Parliamentary questions

334. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given to introducing statutory protections or greater legal certainty for Garda members who, acting in good faith and in accordance with authorised pursuit policies, pursue and apprehend suspects using e-scooters, e-bikes or similar vehicles. [56944/26]

335. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to protect vulnerable road users, including older persons, children and people with disabilities, from the misuse of e-scooters and other powered personal transporters on footpaths and in pedestrian areas; and whether further legislative changes are under consideration. [56945/26]

336. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the sale of e-scooters will be regulated; the penalties to wholesalers or other businesses for selling e-scooters that can travel above 20 km/h; the penalties for individuals who modify e-scooters to increase their speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56956/26]

337. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of illegal scrambler incidents; if additional legislation is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57041/26]

338. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the Government are considering a ban on e-scooters in all public places; if additional safety requirements are being considered; if taxation and insurance are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57044/26]

339. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to specify the new powers and protections that have been mooted for Gardaí in policing dangerous or illegal e-scooter usage; and the means by which they will be granted. [57292/26]

340. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the details of the proposed legislation intended to grant greater legal protections to members of An Garda Síochána when pursuing e-scooters and e-bikes; the expected timeline for the enactment of these provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57733/26]

341. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received under the 2025 SEAI electric vehicle scrappage grant scheme, broken down by dealership and county; the number of successful applications approved for each dealership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58167/26]

342. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which funding under the 2025 SEAI electric vehicle scrappage grant scheme was allocated on the opening day of applications, including whether technical issues with the online application system affected the outcome of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58168/26]

343. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether a dedicated emergency response fund exists to support local authorities where isolated infrastructure failures, including road collapses, bridge damage, drainage failures or other unforeseen events, require immediate intervention outside the normal roads programme; the amount allocated under such a fund in each of the past five years…

344. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on future levels of grant assistance available for the purchase of electric vehicles; the plans to expand the national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to improve accessibility and reliability for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59060/26]

345. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken by Government to increase the number of electric buses in operation across the State; the proportion of the public bus fleet currently powered by electricity; and the plans to increase charging facilities for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59061/26]

346. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the number of domestic, commercial and public EV charging points in each county, together with the funding allocated to each local authority area for EV charging infrastructure since 2019, in tabular form. [59257/26]

347. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport to clarify the relationship between the proposed vehicle adaptation scheme (VAS) and the existing disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54814/26]

348. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport to outline the proposed eligibility criteria, assessment process, level of financial assistance, and grant limits being considered under the vehicle adaptation scheme; the anticipated timeline for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54815/26]

349. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for driving tests in each centre in County Wexford; the number of applicants currently waiting beyond ten to 12-weeks in each test centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54889/26]

350. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 709 of 13 January 2026, when this report will be published; the reason for the delay; if he plans to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54897/26]

351. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 709 of 13 January 2026, to provide a detailed breakdown of the documentation that required scrutiny, in tabular form; the progress made examining and scrutinising the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54898/26]

352. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider policy changes in the review of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 to include the transfer of licences to other family members where a business is providing for succession planning in the lifetime of the licence holder; if he plans to request all stakeholders for submissions relative to proposed amendments and policy change…

353. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of providing free public transport on bus services for U18s, U22s and U25s in Budget 2027. [54901/26]

354. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the evidence base underpinning his position that current bilingual signage is fit for-purpose; if any assessment has been carried out of alternative bilingual models here or abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54909/26]

355. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of investigations by the Road Safety Authority into suspected tachograph manipulation, tachograph card misuse or other tachograph-related fraud in each of the past five years; the number of prosecutions arising from such investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54918/26]

356. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if a driving licence application (details supplied) will be expedited and awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54997/26]

357. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware or reports that new figures from the RSA show that 85% of driver fatalities in Ireland occur on rural roads; the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55043/26]

358. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if a response will issue to matters raised on passenger capacity on Irish Rail Services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55062/26]