Questions

186. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport when TII will progress the redesign of Kilmeen Cross N65-R446, Loughrea, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38545/26]

187. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport further to numerous previous requests, to ensure that Glenbeigh village is made ‘greenway ready’ in terms of pedestrian crossings, surface dressing, new footpaths and lighting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38569/26]

188. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed increase to the CIÉ salaried staff pension scheme; the stage the matter is currently at; if all necessary approvals will be completed in time for consideration at the June 2026 CIÉ board meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38628/26]

189. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of requiring parallel, segregated cycle routes to run alongside DART and Luas infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38635/26]

190. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement his Department has with the Department of Finance in relation to the administration of the bike-to-work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38636/26]

191. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding promised additional roads funding for Wicklow County Council to repair roads damaged by Storm Chandra. [38660/26]

192. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding promised additional roads funding for Wexford County Council to repair roads damaged by Storm Chandra. [38661/26]

193. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding repair works on the N20 Mallow to Cork road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38681/26]

194. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether an accessibility and equality assessment has been carried out in respect of the proposed interchange arrangements at Howth Junction under the DART+ Coastal North proposals, particularly regarding the potential impact on wheelchair users, older persons and parents with buggies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38684/26]

195. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the engagement his Department has had with Iarnród Éireann regarding concerns raised by residents and commuters about the proposed reduction in direct DART connectivity between Howth and Dublin city centre under the DART+ Coastal North project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38685/26]

196. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken by his Department, in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and An Garda Síochána, to address ongoing antisocial behaviour and passenger safety concerns at DART stations in north Dublin including Howth Junction, Clongriffin and Bayside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38686/26]

197. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken to improve lift reliability and accessibility infrastructure at DART stations in north Dublin, including Howth Junction and Clongriffin, in light of repeated reports of outages and access difficulties for passengers with mobility needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38687/26]

198. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with Iarnród Éireann regarding the operation of DART service frequencies on bank holidays, particularly in light of commuter demand and increased visitor travel during such periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38688/26]

199. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether additional public consultation or stakeholder engagement is planned in relation to the DART+ Coastal North proposals affecting communities in Dublin Bay North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38689/26]

200. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the extended waiting times of up to 70 minutes at Manulla Junction for passengers on the 7:28 a.m. Castlebar to Ballina service; the reason for the current timetable configuration which requires passengers to wait for the Athlone service; and if he will request Irish Rail to review this arrangement with a view to reducing del…

201. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether an assessment was carried out regarding the impact of the introduction of the early morning Athlone rail service on existing Castlebar to Ballina passengers; if these service changes were communicated in advance to affected commuters; and if he will outline steps being taken by Irish Rail to address the negative consequences reported by daily commuters…

202. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail to conduct an urgent review of early morning public transport provision between Castlebar and Ballina, including both rail and bus services; and if he will outline any plans to improve frequency, reliability and co-ordination of services to meet peak commuter demand. [38701/26]

203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is examining measures to encourage greater participation by younger people in long-term investment in indigenous Irish enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38470/26]

204. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to the development of more accessible retail investment supports for first-time investors in qualifying Irish SMEs and start-ups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38471/26]

205. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has reviewed international approaches aimed at encouraging long-term saving and investment participation among younger people and retail investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38472/26]

206. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to the development of a State-supported retail investment mechanism to allow smaller investors to build long-term holdings in qualifying Irish businesses, including through the use of targeted tax incentives [38473/26]

207. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has examined ways to broaden access to investment incentives linked to indigenous Irish SMEs beyond higher income and experienced investors, including through lower entry or tiered investment structures aimed at younger and middle-income earners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38474/26]

208. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the role of wider participation by younger people and PAYE workers in long-term investment in Irish enterprise is being considered as part of any review of the employment investment incentive scheme or related investment schemes in advance of budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38475/26]

209. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the effective corporate tax rate for each year since 2016 excluding non-trading income, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38487/26]

210. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an assessment of the Karshan Settlement Opportunity given the fact that 286 employers received tax adjustments for over 6,600 employees making specific reference to the construction sector; the next sets to ensure compliance from companies that have not engaged in the settlement opportunity; and if he will make a statement on the matter…