Questions

188. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled and cancelled services on Dublin Bus route 15 in each of the past 12 months, in tabular form; the principal reasons for cancellations; and the measures being taken to improve reliability. [75009/26]

189. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the projected increase in passenger capacity under DART+ for commuters boarding at Clongriffin, Howth Junction and Donaghmede, and Kilbarrack stations; and the measures planned to address capacity constraints at Connolly Station. [75008/26]

245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on plans to establish a dedicated public transport security force; the current stage of development of the proposal; the anticipated timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48636/26]

107. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on measures being considered by his Department, the National Transport Authority and transport operators to improve late-night transport services in north Dublin, including through the expansion of DART+ and other rail and bus services; to address ongoing concerns regarding taxi availability for workers and patrons of the night t…

146. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve accessibility across the public transport network, including bus, rail and Luas services; the progress made in ensuring that stations, stops, vehicles and passenger information systems are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and reduced mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46295/26]

199. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the NTA and Irish Rail regarding the disruption to DART, train and Luas services arising from planned maintenance and engineering works over the recent bank holiday weekends in Dublin; the steps being taken to ensure that future works are coordinated as to minimise disruption to passengers; whether alternative approach…

226. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given to the phased introduction of a 24-hour public transport network in Dublin, including overnight DART, commuter rail, Luas and bus services, in recognition of the city’s growing population and the need to support workers, the night time economy and tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46293/26]

155. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has carried out an assessment of the impact that significant residential development in the Donaghmede, Clongriffin and Belmayne areas has had on demand for public transport services; whether additional bus capacity, increased service frequencies or new routes are planned for these communities in light of continued po…

373. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has considered the introduction of an interim lower cost contactless payment solution, including smartphone based QR ticketing or limited contactless bank card payments on selected public transport services, pending the full rollout of the next generation ticketing programme; if any assessment or indicative costing of such…

374. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the original approved budget, the current approved budget and the projected final cost of the next generation ticketing programme; the total amount expended on the programme to date; the main factors contributing to any increase in projected costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39292/26]

375. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which the National Transport Authority determined that the existing leap card validator and ticketing infrastructure could not support direct contactless payment by bank card or mobile phone; if any technical or operational assessments were carried out in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39293/26]

376. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority examined alternative or lower cost options to facilitate contactless payment by bank card and mobile wallet services, including applications (details supplied), prior to proceeding with the next generation ticketing programme; if any cost benefit analysis or comparative assessment was undertaken; and if he will make a stat…

377. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current expected timeline for the introduction of contactless payment by bank card and mobile wallet services, including applications (details supplied), across Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Luas, DART and Irish Rail services; if a phased rollout is planned across the various public transport operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39295/26…

425. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the impact the absence of late night and 24-hour public transport services across parts of north Dublin is having on commuters, hospitality workers and local communities; whether expanded overnight DART or bus services are under consideration for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40124/26]

171. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the introduction of a temporary free public transport scheme, for a defined period such as two months, has been considered as a measure to alleviate the impact of rising petrol and diesel costs on households; the estimated cost of implementing such a scheme for a two month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31297/26]

36. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the introduction of a temporary free public transport scheme for a defined period such as two months, has been considered as a measure to alleviate the impact of rising petrol and diesel costs on households; the estimated cost of implementing such a scheme for a two month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28867/26]

233. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the introduction of contactless bank card payments across public transport services currently operating under the Leap Card system; the stages of implementation planned; the reasons for the length of time required to deliver this upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7393/26]

206. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that public transport services and infrastructure are fully accessible for people with disabilities, including the availability of assistance, step-free access and accessible vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2669/26]

112. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the communication and public engagement measures that have been undertaken by Iarnród Éireann in the Donaghmede area in relation to the DART+ Coastal North project, particularly around a station (details supplied), in view of reports from an organisation and local residents that no direct updates or correspondence have been received; and if he will make a st…

268. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current compensation framework for passengers injured on public transport, in view of the legal gap identified in a case (details supplied), where individuals injured in non-fault incidents involving public service vehicles are left without access to compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57976/25]

269. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider targeted legislative or regulatory amendments, in consultation with an organisation (details supplied) and public transport operators, to ensure that all passengers have equal access to redress when injured in comparable circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57977/25]

434. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that all current and future public transport infrastructure projects, including DART+, MetroLink, and BusConnects, meet full accessibility standards for people with disabilities; if audits of existing rail and bus stations have been carried out to identify gaps; and if he will provide timelines for when any necessary upgrades will be compl…

313. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the current Leap Card policy for children aged five to nine, with a view to introducing a more flexible system for families, including the option to link multiple children to a single adult card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55412/25]

314. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the reason official communications regarding Leap Card applications are being issued from UK-based email domains, raising concerns about data protection and the outsourcing of public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55413/25]

237. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of antisocial behaviour incidents reported on public transport services in Dublin Bay North in 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47465/25]