Parliamentary questions

794. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport the reason three regional bus routes were withdrawn (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25997/26]

795. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport when the car park at Mullingar train station was last re-marked; and if this car-park is scheduled for re-marking this year. [26077/26]

796. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will review and install bus shelters at two bus stops at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26094/26]

797. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport given that the first two completed sections of the south Kerry Greenway are open, if he will finalise agreements with landowners in regard to accommodation works and compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26102/26]

798. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of non-Governmental organisations that have received State funding from his Department in each of the past five years; the number of such organisations currently registered in the State which have been funded by his Department; the number located outside the State that have received Irish public funds from his Department for each…

799. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport when additional services were last added to a route; whether any enhancements are due in 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26221/26]

800. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport where a service ranks in terms of busiest Dublin bus routes 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26222/26]

801. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport if any assessment has been undertaken of the N72 between Clondulane and Fermoy with regard to pedestrian and cyclist safety; whether this route is being considered for inclusion in the active travel programme administered by the National Transport Authority; if he will outline plans or funding allocations to improve safety for non-motorised …

802. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the funding streams that are available to support the development of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure on national roads such as the N72; whether Cork County Council has submitted any proposals in respect of the Clondulane to Fermoy route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26239/26]

803. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has assessed the feasibility of extending or diverting Route 363 (Dungarvan–Fermoy) to serve Clondulane, County Cork; whether a deviation of approximately 5–6 kilometres has been considered; his plans to review service provision in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26240/26]

804. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the safety concerns regarding Athy railway station, raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26254/26]

805. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps the National Transport Authority (NTA) is taking to address reports of wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) taxi drivers refusing service to wheelchair users in Dublin city particularly at night; if he is aware that vehicles which have received significant State grants under the WAV grant scheme are allegedly bypassing passengers…

806. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received by the National Transport Authority relating to refusal of service to wheelchair users by wheelchair accessible vehicle taxi drivers; the number of enforcement actions taken, including fines and licence suspensions or revocations, in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and…

807. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether he has received any representations from An Garda Síochána regarding the adequacy of the €125 statutory fee for the release of vehicles detained under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994; whether any assessment has been undertaken as to whether the current fee level acts as an effective deterrent, particularly in respect of re…

808. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when the statutory fee for the release of a vehicle detained under the Road Traffic Act 1994 was last reviewed; whether his Department has engaged with the Department of Justice; Home Affairs and Migration or An Garda Síochána regarding the adequacy of the current €125 fee as a deterrent; and whether he will consider amending the relevant…

809. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport whether any funding has been allocated to date for the provision of cameras to monitor bus lane infringements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26285/26]

810. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to providing a CVRT test centre in Cahersiveen town (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26286/26]

811. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the waiting times in each NCT centre serving the Dublin region, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26307/26]

812. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the first meeting of the National Working Group on geographical zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26312/26]

813. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the underpass at Ashtown station following the recent NDP review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/26]

814. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the rollout of contactless fare payment on public transport systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26327/26]

815. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the enhancement of the practical driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26328/26]

816. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the plan to expand the NCT test centres nationally; the timeframe to open the four additional locations in Clare, north Dublin, Cavan and Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26329/26]

817. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on providing additional seating at Navan Road Parkway train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26331/26]

818. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with drivers to improve the local hackney scheme from 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26345/26]