Parliamentary questions

412. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed progress report on the 2025 pension increases for CIÉ pensioners, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35035/26]

413. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is undertaking to address anti-social behaviour on public transport especially on intercity train services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35047/26]

414. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the establishment of a transport police service; whether this service would be deployed on intercity rail services; the powers this service would have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35048/26]

415. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the poor staffing levels of small train stations in County Galway; the impacts this poor staffing level is having on the working conditions of those working within the rail system (details supplied); if his Department has any plans to address these staffing issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35049/26]

416. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport when the Statutory Instrument required to implement the agreed 2025 pension increases for CIÉ pensioners will be published in Iris Oifigiúil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35055/26]

417. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which the current levy arising from public expenditure overruns is being calculated and applied to his Department’s Vote; whether any categories of expenditure, including pay, pensions or staffing-related costs, are exempt from the levy within his Department; and if he will provide a breakdown of the areas against which the lev…

418. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the banning of the use of scramblers in public places; whether the Gardaí have sufficient powers to enforce this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35135/26]

419. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the key performance indicators in place to monitor the effectiveness of the banning of the use of scramblers in public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35137/26]

420. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government intends to review the operation of section 74 of the Roads Act 1993 in relation to sulky racing on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35144/26]

421. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is considering proposals to address a barrier (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35146/26]

422. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); if this matter can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35163/26]

423. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport when the pacific statutory instrument (SI) to implement the agreed 2025 pension increases for CIÉ pensioners will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35193/26]

424. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the Irish- US Drivers Licence Exchange Campaign Report examining the barriers faced by thousands of Irish Emigrants returning home and American citizens working in Ireland as they seek to acquire an Irish Licence, his plans to engage with the three major recommendations contained therein; and if he will make a statement on …

425. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the commitments to allow flexible pickups on Local Link and other bus routes in rural communities, as appropriate, enhancing service accessibility, as per the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35217/26]

426. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the commitment to work to integrate Local Link transport routes with health services to improve access for individuals seeking care, as per the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35218/26]

427. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport to respond to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to any measures being taken to provide upgraded and enhanced public transport services in the North Dundalk area, including increased capacity, improved frequency, and accessibility improvements; the locations where such upgrades have been delivered or are planned in 2025 and 202…

428. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the reason two-car regional units are still being allocated to the Limerick to Galway train route which is one of the busiest evening peak services on the corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35238/26]

429. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the plans which exist to provide higher-capacity rolling stock on the Limerick–Galway route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35239/26]

430. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the reason 22000-class intercity units have not been permanently assigned to peak Atlantic Corridor services despite repeated overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35240/26]

431. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the immediate measures that can be taken to address the chronic overcrowding and resultant health and safety issues on the 18:05 service from Limerick to Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35241/26]

432. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the countries/states that are currently being considered for addition to the list of designated recognised states for the purpose of driving licence exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35258/26]

433. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport if the state of New Jersey is currently being considered for addition to the list of designated recognised states for the purpose of driving licence exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35259/26]

434. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the number of foreign driving licence exchange applications which were made by their country/state of origin, in each of the last five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35260/26]

435. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the average processing time for the exchange of foreign driving licences, broken down by licence category such as those from EU/EEA member states or recognised states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35261/26]

436. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Connecting Ireland route 826 which will service Mullingar, Kinnegad, Edenderry, Clonbullogue, Bracknagh, Portarlington, Monasterevin and Kildare village; the expected commencement date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35288/26]