Parliamentary questions

417. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide a direct regional Oireachtas point of contact for each transport body under the aegis of his Department that operates in the Louth constituency. [42106/26]

418. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if any grid connection assessments have been prepared for or received by Iarnród Éireann, the NTA or relevant agencies regarding DART+ South-West, including any statements of grid adequacy or required upgrades; the findings in terms of any impediments to the immediate rollout of the project; and if he will make a statement on the m…

419. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the internal assessments, modelling or analysis carried out by Iarnród Éireann, the NTA or relevant agencies on projected electrical load, traction power demand, or the suitability of existing grid infrastructure for DART+ South-West; the results of such analysis in terms of the impediments to rolling out the service immediately; a…

420. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any risk assessments identifying potential constraints or limitations in the electricity grid that could affect the delivery or operation of DART+ South-West; if so, to outline same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42120/26]

421. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall projected cost in current terms for the rollout of the publicised DART+ South-West Project; the amount of that funding that is currently accessible; the breakdown of the costs of each aspect of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42121/26]

422. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall projected cost in current terms for the electrical grid assessment and grid upgrades to specifically facilitate the rollout of the publicised DART+ South-West Project; the amount of that funding which is currently accessible; the length of time any such required works should realistically take; and if he will make a sta…

423. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to include an estate in a particular bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42131/26]

424. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport whether procurement processes relating to MetroLink (details supplied) are being conducted through a platform (details supplied) rather than eTenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42158/26]

425. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks [42178/26]

426. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of…

427. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if provision will be made within the fuel rebate scheme to accommodate newly established businesses that do not have a prior fuel consumption record for eligibility purposes (details supplied); if consideration will be given to introducing alternative qualifying criteria for such businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […

428. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of bicycle shelters installed across the State by his Department on behalf of Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies in each of the past five years; the total expenditure incurred in each year; the average cost per unit; and if he will provide a breakdown by Department, local authority and agency. [42268/2…

429. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with local authorities and community groups in Longford and Westmeath regarding delays and barriers to the delivery of EV charging infrastructure in smaller towns and rural villages. [42272/26]

430. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the total amount spent on IT systems and related projects by his Department and agencies under its remit in each of the past five years; to provide a detailed breakdown of all such projects, including original budget, final cost, and delivery timelines; the number and value of projects that exceeded their original budget or timeline; the n…

431. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the total amount raised by Dublin Bus services on ordinary ticket fares collected from passengers (via Leap card and cash) and through standard fare penalties for the year 2025, with each figure provided separately. [42325/26]

432. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the total amount raised a company (details supplied) in Dublin and Wicklow on ordinary ticket fares collected from passengers via Leap card and cash and through standard fare penalties respectively in 2025. [42326/26]

433. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the total amount raised by DART services on ordinary ticket fares collected from passengers via Leap card, bankcard and cash and through standard fare penalties respectively, in 2025. [42327/26]

434. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the total amount raised by LUAS services on ordinary ticket fares collected from passengers via Leap card, bankcard and cash and through standard fare penalties, respectively, in 2025. [42328/26]

435. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the total cost spent on maintenance of LUAS ticket machines in 2025. [42329/26]

436. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the total cost spent on maintenance of DART ticket machines in 2025. [42330/26]

437. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the total cost involved in collecting and processing ticket payments on Dublin Bus services for the year 2025. [42331/26]

438. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if Dublin Airport Authority intends to install portable toilets beside coach and bus pick up areas at Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. [42339/26]

439. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received by Iarnród Éireann relating to onboard announcement systems, overcrowding and onboard connectivity issues on services serving Longford and Westmeath over the past two years. [42361/26]

440. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether additional Local Link services or expanded evening and weekend rural bus services are planned for communities in Longford and Westmeath who have limited public transport options. [42362/26]

441. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding that is envisaged in the 2026 budget to allow the NTA to continue operations of transport across the country and the additional finance to support the rollout of planned BusConnects projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42367/26]