Questions

315. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the BusConnects programme for Galway; the projects planned or proposed under the programme; the timeline for their delivery; and the level of funding allocated to date. [74007/26]

316. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if priority will be given to a driving test for a person (details supplied) considering their current study/work circumstances. [74315/26]

317. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on electric vehicle incentives since 2020 and the estimated CO reduction achieved as a result. [74304/26]

318. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport number of publicly funded EV charging points currently not operational. [74303/26]

319. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the Ceannt Station redevelopment project; the forthcoming stages of the project; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated timeline for completion and cost range attributable to the redevelopment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74230/26]

320. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the Oranmore Station Redevelopment and Passing Loop project; the forthcoming stages of the project; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date and cost range attributable to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74231/26]

321. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide the number of full-time equivalent staff within the climate action unit or division of his Department from 2020 to 2026 to date, broken down by year, in tabular form. [73976/26]

322. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the Galway–Athenry railway line double tracking project; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74233/26]

323. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport when his Department last reviewed its policies, operations and handling of protected disclosures under all relevant protected disclosures legislation. [74430/26]

324. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to list all new and improved bus services rolled out in 2026. [74095/26]

325. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding capacity, traffic congestion and road safety issues on the N81; the current status of plans to upgrade or duplicate sections of the route; and the projected timelines for such works. [74241/26]

326. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding severe overcrowding on peak-time commuter rail services between Sallins and Grand Canal Dock; the measures being taken by Iarnród Éireann to increase capacity on the route, including the provision of longer trains and additional services; and the current status …

327. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the N6 Galway City Ring Road project; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74229/26]

328. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the provision of new bus stops and shelters under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of implementation; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for delivery; the estimated cost range attributable to this element of the programme; the number of new bus stops and shelters proposed…

329. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport to set out a history of the proposal for a bypass of Virginia, County Cavan; the projected timeline for its completion; and an explanation for recent delays. [74219/26]

330. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Claregalway Bypass Relief Road Programme; the progress made to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74218/26]

331. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the N59 Clifden to Maam Cross scheme; the progress to date; the forthcoming lifecycle stages; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74217/26]

332. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the roll-out of the new bus livery under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of implementation; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the rollout; the estimated cost range attributable to this element of the programme; when to expect the first deliveries of the new livery a…

333. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the N59 corridor under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking spaces envi…

334. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the introduction of a simplified fare structure under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of implementation; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for implementation; the estimated cost range attributable to this element of the programme; what should be expected as part of the …

335. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the N84 corridor under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking spaces envi…

336. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility at Oranmore Train Station under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking space…

337. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the N83 corridor under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking spaces envi…

338. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the N6 corridor (Junction 19 of the N6) under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number…

339. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the R336 corridor under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking spaces env…