Parliamentary questions

359. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to seek additional funding for the recently closed EV scrappage scheme in Budget 2027, considering the original scheme was fully allocated very quickly after opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55083/26]

360. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department maintains a national dataset distinguishing e-scooter accidents involving compliant devices (20kmh, 400 watt, 25kg limits) from those involving non-compliant or overpowered devices; if not, the reason; and if his Department will commit to establishing such a dataset. [55099/26]

361. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the State body that holds responsibility for enforcement action against retailers selling e-scooters that exceed the legal speed, power, or weight limits set out in the relevant road traffic legislation; and if his Department will clarify this in circumstances where nobody has to date taken responsibility for such enforcement. [55100/26]

362. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of the meeting between Ministers and officials on 8 July 2026 regarding e-scooter regulation; the specific legislative options currently being drafted arising from that meeting; and the timeline for a decision. [55101/26]

363. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if the legislative options under consideration following the meeting of 8 July 2026 will apply to e-scooters that already comply with the current 20kmh, 400 watt, and 25kg limits, or only to non-compliant overpowered devices; and if his Department will clarify this distinction. [55102/26]

364. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to a point-of-sale regulation mechanism or buy-back scheme for non-compliant e-scooters, as proposed by cycling advocacy groups; and if the Department has engaged with retailers on the ease with which speed limiters on these devices can be manipulated. [55103/26]

365. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the status of engagement with the insurance industry regarding the introduction of mandatory insurance for e-scooters; and if his Department has received confirmation from any insurer of willingness to provide cover subject to additional legislative restrictions. [55104/26]

366. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with the Minister for Health or the Health Service Executive regarding the volume of paediatric intensive care admissions arising from e-scooter accidents; and if any interdepartmental data-sharing arrangement exists to track this. [55105/26]

367. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a Greenway Sustainability Payment A to all landowners impacted by the south Kerry Greenway; to take into consideration the fact that no works had commenced when the new code of practice was first introduced; to consider that some landowners will receive this sustainability payment on the route as their original planning applica…

368. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans by his Department to extend the south Kerry Greenway (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55121/26]

369. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed new vehicle adaption scheme is replacing the existing disabled drivers and passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55132/26]

370. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the eligibility criteria for the disabled parking permit scheme; whether the scheme provides for applications from persons with severe non-visible disabilities, including autism, intellectual disabilities and other conditions that may give rise to significant safety risks in public spaces despite the person being physically mobile; whethe…

371. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the rules in place to restrict the warning signage which can be in place on commercial or agricultural vehicles; and if there are specific measures and restrictions in place to ensure warning amber lights are not excessive and causing visibility issues for oncoming traffic. [55243/26]

372. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport to urgently initiate a road safety assessment of the Kilossera road junction on the N25 between Dungarvan and Cork; with a view to providing a dedicated turning lane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55260/26]

373. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he plans, in conjunction with the Garda Commissioner, to develop a driving permit specific to members of An Garda Síochána who drive service vehicles in the course of their duties, similar to the Defence Forces AF154 permit system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55290/26]

374. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the planned extension to the Arklow coastguard station. [55313/26]

375. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason the second bus on route No. 314 has not been showing up (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55314/26]

376. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding that was provided by NTA to Wexford County Council for the provision of active travel staff in the years of 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55348/26]

377. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a report on the progress made implementing the programme for Government commitments within his remit relating to MetroLink since the formation of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55362/26]

378. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether Bus Éireann or the National Transport Authority has conducted an assessment of passenger demand on the 101X service from Balrothery to Dublin, particularly on services departing the Balrothery Inn stop at approximately 7.15 a.m., 7.35 a.m., 7.40 a.m. and 7.55 a.m.; the findings of such assessments; and if he will make a statement on…

379. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given by Bus Éireann or the National Transport Authority to deploying higher-capacity vehicles, including double-decker buses, on the 101X route during peak commuting periods in order to alleviate overcrowding and ensure all passengers can be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55387/26]

380. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the plans being put in place to address the lack of public transport connection between Dublin Airport and Connolly Station (details supplied). [55400/26]

381. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a project (details provided), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55413/26]

382. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the NTAs interaction with a developer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55414/26]

383. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to address the difficulties faced by Irish citizens living in the UK who are no longer able to be insured as named drivers on Irish-registered policies when they hold a UK driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55415/26]