service in Fingal West with increased capacity and more frequent service, most notably the 33/33x and 101 bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23649/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 13 May 2025 · to Transport
393. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Bus Connects roll out for Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23715/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 13 May 2025 · to Transport
394. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a synopsis of the Cork city Bus Connects routes 14 and 30, including the frequency and routing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23716/25]
Matt Carthy Written 13 May 2025 · to Transport
446. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the appropriate bodies to ensure the provision of a bus shelter in Emyvale, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24477/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
19. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to providing toilet facilities on buses running in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22885/25]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
21. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position on the reviewing of the proposals from the public consultation regarding the expansion of route 233 bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22801/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
25. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will direct the NTA to provide a direct bus service between Wicklow town and Greystones to connect to the DART network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22842/25]