146. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and to review the need for an earlier train service from Kerry to Dublin to meet the needs of persons commuting to work. [72429/26]
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86. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to allow for extra capacity on public transport that caters for MTU students, on both bus and rail (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70546/26]
283. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed progress report on connecting the train station and bus station in Killarney, County Kerry; and will he make a statement on the matter. [68231/26]
228. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently reconsider the increase in public transport fares by 15% in 2027 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64709/26]
400. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport further to previous requests to Iarnród Éireann to connect the train and bus stations in Killarney (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60453/26]
247. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the policy of Irish Rail regarding the sale of tickets on services where all available seats have already been reserved or are occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49719/26]
248. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport whether Irish Rail monitors total expected passenger numbers across all booking channels, including online sales, ticket offices, machines, and seat reservations; the way in which this data is used in managing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49720/26]
249. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to address situations where passenger demand exceeds seating capacity on Irish Rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49721/26]
250. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the reason additional carriages are not deployed, where operationally possible, on services known in advance to be heavily oversubscribed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49722/26]
251. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport whether he considers it acceptable that passengers on Irish Rail with valid tickets may be required to stand due to overcrowding or pay an additional fee to access seating such as first class; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49723/26]
252. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to improve capacity planning, passenger comfort and accessibility on Irish Rail services particularly in view of increased public transport usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49724/26]
169. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to introduce a financial incentive for rural commuters to switch to public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44793/26]
1261. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to engage with the Minister for Transport and improve transport links from rural areas to higher education campuses by identifying and addressing transport gaps where no viable public routes exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34258/26]
1262. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to engage with the Minister for Transport and coordinate public transport scheduling with higher education timetables to ensure reliable access to campuses, including increased services during peak time hours and the provision of late evening services to support student participation, retention and engage…
145. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently improve access from the train station to the bus station in Killarney, as the current situation is not acceptable, especially for our senior citizens, persons with mobility issues, and parents with babies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31449/26]
202. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine a matter that concerns commuters travelling from Kerry to Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23507/26]
328. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently convene a meeting between Iarnród Eireann, Bus Éireann, the new owners of a centre (details supplied) and Kerry County Council to explore the possibility of bus and train passengers going through the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6110/26]
332. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the possibility of establishing night-time public transport services in rural areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72351/25]
284. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently re-examine the need for a foot bridge connecting Killarney Railway station and Killarney Bus station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44928/25]
409. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport whether he will fund additional community transport solutions in Kerry to allow autistic children greater access to community-based activities and integration opportunities, particularly in rural areas where public transport is limited. [41387/25]
282. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to consider all proposals to improve accessibility in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28475/25]
109. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to a travel issue concerning travel from a Killarney train station to the bus station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28067/25]
110. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to consider all proposal to address the issue of transferring from Killarney Railway Station to Killarney Bus Station and vice versa (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28068/25]