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each case: Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss improvement and refurbishment works for older school buildings across County Kerry. Deputy Grace Boland - The national fare structure for train fares and its impact on passengers travelling from Balbriggan and Skerries. Deputy Shane Moynihan - Plé a dhéanamh ar stádas DEIS

shortage of mainstream school places in Dunshaughlin, County Meath for the 2026-27 school year. Deputy Grace Boland - To discuss the national fare structure for train fares announced by the National Transport Authority in 2025. Deputy Paula Butterly - To discuss the operation of the double payment rule

talk about cheaper childcare, we reduce this sector to a bargain bin service. It starts sounding like a Ryanair advertisement where the lowest fare wins. That cannot be what early childhood education and care becomes. Affordability does matter - of course it does - but quality must be number

that lower income households gained the most from measures introduced in budget 2026. The analysis also shows that people with the lowest incomes fare the best, with gains in the bottom two cohorts of 4.9% and 3.8% respectively. The targeted nature of the package is also evident

times. This means that many residents are left with little choice but to use taxis or their private cars. In many cases, taxi fares can exceed €50. What is puzzling about all of this is that several regional coach services, including the Expressway route 22 from Sligo

minutes wait; Wednesday – 30 minutes wait; Thursday – 20 minutes wait and a broken-down bus; Today – broken down bus again. As a fare-paying customer, I expect a basic level of punctuality and reliability that is currently not being met by this service. They are just two examples

Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the introduction of a fare cap for Young Adult Card holders travelling within commuter zones, similar to the daily and weekly fare caps currently available within the Dublin City Zone; and if he will make

Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport given of evidence that zonal fares for Skerries and Balbriggan are disproportionately higher on a per kilometre basis than for nearby stations such as Rush and Lusk, whether he accepts that this creates an unfair burden on commuters in Skerries

Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will rule out fare hikes in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15312/26

Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the total cost arising from the reduced 20% public transport fares to the public and the reduced 50% public transport to students and young people under 24 years of age nationwide; if he is considering making the reduction permanent

Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to enact legislation to mandate full transparency concerning the fixed-fare algorithm. [12343/26

Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Bus Éireann in relation to reducing fares on Bus Éireann routes as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8007/26

Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Iarnród Éireann in relation to reducing fares on InterCity routes as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8008/26