Parliamentary questions

189. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the underground station box on the site of the Mater Hospital; and if plans are under consideration to bring it into use for a Metrolink project. [27449/26]

190. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his views on the inability of operators to renew the motor tax for large public services vehicles online; his views on whether this creates a logistical burden on operators; if he plans to move the renewal process online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27475/26]

191. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the specific time periods that are defined as peak times for the purposes of the higher service frequencies referenced therein, including where such frequencies are identified for Route 4 and Route 424 in respect of the Galway BusConnects Network frequency table published by the National Transport Authority (details supplied); and if he wi…

192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) must go back to Canada with a valid visa to remove the "on hold" status from their Canadian driving licence to exchange it for an Irish licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27502/26]

193. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport whether current regulations permit the use of hemp-derived biodiesel in private vehicles and generators; whether any regulatory or technical barriers exist, particularly in relation to newer diesel engines; if plans are in place to support wider adoption of locally produced biofuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27547/26]

194. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 3 March 2026, in relation to CIE pensions, if consideration will be given to the backdating of the agreed pension payment increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27617/26]

195. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for the details of each of the local link routes currently operating within Offaly; the number of passengers per route; the details of the service provider for each route; the cost associated with the provision of each route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27645/26]

196. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport to confirm that local link route 10062, Stradbally to TUS Athlone via Portarlington will run until the end of May 2026 to align with end of term assessments and exams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27647/26]

197. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to provide an up to date status on the CIÉ superannuation scheme, in particular in relation to the governance procedures in Circular 16/21 of 30/07/2021 (details supplied) on Code of Practice for the governance of State Bodies. [27689/26]

603. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to reduce transport emissions in rural areas where public transport options are limited. [27066/26]

604. 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 and potential owners of EVs; and the steps he will take to address this matter with Dublin City Council and other local authorities around the State. [27…

605. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to contact the NTA to seek an update on two broken real time monitors in Blanchardstown village stop 1841 and stop 1840 which have been broken for over two months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23538/26]

606. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on bus services for the Cappagh Road, Galway city; which services are now PSO services; which company is providing these services; if there are specific obligations on the service provider regarding frequency of services, provision of real time monitors or other obligations; and if he will make a statement on the ma…

607. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the use of the M4 bus lane; and the legislative changes required. [23559/26]

608. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the current NCT expiry rules whereby vehicles tested after their due date automatically revert to the original anniversary date, resulting in a shortened certificate even where a vehicle has been genuinely off the road, untaxed and unused for a prolonged period; if he will consider introducing a statutory off road decla…

609. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport when pension increases for CIÉ workers will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23605/26]

610. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an updated assessment of the impact of recent increases in global fuel prices on the projected cost of operating public transport services in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23626/26]

611. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which increased fuel costs are expected to affect Public Service Obligation subvention requirements in 2026; the additional Exchequer funding that may be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23627/26]

612. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional costs arising from increased global fuel prices that will be funded whether through additional Exchequer allocation, reallocation within the existing transport budget, fare adjustments, or other measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23628/26]

613. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the National Transport Authority and public transport operators regarding the financial impact of rising fuel prices; the dates and outcomes of such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23629/26]

614. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the contingency measures in place within his Department and the National Transport Authority to manage volatility in fuel prices and protect the delivery of scheduled public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23630/26]

615. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the proportion of public transport operating costs attributable to fuel in 2024, 2025 and projected for 2026; and the extent to which this proportion has changed due to recent price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23631/26]

616. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport his plans to support coach operators who are increasingly unable to meet the costs of delivering Local Link services due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23673/26]

617. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of local authorities that have commenced the statutory public consultation process required to implement 30km/h speed limits in built-up and urban areas, as directed by Departmental Circular of 16 October 2025; the deadline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23703/26]

618. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of all taskforces that fall under his remit; the dates on which they have met since their inception; the membership of each taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23726/26]