Questions

328. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the provision of new bus stops and shelters under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of implementation; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for delivery; the estimated cost range attributable to this element of the programme; the number of new bus stops and shelters proposed…

329. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport to set out a history of the proposal for a bypass of Virginia, County Cavan; the projected timeline for its completion; and an explanation for recent delays. [74219/26]

330. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Claregalway Bypass Relief Road Programme; the progress made to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74218/26]

331. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the N59 Clifden to Maam Cross scheme; the progress to date; the forthcoming lifecycle stages; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74217/26]

332. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the roll-out of the new bus livery under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of implementation; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the rollout; the estimated cost range attributable to this element of the programme; when to expect the first deliveries of the new livery a…

333. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the N59 corridor under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking spaces envi…

334. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the introduction of a simplified fare structure under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of implementation; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for implementation; the estimated cost range attributable to this element of the programme; what should be expected as part of the …

335. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the N84 corridor under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking spaces envi…

336. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility at Oranmore Train Station under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking space…

337. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the N83 corridor under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking spaces envi…

338. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the N6 corridor (Junction 19 of the N6) under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number…

339. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the proposed park and ride facility on the R336 corridor under the Park and Ride Strategy Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the facility; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; the number of parking spaces env…

340. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the implementation of the new ticketing system under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the programme; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for implementation; the estimated cost range attributable to this element of the programme; what exactly will be included in the new …

341. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the programme; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range of the Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74208/26]

342. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the cross-city link scheme under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for the project; the estimated cost range attributable to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74222/26]

343. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the Dublin Road Project under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; whether he expects the project to be included in the forthcoming NTA Capital Plan; the estimated completion date for the project; the estimated cost range attributable to the pro…

344. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the implementation of the redesigned bus network and associated timetable changes under the BusConnects Galway programme; the forthcoming stages of the programme; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated completion date for implementation; the estimated cost range attributable to this element of the programme; and if…

345. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to list all new and improved bus services rolled out in 2024. [74096/26]

346. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to list all new and improved bus services rolled out in 2025. [74094/26]

347. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy; the Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan and the measures to ensure affordability for charging EVs; and the engagements between his Department and the ESB to ensure rates for charging EVs remain affordable. [74086/26]

348. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to consider and respond to specific queries in correspondence from a constituent regarding rail services in Dublin Mid-West (details supplied). [74070/26]

349. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider correspondence in relation to the Transport RTSS scheme (details supplied). [74066/26]

350. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill; the remaining steps required before its enactment; and the timeframe within which he expects the Bill to be enacted. [74151/26]

351. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the ongoing expansion of average-speed and static safety cameras on the national road network; the number of additional cameras planned; their expected deployment timeframe; and the consideration being given to further expansion on high-risk routes. [74150/26]

352. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed development of a Road Safety Commissioner as part of reforms to strengthen road safety governance and oversight; and to outline the progress made in considering the role, functions and statutory basis of such a Commissioner. . [74149/26]