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Public Transport

945 questions from 125 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.

945
questions
905 written, 40 oral
125
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
11
departments asked

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

Jan 2025Oct 2026
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MonthQuestions
January 20255
February 202536
March 202526
April 202526
May 202559
June 202559
July 202530
August 20250
September 202578
October 202525
November 202566
December 202568
January 202665
February 202632
March 202615
April 202643
May 202645
June 202678
July 202665
August 20260
September 202683
October 202641

Who asks, by party

The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.

  • Aontú22 from 2 TDs · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil191 from 32 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael238 from 23 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Green Party37 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Independent44 from 7 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Independent Ireland15 from 3 TDs · 4 seats today
  • Labour Party65 from 11 TDs · 11 seats today
  • People Before Profit-Solidarity41 from 3 TDs · 3 seats today
  • Sinn Féin247 from 33 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

  1. 109
  2. 90
  3. 37
  4. 36
  5. 30
  6. 23
  7. 22
  8. 20

Asked of

Debated under the same heading

Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.

The questions

Maeve O'Connell Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
378. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport the current capacity on the Luas green line; and the plans to increase capacity. [37744/26]
Maeve O'Connell Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
379. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed Luas line from the Dublin city centre to Bray. [37745/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
383. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to increase public transport access for those living in Wicklow/Wexford to hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37820/26]
Joe Neville Written 12 May 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
201. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has engaged with the NTA to ensure that there is sufficient bus and train routes, and capacity for students who commute to college particularly at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34850/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
311. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to increase capacity on routes through the Clonburris and Adamstown area for both bus and train routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33996/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
312. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport whether a commitment can be given to ensure that a timeline be provided for increased capacity on routes through Clonburris and Adamstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33997/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
313. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the current capacity issues surrounding the train lines and bus routes through Clonburris and Adamstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33998/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
314. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there have been discussions between his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland in relation to the capacity issues on public transport in Clonburris and Adamstown; the progress made towards providing a solution for the residents in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33999/26]
Micheál Carrigy Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
319. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all capital projects including road, public transport, and active travel infrastructure projects delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under their aegis (including the NTA, TII, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann), which have been completed on time and within budget in Longford in each of the past five years, in t…
Paula Butterly Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
427. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport to respond to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to any measures being taken to provide upgraded and enhanced public transport services in the North Dundalk area, including increased capacity, improved frequency, and accessibility improvements; the locations where such upgrades have been delivered or are planned in 2025 and 2026; and if he will ma…
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
1261. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to engage with the Minister for Transport and improve transport links from rural areas to higher education campuses by identifying and addressing transport gaps where no viable public routes exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34258/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
1262. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to engage with the Minister for Transport and coordinate public transport scheduling with higher education timetables to ensure reliable access to campuses, including increased services during peak time hours and the provision of late evening services to support student participation, retention and engage…
Jennifer Whitmore Oral 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
99. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the DART will not be operational again this May bank holiday weekend for the VHI mini-marathon, an event that attracts up to 30,000 participants each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31200/26]
Shane Moynihan Oral 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
101. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the DART+ South West project; the progress to date; the way in which the project may be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31714/26]
Mark Ward Oral 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
104. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the public transport options to Dubin Airport for the people of Dublin Mid-West; if additional routes are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31351/26]
Catherine Callaghan Oral 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
105. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding for increased car parking facilities in Carlow and Muine Bheag train stations in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31281/26]
Paul Murphy Oral 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
107. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek substantial additional investment in public transport so that more services can be rapidly rolled out in response to the fuel crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31435/26]
Tony McCormack Oral 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
110. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to improve public transport connectivity in County Offaly, particularly in rural areas where services remain limited; whether there are plans to expand bus routes or increase service frequency under the Connecting Ireland programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31116/26]
Thomas Gould Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
111. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers currently employed under PSO routes in Cork city, and the number considered a full cohort. [31073/26]
Paul Murphy Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
112. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will abolish fares for public transport as is being done in other countries in response to the fuel crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31434/26]
Barry Ward Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
115. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for when a dedicated transport security service will be in place; if it has been established; the way in which this will be put into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29987/26]
Willie O'Dea Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
118. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; the new and enhanced services that have been added so far in 2026; and the additional services that are planned to be launched this year. [31439/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
119. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the current shortfall in public transport capacity across bus and rail services, particularly during peak commuting hours; the number of scheduled services cancelled or significantly delayed in each of the past 12 months; the primary causes of these disruptions, including staffing shortages and fleet availability; and the specific measures being taken to addr…
Catherine Callaghan Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
133. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures that are being undertaken to ensure there are more public transport options for rural dwellers in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/26]
Barry Ward Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Transport
139. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the establishment of a dedicated transport security service as set out in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29986/26]