Public Transport

35. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport to report on the work of officials within his Department in assessing public transport capital funding needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36424/25]

40. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if pets are allowed on public transport services; and if so, to list the services. [36429/25]

54. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether additional public transport services, including DART, Luas and bus, are provided for concerts and major events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36539/25]

55. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport how his Department prepares for large-scale concerts and events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36540/25]

56. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether a cross-agency event transport protocol is in place to coordinate additional DART, Luas and bus services during large-scale public events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/25]

62. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be sought for a smart demand responsive transport service between Belleek in Fermanagh and Ballyshannon in Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36631/25]

215. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Transport the current usage of public transport between Carlow Town and Dublin for 2023, 2024, and to date of 2025; in tabular form including route, time, percentage of capacity, if the route needs additional services added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35394/25]

226. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost of making all public transport, including both public service obligation services and private commercial services, free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35679/25]

240. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if there are proposals to expand or enhance public transport services, including Luas frequency at peak hours on the Red Line, and Dublin Bus routes, to better serve communities in Rathcoole, Saggart and Citywest. [36082/25]

245. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport for a timeline for the roll out of contactless payment technology in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36139/25]

29. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has considered extending the young adult Leap card to those aged 26-30; the cost of extending this scheme by each additional year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34768/25]

31. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether it is the intention of his Department to review the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34776/25]

41. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Transport the action his Department is and will take with regard to Luas operating capacity; how he will support the growing demand for Luas services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34939/25]

88. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers of Dublin Bus in the aftermath of an incident at Mountjoy Square; his plans for a dedicated transport police; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34557/25]

89. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on Local Link; if he is taking steps to expand its capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34495/25]

97. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for the roll-out of contactless fare payments on all public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34135/25]

98. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if an interim measure, such as payment by app, which happens in other cities, could be explored for public transport until contactless payment becomes an option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33948/25]

100. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on when the new DART carriages will be coming into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33954/25]

102. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of contactless fare payments across public transport services, including buses and trains; the expected timeline for full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34183/25]

105. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the improvements planned in 2025 to ensure greater and more seamless access to public transport for those with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33746/25]

106. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of a map displaying all public transport services, nationally and regionally, including a print version as well as an online, digital version; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34001/25]

108. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to consider initialising a further phase of the Cork Luas project (details supplied). [34025/25]

121. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made by his Department at tackling anti-social behaviour and improving safety on public transport services for both users and employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33992/25]

131. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his engagements about accelerating Luas extensions as part of his NDP review negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34128/25]

134. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport when contactless payments will be an option on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33953/25]