Public Transport

66. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for leap card tap to ride capability in Cork City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5089/26]

292. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the reason the DART+ Southwest project has not been prioritised within the NDP given the real need and demand for the service across constituencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3331/26]

293. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to confirm comments made by him in a report (details supplied) that there is flexibility within the NDP with regard to the delivery of projects; if any reconsideration of projects is ongoing; if so, if DART+ Southwest is included in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3332/26]

304. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has conducted an analysis comparing public transport fares for buses, trains and trams in Ireland compared to fares in EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3442/26]

314. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the scope that exists within resources provided to the NTA in 2026 for the development of new public transport routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3538/26]

315. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the scope that exists within resources provided to the NTA in 2026 for the expansion of current public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3539/26]

320. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in expanding Local Link services in Kilkenny; whether additional routes, increased frequency, or evening and weekend services are planned for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3561/26]

321. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in expanding Local Link services in Carlow; whether additional routes, increased frequency, or evening and weekend services are planned for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3562/26]

95. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for the delay to certain critical public transport infrastructure projects, despite having all the necessary planning permissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2819/26]

110. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns regarding the increasing unreliability of the TFI Live RealTime app; if he has engaged with TFI on this issue; the nature of those engagements; if he will ensure that TFI rectifies the current reliability issues with the app; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2897/26]

111. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the engagement his Department has had with the National Transport Authority and public transport providers in relation to the reliability and frequency of public transport [2865/26]

117. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if funding for Local Link will be increased in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2673/26]

121. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an updated timeline of construction for the Luas Finglas extension project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2876/26]

138. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will allocate additional capital and supplementary current funding for investment in public transport infrastructure and for new services this year in view of worsening traffic congestion and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2784/26]

148. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the Programme for Government commitment to establish a transport security force to address antisocial behaviour on public transport; the actions taken to date to progress this commitment; the timeline for its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2009/26]

150. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to ensure that the funding given to public transport is used to deliver on-time, reliable services for its customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2863/26]

160. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been provided for new public transport services in County Meath for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1405/26]

164. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the new public transport services which were provided for as part of Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2733/26]

175. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to address the persistent lack of reliable public transport services in County Mayo; whether he accepts that existing Local Link and regional bus services do not meet the needs of workers, students, older persons and people with disabilities; the funding allocated specifically to public transport services in County Ma…

177. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of increasing instances of SPSV drivers refusing to take customers on short journeys; the way in which his Department, in line with the NTA, can curb this trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2227/26]

187. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure clear and timely communication to passengers across all public transport providers during service disruptions and severe weather events given recent reports by commuters of communication issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2010/26]

195. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will ensure that the Dart + South West project, which was recently pushed back until 2030, will be reinstated with its original starting timeline as it is a desperately needed piece of infrastructure for Kildare north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2862/26]

206. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that public transport services and infrastructure are fully accessible for people with disabilities, including the availability of assistance, step-free access and accessible vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2669/26]

236. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport the public-transport (bus, rail, park & ride facilities) forward planning is being worked on by his Department, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Transport Authority, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail for Meath-East, to ensure the delivery of an efficient & affordable public transport system in advance of revised planning/ house-bui…

240. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport in line with the objectives of "Our Rural Future", the specific, measurable interventions his Department will implement in County Mayo over the next 12-months to support funding local transport solutions that connect outlying villages and townlands to essential public services. [68411/25]