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Eoghan Kenny Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
632. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has undertaken an assessment of the case for a dedicated urban bus service for Mallow, County Cork; the outcome of any such assessment; whether funding has been identified for such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64118/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
633. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the amount expended on maintenance, pavement renewal and rehabilitation of the existing N20 between Cork city and Mallow in each year from 2021 to 2026; the works planned for 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64116/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
634. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the current estimated total cost of delivering the N72-N73 Mallow Relief Road; the expenditure on the project to date; the expenditure projected for 2027; how the current estimated cost compares with previous estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64114/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
635. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the expenditure incurred by Iarnród Éireann on external legal advice, consultancy, technical advice, reviews, arbitration, mediation or other dispute-resolution processes relating to the failed Traffic Management System project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64125/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
636. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the amount recovered to date from contractors or other parties arising from the failed Iarnród Éireann Traffic Management System project; whether further recovery is being pursued; the total amount which Iarnród Éireann or the State is seeking to recover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64124/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
637. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the total expenditure incurred to date on the failed Iarnród Éireann Traffic Management System project; the amount written off; the additional expenditure now estimated to be necessary to procure and implement a replacement traffic management system; the resulting total estimated Exchequer exposure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64123/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
638. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the original approved budget for the National Train Control Centre; the expenditure incurred to date; the current estimated final cost; the reasons for any increase in projected expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64122/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
639. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the N72-N73 Mallow relief road; the date on which the preliminary business case was or is expected to be submitted to Transport Infrastructure Ireland; the expected date for submission of a planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála; the timeframe for planning, procurement and commencement of construction; and if he will make a stateme…
Brendan Smith Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
640. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the provisions in place to expedite the issuing of replacement driving licences for returning emigrants who require their licences for work. [64078/26]
John Clendennen Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
641. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Government's proposal to introduce a registration system for e-scooters; whether it remains the intention that all e-scooters used in public places will be required to be registered to an identifiable owner; and the proposed timeline for the introduction and commencement of such a system. [64073/26]
John Clendennen Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
642. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for the delay in increasing the minimum legal age for the use of an e-scooter in a public place from 16 to 18 years-of-age; and the anticipated date on which the increased age limit will now come into force. [64074/26]
Emer Currie Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
643. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if An Garda Síochána has doubled fees to retrieve impounded vehicles, including scramblers; if so, the date on which the fee increase came into effect; the date on which the fee increase will also apply to E-scooters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64106/26]
Eoin Hayes Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
314. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the way in which pricing for public EV charging rates are set; the measures his Department is taking to ensure public EV charging remains affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54804/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
315. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is considering legislative or regulatory changes to facilitate the use of overhead EV charging arms, cable gullies or similar home charging solutions for properties without off-street parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54929/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
316. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department intends to publish national guidance or a standardised licensing framework for local authorities in respect of EV charging infrastructure for homes and businesses without off-street parking, including the use of Section 254 licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54930/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
317. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport the assessment his Department has made of the impact that the absence of home charging options for households without driveways is having on Ireland's electric vehicle targets and emissions reduction objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54931/26]
Joe Cooney Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
318. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the number and location of electric vehicle charging points currently operational in County Clare, together with details of planned new installations. [55146/26]
James O'Connor Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
319. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed increase in pension entitlements for retired CIÉ employees under the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55201/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
320. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to acquire a station building for a coast guard service at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55237/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
321. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on proposals to upgrade an Irish Coast Guard station at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55238/26]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
322. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide the most recent assessment of the condition of critical infrastructure assets in Cork county, including roads, bridges and public transport infrastructure; the identified maintenance backlogs and associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55303/26]
Emer Currie Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
323. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to ensure Gardaí have sufficient powers to tackle the misuse of e-scooters and scramblers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55351/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
324. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport when the proposed legislative changes regarding the standard against which a garda's driving is measured during pursuits will be brought forward; if a timeline has been agreed with An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55450/26]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
325. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to consider expanding the Safe Routes to School initiatives to additional primary and post primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55470/26]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
326. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide the number of publicly accessible EV charge points currently in operation, by standard, fast and high-power chargers, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55701/26]