Parliamentary questions

484. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56801/26]

485. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to situations whereby applications for home EV charging infrastructure is denied or significantly delayed; his views on whether this will act as a disincentive for the uptake of EVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56802/26]

486. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding work ongoing to increase the availability of public EV charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56804/26]

487. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport when the LUAS operations contract is up for renewal; if it has been renewed in the recent past; the person or body that has been the successful contractor; the changes this will mean for any in-house or contracted services such as cleaning and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56808/26]

488. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to County Kerry for regional and local roads in each of the years 2021 to 2026; and the roads projects expected to be completed with the 2026 allocation. [56829/26]

489. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of publicly owned buildings that were vacant on the latest date available, broken down by purpose and/or last previous use; the length of time each property has been vacant; the reason for vacancy in each case; the amount spent to maintain the property since it was first left vacant in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; …

490. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport to outline the staff grade levels of personnel of the airport search unit at Dublin Airport [56914/26]

491. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport in relation to Directive (EU) 2020/61 and the subsequent S.I. No. 467/2013 - Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2013, if he is aware of a cohort of drivers who cannot obtain a withdrawal of Restriction 78 from their licence despite qualification and proven competency in driving heavy vehicles larger than buse…

492. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to provide clarity regarding the driving licence of a person (details supplied) seeking the withdrawal of a restriction 78; if the matter is being reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56929/26]

493. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if e-scooters will be allowed in cycle lanes; if they are reclassified as mechanically propelled vehicles; to outline the licence requirements for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56961/26]

494. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the plans under the BusConnects Network Redesign to establish a bus route between Swords and Beaumont Hospital; to provide a timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57038/26]

495. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on plans under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan to improve public transport services in Ardclough, County Kildare; the current status and anticipated timeline for the proposed route linking Celbridge to Naas General Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57039/…

496. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Road Safety Authority’s review of the road traffic collision data sharing policies; and the date the body will resume issuing record-level data on road traffic collisions. [57071/26]

497. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the Leap card fair in the upcoming budget; the amount of an increase which is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57083/26]

498. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+ Southwest; when works are expected to take place; the funding associated with this; when passengers can expect to be able to use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57084/26]

499. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if additional carriages will be considered for train journeys from Adamstown station to Dublin city at peak hours; if overcrowding is monitored for commutes; the safe levels of commuters per carriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57085/26]

500. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Lucan Luas; the amount of money that has been spent on the project to date; to provide a breakdown of these costs; the estimated cost of the project to complete; if a route has been chosen for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57086/26]

501. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of fines issued to Dublin Bus and Go Ahead for late or incomplete services; the number of cancelled services from both operators for the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57087/26]

502. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if National Transport Authority plans to fund the installation of a shelter at Dublin Bus pole number 738. [57103/26]

503. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport the current average waiting times for driving tests nationally; the measures his Department is taking to reduce such wait times; if he is considering changes to current reapplication rules which would see those reapplying granted an earlier test; if he is exploring increases in test capacity nationally; and if he will make a statement on t…

504. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to outline the correct pathway through which individuals can submit complaints regarding changes to flight paths, frequency, and noise pollution relating to an airport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57113/26]

505. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport his views on the use of HVO fuel for transport as an alternative to diesel; if his Department is carrying out any research into the merits of promoting its use at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57135/26]

506. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his plans regarding the next toll increase in January 2027; if he will defer same until a later date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57168/26]

507. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 259 of 16 July 2026, if in the meetings lists with Irish Rail or the NTA, the cost overruns recently reported on were mentioned and / or discussed; if any concerns were expressed about the IT project; if any potential cost overruns were flagged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57169/26]

508. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received, approved and refused under the road transporters scheme, by county and by category of operator; the number of approved applicants that have received payment to date; the number awaiting payment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57170/26]