Public Transport

156. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the contractual obligations in place for the operator of the 195 Local Link service; the enforcement measures available to the National Transport Authority in cases of repeated service failures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70731/25]

157. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if contingency plans are in place to ensure that passengers, particularly elderly commuters, are not left stranded when scheduled Local Link services do not operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70732/25]

158. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an updated delivery timeline and confirm whether any interim corridor protection or preparatory work is underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70733/25]

214. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the way in which delays to the Next Generation Ticketing programme will affect the implementation of future fare policy reforms including zonal structures, fare caps and open payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69482/25]

215. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that the Next Generation Ticketing system will be introduced on commuter rail and regional bus services at the same pace as Dublin city services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69483/25]

216. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the governance and oversight arrangements in place to ensure that the Next Generation Ticketing programme adheres to the requirements of the Public Spending Code and the Infrastructure Guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69484/25]

217. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended that the Next Generation Ticketing system will be integrated with existing Transport for Ireland digital services to provide one streamlined app and a single point of access for users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69485/25]

218. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for user testing of the Next Generation Ticketing system; when commuters will be able to trial the integrated digital platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69486/25]

219. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the governance arrangements in place to oversee the digital integration of the Next Generation Ticketing system with existing public transport platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69487/25]

220. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the National Transport Authority is ensuring that the Next Generation Ticketing system will provide a consistent user experience across bus, rail and regional services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69488/25]

221. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if the Next Generation Ticketing system will support real time information, journey planning, account management and payment within a single app interface; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69489/25]

222. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the operational model changes that will be required within the National Transport Authority when it assumes responsibility for collecting and distributing public transport revenues under the Next Generation Ticketing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69490/25]

223. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the governance and oversight arrangements that will be put in place to manage the National Transport Authority’s new role as collector and payer of fare revenues once Next Generation Ticketing is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69491/25]

224. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if an assessment has been carried out on whether the National Transport Authority’s role as both regulator of public transport operators and the entity responsible for collecting and distributing revenues under Next Generation Ticketing may give rise to a conflict of interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69492/25]

225. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to ensure transparency and accountability in the allocation of revenues collected under the Next Generation Ticketing system, particularly in the context of the National Transport Authority’s broader regulatory functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69493/25]

257. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority (NTA) has suspended part of the bus service on the Westport–Louisburgh–Killeen–Killadoon route; the reason the request from local representatives to reinstate the Killeen–Killadoon section has been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69937/25]

258. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to address underserved by public transport including the provision of a Local Link service in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69939/25]

259. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to consider extending the ANSEO rural link pilot scheme, currently operating in Achill, to the Louisburgh–Killeen–Drummin–Roonagh Harbour hinterland, given its potential to provide a sustainable and climate-friendly transport solution for these communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69941/25]

260. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the way in which rural transport policy will be aligned with Ireland’s climate action targets, particularly in areas where the absence of public transport forces reliance on private cars (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69943/25]

266. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the number of public transport vehicles in operation that are powered by a hydrogen fuel cell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70106/25]

268. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied there are a sufficient number of hybrid and electric powered business in operation in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70108/25]

104. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the interim measures being considered to improve public transport connectivity between Kilcock and Dublin, given ongoing unreliability in bus and rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68480/25]

105. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to enhance transport links between Kilcock and neighbouring towns such as Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip, to support access to schools, childcare and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68481/25]

57. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the impact of the lack of a direct public transport link between Celbridge and Naas General Hospital on older persons, people with disabilities, and those without private transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67283/25]

58. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure that future public transport strategies provide adequate connections between north Kildare towns, including Celbridge, and regional healthcare facilities such as Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67284/25]