Parliamentary questions

362. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport the current vehicles that are eligible for the disability toll exemption scheme; if his Department is giving any consideration to adding private vehicles where the passenger has a physical or mental disability to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34479/26]

363. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will indicate whether a driving test appointment can be expedited given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34480/26]

364. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he will examine the use of private wires, modular substations and depot based DC microgrids to accelerate the delivery of charging infrastructure for electric bus fleets; whether such systems could support depots in securing dedicated renewable electricity supply while wider grid reinforcement is being progressed; and if he will m…

365. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given to permitting bus depots, Luas depots and other public transport facilities to utilise private wire connections to nearby renewable generation and storage infrastructure in order to provide dedicated charging capacity, reduce pressure on constrained local grids and improve energy resilience for public …

366. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the National Transport Authority, ESB Networks and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on the potential use of modular substations, battery storage and depot based DC microgrids to prevent delays to the rollout of electric bus infrastructure and reduce the risk of publicly funded electric bus…

367. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will install Leap Card vending machines in both terminals of Dublin Airport and in Dublin Port. [34581/26]

368. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed update on the progression and implementation of the 12 primary actions and 77 support actions of the Phase 2 Action Plan of the Road Safety Strategy; to highlight engagements with local authorities on the ongoing speed limits review and implementation of 2023 speed limit review; and if he will make a statement on the matt…

369. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementing timeline of actions arising from the National Safety Camera Strategy; whether he will increase the number of static speed camera enforcement areas and red light camera locations nationwide; if there are plans in place or being considered to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3…

370. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the membership and ongoing work of the Camera Enforcement Oversight Group and the Road Safety Leadership Group; how frequently they have met since commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34591/26]

371. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the local authorities that have drawn down any of the €20 million made available for the procurement and installation of road safety signage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34592/26]

372. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the specific actions that are being taken by his Department, and under what timeline, to revitalise and reinforce the Road Safety Authority; particularly in their role to strengthen road safety enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34595/26]

373. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of the frequency and duration of recent DART service curtailments for maintenance works, particularly on the northside of Dublin; the rationale for scheduling such works during peak periods including bank holiday weekends and major events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34623/26]

374. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann regarding the planning of alternative transport arrangements during DART service disruptions; the requirements that are in place to ensure adequate replacement bus capacity and frequency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34624/26]

375. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the advance planning and coordination mechanisms that exist between the National Transport Authority, transport operators and relevant stakeholders to mitigate the impact of planned rail maintenance works on commuters; whether the adequacy of alternative transport provision is assessed in advance; and if he will make a statement on the ma…

376. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether any assessment has been carried out on the wider economic and social impact of repeated DART service disruptions, including the effect on commuter behaviour, city centre footfall and local businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34626/26]

377. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide further testing staff to the drivers licence test centre in Killarney given the wait time is over four months currently (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34632/26]

378. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed waiting time for driver licence tests in Kerry, by area, as in Killarney, Tralee, Castleisland and so on, for each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34633/26]

379. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to ensure that Fingal County Council installs safe paths and cycle lanes in Chapel Road, Kinsealy, County Dublin to ensure residents have safe access to schools, train stations and bus stops. [34668/26]

380. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to ensure that Fingal County Council installs safe paths and cycle lanes in Chapel Road, Kinsealy, County Dublin to ensure residents have safe access to schools, train stations and bus stops (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34700/26]

381. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to clarify a matter relating to BusConnects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34706/26]

382. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all capital projects including road, public transport, and active travel infrastructure projects delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under their aegis (including the NTA, TII, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann), which have been completed on time and within budget in Cork North-West in each …

383. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to contact the NTA to seek an update on a broken real time monitor on Kildare Street (Stop 747) which has been broken for over two months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34756/26]

384. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport is he aware that real time bus monitors around the country, which are currently connected to local authority public lighting networks, are now having to be disconnected from local authority public lighting networks and left non-functioning until the National Transport Authority have been able to secure a new connection from ESB Networks…

385. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the local link to include Churchill, County Kerry on route 278; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34787/26]

386. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all capital projects including road, public transport, and active travel infrastructure projects delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under their aegis (including the NTA, TII, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann), which have been completed on time and within budget in Fingal in each of the past f…