353. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of providing free public transport on bus services for U18s, U22s and U25s in Budget 2027. [54901/26]
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375. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason the second bus on route No. 314 has not been showing up (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55314/26]
378. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether Bus Éireann or the National Transport Authority has conducted an assessment of passenger demand on the 101X service from Balrothery to Dublin, particularly on services departing the Balrothery Inn stop at approximately 7.15 a.m., 7.35 a.m., 7.40 a.m. and 7.55 a.m.; the findings of such assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55386/…
379. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given by Bus Éireann or the National Transport Authority to deploying higher-capacity vehicles, including double-decker buses, on the 101X route during peak commuting periods in order to alleviate overcrowding and ensure all passengers can be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55387/26]
388. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to provide detailed reasoning behind the fare increase on buses in Cork City that will be introduced shortly; to detail the conversations that have taken place between his Department and the National Transport Authority in relation to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55455/26]
389. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the reason the visitor leap card cannot be used on Bus Éireann services in Cork; the reason tourists in Cork have to pay higher prices with cash as a result of the delay of the rollout of the next generation ticketing validators on Cork buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55456/26]
390. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for upgrading the vehicle fleet and regional infrastructure to ensure that Bus Éireann Route 345 (Scarriff to Limerick) becomes a fully accessible route; if he will address the systemic exclusion of rural passengers with mobility difficulties who are currently refused travel on this service despite providing the required 48 hours' notice; the imme…
401. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide all planned, approved or proposed bus service enhancements in County Cork in 2026 and 2027; the current status of each; the estimated commencement date for each; the capital and current funding attached to each, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55650/26]
413. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on plans to install shelters at bus stops in Knock village, County Mayo, particularly at locations where passengers are currently left without weather protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55724/26]
414. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that has taken place between the National Transport Authority and Mayo County Council regarding the upgrading of bus stop infrastructure in Knock village, County Mayo, including signage, shelters and accessibility improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55725/26]
442. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the planned increase in the frequency of the 133 bus service operating between Wicklow and Dublin via Rathnew; when the additional services are expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56336/26]
443. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether funding has been allocated, or is expected to be allocated, to continue the 132 bus service in 2027 operating between Dublin and Bunclody via Tullow; the nature of the funding allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56337/26]
444. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has plans to increase the capacity and frequency of the 65 bus service operating between Blessington, Ballymore Eustace and Poolbeg Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56338/26]
453. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will review bus route 314 which serves Limerick to Ballybunnion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56518/26]
454. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport If he will examine the feasibility of introducing a direct scheduled Bus Éireann Service from Shannon to Dublin; the assessment undertaken to date on the demand for such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56529/26]
467. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the full details of changes that are yet to be implemented to a bus service (details supplied) to include new route details along with planned frequency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56635/26]
468. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for the up-to-date position on commencement of a new bus route (details supplied); the measures being taken to address delays to commencement of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56636/26]
476. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the expected date for contract completion under the Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Framework; the anticipated commencement date for works at Capwell depot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56649/26]
494. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the plans under the BusConnects Network Redesign to establish a bus route between Swords and Beaumont Hospital; to provide a timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57038/26]
501. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of fines issued to Dublin Bus and Go Ahead for late or incomplete services; the number of cancelled services from both operators for the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57087/26]
516. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken by the National Transport Authority to improve the reliability of the 115 Bus Éireann bus service serving Kilcock, given repeated incidents of cancellations and service disruptions; whether a review of the route's performance is underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57257/26]
517. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on BusConnects broken down by county in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [57272/26]
526. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the amount the NTA spent on installing real-time bus information displays on public footpaths within Dublin in 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57564/26]
527. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport whether the NTA has considered the introduction of a dedicated local bus service serving the Howth peninsula, similar to the former 88 route, to improve connectivity for residents; whether any assessment of demand has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57647/26]
546. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport authority have undertaken an assessment of the feasibility of introducing a Transport For Ireland town bus service in Tullamore, Co Offaly; if an assessment has been completed, the findings of same; if one is currently underway, the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58171/26]