581. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to reinstate axed rural Bus Éireann routes, in areas such as Waterford, given their role in combating rural isolation. [43631/25]
Topics / Bus Éireann
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsBus Éireann
135 questions from 51 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 September 2026.
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134 written, 1 oral
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| January 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 11 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
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The questions
603. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of meetings he held with Bus Éireann regarding the Cork PSO routes, or in which these routes were discussed, since taking office. [44162/25]
219. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if he will request Bus Éireann to consider adding a stop for the route 2 service from Arklow to Dublin Airport at UCD Belfield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40634/25]
167. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the amount paid in fines by Bus Éireann to the NTA in Cork, by reason for fine, to date in 2025, in tabular form. [36940/25]
206. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the precautions Bus Éireann has in place to deal with anti-social behaviour towards its employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35076/25]
23. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the concerns of commuters using Bus Éireann services on the Cavan-Dublin route in relation to the excessive increase in fares effective from 16 June 2025; if he will ensure that these fares are reviewed and reduced by the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34578/25]
96. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the actions that can be taken to address the frequent cancellation often at short notice of the Bus Eireann Expressway No. 2 service that links Dublin with counties Wicklow and Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34074/25]
172. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the rollout of the enhanced 243 Bus Éireann service in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34029/25]
35. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to outline the funding provided for staffing in Bus Éireann in each of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form. [33024/25]
42. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the number of delayed departure and arrival times for the Bus Éireann Expressway routes (details supplied) for each month in 2025; the reason for each delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33135/25]
195. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport when the timetable for the Bus Éireann route 161 which serves Dundalk to Newry via Carlingford in County Louth was last reviewed; and if there are plans to revise or improve the service. [31861/25]
392. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if he has a plan in place to bridge the shortfall of €90 million that was outlined at the presentation for school bus places by Bus Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31951/25]
320. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of 29 April 2025, when a response will issue to this Deputy from the company in question. [25928/25]
199. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the persistent and worsening failures of the Bus Éireann 101 service which services communities between Dublin and Drogheda, including Balbriggan, Balrothery, and other North County Dublin towns; if he is aware of systemic collapse of operational standards on this route that affects the daily wellbeing, financial stability, and social func…
414. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the enactment of the revised services on Bus Éireann route 243 covering Bweeng and Grenagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24196/25]
379. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will review the current access policy at the Bus Éireann depot in Drogheda, County Louth, which currently prohibits taxi access; if he is aware that the depot is located at the junction of two main roads and requires passengers including elderly individuals and those with mobility issues to cross at least one of these busy roads while carryi…
146. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on Bus Éireann driver and mechanic recruitment in the past six months, particularly as it relates to services in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9243/25]
171. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport to review school transport restrictions by Bus Éireann on the age limit for drivers and buses used for school transport purposes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9437/25]
266. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently review the mandatory retirement age of 70 for Bus Éireann drivers, given the serious shortage of school bus drivers; if he will consider allowing medically fit and capable drivers to continue working beyond this age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7849/25]
434. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Education if she will urgently review the mandatory retirement age of 70 for Bus Éireann drivers, given the serious shortage of school bus drivers; if she will consider allowing medically fit and capable drivers to continue working beyond this age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7850/25]
211. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to take into consideration the big demand for and interest in a new bus route in County Kerry by providing a bus service from Beaufort via Churchtown, St. Mary's of the Angels, Meanus and onto Killorglin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5719/25]
214. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of times a Bus Éireann bus has broken down or been unable to complete its route in each of the past 12 weeks in Cork city. [5740/25]
227. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Swords to city centre core bus corridor scheme to begin construction, in particular the Swords Road section. [5968/25]
240. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Transport when the proposed bus route A90 in Kilkenny will begin operation; if Kilmacow will be serviced by this bus route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6204/25]
250. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Airport Hopper bus service; if it has ceased operation; the date on which it will be back in operation; the frequency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6370/25]