598. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the current wait time for a category B driving test at every RSA driving test centre; the number of applicants on each waiting list, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58765/26]
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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work
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Department names as the record prints them. Some changed in June 2025.
All 20 departments
| Department | Questions | Oral | Written |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 27,342 | 145 | 27,197 |
| Education | 13,896 | 145 | 13,751 |
| Transport | 11,008 | 139 | 10,869 |
| Justice | 9,783 | 135 | 9,648 |
| Housing | 9,020 | 160 | 8,860 |
| Children | 8,676 | 129 | 8,547 |
| Finance | 5,833 | 153 | 5,680 |
| Social | 5,830 | 135 | 5,695 |
| Agriculture | 4,888 | 136 | 4,752 |
| Enterprise | 3,878 | 139 | 3,739 |
| Foreign | 3,856 | 190 | 3,666 |
| Climate | 3,825 | 114 | 3,711 |
| Public Expenditure | 3,685 | 167 | 3,518 |
| Further and Higher Education | 3,394 | 127 | 3,267 |
| Taoiseach | 2,628 | 1,479 | 1,149 |
| Defence | 2,516 | 179 | 2,337 |
| Culture | 2,376 | 147 | 2,229 |
| Rural | 2,331 | 140 | 2,191 |
| Environment | 1,029 | 26 | 1,003 |
| Tourism | 703 | 31 | 672 |
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599. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport whether the road Safety Authority has undertaken demand forecasting for upcoming driving test applications; the actions taken and resources required based on said forecasting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58766/26]
600. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the current average waiting time for applicants seeking to undertake the SPSV driver entry test; the average waiting times in each of the testing centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58767/26]
601. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the number of applicants currently awaiting an appointment for the SPSV driver entry test nationally, by testing centre and by applicant address, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58768/26]
602. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to increasing the number or geographic spread of SPSV driver entry test locations, particularly to improve accessibility for applicants from the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58769/26]
603. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Cork Luas project as of July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58872/26]
604. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Cork BusConnects project as of July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58873/26]
605. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the engagements he has had with officials in Cork Airport and the DAA with regard to increase routes to and from Cork Airport and reducing the reliance on Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58874/26]
606. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Mallow relief road project, as of July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58875/26]
607. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the M20 Cork–Limerick motorway project as of July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58876/26]
608. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the level of capital and current expenditure on national roads, regional roads and local roads in each local authority area in each of the past ten years; the details of the schemes funded, tabular form. [58929/26]
609. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the annual funding allocated under the Active Travel Programme to each local authority in each of the past ten years; the details of each approved scheme, in tabular form. [58930/26]
610. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the annual passenger numbers, service kilometres, routes operated, and Exchequer funding provided for Bus Éireann public service obligation services and Local Link services, broken down by route and service, in each of the past ten years, in tabular form. [58931/26]
611. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the number of wheelchair accessible taxis licensed in each county in each of the past ten years; the total number of SPSV licences in each county, in tabular form. [58932/26]
612. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide an overview of the additional funding being allocated to allow Irish Rail to strengthen infrastructure around the greater Dublin area, in lieu of the planned traffic management system going live; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58934/26]
613. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to fund the NTA on a multi-annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58935/26]
614. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport when the substantially complete park-and-ride facility at Fassaroe will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58936/26]
615. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed update on the planned Ashford-Rathnew park-and-ride; the amount that has been expended on the project; if the land has been purchased; the status of the planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58937/26]
616. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for when the DART will run to Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58938/26]
617. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed breakdown of all penalties levied against bus providers for under performance since 2020, broken down by operator and route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58939/26]
618. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to increase fines for bus providers who do not meet their contractual obligations and targets, particularly for busses running late or not showing up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58940/26]
619. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to review the fare zones currently in operation across the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58941/26]
620. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the number of EV charging points installed across Wicklow in 2020-2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58942/26]
621. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric cars sold in 2020-2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58943/26]
622. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the total amount that has been expended on the MetroLink project to date; when the final budget will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58947/26]