355. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made towards giving effect to the changes agreed between CIÉ and the Trade Union Group representing staff with regards to CIÉ pension schemes; and a timeline for final implementation. [74112/26]
Topics / Córas Iompair Éireann
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsCóras Iompair Éireann
75 questions from 36 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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| May 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 0 |
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| September 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
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| March 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 2 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 16 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
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297. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the legal and statutory basis upon which the decision taken by the CIÉ board in 2009 not to provide increases to pensions in payment was made; whether that decision constituted an amendment to an existing superannuation scheme within the meaning of section 44 of the Transport Act 1950; whether any Ministerial order or other statutory instr…
298. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether he will provide copies or details of all Ministerial orders, statutory instruments, approvals or other formal authorisations made between 2008 and 2010 concerning amendments to CIÉ pension schemes or the payment of pension increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68802/26]
299. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the legal and statutory basis upon which the decision taken by the CIÉ board in 2009 not to provide increases to pensions in payment was made; whether that decision constituted an amendment to an existing superannuation scheme within the meaning of section 44 of the Transport Act 1950; whether any Ministerial order or other statutory instr…
300. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether he will provide copies or details of all Ministerial orders, statutory instruments, approvals or other formal authorisations made between 2008 and 2010 concerning amendments to CIÉ pension schemes or the payment of pension increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68806/26]
152. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of WTE staff, by job title currently, working within the marketing department of CIE. [67076/26]
330. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail plans to replace user-operated gated level crossings with automatic barriers, bridges, or other grade separated solutions and if he will provide a timeline for any proposed works, particularly at crossings in County Mayo. [65584/26]
331. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of user-operated railway crossings currently in operation on the national rail network; the number identified as high risk by Irish Rail; and the measures being taken to improve safety at these locations. [65581/26]
333. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration will be given to revisiting previously approved infrastructure proposals for the replacement of level crossings at Knockaphunta (XM250) and Kilnageer (XM240) in County Mayo, where planning permission for bridge infrastructure was previously granted but the projects did not proceed. [65579/26]
336. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the passenger numbers recorded on rail services operating between Ballinasloe, Athenry, Oranmore and Galway over the past three years; whether capacity reviews have been undertaken in respect of these services; and whether additional rolling stock is planned for commuter services in the Galway area. [65624/26]
337. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of capacity constraints and overcrowding on the morning commuter rail service between Oranmore and Galway, particularly the 8am service; the engagement that has taken place with Iarnród Éireann regarding passenger demand on the route; and the measures being considered to increase capacity and improve passenger comfort and safety. [656…
339. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a pension issue (details supplied); and the timeframe for payment to members. [65639/26]
341. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a pension issue (details supplied); and the timeframe for payment to members. [65669/26]
342. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports of recurring difficulties with ticket validation gates at Ceannt Station; the number of complaints received regarding the operation of these gates; the corrective actions that have been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65730/26]
343. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has considered increasing capacity on the 8am train service from Oranmore to Galway through the provision of an additional carriage or longer train sets; if discussions have taken place regarding such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65717/26]
344. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of significant overcrowding on the 8am rail service from Oranmore to Galway; whether Irish Rail has conducted any recent passenger capacity assessments on this service; the average passenger numbers recorded on the service over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65716/26]
455. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the reason CIÉ retirees have not yet received their agreed pension increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62049/26]
543. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport his plans to investigate the CIÉ Executive Board decision from 2009 not to grant further increases in CIÉ Pensions, given the concerns raised that it was taken in the absence of a statutory instrument or union consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58028/26]
641. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport when the necessary Statutory Instrument, to give the collective agreement made this year for CIÉ pensioners legal effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59302/26]
173. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the increases that are due to the CIÉ pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40506/26]
182. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s role in progressing the 5% increase to CIÉ group pensions which was agreed in May 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40818/26]
320. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether any policy, directive or contractual provision exists within Córas Iompair Éireann or its subsidiary companies which prohibits or restricts the re-employment of individuals who previously accepted voluntary severance arrangements; and if he will set out the legal and policy basis for any such restriction. [34148/26]
321. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether any restriction on re-employment following voluntary severance within the Córas Iompair Éireann group applies on a group-wide basis or is determined at the level of individual operating companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34149/26]
322. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received since 2019 from former employees of Córas Iompair Éireann and its subsidiary companies who had previously accepted voluntary severance; the number of such applications approved and refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34150/26]
323. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether any exceptions, waivers or appeals mechanisms exist to allow former employees who accepted voluntary severance to be considered for re-employment within the Córas Iompair Éireann group; and if he will provide details. [34151/26]