Questions

124. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the reasoning behind the proposed removal of the direct 126D bus service to Dublin City University as part of the revised 126 corridor; the assessment carried out of the impact on students currently using the service; and whether the National Transport Authority will consider retaining direct peak-time services to DCU where demand exists. [67344/26]

364. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration will be given to reviewing the scheduling of bus routes C4 and W6 on the section of route shared between Maynooth and Celbridge; whether the NTA is aware that the current timetabling often results in both services operating within a few minutes of one another or running in convoy; whether consideration will be given to staggering the …

516. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken by the National Transport Authority to improve the reliability of the 115 Bus Éireann bus service serving Kilcock, given repeated incidents of cancellations and service disruptions; whether a review of the route's performance is underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57257/26]

189. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport to outline the measures being taken to improve the reliability of the C4 and W6 Dublin Bus services in Celbridge, in light of recent cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46310/26]

456. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken to address ongoing reliability and capacity issues on the 120 and X27 bus services serving Celbridge, including repeated cancellations and instances of passengers being left behind at stops (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42645/26]

33. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to extended late-night or night-time services on the 120 Bus Éireann route, in light of demonstrated demand from communities along the route in Kildare north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40469/26]

144. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the potential reinstatement of a Dublin Bus service to Kilcock in order to improve connectivity for commuters in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31271/26]

270. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that a bus stop located on the Old Bog Road, Kilcock, County Kildare, was removed in or around September 2024 without any apparent public consultation; if his Department, the NTA or TFI approved or authorised this removal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11332/26]

271. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether Kildare County Council consulted with the NTA, TFI, or Bus Éireann prior to the removal of the bus stop on the Old Bog Road, Kilcock; if any written records, correspondence, meeting minutes or approvals exist in relation to this decision; the decision-making process that led to the removal of the stop; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…

272. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the total cost of public works previously undertaken at the Old Bog Road, Kilcock, County Kildare bus stop location, including the construction of a dedicated bus lay-by by Kildare County Council; whether this infrastructure is now unused following the removal of the stop; whether he will comment on the implications for value for money and the effective us…

273. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure the reinstatement of the bus stop at the Old Bog Road, Kilcock, County Kildare; whether his Department will engage directly with the NTA, TFI, Bus Éireann and Kildare County Council to resolve this matter; the expected timeline for a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11335/26]

274. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he has assessed the road safety implications arising from the removal of the bus stop on the Old Bog Road, Kilcock, County Kildare particularly for secondary school students who must now walk along a narrow, unlit and heavily trafficked road with limited verge space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11336/26]

162. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine options, including the potential expansion of Local Link and/or Dublin Bus services, to improve connectivity between Kilcock and the wider Kildare commuter network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2779/26]

176. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the details of the current service frequency for route 126 operated by Go-Ahead Ireland; the plans to increase frequency on weekdays, weekends, and evenings to meet growing commuter demand in North Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69031/25]

177. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled route 126 services that were cancelled or delayed by more than 15 minutes in the past three months; the measures to improve reliability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69032/25]

178. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the current seating capacity on route 126 buses; the average passenger load during peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69033/25]

179. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address overcrowding on route 126 buses; the average passenger load during peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69034/25]

180. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport when BusConnects phase 5A orbital routes, including W61 and W62, will be fully integrated with route 126 to improve connectivity for Celbridge, Maynooth, and Kilcock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69035/25]

106. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if additional bus services or route adjustments are planned for Kilcock to address current gaps in connectivity and reduce reliance on private cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68482/25]

56. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the National Transport Authority to explore the provision of a Local Link or BusConnects service connecting Celbridge and Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67282/25]

109. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus stops installed in County Kildare for each year from 2022 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67614/25]

142. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to providing a TFI local link bus in an area in Kildare north (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68014/25]

108. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled services that failed to operate, such as ghost buses, by route, for buses in Kildare north in each month of 2024 and 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64189/25]

128. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address service reliability on bus routes in Kildare north, given repeated last-minute cancellations and ghost buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63499/25]

319. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus shelters installed in County Kildare from 2022 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58696/25]