442. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the planned increase in the frequency of the 133 bus service operating between Wicklow and Dublin via Rathnew; when the additional services are expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56336/26]
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443. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether funding has been allocated, or is expected to be allocated, to continue the 132 bus service in 2027 operating between Dublin and Bunclody via Tullow; the nature of the funding allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56337/26]
444. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has plans to increase the capacity and frequency of the 65 bus service operating between Blessington, Ballymore Eustace and Poolbeg Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56338/26]
188. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the bus services that will serve the Fassaroe Bray park and ride facility in Wicklow when it opens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49070/26]
103. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the new start date for the 199 Local Link bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46559/26]
163. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reliability issues with the 132 Bus Éireann service operating in West Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46303/26]
191. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider funding a local link service connecting Arklow to Greystones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46304/26]
201. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reliability issues with a company's services in North Wicklow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46302/26]
225. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the introduction of the 199 local link service, connecting Glendalough to Bray; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46561/26]
309. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport given that the 132 service is the primary public transport link for communities including Baltinglass, Tullow, and surrounding areas, the specific measures he intends to take to ensure reliable, frequent services for rural communities in Wicklow and Carlow who have no viable alternative transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45445/26]
356. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing disruptions and cancellations affecting the 132 bus service operating between Dublin and Bunclody via Tullow; the steps being taken to address the reliability issues on the route; whether additional measures or resources will be provided to improve the consistency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
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]
166. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will expand public service obligation local bus routes, so that the provision of these services is based on social and regional need rather than financial viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31207/26]
169. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing issues with the provision of bus services by Go-Ahead in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31204/26]
40. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the sharp rise of diesel bus purchases in 2025 to 60% of bus purchases, as published by his Department and the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; if he can verify whether these purchases were made by the National Transport Authority; the reason for this rise in diesel bus purchases; and if he will make a s…
52. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide a status update on the proposed 199 bus route between Glendalough and Bray; whether funding has been secured for the route; when it is expected to become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31155/26]
194. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the policy basis for requiring Bus Éireann’s expressway services to operate on a fully commercial and unsubsidised basis; whether his Department has considered the potential role of PSO supports for routes that provide essential regional connectivity but may not be commercially viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27737/26]
195. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department or the NTA was consulted in advance of the recent decision by Bus Éireann to cancel certain expressway routes following its operational review; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential impact of these cancellations on regional connectivity and passenger access to public transport; the number of applications from pr…
862. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the National Transport Authority does not provide for Leap card refunds where Dublin Bus services are disrupted due to breakdowns, anti-social behaviour or “ghost buses”; if he will consider introducing refunds in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27024/26]
185. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the start date for the 199 local link bus in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/26]
350. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if there are smoke alarms fitted on public bus services in the county; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8365/26]
98. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the start date of the Glendalough-Bray Local Link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1710/26]
192. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend the fare reduction scheme for children under nine years-of-age to include commercial bus operators, given that the scheme currently applies only to public service operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1759/26]
234. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if the L3 bus terminus is being relocated back to the Nurseries following the completion of the roadworks in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54578/25]
212. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by each local authority under the bus stop enhancement programme during 2024 and to date in 2025; the reason noted for the underspent by each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35334/25]