Bus Services

222. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the reason that Bus Eireann does not accept the official United Kingdom government criminal record check when vetting applications for new drivers, instead requiring that a criminal record check be provided by a private company based in the Isle of Man; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1102/25]

245. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers are needed to reach a full complement in both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus; and the number of mechanics needed to reach a full complement for these companies. [1415/25]

252. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether reduced timetables in Cork have increased reliability of buses; and when full timetables will return. [1503/25]

256. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if, as part of the bus shelter enhancement programme, suitable locations had been agreed and funding provided for the provision of bus shelters in Bearna and in An Spidéal, Contae na Gaillimhe. [1514/25]

266. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the engagement his Department or the National Transport Authority has had with the residents of Ayrfield, Dublin 13, in relation to the proposed BusConnects plan which would see the removal of a section of the estate boundary wall between Ayrfield Drive and the Malahide Road; if the Minister is aware of the serious safety concerns which …

268. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Transport to examine issues with a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/25]

290. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will take steps to ensure that bicycles can be carried on public buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1841/25]

300. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will carry out a review of the Swinford to Sligo 922 bus route following the withdrawal for the route during the response to Covid; if the National Transport Authority will carry out an assessment on the impact of the withdrawal of this service, to bring back a much-needed service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1874/…

303. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the bus service to and from Cork city to Cork Airport, and on an increased frequency, extended to cover later flights. [2020/25]

307. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the provision of 24-hour bus services in Dublin, including a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2103/25]

309. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the retention of the No. 4 bus route in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2105/25]