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Active Travel

127 questions from 43 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 13 October 2026.

127
questions
127 written, 0 oral
43
TDs have asked
9
parties and groups
Independents counted together
2
departments asked

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

Jan 2025Oct 2026
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MonthQuestions
January 20258
February 20257
March 20255
April 20257
May 20253
June 20257
July 20256
August 20250
September 20254
October 20254
November 202517
December 20253
January 202614
February 20266
March 20263
April 20262
May 20265
June 20263
July 202616
August 20260
September 20263
October 20264

Who asks, by party

The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.

  • 100% RDR1 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Aontú3 from 1 TD · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil31 from 10 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael50 from 13 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Green Party2 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Independent2 from 2 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Labour Party13 from 5 TDs · 11 seats today
  • Sinn Féin24 from 9 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

  1. 18
  2. 11
  3. 11
  4. 8
  5. 8
  6. 7
  7. 4
  8. 3

Asked of

Debated under the same heading

Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.

The questions

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
500. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received and approved under the Active Travel Programme in County Kildare in 2025 and 2026; and the projects currently awaiting funding decisions. [43750/26]
Ged Nash Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
122. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport to establish with the NTA if there has been a pause in funding for key planned cycle lane/active travel projects in Drogheda, County Louth; if so, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31833/26]
Keira Keogh Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
132. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport when applications for the safe routes to school under the active travel scheme will open; the timelines expected for the project to be completed; the amount of funding expected to be awarded to each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31978/26]
Keira Keogh Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
133. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to support the NTA to increase efficiency throughout the life span of each individual Active Travel Project, to ensure that projects are delivered in a timely manner and without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31979/26]
Emer Currie Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
176. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the envisaged cost of N3 M50 to Clonee bus priority and active travel scheme, which was originally identified in the National Development Plan 2021-2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33036/26]
Emer Currie Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
177. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the two active travel bridges under the N3 M50 to Clonee bus priority and active travel scheme, which was originally identified in the National Development Plan 2021-2023 [33037/26]
Brian Stanley Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
154. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if his Department review the requirements regarding the width of new cycle lanes and new footpaths that are being installed under the Active Travel Fund Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31213/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Transport
192. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update as of April 2026 on the proposed Ballincollig-to-city cycle connection as part of the Lee to sea route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27719/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Transport
192. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the total allocations of funding under the active travel scheme to projects in the Wicklow- Wexford constituency (as distinct from those counties) over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23393/26]
Pa Daly Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Transport
302. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to progress active travel both in urban and rural Ireland; his plans for Kerry in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/26]
Paul Lawless Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Transport
377. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the guidelines governing the reinstatement of boundaries and other property features following a compulsory purchase order (details supplied) associated with active travel projects; if current Transport Infrastructure Ireland and local authority practice requires "like for like" replacement of boundary treatments such as walls, fences, gates and entrances; and…
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
257. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the details of active travel initiatives funded by the National Transport Authority in Kilkenny since 2020; the initial cost estimate for each project; the outturn cost of each project; and for those still unfinished, the latest cost projection, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15943/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
258. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the details of active travel initiatives funded by the National Transport Authority in Carlow since 2020; the initial cost estimate for each project; the outturn cost of each project; and for those still unfinished, the latest cost projection, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15944/26]
Aisling Dempsey Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
65. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will re-open the Safe Routes to School Programme for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15463/26]
Paul Lawless Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
75. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the expected delivery schedule for the Blacksod Bay Loop active travel scheme in County Mayo, including design, procurement and construction stages; whether additional capital support will be provided to expedite works under the 2026 Active Travel and Greenways investment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11089/26]
Paul Lawless Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
76. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport when funding will be released and construction timelines confirmed for the active travel cycleway along the N60 between Castlebar and Breaffy in County Mayo, as referenced in the 2026 Active Travel and Greenways capital allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11088/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 5 Feb 2026 · to Transport
170. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the reason active travel funding has been cut to Louth County Council in the latest funding allocation; the extent that council officials have told elected representatives that some planned schemes will not go ahead or be delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9033/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Transport
196. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the reason no active travel measures were announced for the Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District as part of the funding announcement under this stream in January 2026; the reason this District has continued to be grossly underrepresented in such funding announcements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7285/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
352. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has data for the number of people cycling and walking rather than taking a car or public transport for each of the years 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [6510/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
355. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has ensured that best practice procedures are currently in place across local authorities in implementing active travel projects. [6513/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
356. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department have conducted any analysis as to if recent active travel improvements have made material improvements in pedestrian and cyclist safety and decreased the number of road traffic accidents. [6514/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
322. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the active travel projects planned or underway in towns and villages in Kilkenny; the way in which rural communities are being supported to improve walking and cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3563/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
323. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the active travel projects that are planned or underway in towns and villages in Carlow; the way in which rural communities are being supported to improve walking and cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3564/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
326. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an updated list of all schools in County Carlow currently participating in the Safe Routes to School Programme; the most recent status of each school, including any newly added schools or those progressing through assessment or implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3571/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
327. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an updated list of all schools in County Kilkenny currently participating in the Safe Routes to School Programme; the most recent status of each school, including any newly added schools or those progressing through assessment or implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3572/26]