Questions

215. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the proposed MetroLink will improve airport access for communities along the northern DART line including Howth, Clontarf, Raheny and Artane; whether passengers from these areas will be required to travel into the city centre to interchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18472/26]

216. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the potential demand for a direct heavy rail connection from the Belfast line and other intercity routes to Dublin Airport via Clongriffin, allowing passengers to remain on the rail network rather than transferring to bus, taxi or city centre metro services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/26]

125. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to expand capacity, reliability and accessibility on the DART network; and the way planned investment will address overcrowding, station accessibility and connectivity for communities, including those across north Dublin. [15479/26]

232. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of concerns regarding potential DART service disruptions on the northside during the North City Arterial Main works from mid-February 2026; whether his Department or the National Transport Authority has considered the cumulative transport impacts of these works, including any planned DART line closures, service reductions or weekend shutd…

22. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the details of all works completed since 2020 and all works planned for the period 2026 to 2030 at all DART stations and platforms on the Dublin southside network; the type of works carried out or proposed, the year of completion or planned delivery, the current status, and the funding source for each station, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement …

317. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the details of all works completed since 2020 and all works planned for the period 2026 to 2030 at DART stations and platforms on the northside of Dublin (details supplied); the type of works carried out or proposed in each station; the year of completion or planned delivery; the current status and the funding source of each, in tabular form; and if he will …

331. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current stage of progression of the DART Northern Line project; the next milestones for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6384/26]

362. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the lack of clear and audible public address announcements at DART stations particularly in relation to service delays and platform changes; the standards in place to ensure accessibility for passengers who are visually impaired; the steps being taken to improve the clarity and reliability of announcement…

363. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all DART stations indicating whether a fully functioning audible public address announcement system is in place at each station; whether any stations currently have partial or non-functioning systems; the timeline for remediation where deficiencies exist, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6582/26]

519. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing concerns from passengers using northside DART services regarding the clarity and audibility of platform and onboard announcements during service delays or disruptions; the standards or guidelines currently in place for public address systems and staff announcements across the DART network; whether compliance with these standards is …

333. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for the revised National Development Plan timeline that now pushes delivery of DART Plus South-West into the 2030s; the impact this revised schedule will have on housing development and on providing reliable alternatives to car travel for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72359/25]

98. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing overcrowding and service reliability issues on the DART network, particularly during peak times at stations such as Raheny, Killester, Harmonstown, and Clontarf Road; if he will outline the current timeline for delivery of additional DART fleet and infrastructure upgrades; and if he will take immediate steps to f…

119. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail will carry out a social and print media advertisement campaign early in 2026, reminding drivers of the serious consequences that will apply for vehicles that strike a level crossing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67735/25]

83. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the condition of DART and train stations across Dublin Bay North (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63444/25]

390. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the capacity impacts of the autumn rail timetable on the Northern Commuter and DART corridor including Howth, Clongriffin, Bayside, Kilbarrack, and Harmonstown; if he has engaged with Iarnród Éireann regarding additional rolling stock or service adjustments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59293/25]

391. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the schedule of upcoming rail engineering works on the DART and Northern Commuter line serving Dublin bay north; if his Department has assessed the impact of these works on commuter services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59294/25]

167. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail will install anti slip grip on the steps leading down to platforms 1, 2 and 3 at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53994/25]

445. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail will fund brightening the lights along the pedestrian bridge between northbound and southbound platforms at Raheny DART station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41975/25]

157. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on actions being taken to improve accessibility at train stations (details supplied), in view of recurring lift outages that continue to affect wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments; and if his Department can give a commitment that accessibility will be a top priority, particularly for people with disabilities; an…

203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the status of engagements between Iarnród Éireann and a representative group (details supplied), including the reasons for the absence of meetings over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31978/25]

204. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify which individual or body within Iarnród Éireann initiated a review of a representative group (details supplied); if he will outline the process by which the terms of reference for this review were developed, including whether members of the group were consulted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31979/25]

205. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns raised in relation to the conduct of the external body engaged by Iarnród Éireann to facilitate engagement with a representative group (details supplied); and if he will indicate whether any complaints or issues were formally brought to the attention of senior management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31980/25]

206. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when he plans to meet with members of the representative groups (details supplied), further to previous verbal commitments to engage with these groups to inform the development of accessible public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31981/25]

30. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the reinstallation of the shelter on the southbound platform at Killester DART station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21657/25]

294. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the timeline on refurbishment works that Iarnród Éireann plans to carry out at a station (details supplied) during 2025; and when each of those projects will commence. [8157/25]