Public Transport

3. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the efforts he is making to improve the experience of commuters on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23024/25]

4. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a policy to ensure that there is no increase in public transport fares until we are on track to meet our transport-related carbon emissions targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23026/25]

7. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand free public transport access for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22821/25]

8. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the introduction of free public transport for children under the age of nine that was announced in budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22834/25]

11. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide an update on the delivery of next generation ticketing, given that one year has passed since the signing of the contract for this upgrade; the timeline his Department is considering for the completed process; if he intends to expedite this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22832/25]

18. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has plans to ensure an increase in public transport routes in and out of university towns such as Maynooth, which has many students that commute daily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14623/25]

23. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport when commuters will be facilitated to pay public transport fares using a bank card or phone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22839/25]

26. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport to examine issues with commuter fares resulting from the new Dublin commuter travel zone (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22878/25]

31. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in recent months with regard to the proposed transport security force for public transport, as set out in the Programme for Government; and for an update on this progress in conjunction with the Minister for Justice. [22880/25]

33. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the efforts his Department is undertaking to increase the accessibility of public transport for people with disabilities and addressing the issue of hidden booking costs associated with the free travel pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22869/25]

38. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the design and construction of the Finglas Luas key infrastructure project; the progress to date; and if he intends to provide funding for the construction of the project subject to planning approval. [22881/25]

45. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the work ongoing in his Department to examine the further expansion of free public transport for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22845/25]

46. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider funding and, if necessary, entering into a public private partnership, in order to deliver a new transport hub for the mid Louth/ Drogheda area that would include a new train station, park and ride and bus facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22198/25]

59. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport the way he will implement the Programme for Government commitment to work with local authorities and national bodies to improve public transport options and infrastructure to key tourism spots, making travel more convenient for visitors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10210/25]

61. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s plans to improve public transport connectivity for rural towns and villages, particularly in the Offaly region, including measures to address service frequency and accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22665/25]

62. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the creation of the new transport security force, including an indicative timeline for its rollout and its projected size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19848/25]

66. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the local residents’ opposition to the National Transport Authority’s plans to halt left-turns out of an estate in Dublin (details supplied); if he has been given a petition from the residents outlining their opposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22654/25]

70. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will discuss the recent unfair fare increases on thousands of commuters living in towns in zone 2 of the new leap fare zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22827/25]

83. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure better public transport connections between villages and towns in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/25]

84. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to promote, extend and increase usage of the Leap visitor card; and if he will report on its level of usage to date. [22876/25]

88. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority real-time app is to be replaced; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22838/25]

89. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport which routes in Dublin will be prioritised for the initial rollout of the transport security force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22822/25]

245. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the roll-out of the proposed transport police force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23104/25]

258. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case for a review of the TFI fare structure due to its impact on service users, such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22964/25]

261. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport when commuters from Offaly will be able to avail of the Leap Card services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23061/25]