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service than was there previously. I am speaking in particular in this instance to the Gorey-Dublin rail line. Previously, there were four carriages on it and it sat 262 commuters. For some inexplicable reason, Iarnród Éireann changed those four carriages in October of last year … different carriage system, which seats only 185 people. I hear of consistent overcrowding and people fainting on that line, and there are health and safety issues with it. I have raised it with Iarnród Éireann and the NTA. I have been told they would get back

that should be changed to improve the safety of the scheme and minimise accident occurrence. These include recommendations to calm traffic, reducing the carriage width in certain areas, increasing the visibility of kerbs, as well as ensuring that the shared walk and cycle lanes are kept clear

asked the Minister for Transport when he and his Departmental representatives will meet with local stakeholders regarding long-promised revision of the Dublin Carriage Act of 1853 to enable proper regulation and enforcement of the horse carriage industry and implement adequate safety measures; whether he is aware … rampant intimidation by rogue carriage operators against tourists, residents, licensed operators, and business owners; the reason previous efforts to revise the 1853 Act were abandoned during COVID-19 and still have not been taken up again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15455/26

Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport his position on the regulation of urban horses and carriages; if he has concerns over the abuse of horses in urban areas; if he is aware of the misuse of horses and carriages on urban roads; and if he plans … reform the regulation of the use and maintenance of horses and carriages in Dublin. [12864/26

Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport following the refurbishment of the first class carriages on the intercity services from Dublin to Cork if consideration will be given to refurbishing the standard class carriages on the Mark 4 fleet; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the reduction in carriage numbers on the 16:28 Grand Canal Dock to Hazelhatch service, which previously operated with four carriages but now operates with three; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if the announcement in December 2025 regarding the purchasing of new DART carriages will have automatic ramps covering the gap between train carriage and station platforms. [11481/26

Transport to engage with Iarnród Éireann on the reason on a regular basis, DARTS do not have the maximum number of possible carriages at peak times, resulting in excessive over-crowding and the inability of passengers to board the DART; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the criteria used by the NTA and operators when determining carriage allocation on commuter rail services, particularly where demand indicators show sustained overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15550/26

Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Horse-Drawn Carriages Bill; when it will be introduced and to give; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15534/26

Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if additional carriage capacity on trains will be provided along the Adamstown to Heuston Station route at peak hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15535/26

Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the number of exemptions refused under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973 in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14454/26

Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address harness racing on our roads; to provide an update on the Horse-Drawn Carriages Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13467/26

Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport when Irish Rail intends to restore the previous four-carriage configuration on the 16:28 Grand Canal Dock to Hazelhatch service; if consideration will be given to increasing capacity further in light of rising passenger numbers

Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the expected timelines of delivery of electric battery carriages and associated infrastructure for Wicklow Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12637/26

Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to consider adding an extra carriage on the Docklands to M3 parkway train at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12875/26