National Transport Authority

485. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions since January 2024 on which additional DART services were operated on bank holiday weekends due to increased passenger demand; the routes and dates involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43080/26]

486. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has considered the introduction of a dedicated bank holiday timetable for DART services, distinct from the current Sunday timetable, in recognition of changing travel patterns and increased leisure and tourism demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43081/26]

242. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the National Transport Authority regarding barriers preventing new entrants into the taxi industry in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41333/26]

247. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has met with Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Luas to discuss and co-ordinate public transport services for major summer concerts and events in 2026; the dates on which such meetings took place; the agencies represented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41348/26]

248. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether a co-ordinated transport plan has been developed between the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Luas operators to facilitate concert goers attending major summer concerts and events in Dublin and other urban centres during summer 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41349/26]

250. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has engaged with concert promoters, venue operators, An Garda Síochána and local authorities regarding transport management plans for major summer concerts and events in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41351/26]

251. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has assessed the capacity of existing public transport services to safely and efficiently facilitate concert attendees travelling to and from major events during summer 2026; whether any gaps or deficiencies have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41352/26]

264. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with Irish Rail and the NTA in relation to opening up catering services on additional routes; the progress being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41412/26]

265. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport when he will direct the NTA and Irish Rail to open up catering services on additional routes. [41413/26]

403. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the budget for public transport operations provided to the National Transport Authority for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39901/26]

417. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann or the National Transport Authority have undertaken any review of fare structures on the Athenry-Galway rail line in light of concerns regarding disparities between fares charged to commuters on regional rail services and those charged on comparable commuter journeys within the Dublin area; whether consideration is b…

424. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority or Iarnród Éireann has examined the feasibility of introducing 24-hour DART services serving north Dublin, including the Howth and Malahide lines; whether consideration has been given to the potential benefits for shift workers, public safety, tourism and the nighttime economy; and if he will make …

54. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38147/26]

364. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of cases where long-serving taxi drivers are being refused extensions to the permissible vehicle age limits by the National Transport Authority, including in the case of a person (details supplied); the rationale behind such refusals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37257/26]

346. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his views on the timeline associated with the pre-feasibility study for the Luas Poolbeg; if he will report on his engagement with the National Transport Authority in respect of same; the works underway in his Department to ensure funding and capacity for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34323/26]

367. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will install Leap Card vending machines in both terminals of Dublin Airport and in Dublin Port. [34581/26]

383. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to contact the NTA to seek an update on a broken real time monitor on Kildare Street (Stop 747) which has been broken for over two months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34756/26]

384. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport is he aware that real time bus monitors around the country, which are currently connected to local authority public lighting networks, are now having to be disconnected from local authority public lighting networks and left non-functioning until the National Transport Authority have been able to secure a new connection from ESB Networks…

437. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has engaged with Iarnród Éireann regarding the alignment of the proposed L36 and L37 BusConnects services with rail timetables at Midleton Station; the analysis that has been carried out in determining the proposed frequency and scheduling of these routes; whether this analysis will be published; and …

438. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport if a dedicated public consultation process is planned in relation to the operational details of the L36 and L37 services serving Ballycotton, Whitegate and surrounding areas and, if not, the rationale for same; the engagement that has taken place with local communities, businesses and commuters in East Cork regarding the design and rollout o…

159. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if Leap card fares will increase as part of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32418/26]

160. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with the NTA to discuss their upcoming allocation as part of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32419/26]

132. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the funding spent on the app used for the PSO route in Cork city, in each of the past five years. [31074/26]

170. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed delivery capability and performance on the Train Management System project; the outcome of any such assessment; the contingency or alternative delivery options under consideration; the measures being taken to mitigate further cost escalation and delivery risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter…

179. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the National Train Control Centre and Train Management System project; the revised timeline for commissioning phase 1 and overall completion; the total cost to date and estimated final cost; the actions being taken to ensure delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30626/26]