Parliamentary questions

117. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the total allocations for local road maintenance and improvement to Monaghan and Cavan County Councils for the years 2020-2025 inclusive; and the proposed allocation for 2026. [30071/26]

118. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; the new and enhanced services that have been added so far in 2026; and the additional services that are planned to be launched this year. [31439/26]

119. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the current shortfall in public transport capacity across bus and rail services, particularly during peak commuting hours; the number of scheduled services cancelled or significantly delayed in each of the past 12 months; the primary causes of these disruptions, including staffing shortages and fleet availability; and the specific measures…

120. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the latest update on the progression of the Dart+ West Project and associated infrastructure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31247/26]

121. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the local link route 199 Glendalough to Bray; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31165/26]

122. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport to extend the town bus routes in Portlaoise as it has proved very successful to date, as the town has a growing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31214/26]

123. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be made available to Local Link to expand routes and additional services in County Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29893/26]

124. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that overcrowding issues on the Wexford-Wicklow-Dublin commuter train persist; if he has discussed passenger safety with the NTA and Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31205/26]

125. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the long-promised introduction of a dedicated bus service between Athenry and Galway, following the completion of the public consultation on the proposed rerouting of the 425A service; the timeline for a decision and implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31285/26]

126. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action his Department is taking to reduce Irish driving licence exchange processing times, in view that many applicants are experiencing delays of up to 12 weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31292/26]

127. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding granted to the NTA in 2026 for the rollout of new bus routes in Cork as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30763/26]

128. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if he will travel to Donegal and meet with locally elected councillors to learn at firsthand about the serious traffic management crisis in Letterkenny impacting the people of and visitors to Donegal; and the proposed local roads infrastructure projects that can address this crisis. [29784/26]

129. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the current measures in place to address the price spikes that have occurred following the US and Israeli invasion of Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31151/26]

130. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will share the timeline for introduction of the long awaited 199 local link bus in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31206/26]

131. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding Bus Éireann services in Waterford, including recent changes to routes, stops and service levels; and the steps he will take to ensure adequate public transport provision for communities in the county. [31322/26]

132. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the funding spent on the app used for the PSO route in Cork city, in each of the past five years. [31074/26]

133. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures that are being undertaken to ensure there are more public transport options for rural dwellers in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/26]

134. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has reviewed increasing the fines on users who misuse e-scooters and illegal scramblers on our roads as a further deterrent to doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20217/26]

135. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the money spent to date, and the updated cost estimates for the MetroLink; if these have risen from the previous cost projections in 2022; when he anticipates a new director will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31134/26]

136. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding road safety on national and regional roads in Waterford and the wider south east, including planned improvement works and investment priorities; and the steps he will take to address ongoing safety concerns. [31321/26]

137. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the progress of the N53 road project in County Louth; to detail the timelines for the completion of the phases and the overall completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31246/26]

138. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking meet commuter demand on the Maynooth rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31248/26]

139. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the establishment of a dedicated transport security service as set out in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29986/26]

140. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that “Dublin City Council does not support the installation of on-street EV charging” for homes which do not have off-street parking, thus creating a barrier for owners/potential owners of EVs; and the steps he will take to address this matter all local authorities to ensure a continuing transition from fossil fuel vehic…

141. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the implementation of the agreed increases in pensions for former CIÉ employees following the recent staff vote; the estimated timeline for when these changes will be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25563/26]